Smartwool

Boiled Wool Beanie

Don't buy this hat, it'll shrink to the size of a tennis bal

Can't wash it bc it'll shrink. It's already really small

Daily warm wearer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Expected to soften more as I wash/wear it. Slight itch. Very warm! Covers ears easily.

Warm, keeps the snow off.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

OSFA

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

181

I was a bit unconvinced by "boiled merino wool" as a fabric. But it's great. As a knit it's not 100% wind stopping but it's pretty good. I've used it shoveling snow at 18F and windy. The gusts of wind were a bit noticeable but my head stayed warm and dry. When I got inside I was surprised to find the cap was covered in snow and a bit wet but it completely protected my head. As to it being snug- I wear a 59-cm hat (slightly larger as I have to stretch them a tad) and it is snug but not tight on me. It also loosened up just a tad or I just got used to it. I would NOT classify it as tight for a beanie/watch-cap which are supposed to be snug.

Quality

Boiled wool is the best. This beanie is very well built and should last a lifetime. It does fit snug, but it has stretched out just enough and is now perfect. For boiled wool it is not too itchy and has kept me warm in extreme cold. Wish there were more colors.

Great Color, Small Fit

Just a bit too tight for my head. Typically, one size fits all fits me.