The comparative affordability of Stetson's Shantung Open Road hat led me to believe I'd be making sacrifices in quality here, but I'm overjoyed to report that isn't the case, as this is a uniquely inspired, beautifully woven hat with more western evocation than fedora crossover (the sides are more upturned "cowboy style" than the classic Open Road).I specifically thought the Shantung straw would feel cheap, as Shantung is basically a high performance paper woven into a yarn to mimic straw. But it turns out the weave is pristine and uniformed, and the shape itself has a lot of attractive rigidity. Shantung finally makes sense to me, and it's ideal summer hat material.This is a top-shelf straw hat by any definition -- distinctive but still classically-styled -- and an elite value at this low price point. (Was this "Helpful"? Cheers!)