Universal Fedora - Echo Beach

It is very rare for me to leave a review. Usually these pesky emails asking for a review are not well received by my likeness. But I guess that maybe a few factors--the restraint of Kooringal's marketing systems (wisely) waiting a couple weeks to ask so I could have time to reflect, my current engaged mood and the fact that the hat is a nice one--converged to get a review spewed.

I saw this hat in a store far from where I live in 2021, then again in 2023. Both times I thought it was the finest example of what I was looking for that I had seen in person. But I was in frugal cheapskate mode both times and didn't purchase. Finally I ordered online in 2025 (haven't seen them in any stores near me) and I am so infatuatedddd with it so far.

The texture and flex and feel of the straw weave is very premium. There is a wire around the brim that lets you adjust its shape nicely. It is just different/unique enough and with a nicer fit and finish than other similar hats (moderate sun protection combined with stylishness) I have seen. Also, I guess the fact that I have a large head pushes me away from many one size options. Pro move: get yourself a button or something to cover up the logo!