Different cowboy hat styles and creases

When we think of Cowboy hats, we often think of John Wayne's shabby hat or George Strait's refreshing style. However, there are many different types of Cowboy hats. You will find infinite variations in creases and edges. Creases refer to the bending of the Cowboy hat at the top of the hat crown. Different crease arrangements create different Western style hat crown styles. The Cowboy hat crease type extends even to the edge. The cowboy brim has a variety of shapes and creases.

The modern Cowboy hat shape still combines fashion with function. You will find many different kinds of Cowboy hats in any activity in the West. Some shapes are so popular that they have become sub-styles of Cowboy hats. Here are some of the most popular Cowboy hat shapes. You will find some of these options on straw hats, but most of them are felt Cowboy hats.

Herdsman creases

The Cattleman creased Cowboy hat is a classic Cowboy hat shape in all Western hat styles. The shape of a cowherd Cowboy hat has three crown creases and an arc brim that tapers gradually at the back.

Popular straw cowherd creased Cowboy hat style, with leather hat and side vent.

Montana crease

This hat style proves that Cowboy hat styles in different regions are different. Montana is related to Montana rough denim, with three creases and curved brims. However, the creases on the crown tilt towards the front of the hat, making the back higher. The brim of the hat is usually tilted back, known as a "mule kick" or rolled-up pencil edge.

Suede leather men's Montana creased denim hat with pencil curled brim.

Gus hat crease

Gus Cowboy hat is a kind of Montana crease. This hat is named after Augustus McCrae of Lonesome Dove and typically has the curved brim on a cowherd hat. The biggest difference between Montana creases and Gus creases is the curved edge, which makes throwing ropes easier. You will find many folds in the bull rider's Cowboy hat similar to Gus.