Your enthusiasm and natural radiance make your videos so fun to watch, in addition to the information you give! 😊 You have a great smile. The bobblehead demonstration had me rolling. 😂 It's been 2 years since you acquired the beaver hats. I hope they fit better now.
@CJCook7 ай бұрын
😆 Thank you! Yes, the hats fit much better now. I completely removed the lining on the tobacco hat.
@section8usmc532 жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure if I wanted that style, even though I liked the True Blue in pictures, but after seeing it in a video, I'm sold. That color is amazing. The electric blue is a bit much for me to pull off, and the navy is dark enough that I'd actually prefer black. The new one though, really hits a sweet spot for me.
@chippsterstephens680027 күн бұрын
Also got a box with a pure. I would be have sent it back if it did not. The pure is now $705! It better have a box! Great hat.
@CJCook27 күн бұрын
@@chippsterstephens6800 Good Lord!! That is expensive!
@jwgbmp4010 ай бұрын
Bro the open roads are friggin sharpp!!
@CJCook10 ай бұрын
yes, they are pretty damn cool!
@jwgbmp408 ай бұрын
Is the pure open road worth the extra money?? Ive debated between the royal deluxe and the 6x open road, I thought I'd prefer the royal but this weekend found one of each in my size, got to try, like the 6x a lot better and now Iam thinking about just pulling the trigger on the pure open road. Worth the 475 on the sterson site??
@CJCook8 ай бұрын
@@jwgbmp40 honestly, no 😆. You would be satisfied with the 6x.
@mrvictorernesto3 жыл бұрын
Man.. I am glad I came across your channel. I have been following Kevin from JJ hat center to get more info about the open road hats. But you offer much more than hats... Thank you for sharing your opinion on these products brother.. Peace ✌🏼
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
you are welcome! thank you for checking out the channel.
@panamabrad3 жыл бұрын
Yes you did! Keep us updated please.Thanks for sharing. I have been eyeballing the true blue myself.
@richgray55543 жыл бұрын
Always love watching your videos!! You have a way of making them not only informative but fun to watch 🤠
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich!
@aaronthompson63042 жыл бұрын
The true blue looks like a dark indigo. Great looking hat! Amazon has a great deal on 6X silverbelly currently. Got one for $140!
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing deal!
@erikrodriguez9752 жыл бұрын
Bought the same deal, can’t beat that
@MadMan559est693 жыл бұрын
On the strat' fold the sweatband out and pull on the liner until it releases, pull up in the hat, its held in with a lil glue. Don't take it out just leave it in loose like that then fold the band back in and put the hat on. This should relax the liner in the hat.
@lucaswhite38503 жыл бұрын
The man has style! Killer color there bro! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lucas!
@adamjaberwolff3 жыл бұрын
true blue is the best color out of the three
@jameskann9512 жыл бұрын
The White Hatband looks nice against the dark Blue. The One from JJ's is a Velor True Blue and is a nicer Hat then the other Hats.
@benjamincoggins65682 жыл бұрын
That navy open road with the white band is the nicest looking hat I've ever seen!
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benjamin.
@benjamincoggins65682 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Where did you find it/ purchase it? Was it limited release, or is it part of a collection? I'm determined to track it down if it ever becomes available again. Thanks so much for your help, and your wonderful videos and channel. Keep up the great work!
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@benjamincoggins6568 I found it on Stetson's website. It is a Dallas Cowboys tribute.
@benjamincoggins65682 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Thanks so much!
@Jake-ns4iq11 ай бұрын
I would invest in a stetson strew open road. Very comfortable during the summer. and it goes well with anything. I love that Blue color tho!
@CJCook11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@aleksanderpiotr3 жыл бұрын
Amazing hat. A beautiful collection of Stetson hats.
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dominicsoto65382 жыл бұрын
Dude.. I have 5 Stratiners. Now I had to order this True Blue Beaver today . Just got notification that it's back in stock so pulled the trigger
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@blueskeleton77443 жыл бұрын
Is that Mario Van Peebles lil brother??!! Sure got strong resemblance. Got myself a Stetson open road 6x. Caribou color. Thanks for sharing your videos to help make a choice on my first dress hat. Love the fit,style,color and its power... public reacts to you as a gentleman. My next Stetson will be the Yancy in the phantom grey.. Blue Skeleton
@user-tl8ql6lr1n4 ай бұрын
i have a custom navy beaver fedora with a silver striated silver ribbon. I love it.
@CJCook4 ай бұрын
That is cool!
@markescartin19152 жыл бұрын
These hats are just for fun; I had an actual vintage hat box made for a Stetson my father purchased in "48" Eventually my father passed away but we kept the box and hat for another 30 years! My hipster nephew found it in the garage and claimed for his own. My father's box went to pieces much to my regret and had to be discarded. Those cardboard boxes should serve you long after you've moved into the retirement home.
@ettoliram81163 жыл бұрын
You can re-block the wobbly hat to give a bit more spage height-wise in the crown (Kevin from J.J. hats demonstrated how to in one of his recent-ish videos, but I am not sure which one). Having said that, this new one is absolutely my favourite from the ones in this video!
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tonyturquoise2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. But you don’t really even need to re-block the hat (which mean steaming and stretching back over a block to get back round , then re creasing) you just need to steam it and open up the dome of the teardrop so it sits down on your head a little more. Kevin talks about this too. Love these videos though! Thanks for your work.
@ejshelby54603 жыл бұрын
The regular Strat; including the “Pure” one with beaver, are 4.5” tall, but the Premier is 5.5”, I have the Premier (rabbit hair) but it fits soooo nice, it actually fits secure, but none other works, open road, gun club, they are all too shallow.
@momomomo56713 жыл бұрын
I don't see Stetson Pinnacles (called:metropolitain at JJ) in your collection.. is a killer..pure beaver it's a MUST...
@1978Trevino Жыл бұрын
Love the denim pearl snap
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏾
@teakey3 жыл бұрын
I Love that you love hats. you can buy all the hats that I can’t.
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, Cheers!
@stevetrevino53468 ай бұрын
I can get away with 6& 7/8's but I feel more comfortable with a size 7. The 7 sits a little more flush.
@jakewade78463 жыл бұрын
Great reviews!! I can’t stop laughing, around the 8:50 mark is hilarious...
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joeguzman35582 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hats, I'm a hat freak I have 17 stetsons but I'm in the process of getting my first open road , the pure open road is it more Beaver Fur?? I know the regular one is 6x , I have 30 x and 100x in all colors El patron 30x it feels like the 100 x El presidente but there $400 dollars difference, thank you for your time.
@richgray55543 жыл бұрын
Plus ,,,,I’ll admit that I’ve gotten some good fashion tips from you
@garypitts55702 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the Video,my wife also liked the video,the first thing she said the hat is to small,he needs to go to the next size In the open rd,and add a spacer if needed,and to be honest I was thinking the same thing,I really joined your take on the hat,love the blue beaver In the open rd.Thanks
@kendallcollier30762 жыл бұрын
That Beaver hat looks really great on you. Love my Open Road!
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kendall
@lukasschlosser26633 жыл бұрын
please wear that navy open road more often, it looks phenomenal, especially with the white band
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lucas
@elcurandero443 жыл бұрын
,,,I just purchased the Albaster Pure Open Road.
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Oooo! Congrats! That is a beauty!
@rodeocool2 жыл бұрын
Lol, as an advid hat lover, in hindsight I don't know why I didn't tell you, you can steam the hat to loosen the felt and mold it to your head circumference
@rodeocool2 жыл бұрын
Smoke too much
@XtraEnergized3 жыл бұрын
How do I shape my brim like that... mine has too much of a fold on the sides... I want that upward tilt all the way around
@oleboy43328 ай бұрын
Great video! I want one but I’m not sure I’d wear it often enough. Not supposed to wear a hat indoors? I’m always indoors. Restaurants, store, office, home, movie theater etc…. So I wear it as I walk to the door?
@CJCook8 ай бұрын
These days people are so informal. I wear my hat the same way people wear a ball cap. I only remove my hat during dinner.
@ramceesgonzalez64983 жыл бұрын
you probably have some of the hats loose because you have a round head and you're trying on oval shaped hats. I have the same problem, there are these special tapes that you can buy to fix that. It goes behind the sweatband either on it or on the side of the hat.
@boringoldmanАй бұрын
I think that silk thing just pulls out
@alankaleb63643 жыл бұрын
i have the same extact problem with the pure beavers, i got one in the white and everysingle time i go out it falls out my head, only hat thats ever done that, still havent fixed it so i dont wear it often i might try leaving it in the sun for the band to shrink a tad for a tighter fit
@cwcaruthers3 жыл бұрын
U can buy foam hat spacers or get a roll of vinyl foam self-stick weatherseal cut to size place underneath sweatband
@colbjallen8334 Жыл бұрын
I just got a new gun club that came in a cool box 📦
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
Awesome! 🙌🏾
@victoryveshinojosa3 жыл бұрын
That is a slick hat!
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@danrussell_official10 ай бұрын
I dig the navy you got!
@CJCook10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rl63192 жыл бұрын
You probably should go by JJ hat center let them steam the hat for you and make it more of a long oval or steam it and then put it on your head and let it conform to your head better just an FYI the liner will come out without having to cut a hole in it just lift up the sweatband and you can pull it out The liner is just glued in
@rickard56643 жыл бұрын
I will subscribe when you get a Stetson Temple 🙂 I really wanna know how it looks (brim up ofc) 🙂
@kentuckyjustice14082 жыл бұрын
I wear an Open Road in Silverbelly and really like that design. I'm not much on "non-traditional colored" hats, like burgundy, blue, funky green (sage is fine), and so on. I like the white, tan, chocolate and gray. I'm a fuddy-dud, what can I say. BUT... THAT is a beautiful blue Open Road!!! I'd be proud to wear that lid! I even like your navy hat. The cattleman's crown makes a lot of difference, but the hat from J&J is a no-go. Wrong color blue and wrong shape. It looks like a classless pimp's hat. 😂
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
You are not a fuddy-dud you are a traditionalist. The colors you like and wear are extremely versatile. Makes sense to me!
@onlyweknow22 жыл бұрын
The blue is nice...
@mannysr673 ай бұрын
I like the caribou but unfortunately that isn’t an option in the True Stratoliner. I wonder is the blue hard to coordinate. My gray hat went with everything. Sadly it was stolen recently.
@CJCook3 ай бұрын
Damn! That sux! Sorry. They do a color called phantom in the true stratoliner
@mannysr673 ай бұрын
@@CJCook yeah I think I’ll go with phantom gray soon. For now I bought my Caribou hat again. It’s as perfect as it ever was!
@gerardoesparza86503 жыл бұрын
Dammm it... why did I find your channel... the numbers in my bank account are going to decrease.
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Oh no Gerardo!
@dominicsoto65382 жыл бұрын
Same here. Bought two more Stratoliners and a pure beaver Open Road in True Blue today. Ouch!!@
@alexandretestoni Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! considering all the colors of hats you own, which color do you wear the most on a daily basis, the easiest to combine with any outfit?
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
Depends on the season: I have a straw Goorin Bros hat in a dusty rose. I wear that one all Summer. Then it would be a tie between the tobacco and silver belly for cooler months.
@Sami2000X3 жыл бұрын
I love the hats ❤️
@nyazz229 ай бұрын
Maybe you need 7 1/8. Even if I wear my open road half cocked instead of properly it doesn't flop around like that
@bradbland86092 жыл бұрын
Where can you order one? Having problems getting Stetson's. J&J isn't selling them crushable or beaver?
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Did you try stetson?
@mikeogden5256 Жыл бұрын
What color open road 6x for my first purchase and regular wear
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
I would choose something in the brown family. Sage is also a good option.
@fredsheriff71072 жыл бұрын
CJ, I’m trying to buy my first Stetson. Probably an Open Road. I learned about the Pure editions that are 100% Beaver for a lot more money compared to the Deluxe. You have two Pures. What so you think? Are they worth the extra price?
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
I like the fit of the Stetson Pure Open Road more than the Stratoliner. If you could get a Stetson Premier open crown. Those are nice (soft felt) and much cheaper then you could do a custom crown.
@fredsheriff71072 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Thank you. I assume you mean the Stratoliner Premier Open Crown. It was a high possible choice. Do you prefer it over the 100 Beaver because of cost, or does it have similar quality to the 100 Beaver (Pure)? I hope my question is clear. Various KZfaq make a big deal about the 100 % Beaver.
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@fredsheriff7107 it has similar qualities. It is heavy AND soft. I would say the Stratoliner pure is not worth the price. The Open Road is worth the price.
@fredsheriff71072 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Thank you for all your input. Forgive me for saying “too much dialogue.” I ask too many questions.
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@fredsheriff7107 You are welcome...anytime!
@darronallen20153 жыл бұрын
Great hat collection 👌
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@1cleandude2 жыл бұрын
Great looking hat!🙏🏻
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@edyue13 жыл бұрын
Ok CJ, you lost me on the cowboy boot craze and Red Wing hiatus, but I'm back for the cool hats :)
@KalKinc96803 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the Pure Beaver Open Road have an adjustable sweatband? May help with your wobble.
@1978Trevino Жыл бұрын
Have you checked out the stetson royal deluxe 1865 distressed???
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
Yes, I may have one.
@dtacherra60632 жыл бұрын
How many Stetsons do you have in your collection? You could do a video on them all.
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
Maybe 10...?
@michaeltesterman21093 жыл бұрын
You need to get some hat spacers that fit under the sweat band. It will fix that issue.
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
I do have a few of those
@richhanson205 Жыл бұрын
Is the True Blue the same as “Navy” or “Blue” on distributors websites offering the Open Road Royal Deluxe Hat?
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
Does it have the brown 1865 pin?
@holdthatblaow3 жыл бұрын
Get some hat foam! A little will slightly tighten up the hat and it won't fly off your head.
@markescartin19152 жыл бұрын
Today we have hand gel and I strongly encourage everyone to use it before touching a hat; The oil naturally present in your hands destroys the brim and acts as a permanent marker! I'm reluctant to advocate for spray treatments made by 3m. What are your thoughts?
@robertgeise74802 жыл бұрын
If you put the hat down with the crown up (or brim down)....all the luck will run out of the hat.
@phillysTarantulas8 ай бұрын
Only if you believe in luck
@Wm.Havens3 жыл бұрын
Basically everything on the Stetson website is out of stock. I understand that COVID has affected manufacturing but come on, I think there may be other issues...
@ANKURBR3 жыл бұрын
How differently is it taking water compared to 6x?
@MrJHCAMPBELL3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Johan !
@djcan9503 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for the videos. It's interesting to see your shared interests from red wings to now stetsons hats. My opinion is that you are wearing the open road incorrectly, and it looks like it's not your size. The hat is not supposed to compress your skull and the crown is supposed to fall on the top of your head allowing just a finger over your ears. Also, western hats are a lifestyle that serve a purpose and not to match outfits colors. Bad advice to say they need to match belt, boots etc.. I also don't think you got a box this time bc Stetson watched your previous vid, sometimes they ship hats without the hat box specially if you purchased from an authorized dealer (they hang the hats for display and discard boxes). Price dictates the box - El Presidnte hat comes with a plastic case that retails for $80. Sorry man but you've gotta a little more experience to learn when it comes to western hats. But if you like hats that don't fit your head.... we all have our preferences. Cheers.
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
I am very excited!
@garypitts55702 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed Thanks
@teakey3 жыл бұрын
you do know you can pad the sweatband a little bit to tighten it. and if it’s a small increment all the way around it’s less likely to buckle.
@earthangel88752 жыл бұрын
Is that a permenant middle crease in the Pure Beaver or can it be shaped like an old skool gangster fedora with a Tear drop? Any one know? Angel from The Bay
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
You could steam it out and reshape. It will take work but it its possible.
@earthangel88752 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Thanks for you reply. For Father's Day 2022 (Sunday 06-19-22) My wife bought me a Pure Stratoliner in Alabaster. I received it today 06-23-22, everything about it is perfect. I couldn't be more pleased. I was concerned with the middle crease like the one in your video. The one I received is shaped like my older Royal Stetson Fedora (bought in 2008) I wear mine like the old skool gangster style, tail up, front down. This is one happy man. She gave me a new plastic reuseable bag so I could set my hat in when we're out in a restaurant. I can't have it getting dirty. I'm sure someone out there makes something I can put it in, while I'm dining, if not I'll have her make me a nice silky bag. I'm curious where other's place their Pure Stratoliner in Alabaster when their out dining? I don't wear my hat in doors. Angel from The Bay #blessed
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@earthangel8875 What a great gift from your wife for Father's Day! WOW! Yeah, I usually place my hat on a chair resting on its crown. Some restaurants have hooks on the wall or a shared coat rack near the table as well. I once went out to dinner with the Ol' Lady and when we walked the in the host asked, "Can I take your coats?" I replied, "You can take my hat." My Ol' Lady laughed cause she thought it was silly but that is how things use to be.
@earthangel88752 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook I got to take my new hat out in the wild today. I brought that new reuseable bag with me. I don't even want to handle it without sanitizing my hands first....seriously I can't stand "stains" or smudges....specialy with the color Alabaster...think OCD for sure. f I didn't have it prior to owning the hat I have it now LOL it's all good. I love my Pure Stratoliner, I really do and the glances, and stares I get LOL funny. I get it though, males these days in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, CA mostly wear baseball caps. So when people see me, a guy that looks like he's from the 1940's-1960's I get it. I started using Fedora's when I was 12yrs old off and on and in my Teens, somethings don't change. Angel from The Bay
@user-pq1qr4mg5r Жыл бұрын
🎩💖
@rodeocool3 жыл бұрын
the hat just needs to be broken in brother, like boots
@Scrooks15 ай бұрын
Dark brown boots will work with a navy hat, black and blue are not as good of a match.
@karenromano68012 жыл бұрын
Nice
@nephrodoc41203 жыл бұрын
That Pure Open Road is nice! I hate to say, but on camera it looks like your hats are possibly sized to small? I agree they should not fly off your head..
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been measured and fitted by JJ Hat Center. All my hats are fitted correctly.
@nephrodoc41203 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Awesome! I had planned on the 100x as my next Open Road, but I’m liking the Pure Open Road more and more.
@caribemarruffo91205 ай бұрын
How do you walk??😂😂😂
@jackdillon4467 Жыл бұрын
The wobbly hat is too small perhaps Try 7 1/8
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
It is perfect now that the hat is broken in.
@mookeychase0907 Жыл бұрын
I take you're rockin a Strat on your head?
@CJCook Жыл бұрын
The Strat in this video is the brown hat.
@mookeychase0907 Жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Thank you bro sometimes I need to watch the whole damn vid before I post… 🤦🏾
@crownandbrim92613 жыл бұрын
Bruh!
@elijahbey33662 жыл бұрын
I've got to get an open road.
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
cool. which color did you purchase?
@elijahbey33662 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook Don't have one yet, but I got to get one. Haven't decided on the color, maybe chocolate, sage, silverbelly. My wife wants me to get navy. She insists on buying this for me for xmas, so I have to wait! What do you think, 6x or Royal Deluxe?
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@elijahbey3366 Ah! Sorry I misread your first statement. Go with a Royal Deluxe.
@elijahbey33662 жыл бұрын
@@CJCook I just got the open road in navy, royal deluxe, $170.62 shipped. What a great hat, awesome color.
@CJCook2 жыл бұрын
@@elijahbey3366 SUPER deal!!
@kids38143 жыл бұрын
Probably getting the wrong size
@troyholm85583 жыл бұрын
That is why you don’t buy a hat by mail!!!! You have to go to the store and try on the hat and see what happens when you wiggle your head around to find out if it’s to loose on your head
@CJCook3 жыл бұрын
Hats totally fine now...was rocking it yesterday at JJ Hat Center
@MegaDiveboy Жыл бұрын
Unless you paid about $5000 for that hat it is NOT pure beaver. A 6x is about 15 percent beaver.
@patrickkelly10703 жыл бұрын
Please, please stop grabbing your hats by the crown.
@stevepauley24379 ай бұрын
That’s how you’re supposed to handle them. Ask any hat maker
@patrickkelly10709 ай бұрын
@stevepauley2437 I have, my hat maker, who's made at least half a dozen hats for me thinks differently. Sit down and let the grownups talk.
@stevepauley24379 ай бұрын
@@patrickkelly1070 I call bullshit! I have 20 custom made hats ranging from $500-2,500 and the maker says handle them by the crown, not the brim. I bet you’re the kind of person that lays your down on the brim and not the crown too, huh? Also, only children claim to be the grownups about things they obviously know nothing about! So, fuck off, and happy Turkey Day!
@fredsheriff71072 жыл бұрын
Too much wasted dialogue. Get to the comparison. I wanted to learn about 100% beaver, but I had to listen about boxes and laughing. I still did not learn about beaver.
@MegaDiveboy Жыл бұрын
Do not be fooled by this guy. Pure beaver is a available but it’s between $4000 and $5000 He is super uninformed.