{"product_id":"mens-black-sheepskin-ear-flap-hat","title":"Black Sheepskin Fur Hat for Men – Ear Flap Hat with Leather Visor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/mens-fur-hats\"\u003eMen's Fur Hats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix in the morning, still dark, coat zipped to the chin. You want a hat that goes on in one motion, matches whatever you're wearing and keeps your ears warm until you're back indoors. You don't want to think about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is that hat, in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Ear Flap Hat in Sheepskin and Leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack leather crown, black leather peak, and dense black wool lining the flaps and the nape. One color from front to back, so it looks clean and deliberate with any dark coat, work jacket or uniform. There's nothing to coordinate and nothing to clash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe earflaps tie under the chin when the wind bites, fold back when it eases, and knot over the crown when you step inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePared Back to Black: Men's Winter Hat with Ear Flaps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo patterns, no contrast trim, no fuss. Just a warm sheepskin fur hat with a peak that keeps low sun and sleet out of your eyes, good to about −25°C with the flaps lowered. Commuters, night-shift workers and anyone who starts the day before sunrise tend to reach for black first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a decade or more of daily winters from it; each one is hand-sewn in Ukraine. Prefer fur all over? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/winter-fur-mink-hats-ushanka\"\u003eushanka hats collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and for dressier days there are our \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/mink-hats-a-huge-assortment-of-womens-and-mens-fur-hats\"\u003emink fur caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Hat Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm (22\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm (22.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS–M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅛\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 cm (22.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7¼\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 cm (23.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm (23.6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL–XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 cm (24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅝\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComes in 56 to 61 cm. The crown is fixed, so go by the centimeters on your tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real sheepskin fur (farm-raised), black leather crown and peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaked shape, fur flaps, black throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarflaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ties, three positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56–61 cm (see size guide above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter, −10°C to −25°C (14°F to −13°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush for fleece, black cream for the peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hat you'll reach for every dark winter morning. Pick your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9763\/2097\/files\/black-sheepskin-visor-cap-main_480x480.jpg?v=1777626353\" alt=\"Black sheepskin ear flap hat for men with black leather visor, front view\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/fur-hat-womens\"\u003eWomen's Fur Hats\u003c\/a\u003e — warm hats for her commute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/knitted-winter-hats-from-the-combined-fur-of-a-rex-rabbit-polar-fox-mink-fox\"\u003eKnitted Fur Hats\u003c\/a\u003e — relaxed hats for weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps\u003c\/a\u003e — black wool caps for spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore models of black fur hats with ear flaps on our official website \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/womens-and-mens-caps-and-hats\"\u003eCaps\u0026amp;HatsUA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eI wear size L in other brands. Is that the same L here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, because letter sizes vary a lot between brands. Our L is cut for 59 cm, which some makers call M and others XL. The safest route is to ignore the letter and measure: wrap a tape snugly just above your brows and around the widest point behind, then pick the matching centimeter row in the size table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I go for the black version or one of the lighter colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll three colors share the same build, so it comes down to look. Black is the sharpest option with dark coats, uniforms and city wear. Grey is the low-key everyday shade, and brown suits earthy, outdoorsy wardrobes. If your outerwear is mostly black or navy and you want zero thinking in the morning, black is the one to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo scuffs show more on a black leather visor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA little, yes. Fine scratches can show as lighter lines on black leather, especially on the edge of the peak. Most disappear with a dab of black shoe cream or leather balm rubbed in with a soft cloth, the same way you'd touch up black boots. Do it once a month in winter and the visor stays deep black. Keep the cream off the sheepskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill black sheepskin turn brownish over the years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it spends a lot of time in strong sunlight. Like black clothing, black sheepskin and leather can soften toward a warmer tone after many summers in a bright room. Stored in a dark closet or a cotton bag between winters, it keeps its deep black for many seasons. Regular leather cream also helps the peak stay dark and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this cap suit a work uniform dress code?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases, yes. Plain black with no logos or contrast trim fits the dress codes of many outdoor jobs, such as security, transport, parking and delivery work, where black or navy outerwear is standard. A simple black cap also looks just as tidy at the end of a twelve-hour shift as at the start. If your employer has strict uniform rules, check whether fur or leather hats are allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this ear flap hat comfortable with glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, yes. Sheepskin is soft and thick, so it cushions the arms of your glasses instead of pressing them into your temples. Put your glasses on first, then lower the flaps and tie them loosely under the chin. With heavy frames, fasten the ties at the back of the head instead, which keeps the ears covered with less side pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it warm enough for standing still outdoors at −20°C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an hour or two, yes, with the flaps down and tied. Standing still is harder than walking because your body makes less heat, so the hat has to do more of the work. Sheepskin holds warmth well in those conditions. For longer static stretches at −20°C, add a scarf or a neck gaiter, since the throat is the part this hat doesn't cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a black hat feel warmer on sunny winter days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly. Dark surfaces absorb more sunlight, so on a clear, still day at −10°C a black hat warms up a little faster than a lighter one. In wind or under clouds the difference disappears, because the sheepskin's insulation matters far more than its color. Think of it as a small bonus on bright mornings, not a reason to choose black on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"I wear size L in other brands. 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