I want to note ahead of time, I wear a 7 3/4 size hat in New Era hats and in most fitted hats. I tried the XXL in the 504 since it says 7 3/4 at the beginning of its range. It was too big, not so much in the band area, but in the actual hat part. I could feel parts of it bulging away from my head. I ordered the XL in this 507 and it fits perfect, even though it says it fits up to 7 5/8. So I do believe these run a little big. Keep that in mind if ordering a borderline size like I was.
These hats have multiple pluses. They are nice enough to wear with a polo and dress pants. They are casual enough to wear while just hanging around outside.
They stop my sunburn head. If shaving your head has one big disadvantage it's the possibility of sunburn. Anyone who shaves their head should own at least one of these hats. I grew up wearing baseball caps nearly all the time, but my wife doesn't like the baseball cap look. She does however love these Kangol hats on me.
These hats are very cool (temperature) and are extremely lightweight.
The price, especially on all the base colors, is as cheap as most baseball caps. Throw one of these on with a t-shirt and workout pants, then put it back on when you go out to eat with your wife. They really don't clash with any clothing choices, except maybe a suit, but I wouldn't know on that one.
You'll know if these style of hats are for you as soon as you put it on. If you're a head-shaver, it will feel just like the first time you shaved your head and you knew that was going to be your hairstyle for the future. I'm going to order several more in different colors.
Lastly, it doesn't say waterproof or rain resistant, but it does a nice job of keeping its shape after being rained on.
A quick comparison to the 504 ventair model, the Tropic feels more structured, similar to the difference in a high crown baseball cap (507) and a low crown baseball cap (504). The 504 may be a bit cooler and more ventilated, but not by much. I don't know how much of that is just the placebo effect of the venting mesh of the 504. I like the look of the 507 a little more, but this is very much subjective. The 504 feels a lot flatter. Both have shown to be durable, but the 507 handled rain better. I prefer the 507, but will keep the 504 handy for trips to the beach or anywhere overly hot.
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Product Description
Kangol’s Classic Tropic Hats
Tropic 504 Ventair
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Tropic Casual
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Tropic Ventair Spacecap
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Tropic 507
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Monty Beret
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USA Flag Tropic 504 Ventair
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| Crown | Flat | Round | Round | Flat | Flat | Flat |
| Fabric | Polyester, Modacrylic, Nylon | Polyester, Acrylic, Nylon | Polyester, Acrylic | Polyester, Modacrylic, Nylon | Polyester-Chlorofiber Blend | Polyester, Modacrylic |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex |
Kangol, Established 1938
Born British and raised on the streets of New York
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Was looking for a quality Ivy hat that was nice enough to go to events in and cool enough to wear in the summer. When I ordered this Tropic 507 I was afraid it might be too bulky looking, but thankfully it’s not. It is lightweight and while the fabric looks heavy, it is vented to let air flow. It’s made in Taiwan of 75% Polyester & 25% Modacrylic with a Nylon headband. I don’t expect this material to show sweat. The fit is mostly true to size. The headband angles in (as seen in the picture) and stretches to hold unto your head. My head is 58cm and I got a large which is 58cm-59cm. The hat stays in place due to the headband and feels fine, but my wife thought it looked too large. You might consider getting a size down if you are between sizes. This is my second Kangol hat and I highly recommend them!
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023Size: LargeColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Was looking for a quality Ivy hat that was nice enough to go to events in and cool enough to wear in the summer. When I ordered this Tropic 507 I was afraid it might be too bulky looking, but thankfully it’s not. It is lightweight and while the fabric looks heavy, it is vented to let air flow. It’s made in Taiwan of 75% Polyester & 25% Modacrylic with a Nylon headband. I don’t expect this material to show sweat.
The fit is mostly true to size. The headband angles in (as seen in the picture) and stretches to hold unto your head. My head is 58cm and I got a large which is 58cm-59cm. The hat stays in place due to the headband and feels fine, but my wife thought it looked too large. You might consider getting a size down if you are between sizes.
This is my second Kangol hat and I highly recommend them!
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Top reviews from other countries
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Italy on April 7, 2017
cappello Tropic bianco.
Size: SmallColor: WhiteVerified Purchase - VanyaReviewed in India on December 9, 2016
Excellent quality. Fits well
Size: SmallColor: NavyVerified Purchase -
Ragab GhanemReviewed in Germany on November 25, 2019
Sehr gut, danke
Size: LargeColor: WhiteVerified Purchase - KOPEKA SIMPOSYAReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2015
Cannot go wrong with Kangol
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RELIZONDOReviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2018
Muy buen producto
Size: MediumColor: CharcoalVerified Purchase
