Everybody loves a porch overhead! The only way we could think of improving on the Original Howley was to add a brim. The Boss Howley is like no other. A New American Classic. A classic Howley with a patent-pending brim, the Boss Howley is easy to live with.  It looks great dropped on, or it will hold a multitude of classic American shapes. it's made of the same Polartec premium made in USA fleece that made our name.  It shades your eyes and sheds the weather! A new American classic.

A one-of-a-kind patent-pending brim, the Boss Howley is open to possibilities. Comes with a completely natural flat projection, but you can easily arch your Boss brim into full western wear! Comes in in Standard and Max sizes with your choice brims in 2 inches and 3 inches.  Airflow lined for all-day comfort.  Handsewn in New Jersey. 

A fleece hat with a brim, done properly

Most brimmed hats are stiff. The Boss Howley has roots. It starts with our Original Howley, a 1980s Northeast original. Genuine US made Polartec, the original performance fleece named one of the Top 100 inventions of the 20th century. With a patent-pending brim that allows you to achieve a have a perfect fit, the result is winter gear like no other, a Winter Hat with Brim! Shades your eyes and sheds the weather! A new American classic.

Choose your brim: 2 inch or 3 inch

• 2-inch brim: easy to live with, everyday profile. Enough coverage to matter, subtle enough to wear anywhere.

• 3-inch brim: more shade, more shelter, more possibilities. Easily shaped into full western wear. The full statement version.

Both brims use the same patent-pending construction, and both are airflow lined.

Polartec warmth without the bulk

Polartec's raised-pile knit traps warm air against your head, so you get the warmth of a much heavier material at a fraction of the weight. It also moves moisture instead of holding it, so The Boss Howley stays comfortable whether you are working or playing.

Sizes, colors, and Made in USA

The Boss Howley comes in Standard and Max sizes. Max is for size 7-5/8 & up. Available in Black and Mocha, with your choice of a 2-inch or 3-inch brim. Every one is handsewn in the USA of American made materials. Howley hats run larger than most people expect, so check the size chart before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boss Howley?

A cut & sewn winter hat that calls upon the ghosts of America. A new American Dream. Patent-pending brim, available in a 2-inch or 3-inch brim.

What brim sizes can I choose?

Two options: The 2-inch is an easy to live with, everyday profile. Enough coverage to matter, subtle enough to wear anywhere. The 3-inch provides more shade, more shelter, more possibilities. The 3-inch can easily be shaped into full western wear.

How warm is it compared to a wool hat?

Built of genuine Polartec, engineered for twice the warmth with half the weight, you’ll find it perfect from the first chill to the depths of winter, managing moisture when you sweat and never overheating.

What sizes and colors does it come in?

The Boss Howley comes in Standard and Max sizes. Max is for size 7-5/8 & up. Available in Black and Mocha.

What is the difference between The Boss Howley and The BLVD?

The Boss Howley is Polartec fleece with a choice of 2 or 3-inch brim in two sizes. The BLVD uses a hardshell outer with stretch, a 2-inch brim, and a one-size fit system.

Where is it made and is it guaranteed?

Handsewn in the USA from Polartec fabric milled in New Hampshire and Tennessee. This hat is not eligible for our lifetime guarantee.