i shave my head like many guys today and when its cold out we know it. I spend alot of time outdoors and hunting etc which for the most part is during fall and winter months and in upstate New York it gets very cold.so keepin you melon warm is a must ive tryed many many hats they all do the job they just don't last they shrink etc this is the ONLY hat that holds it shape it doesnt shrink if you follow washing instruction even has a certain style and this hat is worth every penny