Author
Co-Founder
Matthew Howe co-founded Just Say Hats with his father, Curt Howe, in 2007. With nearly two decades of experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, Matthew now leads the editorial direction of Just Say Hats, discovering standout hats, emerging brands, and the stories behind them.
Bylines
I ordered the Melin Odysea Stacked HYDRO in Heather Charcoal and waited longer than expected for it to arrive from California. Here's my honest first look — unboxing, fit, and build quality.
We bought Alter Ego's Coaster Splash, unboxed it, and have been wearing it ever since — the fit, the closure, the surprise pocket, and the one thing we're keeping an eye on.
We got our hands on 10-10 Hats' Mahi Fish Hat — unboxing, first impressions, and a close look at the fit, embroidery, and construction before it ever sees the water.
Water resistance, floatability, breathability, and fit — the practical features that actually matter when a hat has to survive spray, sun, and long days outside.
Seven hats from four brands built to handle spray, sun, and long days on the water — water-repellent construction, a few that float, and what actually sets them apart.
