re: Felt Cowboy Hats-Stetson or Resistol?

I have a couple Stetson and a straw Resistol George Strait. They are all decent hats, definitely no red flags.

That said the best hat I own is a Smithbilt of Calgary Alberta, which is kind of like the Fort Worth of Canada. It's a huge horse and cattle town, even though a lto of folks might not know so. Absolutely great fit and quality. Slightly better price due to exchange rate and lower-profile brand name.