I understand the appeal. A sleek black leather baseball cap can be the perfect finishing touch for your outfit. However, buying one online is full of potential pitfalls. I've made these errors myself so you can avoid wasting money on cheap products that fall apart within weeks.
If you take my advice, you'll be able to:
I once searched for a Canada Grand Prix style cap and sorted by the lowest price. That was a huge mistake. I thought I'd found an incredible deal on a snapback hat for under $15. That price alone should have been a red flag about the so-called "leather" quality.
When you buy the least expensive black leather baseball cap available, you're essentially purchasing plastic disguised as leather. The crown—the dome section—is thin and flimsy. It collapses as soon as you take it off, leaving you with a shapeless mess.
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Verdict: Don't repeat my mistake. If a price seems too good to be true for a leather item—even faux leather—it's likely poor quality. Set aside at least $25 to $30 for a decent faux leather cap.
Even after I decided to spend a bit more, I still overlooked the inner materials, particularly the sweatband. Leather caps naturally retain heat. If the sweatband is made from stiff, non-breathable plastic or uses cheap dye, you're headed for trouble.
A good cap—even a specialty item like a 'Hat Man For The Sun Christmas Hat'—requires a high-quality inner lining. If the product description doesn't specify what the sweatband is made from (such as cotton or moisture-wicking fabric), it's safe to assume it's subpar.
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Verdict: Always examine photos of the cap's interior. Look for soft, light-colored cotton or mesh materials in the sweatband area. If you see black PVC plastic inside, move on to another option.
I assumed that "Men's Caps" meant it was designed for an average adult male. I only glanced at the star rating and didn't read the written reviews—a foolish oversight. Many inexpensive overseas sellers label their products as "one size fits all" (OSFA) when they clearly do not.
Don't rely on the product title alone. Trust the feedback from people who have already purchased the item and encountered issues.