Black Sheepskin Ushanka Fur Hat for Men with Earflaps

Men's Fur Hats

Some winter hats are about style first. This one is about the morning when the wind cuts across an empty parking lot and you're glad your ears are covered. A black sheepskin ushanka: leather on the outside, thick wool on the inside, and flaps that come down and cover your ears, cheeks and brow in about ten seconds.

Plain, honest, warm.

Black Sheepskin Ushanka Hat for Men

Sheepskin is a single material doing two jobs. The leather face takes the wind and wet snow; the dense wool on the reverse holds warm air against your head. There's no separate lining to wear thin, which is why a sheepskin ushanka handles daily abuse so well. The earflaps and the front flap tie down, back or up over the crown, so you set the coverage to the weather rather than the other way around.

In all black, it reads as clean and serious with almost any outerwear.

The Winter Hat for Men Who Are Outside Every Day

This is the fur hat that gets worn every day, not saved for occasions: dog walks at dawn, school runs, clearing the car, a long wait on a platform. Flaps down and tied, it keeps you warm down to about −25°C. With them up, it's a neat black fur hat for milder days around −10°C.

Hand-stitched in Ukraine from whole skins, it should give you 10–15 winters if you brush it now and then and dry it away from heaters. For a lighter, softer fur, browse our mink ushanka hats. For a cap shape with a peak, see the newsboy caps for men.

Sizing

Made from 56 to 61 cm. Sheepskin barely stretches, so measure rather than guess, and round up if you land between two rows.

Specifications

• Material: Real sheepskin (farm-raised), one-piece leather and wool
• Style: Classic ushanka with front flap and earflaps
• Earflaps: Tie under the chin, at the nape, or up top
• Sizes Available: 56–61 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Black
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −25°C (14°F to −13°F)
• Care: Soft brush inside; a little cream on the leather
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

Built for the coldest weeks of the year. Add your size to the cart before they arrive.

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• Mink Fur Hats — lighter fur, softer feel
• Knitted Fur Hats — soft knit crowns trimmed with fur
• Women's Fur Hats — warm styles for her

More models of sheepskin and fur ushankas on our official website Caps&HatsUA.

Questions People Ask

My head measures 58.5 cm. Should I order M or L?

Order L, which is made for 59 cm. Sheepskin gives very little, and the wool inside takes up some room, so a hat cut exactly to 58 cm would press on the forehead after an hour or two. At 59 cm it settles at a comfortable depth, and with the ties knotted below the jaw the extra half centimetre won't be noticeable.

Will a sheepskin ushanka be too hot on the metro or in a store?

For a short stop, no. Tie the earflaps up over the crown and the hat vents enough for a 20-minute ride or a quick shop. For longer indoors, take it off: leather and thick wool are made to hold heat, so in a warm carriage you'll feel it after half an hour. It folds flat with the flaps tied and fits in a large coat pocket or bag.

Sheepskin ushanka or mink ushanka: what do I gain and what do I give up?

With sheepskin you gain toughness. Leather outside shrugs off wet snow, rubbing against a hood and being stuffed in a pocket. Mink gives you a lighter, softer, more refined hat with a silky finish, but it asks for more careful handling. Warmth down to about −25°C is comparable. Choose sheepskin for daily hard use, mink for city wear.

Will the leather crack in hard frost?

No, not with normal use. Sheepskin leather stays flexible well below freezing, especially if you rub in a little leather cream once or twice a season. The one thing to avoid is folding the hat hard while it's frozen stiff after a long day out. Let it warm up at room temperature first, then fold the flaps or put it away.

Can I wear the flaps tied up over the crown most of the winter?

Yes, and many people do. With the front flap and earflaps tied up, this sheepskin ushanka looks like a neat round fur hat and is comfortable from about 0°C to −10°C. Keep the ties loose enough that you can drop the flaps quickly when the wind picks up. The flaps lose nothing from being worn up for weeks.

I'm buying this as a gift and don't know his exact size. What should I choose?

Most men fall between 57 and 59 cm, so L (59 cm) is the safest pick. A hat slightly too big is still wearable thanks to the chin ties, while one too small can't be stretched. If you can, measure one of his existing hats: lay a soft tape around the inside band. That number usually matches his head size.

The crown got squashed in my bag. How do I get its shape back?

Turn the hat right side out, push the crown up from inside with your hand, and stuff it loosely with tissue paper or a small towel. Give it a night in a cool room, away from radiators. Sheepskin has good memory, so the shape comes back by morning. For travel, pack it on top of soft clothes rather than under heavy items.

Is this fur hat warm enough for winter in Canada or Scandinavia?

For most cities there, yes. Toronto, Montreal, Oslo and Stockholm rarely go below −25°C, which is what this ushanka handles with the flaps down. For the far north or prairie cold snaps below that, our raccoon fur ushanka, rated to −30°C, is the warmer choice. In damp coastal climates, the leather outside is a bonus: wet snow beads up instead of soaking in.