Men's Mink and Leather Ushanka Fur Hat – Classic Earflap Hat

Men's Fur Hats

Picture the hat most people imagine when someone says ushanka: the tall, squared crown, the fur band across the brow, earflaps ready to drop. This men's ushanka keeps that traditional outline and builds it from two materials, smooth leather on top and soft mink where the hat meets your face.

Traditional shape. Practical build.

Leather Ushanka with Mink Band and Earflaps

The crown is genuine leather over an insulated lining, so the top stays firm, sheds snow and needs very little care. Mink covers the forehead band and the earflaps, the parts that sit against your skin and do most of the work in frost. Untie the flaps and they cover the ears and jaw; knot them at the back or over the top when the weather eases.

Choose from black, brown or pastel mink to suit the coats you already wear.

A Men's Ushanka Built for Daily Wear

Lower the flaps and the hat handles frost to around −25°C. Flaps up, it's a smart, structured hat for the daily walk to work, where leather on top means you can brush off wet snow without a second thought. It pairs easily with a wool overcoat, a leather jacket or a down parka.

Every one is handmade in Ukraine; with care, the mink keeps going for 15 years and longer. For an all-fur version, see the ushanka collection; if you'd rather go casual, there are knit hats trimmed with fur.

Sizing

Every size from 56 to 62 cm is available. A leather crown keeps its shape and won't stretch, so go by your measurement.

Specifications

• Material: Real mink fur (farm-raised) and genuine leather
• Style: Traditional ushanka, leather crown
• Earflaps: Knotted below the chin, behind, or above
• Lining: Insulated, hand-sewn
• Sizes Available: 56–62 cm (see size guide above)
• Colors: Black, brown, pastel
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −25°C (14°F to −13°F)
• Care: Mink: soft brush. Leather: neutral cream
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

The classic ushanka, made to be worn daily. Pick your color and size.

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More models of men's mink and leather ushankas on our official website Caps&HatsUA.

Questions People Ask

My head is 61 cm. Do I order 61 or go up to 62?

Order 61. That size is made for exactly your measurement, and the mink at the band softens slightly over the first week of wear. Going up to 62 would leave the crown sitting low and loose, so it could shift when you turn your head. A leather crown doesn't stretch, which is why the true size matters more than with knitted hats.

Why pick the traditional crown over the lower bomber-style ushanka?

For the classic look and a bit more room on top. The traditional crown is taller and squarer, giving the recognisable ushanka silhouette that suits longer coats and a more formal outfit. The bomber-style version sits lower and rounder, which looks more casual and sporty. Warmth is very similar, since in both the mink covers the band and earflaps.

What does the word ushanka mean?

It comes from the Slavic word for ears, so ushanka simply means a hat with ears, or ear-flap hat. The name describes exactly what sets it apart: fur flaps that come down over the ears and tie under the chin. The design has been worn across cold regions of Eastern Europe for well over a century and is now popular worldwide.

Is this a good first ushanka for someone new to fur?

Yes, it's one of the easiest to start with. The leather crown is low-maintenance and handles snow, while mink sits only where warmth matters most. It costs roughly half as much as our full mink ushanka and is comfortable to about −25°C, compared with −30°C for the all-fur version. For most city winters that's more than enough.

Does my head get sweaty under a leather crown?

Not with normal wear. The insulated lining absorbs moisture, and the open edges of the earflaps let air move. On a fast walk or when you go indoors, tie the flaps up and the hat vents noticeably. If you plan hours of hard physical work, a full-fur ushanka or a knit breathes more freely than any leather-topped hat.

The leather feels cold to the touch outside. Does that mean the hat isn't warm?

No. Leather surfaces always feel cold in frost, just like a leather glove on the outside. The insulated lining beneath it holds warmth against your head, and the fur around the band and flaps covers the areas that lose the most heat. Any frost or snow on the crown wipes straight off, which is exactly why leather is used there.

How often should I treat the leather crown, and with what?

Twice a season is enough: once as winter starts and again before you put it away for summer. Use a neutral leather cream, apply a thin layer with a soft cloth, let it absorb for an hour, then buff lightly. Test it first on a small hidden spot near the back seam. Keep cream away from the mink, and never use oils or wax polishes meant for boots.

Will the leather crease where the front flap folds up?

A soft line may form there over time, and that's normal. Leather shapes itself to the way you wear the hat, and the fold where the front flap meets the crown is the first place it relaxes. It doesn't weaken the hat. Regular conditioning keeps the crease smooth and supple rather than dry, and many owners see it as part of the hat's character.