I bought this hat for my son's school play where he needed to be a Russian.  What surprises me is that he continues to choose this hat on especially cold days over his other more trendy hats.  He has admitted that it is super warm and that his friends have commented on wanting to trade him for it.  I am very satisfied with its appearance, durability and functionality.  While not an actual Russian "ushanka", it still works well.  Definitely doesn't fit my adult sized head though.