Hats and Beanies
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Anyone who's seen my pics should get that I'm a fan of the Kromer blizzard caps. Unfortunately the newer ones have screwed up the design to the point of functionality going out the door. This leaves me to either deal with the newer design (have 2 I don't care much for) or hunt down originals.
That is until I found this, a Heller's Cafe by Warehouse repro of the OG design. Pretty stoked to find something so close to the original, even if it isn't wool. Still a little hesitant though not having experience with brand or sizing.
Hoping amongst the Warehouse junkies here, someone has experience with Heller's and can give me a synopsis on quality and sizing of headwear. Any ideas on where else to cop would be appreciated as well, since what I've found is limited
https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/2319/hellers-cafe-blizzard-cap
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I don't know about the quality or fit, but it sure does look nice. No luck with the Filson caps?
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The Filson are a good style, but my opinion is the original Kromer is THE perfect winter cap. The way the ear band pulls down in combo with the brim style/width performs in a way that is unmatched. First, there's no change in fit deployed or not. Everything essentially seals around your head with no discomfort. It was also designed to stay put at high wind speeds without the need for a chin strap or adjustment . The brim and ear panel also block the low winter sun and wind without being restrictive or obtrusive. Throw on a pair of shades with it and it's damn near like wearing ski goggles in terms of protection.
Couple this with ease of use, lack of need to adjust, and for me it's a must have winter piece. The McCoy winter caps look like they could win me over as a future alternative. However when something works this well I tend to stick with it if possible.
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I'm looking for a nice Trucker cap - with a certain vintage Appeal. What japanese brands could I look into - found MWS, Flat Head and Samurai so far. Any other nice options?
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Tenderloin do some nice ones.
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Larry the man behind Hellers Cafe is one of THE OG vintage collectors with a bunch of others . together with warehouse team he creates some of the best repros out of his amazing collection, the stuff is pretty much identical to the originals. I own some repro pieces of them, not the hat though, and am always excited wearing this stuff. @jdl1279
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Thanks, will have a look
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Thanks for the input davito! Quality does seem worth it. The sizing has me a bit put off though, at least what I can find. Only measurement I can find puts a medium (smallest I can find) at .75 inches too big, which is huge in hat territory. I'd really like one of these though, so hoping to find better info that will nudge things back in the right direction
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M is the smallest they do it seems, same with RMC in their leather casquettes for example and other manufacturers like john lofgren starting at 57cm. M usually fits my smaller head good my measurements are approx 56.5cm with a tiny bit of extra. Japanese seem having a bit bigger heads than we in the wild west
@jdl1279But i suggest you send them an Email i am sure they explain everything to you
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Actually quite helpful davito. My head is 57, or 22.25". The measurement I found put the M at almost 22.875" a full 3 proper hat sizes too big. I knew Japanese sizing would be different, so didn't think much on it. However your indicators seem to put it more in line with what I'd expect. I have dropped them a line, so hope they can clear up the actual
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Managed to grab this from Ebbets last week or so, love it.
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^That's a sweet looking hat, great pickup!
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Perfect cap with the adjustable strap and it suits you well @David_pll
Superb pickup
Have this one too without the strap, really nice ballcaps, well manufactured -
Thank you!
Wanted one for a while so when the adjustable one was available for a limited time I hat to get it!
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You did perfectly good @David_pll
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