Customer Reviews Goorin Brothers Ari

The Ari has a casual flatcap look but it is not a baggy newsboy. The top is sewn down to the brim. The stitching is pie-shaped sections that come together at the top like a baseball cap, so it fits the contour of your head like a baseball cap. Flatcaps seem to usually have a straight cut from the brim to the back, but the Ari is angled down at the back. This gives it a snug feel. Well made; the XL fit my 24¼" head perfectly. One problem with many of the photos on Zappos and other sites is that the cap often does not fit the earless mannequin correctly. Either it is the wrong size cap or the angle of the shot is wrong, leaving some doubt as to how the cap will look on your head. The Ari looks way better on your head than in the photo.

"It's a boy!" Like a new father in a hospital nursery waiting room, I pace back and forth waiting anxiously for my new baby to arrive. I check my UPS tracking number over and over. Finally! A Brown UPS comes down my street, but passes my house and fades into the distance. Later in the day another UPS truck comes down my street and stops in front of my house! A man in a brown uniform steps out with a small box. My heart jumps to my throat. He smiles at me and says "It's a Boy!" With tears in my eyes I hug him and take the little box into its new home. With anticipation and excitement I open the little box to see my new baby. Everything is just perfect. In front of my bathroom mirror I carefully place it on my head. What a treat! I switch from Mr. Nobody to Mr. Cool in the blink of an eye! "Son, the fun has just begun!" Think soon he will have a brother. Thank you Zappos and Goorin Brothers for making this new relationship possible. What a cool hat!

This sems well made. XL Could be just a skosh bigger for me, but that is my head shape. It is lined and a very good looking halo style.

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. It fits great. It is very casual and stylish. It is great for everyday wear.

I love this Halo-style Ivy. It's gonna get another in a different color and if you're thinking about getting a Goorin Hat go ahead. You won't regret it.

Very well made, great looking hat. I will probably buy more from Goorin Bros.; I've never been a hat person but I love this one. If you're still trying to decide, just go for it. You won't be disappointed. And Zappos is great as always, but of course that goes without saying.

I am totally loving all the Goorin Brothers hats I have ordered from Zappos. They are lined and a much higher quality than other hats I have purchased. I must add that I have be very impressed with the overall customer service at Zappos. Great persons on the phone, overnight service, etc.

I am totally loving all the Goorin Brothers hats that I have ordered from Zappos. They are lined and a much higher quality than other hats I have purchased. I must add that I have be very impressed with the overall customer service at Zappos. Great persons on the phone, overnight service, etc.

Nice casual hat that goes well with shorts, t-shirts, jeans etc. If you are looking for something different other than a baseball hat, this is it.

This is a great hat. Soft cotton, should be good for summer. Seems high quality. Zappos shipped it quick.

After measuring my own head and checking a hat size chart on the net, I bought the hat. Even friends say it works for me. Love it.

My husband had already purchased in khaki and he liked it so much we ordered the black!

The hat I ordered was exactly what I wanted. I love it, but more importantly I love doing business with Zappos. I order a lot of things on line and they are the best!

Nice cap, leisure look while being stylish, I have received a lot of compliments on the hat. Feels true to size. Comfortable.

I own 3 ivy type hats. This is my favorite, the ari. I love the looks and fit. The only complaint is that the color is not a true brown that I ordered and is shown in the picture. More of a grey.

Over the past few years, I've taken to wearing flatcaps (aka ivy hats, driver caps, etc) because I find them more comfortable and better looking than the standard ball cap. But I've had trouble finding one that's both well-made and lightweight that I could wear in the summer (I'm bald and need the protection some days). With the Ari, I finally found exactly what I was looking for. Fits great, the cotton material is thin and breathable, and the visor gives a nice bit of shade for the eyes when needed (I find many flatcaps have pretty stubby bills). Before buying, I was concerned about the shape and fit. Both Zappos and Goorin's site feature pictures that make the hat look like an equestrian helmet: oversized with a rounded top. Most likely the models/mannequins are wearing a stuffed hat that's a size too big. I suppose this was done to showcase the design shape, but for me it made the hat unappealing at first glance. Still, the awesome Zappos return policy made me willing to give it a shot. Ordered my true size, removed the tissue paper behind the brim, and declared it my new summer hat mere seconds after trying it on.

I felt 3 stars cooler the instant this hat went on my head. Fits like a glove. I've had it less than a month and have had several people (friends and strangers) comment on it. I love it and will probably be ordering another very soon. Oh yeah, I ordered it on a Thursday afternoon and it was on my porch Friday afternoon. How did they do that? So cool.

These are very nice. They are a little tight at first and hot but after some wearing they are great.

Love this hat! Normally like Kangol but was looking for something different.

Great cap. Buying one for my grandson. there is something else in this world other than baseball caps.

Great hat - well made/good construction, and stylish.

Well made, nice fitting and comfortable.

Great hat. Got it for my husband and it is his new go to hat. Great color that matches most outfits/jackets and the material is lightweight and made well.