The Bailey Western Ricker Cowboy Hat is a classic warm-weather Western hat built around a traditional Marlboro crown, wide 4 1/4-inch brim, and lightweight Bangora straw construction. Designed for hot conditions, the Ricker combines authentic cowboy styling with practical ventilation and Bailey’s performance-focused Dri-Lex® sweatband.

Finished in a natural straw colour, the Ricker has a clean, understated appearance that makes it easy to wear across a wide range of Western and casual outfits. A simple 2-ply brown hat band wraps around the crown and is accented with a spur pin, adding a subtle Western detail without overpowering the traditional silhouette.

The crown features a wide ventilation pattern designed to improve airflow through the hat, helping keep the wearer cooler in warm weather. Inside, the Dri-Lex® sweatband helps manage moisture and enhances comfort during extended wear.

With its Long Oval fit, Marlboro crown, broad brim and breathable construction, the Bailey Ricker is an excellent choice for customers looking for a practical and authentic straw cowboy hat for summer, outdoor events, ranch wear or everyday Western styling.

Key Features

• Brand: Bailey Western

• Style: Ricker

• Style ID: S13BGA

• Shape: Cowboy / Western

• Fabrication: Bangora Straw

• Material: 100% Bangora Straw

• Crown: Marlboro Crown

• Fit: Long Oval

• Brim: 4 1/4"

• Ventilation: Wide Venting Pattern

• Hat Band: 2-Ply Brown Band

• Trim Detail: Spur Pin

• Sweatband: Dri-Lex® Sweatband

• Lining: Unlined

• Colour: Natural

• Origin: Made in Mexico

Traditional Marlboro Crown

The Ricker features Bailey’s distinctive Marlboro crown, giving the hat a strong and recognizable Western profile.

Its sculpted crown shape creates the traditional proportions associated with classic cowboy hats while maintaining enough height and structure to give the Ricker a confident presence.

The hat is designed with a Long Oval fit, making it particularly suitable for wearers whose head shape is slightly longer from front to back.

Wide 4 1/4-Inch Brim

A generous 4 1/4-inch brim gives the Ricker both visual impact and practical sun coverage.

The wider brim helps shade the face and neck, making the hat especially appropriate for outdoor use in sunny conditions. It also balances the height and shape of the Marlboro crown, creating the broad, traditional silhouette expected from a genuine Western cowboy hat.

Breathable Bangora Straw Construction

Made from 100% Bangora straw, the Bailey Ricker is designed specifically with warm-weather comfort in mind.

Bangora construction gives the hat a lightweight yet structured body that retains the shape of a traditional cowboy hat without the heavier feel associated with felt styles.

The Ricker takes this further with a wide ventilation pattern across the crown, allowing additional airflow to circulate through the hat.

This makes it an excellent option for summer wear, outdoor work, festivals, rodeos and other situations where heat and sun exposure are important considerations.

Dri-Lex® Moisture-Managing Sweatband

Inside, Bailey equips the Ricker with a Dri-Lex® sweatband.

Dri-Lex® technology is designed to help move moisture away from the skin, contributing to a drier and more comfortable feel during warm conditions and extended wear.

Combined with the ventilated crown and unlined construction, the sweatband makes comfort one of the defining characteristics of the Ricker.

Simple Western Detailing

The natural Bangora straw body is complemented by a 2-ply brown band, maintaining the hat’s understated Western character.

A spur pin adds a small but distinctive cowboy-inspired detail, giving the Ricker additional personality without making the overall design overly decorative.

This restrained styling allows the shape and natural texture of the hat to remain the main focus.

Built for Summer Western Wear

The Bailey Ricker pairs naturally with denim, Western shirts, boots, polos, casual shirts and workwear-inspired outfits. Its natural colour also makes it easy to coordinate with brown, tan, blue, black and other neutral wardrobe tones.

The combination of a wide brim, ventilated crown and moisture-managing sweatband makes it particularly well suited to hot-weather environments and outdoor occasions.

For customers searching for a Bailey cowboy hat, Bangora straw cowboy hat, men's Western straw hat, Marlboro crown cowboy hat, ventilated cowboy hat, wide brim Western hat or a lightweight summer cowboy hat, the Bailey Western Ricker offers classic Western styling with practical warm-weather performance.

Style ID: S13BGA
Shape: Cowboy Western
Material: 100% Bangora Straw
Crown: Marlboro
Fit: Long Oval
Brim: 4 1/4"
Lining: Unlined
Sweatband: Dri-Lex®
Origin: Made in Mexico