No actor is more tied to the cowboy hat than John Wayne. Across nearly 200 films — Stagecoach, The Searchers, Rio Bravo, True Grit — "the Duke" made the wide-brim Western hat the very picture of American grit. When people picture a movie cowboy, they picture him.
Here's the hat, and how to get the look.
The John Wayne cowboy hat: a wide-brim felt Western
Wayne's hat is a felt Western hat with a tall, creased crown and a wide brim he'd roll up at the sides — usually in silverbelly, tan, or brown. It's rugged and unfussy, built for the saddle and the trail, and it reads as pure Old West.
Get the look:
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Bailey Western Clayton 4X Wool Cowboy Hat — a quality 4X wool-felt cattleman in warm pecan, with the tall crown and wide brim of a classic movie-cowboy hat. -
Bullhide Kingman Felt Cowboy Hat — a rugged, well-priced felt Western that captures the Duke's look for everyday wear.
Wear it like the Duke
Go for felt in a natural tone — silverbelly, tan, or brown — with a cattleman crease and a firm, wide brim. For a rundown of crown shapes, see our guide to cowboy hat styles.
Get the fit right
Use our hat sizing guide to measure and choose your size, then explore the full cowboy hat collection at Fedoras.com.
Fedoras.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the John Wayne estate or any film studio. Style references are provided for inspiration only.
