Raccoon Fur Hat Ushanka for Men – Leather Crown, Ear Flaps

Men's Fur Hats

Which jacket have you owned the longest? Chances are it's leather, and chances are it looks better now than the day you bought it. That's the idea behind this hat.

Leather on top. Thick raccoon fur everywhere it touches you.

Raccoon Fur Ushanka with a Leather Crown

The crown is cut from smooth brown leather, darker than the fur, and shaped to hold its form. Around it sits the raccoon: a deep band across the forehead and long earflaps lined in the same fur. Pull the flaps down and your ears, cheeks and jaw are wrapped in raccoon; tie them up and the hat becomes a compact leather cap with a fur trim.

Dark brown leather against brown-grey raccoon is an easy pairing. It looks right with a work jacket, waxed cotton or a wool coat, and it hides the everyday scuffs that show on lighter hats.

One of the Toughest Leather Hats for Men in Winter

This ushanka fur hat is built for people who are hard on their gear: early starts, long shifts outside, snow that doesn't let up. It stays comfortable to roughly −25°C once the flaps are down.

Our workshop in Ukraine handles every stitch, and the hat should serve you for 15 winters or longer. All-fur styles live in our ushanka hats collection; for something lighter for town, see our mink caps and hats.

Sizing

Offered in 56 to 61 cm. Choose by the tape, not by the size of your old hat.

Specifications

• Material: Raccoon fur (farm-raised) and smooth leather
• Construction: Leather crown, raccoon forehead band, raccoon-lined earflaps
• Earflaps: Ties for down, back or up
• Lining: Insulated, hand-stitched
• Sizes Available: 56–61 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Brown-grey raccoon, dark brown leather
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −25°C (14°F to −13°F)
• Care: Brush raccoon gently; feed the leather with cream
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

A hat that gets better the harder you use it. Pick your size and start breaking it in.

You Might Also Like

• Knitted Fur Hats — softer hats for light frost
• Women's Fur Hats — fur styles to match hers
• Men's Newsboy Caps — for the months without frost

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

Questions People Ask

I measure 57.5 cm. Should I take the 57 or the 58 size?

Take 58, size M. Here the half centimeter matters, because leather won't stretch to make up the difference the way knitted or soft fur hats sometimes do. A crown that's slightly roomy is easy to live with once the earflaps are tied, while one that's slightly tight presses on the forehead within an hour. Measure twice and round up.

Why is the crown leather instead of raccoon fur?

Because the crown is the part your hands grab every time you put the hat on or take it off, and the part that collects snow and sleet. Long raccoon fur on top would mat and wear quickly there. Leather takes that daily handling in stride and lets snow slide off. The raccoon is kept for the forehead, ears and jaw, where warmth counts most.

Will the leather crown crack or fade over the years?

Not with a little care. Leather cracks when it dries out, usually from radiators or months in a hot attic. Rub in a leather cream a couple of times each winter and once before summer storage, and it stays supple. Over time it darkens slightly and develops a soft sheen where your hands touch it most. That patina is part of the appeal of leather hats for men.

Can I wear a leather ushanka in sleet or freezing rain?

Yes, it handles that better than most fur hats. Water beads and runs off smooth leather, so the crown stays dry through sleet and short bursts of rain. The raccoon flaps will get damp at the edges in a real downpour, so tie them up or tuck them under a hood if it's pouring. Afterwards, wipe the leather, let everything dry at room temperature, then add a little cream.

Is a leather and raccoon ushanka heavier than an all-fur one?

Slightly, but less than you might expect. Smooth leather is denser than fur, yet a thin hat leather adds only a little weight, and having raccoon only on the band and flaps keeps the total down. Most people notice the hat feels more solid rather than heavier. It sits firmly in wind and doesn't flop around when you move your head quickly.

Is this ushanka practical for outdoor work like farming or forestry?

Few hats in our range suit that better. The leather crown resists snags from branches and barn doors, shrugs off sawdust and hay, and wipes clean with a damp cloth at the end of the day. Raccoon flaps keep ears warm on long jobs in the cold. Tie the flaps back when you're working hard, then drop them when you stop for a break.

Does the new leather feel stiff at first, and how long until it breaks in?

It's firm at first, which is normal for quality leather. Within a week or two of regular wear, the crown warms to your head and shapes itself to you. To speed things up, wear it around the house for an evening or two and flex the crown gently with your hands. Avoid heating it on a radiator, which dries leather out instead of softening it.

Is the all-fur raccoon ushanka a better pick than this leather-crown version?

Choose by how you'll treat it. The fully furred model has more volume and gives a little more warmth on the top of the head, perfect for dry, deep cold and a more dramatic look. This leather-crown version is tougher and easier to keep tidy, and it suits wet snow, work outdoors and anyone who doesn't want to think about their hat. Warmth around the ears is very similar.