Was searching for a Stetson to use as an "everyday" hat for outdoor activities from hiking to working on my property. The high-desert sun in southern Colorado can be brutal and I needed something that could weather the hot and dusty conditions without falling apart after a few months. (Canvas-style deck chairs and furniture, outdoor deck umbrellas and virtually any other outdoor item made of woven canvas to heavy fabric lasts a single Spring/Summer season before the combination of heat and sun turns those materials as brittle as dead leaves, leaving only a useless metal skeleton.)Didn't want to spend a fortune on a Stetson and this style and model met every expectation and then some! My hat measurement is 22 and a half and the medium was a perfect fit. It came carefully packed and the hat itself is a beautiful example of a Stetson, right down to the high-quality Stetson is known for. It wears nicely, with the sharp lines and sturdy feel of Stetsons twice the cost. Additionally, it is indeed waterproof in the lightest rain to the heaviest downpour. If you're looking for a cowboy hat with sleek lines and subtle curves, as opposed to a Yosemite Sam-style cowboy hat, this is the one to get!