Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

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Total Wins: 65
Total Losses: 80
Wins vs. Competitor: 0
Sales Rank: #48262

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If 20 years as Outdoor Research's best-selling hat doesn't convince you that the Seattle Sombrero can keep you bone dry, nothing will.
Backpacker® Magazine's 2005 Editor's Choice Gold Award winner.
Waterproof breathable GORE-TEX® fabric sheds water like it's going out of style.
Fully taped seams provide superior protection from wet weather.
Durable 70D fabric resists wear and tear.
Brushed tricot interior wicks away moisture and feels soft against your skin.
Internal Cinch-Band™ adjustment for proper fit.
The foam-stiffened brim floats in case you drop your hat into an accommodating river or lake.
Hook-and-loop tabs on brim and dome allow you to flip up the sides of the brim when the rain subsides.
Removable chin cord with cordlock holds hat in place on blustery days.
23" circumference.
100% nylon.
Wash cold and dry flat.
Measurements:
- Circumference: 26 in
- Brim: 4 in
Product measurements were taken using size XL. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 9 reviews)

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Posted: 2011-11-12 23:03:36
Reviewer: Cylingmasterseller from Ohio Valley
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100% waterproof. Let me say it again, 100% waterproof! This is by far the greatest, 100% waterproof hat you can get for any outdoor venture where you might expect rain, downpours, and the like. I wear glasses, and the brim on this Sombrero is wide enough to keep even your glasses dry in the heaviest of rain storms. The back of the hat extends back far enough to keep the rain from going down your back, hence, longer in the back then in the front and sides. You put this baby on and you will be dry, and stay dry thanks to the gore-tex crown, and the 100% waterproof brim!!! Bottom line, where ever you go and whatever your hobby (hiking, fishing, hunting, etc) if you want a lightweight hat that will keep you dry all day and night, then this is your hat. Buy it and you thank me big time. Oh, by the way, you are quite welcome. One more thing, and this is very important, the inside of the brim has an adjustable Velcro strap, and my size is usually a 7 1/4 so I picked up a medium and it fits perfect after I made a slight tightening of the aforementioned strap. Cheers!

Posted: 2011-07-30 18:30:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Kentucky
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I purchased this hat because I thought it would be cooler to wear in the heat mowing. I was right. It really works great. It's light, cooling, comfortable and keeps the sun off you. I haven't owned a hat with a chin strap but I'm glad it has one. The large brim catches so much breeze that the hat often lifts itself off my head. This really has a cooling effect because the breeze goes right under the hat. I keep it loose anyway. I would buy this hat again if I lost it.

Posted: 2012-02-23 07:13:03
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York City
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color is great. Fit is comfy but moves around a bit in the wind. Thank goodness for the chin strap. Love the soft lining which adds warmth...not for summer!

Posted: 2011-08-17 11:02:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Naples, FL
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If you need to keep completely dry in calm conditions, this is a perfect hat for you. It's well-made and completely waterproof. The problem arises when it's windy. Because the brim is very lightweight and unstructured, it easily blows up in the wind, allowing rain to hit your face, back of neck, or side of head. It's only if you hold the brim in place that you can manage to stay dry.

Posted: 2011-05-26 07:49:30
Reviewer: Anonymous from Rockville, Maryland
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Higher quality than any others! One thing I like most in this product is an inner Velcro that can adjust the hat size. Brilliant idea!

Posted: 2012-08-16 08:06:15
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
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I had a Seattle Sombrero years ago and somehow lost it in a move. I'm so glad I could find another at zappos.com! I missed this hat all last winter during the heavy snowfalls. If you're a northerner like me, you cringe at the idea of using an umbrella in the snow (umbrellas in snow are for wimps!), but standard winter hats leave your face open to the elements, and you don't always want to wear a hood because it covers your ears and impedes your peripheral vision. The Seattle Sombrero has a wide enough brim to keep the snowflakes and sleet from messing with my contact lenses and mascara and wetting my hair in the back. And of course it can be used in rain and to keep sun off too. It's light and thin enough for warmer weather but waterproof, sturdy, and protective during colder weather, so it's just about perfect. I normally wear a 7 1/4 and my husband wears a 7 1/2, so I ordered the Large so we can share it. If you're not sure of your size, order up, because the inner drawstring enables you to tighten the fit.

Posted: 2012-06-20 11:36:14
Reviewer: Bob D from United States
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A little pricey but worth the money. The most comfortable hat I've ever owned. It kept me cool out on the Chesapeake on those 90+ days. I liked the velcroed brims and turned the hat sideways when sitting in a chair with a back.

Posted: 2012-12-10 20:43:43
Reviewer: Junkit from Oregon
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Full disclosure - I am part of a GORE-TEX product testing program and received this hat as a sample while working at a gear shop. That said, the hat still rocks. It might not be the most stylish hat out there, but it is waterproof, keeps water off your face and from dripping down the back of your neck. On sunny days it is not too warm to be used as a sun hat, and the entire thing packs down small and light enough to disappear in a backpack.

Posted: 2012-12-05 17:37:39
Reviewer: Tim j from missouri
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I love the service of Zappos! The hat was good, although warmer than I thought.

Posted: 2012-02-22 12:47:02
Reviewer: Anna M from Seattle, WA
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These provide great arch support and are really cute gems. It is totally worth having sandals that you can wear under a maxi or dress. The width is average-to-wide, so if you are super narrow they probably would not work. Order half a size down for the best fit!

Posted: 2012-06-07 03:26:01
Reviewer: Anonymous
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I have been struggling with bursitis in both of my ankles for over a year, despite steroid injections, oral steroids, orthotics, night splints and icing. I bought these sandals to try the Orthaheel brand. When I first put them on my immediate reaction was they are going back. I hated the feel of the bumps on the sole. I hated the way it seemed to hold my feet unnaturally. I actually boxed them up to return them. Then I read that you might have to wear them a while to get used to it and I decided to give them one more try. I put them on and wore them for several hours. By the end of that time, I had gotten used to the way they feel. The bumps no longer bothered me and I hardly noticed the way my feet were positioned in the sandals. But the amazing thing is that my bilateral ankle pain was significantly less than prior to my putting them on! Amazing! The decrease in pain alone is worth the price of the sandals. But as an added bonus, the sandals are super cute and very high-end in appearance. These will not be my last Orthaheels!

Posted: 2012-02-12 17:08:22
Reviewer: Gayle H from Woodbridge, VA
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The sandals are very cute, but the left sandal was uncomfortable between the toes so I am returning them. They do have a nice arch support.

Posted: 2012-04-13 07:16:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from United States
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Loved the shoe! My sister makes orthotics and always gets upset if I wear flip-flops/sandals. She said if I need to wear them get Orthaheel. I walked all over Cedar Point and it felt as good as tennis shoes.

Posted: 2012-04-14 07:46:22
Reviewer: Anonymous
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Have always loved the support from Orthaheel but now love the style too! These are so cute. I have a wide foot and high arch, regular flat sandals are impossible for me to wear. These are worth the addition money! This was the first order I placed on Zappos. Great customer service with fair prices and great products.

Posted: 2012-04-13 05:39:08
Reviewer: Nancy D from Chicago, IL
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Love them! Finally a pretty sandal that offers arch support. I wore them too long the first day and got blisters. Wear them for short periods to break them in. Again, love them!

Posted: 2012-04-12 09:59:09
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baltimore
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These are super cute and comfy too! Excellent support for feet that overpronate and hurt! Definately recommend these shoes for aching feet!Way better than normal flip flops!

Posted: 2012-04-10 05:24:12
Reviewer: Anonymous from West Chester, PA
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These are my new "go-to" sandals. I wear them around the house on my tile floor for support, and I am taking them on vacation, too! They are so pretty I am thinking of ordering them in another color (I ordered gold and they are beautiful!).

Posted: 2012-04-03 08:56:36
Reviewer: Jan P from Aurora, CO
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Ah! Finally, a shoe that looks great and is comfortable too! I'm going to order another pair in a different color!

Posted: 2012-03-17 07:19:09
Reviewer: Anita C from Tonawanda, NY
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I just love my sandals. They are stylish and so very comfortable. I have plantar fascitis and this was exactly what I was looking for. They are great shoes.

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