I was skeptical at first when I saw the price tag, but I was hopeful that I would get what I paid for. I was NOT disappointed. This hat is super comfortable, the colors are beautiful, and the materials seem extremely durable and of high quality. This particular hat is meant to be "crushed" and stored in a pouch smaller than my girlfriend's wallet, which seemed like it would not be good for the longevity of the hat. Fortunately, the style of fabric and the semi-rigid grid-like insert in the bill make it extremely durable and it folds nicely into a very easy-to-carry pack that even has a clip for extra convenience. I would 100% recommend this hat or any other from Melin. I got 2 more after this one and will be reviewing those as well.