I was looking for a sturdy straw hat that could stand up to some wind, and I purchased this hat. I and 5'5" and wear a size 7 hat, and this was just too big for my head.  However, it fits my 6' husband well, and he loves it.  He wears it when driving the tractor or working out in the sun. This is a good sturdy hat for the right size head, but if you are on the smaller size, as I am, it will be too big.  My husband talks all the time about how much he loves this hat, and it was so cheap.  I just wish they made one in my size.