Got my hat today, It's fantastic! This is the the 3x hat? It's of better quality than the hats I spent 14 years fitting for our national police force. It fits almost perfectly out of the box. All I need to do is wear it for a short while to get the final, had it for years, fit.

Thank you.

I received the Smithbilt I had ordered and it fits perfect and looks excellent. Everyone that has seen the hat loves it and they all comment how good it looks. Thank you very much. - Ralph

I just wanted to follow up to say what a great event my team had at your facility. Everyone thought it was a very unique venue and enjoyed the day quite a bit. You guys will be a strong recommendation from me going forward.

Thank you Cody and Brian and the team at Smithbilt. My hat arrived today and it fits perfectly. I really appreciate the extra time you put into resizing the hat!

Thank you so much again for such a beautiful product!

They finally got here this morning. You guys have put a smile on my 15 years old daughter, Mélorie . Not even talking about the tears when she saw the signature of Amber Marshall !!! I think she won’t want to wear it in case her signature get erased !! Just knowing that you thought about asking her and make it happened that is ... just no words and touches straight to the heart.

Again, thank you for everything, really. She might, will be the only one wearing a cowboy hat around here, but she will wear it proudly believe me.

Take care,
Best regards,
Marilène

I recently placed an order and just wanted to send my thanks over for being one of the only hat makers that's willing to ship abroad. I'm a Canadian expat/veteran and I live/work abroad; my current hats are a little worse for wear since desert climates play hell on them, so I am very happy that I will once more be with quality head covering.

Really looking forward to receiving them, and extremely happy that the hats are coming from my favorite province.

Got my beautiful Canadian made hat today, blown away. This hat has been waiting for me for over 50 years. I will cherish this hat for the rest of my life, I love it!!

I just wanted to reach out because my group had rave reviews about the event last night. Thank you for taking such great care of them- all of our customers had an awesome time!

Our company recently hosted a private Hat Build event at Smithbilt Hats that was a huge success! Our guests were thrilled with the event. The Smithbilt team were professional every step of the way. Their attention to our guests was beyond our expectations and upheld Smithbilt’s quality reputation. Coordination was effortless, the location is ideal and the event space well-appointed. We would definitely host another event here in the future!

As a fifth generation Alberta rancher and President and Chairman of the Calgary Stampede Board, my cowboy hat is an extension of who I am. I proudly wear this iconic symbol of our western heritage throughout each day, from the ranch to the boardroom.

When it comes to choosing a hat, my go-to is Smithbilt. For more than 100 years, Smithbilt has been producing top quality hats for our community and I wouldn’t consider wearing anything else.

I love my Smithbilt hats. I put them through hat hell and they still look
amazing. I can’t count the number of times my riding hat has been crushed
and all I had to do was pop it out to have it looking presentable again. I
wouldn’t hesitate to show up at any wedding or celebration in my most well
used Smithbilt because it’s a hat that retains class through rain, shine or
rough ride.

I just received the Open Range hat you made for me and It's amazing. It's truly a work of art. Thanks again for all your help and can't wait to do business again!!!

Why a Smithbilt?

I wanted to have a custom built hat that represented me.
I wanted a hat that was of the finest quality that I could use day to day.
I wanted that same ranch hat to have the style and ability to be dressed up and taken out for a night on the town.
I wanted that one hat that when people saw it they said “Hey thats a great hat”!
I wanted a hat that had Alberta history and pride in its brand.
I wanted the best hat that my money could buy.

As Vice Chair for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo Committee it is important that we look professional and “Ride For The Brand” My custom made Smithbilt hat that Brian Hanson built for me is perfect in every way.

The service has been nothing short of remarkable. So much so, that while one hat would likely last me near a life time I have since bought 6 others. Brian and his team make each hat in the traditional way it was done 100 years ago.

Smithbilt is proud of that legacy.

I’m proud to support them.

I love our new hats! They mean business! This hat will always remind me of when I wore it on stage at the grandstand when we spoke to the crowd for the opening ceremonies at the evening show at the Calgary Stampede. I especially love it for it's low profile, wide brim and wide ribbon to dress up the hat after our beloved crowns are passed on. Thank you so much, Brian, for keeping us looking sharp with a brand new style of hat!

We had an exceptional experience yesterday and please thank Brian again. He was, without a doubt, the reason we enjoyed it all so much. The purchase was for a "big" birthday coming up for my husband and this was something he always wanted to do and it was everything he hoped for and more. The jacket will be an extra surprise for him!

The personal service we got yesterday made for a special experience for us and walking out the door with such an incredibly crafted hat that fits Damien not only physically but his personality as well is something we will remember for a very long time. Thanks to all of you and please pass on my thanks to Brian in particular.

Regards,

Kathy Gynane

A PROMISE!
A few years ago my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer; it was a terrible blow for her to lose her hair.
It is then that I entertained her and others, after shaving my head I realized that wearing amazing hats with no hair was fun, regal and royal!
AND…
You never have a bad hair day again!
Upon my friend’s passing she made me promise, that, every single day for the rest of my life I would wear a hat.
Thus began my affair with Holly Allen to find unique hats that memorialize an outfit!
Holly is the most amazing, creative, milliner I have ever seen,
Creating “show stoppers” of eclectic origin stored in the crevices of her brain!
Dr. Diana Monea

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOLLY ALLEN HATS

It is extremely easy to compliment the nicest guy in Calgary responsible for carrying on a tradition that was lost in time. The Hats are manufactured using equipment, methods and techniques from the era when Smithbilt formed. We should all feel an enormous sense of Pride that Calgary has someone with the passion and skill to create what is easily the best quality Hat manufactured in North America today.

Every Hat Brian Hanson makes is historically significant. Unlike the mass produced hats that I used to purchase when I lived in the States, Smithbilt Hats are handmade, custom fitted and of UNMATCHED QUALITY. You won't get a better Hat, Not in Canada and Not in the U.S.A. I own several and I am an extremely critical human.

A fascinating glimpse into our History as Albertans and Quality that has defended itself for a Century. Located in the historic district of Inglewood, we are all Fortunate to claim Smithbilt as one of the oldest and most treasured businesses in Calgary.

Congratulations Brian,
And Thank You...!!!

Charles "Dana" Friley