The 12 Best Hats to Wear All Summer Long

If straw ain't your thing, how's about this technical option from the outdoors specialists at Columbia? It's easily stowable for convenient carrying, and with a mesh panel, it's breathable for summer weather, too.

Think of it as your trusty Carhartt beanie, just built for the warmer months ahead. Durable, tough, and versatile—this is one that gets the job done with ease.

A summer hat made especially for sitting on the pier, gazing at a waterfront view for hours on end. And for under 20 bucks, too!

Doesn't get much more iconic than a Yankees cap, does it? J. Crew and '47 have teamed up for a timeless option crafted from cotton twill that'll last you for plenty of summers to come.

It's summer, after all; don't be afraid to add a splash of color. Especially in the form of this luxe, playful Gucci bucket hat.

A straw Panama hat is what summer dreams are made of. For long days spent out in the sun, this hat adds the perfect laid-back vibe to your fit. The straw fabric is nice and light, too.

Then again, no one does summer relaxation quite like Loro Piana. It's all about the laid-back, luxe vibes with this timeless straw hat.

This wide-brim hat is just fishin' for compliments.

A black Champion dad cap? For less than 20 bucks? That's a no-brainer.

With an adjustable drawstring, this Steve Irwin–esque hat is for the true summertime adventurers.

He'll be ready for the open road with this solid choice from Stetson.

Clean, simple, and classic. Your everyday dad hat.

We're not going to say something is great unless it's actually great. Every product in Esquire's roundups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to summer hats, you can rest assured that we're hand-selecting styles that we've personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We've had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these summer hats are the ones that are simply the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don't, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you're looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.