I like my hats to fit not too snugly. If it's tight against my head I tend to get headaches. This hat is great and roomy! Its light beige in color and the brim can be shaped fairly easily. I have a fairly large head (24 5/8" circumference for reference) so I ordered the XXX-Large size. The hat is just barely loose on me. It easily rests right above my ears without any pressure. I probably could have gone with the next size down, but didn't mind enough to exchange it. The mesh crown really helps keep your head cool. During my trip through the desert it protected me well.