Flagship top hat · since 1972
The El Dorado
Full-grain cowhide. A wire brim you shape yourself. And a band for whoever you are that day.
Why it fits you and nobody else
A brim with a wire in it.
Most top hats arrive with one shape and keep it forever. The El Dorado's brim has wire running through it, so the hat leaves our bench unfinished on purpose — you set the attitude.
- Bend it flat for classic, snap the front down for outlaw
- Holds the shape you give it, and takes a new one whenever you want
- Tall crown keeps air moving — reviewers wear it through Arizona summers
- Guaranteed not to stretch or shrink; a warped hat can be restored
One hat body · six bands · three prices
Pick your band.
The band is the whole personality. Same leather, same fit, same guarantee — swap the hardware and the hat changes character.
Men's El Dorado
The one people stop you about.
Every El Dorado ships with swappable Velcro sweat liners. If you're between sizes, order the larger one — the liners bring it down to an exact fit instead of leaving you stuck.
- Measure ¼–½″ above the ear and ¾–1″ above the brow, twice
- Between sizes? Take the bigger one and add a liner
- 100% USA-raised cowhide, the same wire brim, and a 50 year guarantee
- Free unlimited exchanges — shipping covered both directions
- Fit
- Quality
- Appearance
- Comfort
- Value
- VBVirgilio B. D.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado 5 Skull | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with 5 Skull Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: MDFit: PerfectFace Type: Square, RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 2ndRated 5 out of 5 stars17 hours agoWonderful and comfortable Top Hat
I really love the hat I've ordered. Not too expensive and well made.
AHAmerican Hat Makers4 minutes agoThank you for the kind review! We're so glad you love your top hat and are happy with its comfort, quality, and value. We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy wearing it for years to come!
- VBVirgilio B. D.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado Red Eye | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with Red Eye Skull Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: MDFit: PerfectFace Type: Square, RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars17 hours agoQuality Hat
Great quality hat and well made.
AHAmerican Hat Makers3 minutes agoWe're happy to hear you're pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of your hat. We appreciate your support of American Hat Makers!
- BMBrent M. S.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado 5 Skull | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with 5 Skull Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: LGFit: PerfectFace Type: RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayFantastic Hat!!!!
This hat is amazing! Head turner definitely for someone who is conf
AHAmerican Hat Makers23 hours agoThank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you love your hat and find it comfortable to wear. We love knowing it's a real head-turner, too! We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy showing it off for years to come!
- LRLuis R.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado Buffalo Nickel | Mens Brown Leather Top Hat with Buffalo Nickel Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: LGFit: PerfectFace Type: RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars6 days agoBuffallo nickel hat
Buying this hat has been a game changer for me. Getting many compliments. People like the uniqueness! It fits and looks great. Looking forward to buying the black one now. Great prices and quality. Thank you! Gob bless!
AHAmerican Hat Makers5 days agoThank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you love your Buffalo Nickel hat and that it's getting you so many compliments. We're glad you're happy with the fit, unique style, price, and quality. We look forward to helping you find your next hat in black! God bless you, too!
- JVJAMES V.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado | Mens Black Leather Top HatI recommend this productSize Purchased: XLFit: PerfectFace Type: RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoTop of the line Top hat.
Bought the Eldorado top hat on black leather. Arrived in a few days securely packaged and in perfect condition. I’m still working on the exact pieces I plan to add. But even “ plain” as it is, it’s too cool to not have! Great craftsman’s ship throughout. May have to grab a more “cowboy” looking one as well!
AHAmerican Hat Makers2 weeks agoWe’re thrilled you’re loving the Eldorado Top Hat and were impressed with the craftsmanship, packaging, and quality. We’d love to see what you add to make it your own—and we’ll be here when you’re ready for that more cowboy-inspired hat!
- RSRobert S.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado SR2 | Mens Brown Leather Top Hat with SR2 Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: LGFit: PerfectFace Type: Heart ShapedHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? I have 10+Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoThe Hat as always another A+ I’ve gotten just about 50 Top Gats from AHM I could fill another one of those 20 hat racks and halfway to fill another. I could use another rack 😎🎩
The Top Hat as all I’ve received are perfect and nothing but compliments every time I leave the house. I’m running low on business cards. They still have all the information with Greg Gardner name on them. He always sent a stack of cards with my hats. I’m down to my last 20 cards. Send me a stack. Thanks again for the perfect Hats for any occasion. 👍🎩
AHAmerican Hat Makers1 month agoThank you so much for the amazing feedback and for being such a longtime supporter of American Hat Makers! Nearly 50 hats is incredible, and we’re thrilled to hear you continue receiving compliments on them. We’ll also pass along your request for more business cards to the team. We truly appreciate your continued support!
- GJGary J. P. J.Verified ReviewerReviewingEl Dorado SR2 | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with SR2 Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: XLFit: PerfectFace Type: DiamondHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoLove this
Love this hat I get compliments on my hat every day
AHAmerican Hat Makers2 months agoThank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving your hat and getting compliments every day. We really appreciate you sharing the love!
- AMAlbert M. I.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado Red Eye | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with Red Eye Skull Hat BandI recommend this productSize Purchased: MDFit: PerfectFace Type: RoundHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoThe hat fits perfect and everybody that has seen me wearing it has said it looks great.
This hat is amazing. Everyone who's seen me wearing it says it looks great. And when I'm wearing it while riding my motorcycle I can only go about 55 mph anything over that it might blow off.
AHAmerican Hat Makers4 months agoThank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear the hat fits perfectly and that you've been getting so many compliments.
It sounds like it's been a great addition to your adventures!
Enjoy your hat, and thanks again for choosing American Hat Makers!
- LSLawrence S.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado | Mens Brown Leather Top HatI recommend this productSize Purchased: XLFit: PerfectFace Type: LongHead Shape: Round OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 1stRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoVery nice hat
Really like the hat and many have said its perfect hat for me
AHAmerican Hat Makers4 months agoThank you for sharing that—great to hear the hat’s getting compliments and feels like the right fit for you.
- CCChristopher C.Verified BuyerReviewingEl Dorado | Mens Black Leather Top HatI recommend this productSize Purchased: XLFit: PerfectFace Type: RoundHead Shape: Long OvalHow many AHM hats do you own? This is my 2ndRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoStunning hats
I have 2 top hats and the quality is excellent. I get compliments every time I wear them!!!
AHAmerican Hat Makers5 months agoThanks so much for sharing your feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to leave it and are glad to hear you’re enjoying the hats and getting compliments on them!
Before you order
The questions we actually get.
Wrap a soft tape around your head about ¼–½″ above the ear and ¾–1″ above the brow, then measure again until you get the same number twice. Match that to the chart. If you land between two sizes, take the larger one — every El Dorado ships with Velcro sweat liners that bring it down about a half size. A hat can be shimmed in; it can't be let out.
Slightly generous. Across 468 reviews, fit scores 3.8 out of 5 on a small-to-big scale, meaning more people find it roomy than tight. Order your measured size and keep the spare liners handy.
Less than you'd think. The crown sits high off your scalp instead of sitting down on it, so air moves underneath. Customers in Arizona and Southern California wear theirs through summer.
Around town, yes — a lot of our El Dorados live on motorcycles. Once you're at highway speed the brim catches air, so riders either run a stampede string or stow it for the run and put it back on at the stop.
The hat underneath is identical — same leather, same brim, same fit. Unbanded is $159 and lets the leather carry it. Buffalo Nickel adds coin conchos at $179. 5 Skull, SR2, Red Eye and Eye are the statement bands at $199. All of them come off, so you're not locked in.
That's the point of it. There's wire running the full brim — flatten it, curl the sides, snap the front down. It holds where you put it and takes a new shape whenever you want one.
Orders leave the shop in one business day. If the size or the style isn't right, send it back for an exchange — we cover shipping both directions. Sale items are final
Ships in one day · Free unlimited exchanges
Fifty-four years of hats. This is the one they remember.