Classic Fedora Montecristi Fino Fino Just got my Classic Fedora Montecristi Fino Fino. Just excellent and worth the wait while they made it. It is my first Panama hat, so I did my research on quality differences, prices, terms used, and companies. All my research led me to Panama Hats Direct. I must have exchanged 5-6 emails with the Manager, William. He was always a gentleman and answered the questions in detail. The measuring process is accurate, so follow their instructions. Highly recommend this company and their hats.

Panama hats, and their purchase process, at their finest. The whole experience of buying a hat from this company was exceptional. Ordering was simple and allowed for personal taste and customization. Subsequently, I was kept informed of the progress of my order, including pictures of the hat being made. PHD also supplied videos about the company and the process of hat making, which was so much more involved than I had imagined. So much goes into the production of Panama hats that I am amazed that they cost as little as they do. Finally, the hat itself is so much better than any Panama hat that I have had previously - styling, fit and finish and a feeling of quality.

Excellent Handmade Panama Hats Authentic handmade Panama hats (made in Ecuador) are becoming more and more rare. Having bought several Cuenca and Montecristi hats from Panama Hats Direct, I can attest to their quality, fair pricing and service. With a small head, I mostly have to have mine made to order, which produces a hat made to specification. I have kept one Montecristi in my car in Florida for several years, and worn it constantly. While it has naturally darkened a bit, there has been no degradation or cracking of the straw.

My second hat from Panama Hats Directn Just received my second hat in about 10 years from Panama Hats Direct. Ten years shows the quality, and longevity of their hats and how happy I am to return to the same makers. This latest hat had to be made bespoke due to my in-between-headsize; well worth the little extra time to wait for its arrival.

Excellent Product I give my hats fairly hard wear - they are work hats first and foremost, since I work right much outdoors doing garden design, installation, and maintenance. These hold up right well, and keep me protected from the sun with their tight weave. (Dermatologists have noted the hats with approval.) I have been wearing them so long they have become kind of a trade-mark. Excellent product.