This is a great hat. I wore it all day at the zoo wearing a sleeveless top. Not only did my face and neck not burn, but the hat also shielded my chest and shoulders from the sun. I think that's the first time I've not gotten burnt from being outside all day. The ponytail hole is nice so you can keep the hair off of your neck. The hat was a bit hot and I lifted it from time to time to catch a breeze on my forehead. My head did get a bit sweaty, but that's to be expected. If anything, this hat shielded my face a bit too much as the brim is right at my eyebrows. I had to physically turn my head as I had no peripheral vision. I would have preferred the hat to sit more at the crown of my head than on top.