We don’t appreciate hats enough. The best men’s hats save your face and eyes from the sun’s bright and sinister rays (along some great shades and a good SPF), protect you from an unexpected shower, and cover up for a bad hair day. And a truly good hat can be the secret sauce on your outfit—the special ingredient that turns you into a three-Michelin-star dish. Especially now that brands up and down the chain are making hats, caps, buckets—hell, even visors—that blow the doors open on the headwear space. With that in mind, here are 29 picks for the best men’s hats and caps to rock through summer and beyond.
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Dries Van Noten water-repellent bucket hat
Looks like leather, acts like nylon—this hat really is the future.
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J.Crew heritage wool-blend baseball cap
Earning those letters has never been easier.
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Huckberry waxed canvas 6 panel cap
Waxed cotton is an old-school way to stay dry, renowned for the way it ages gracefully over time. Now you can keep your head protected using the same time-honored textile.
