Collection: Pinch

A "pinch style" cowboy hat refers to the characteristic crown shape of the hat, where there is a pinch or indentation on the front and sometimes the sides. This pinch gives the hat its distinctive shape and sets it apart from other hat styles.
Cowboy hats, in general, come in various shapes, brims, and materials. The "pinch" in the crown of the hat can help the wearer grip or adjust the hat more easily. Moreover, the style and shape of the crown and brim can signify different things, such as the region the wearer is from or their specific role or job.
A pinch-style cowboy hat can be made from various materials, including felt, straw, and leather. Over the years, cowboy hats have not only been functional, protecting the wearer from the sun, rain, and other elements, but have also become symbolic and an iconic piece of fashion in the American West and beyond.
When purchasing or examining a pinch-style cowboy hat, you'll often see other terminologies and descriptors for the crown and brim shapes, like "Cattleman's crease," "Gus crease," or "Teardrop crease." Each gives the hat a unique appearance, often associated with specific regions or functions within cowboy culture. The pinch style is just one of these many variations.