For my son's birthday we created a Ninja theme where all his friends came for Ninja training. I was the Sen-Si who "taught" them how to be a ninja. I wore this hat for the entire party and it felt fine. The only thing I can think of that was not as expected was the amount of air you actually get under the hat. NONE which is an issue if it were hot out. It was in the 70's so not a problem. I wore the hat with the string around my chin for the party without problem. I was glad because any breeze will blow the hat off your head. That said, this is a HIGH quality product, very durable and strong. Not a cheap imitation.