Even in Northern Wisconsin we know what a Kromer is. I've been wearing a Kromer cap for I don't even count the years anymore. They have to be one of the best winter hats ever made. I have a dark blue wool one for dress of course... And a blaze orange one for deer hunting which sure comes in handy when the wind is blowing. And lets not forget ice fishing.

They stay warm when wet, although they do shrink a little from time to time... They are great for plowing snow on the ATV or walking behind the snow blower. When I read this part of the post, I just started laughing.

My Dad saw mine one winter when he was visiting and insisted he needed one to protect his bald head, so I sent him one of them. He wears it all the time in Madison, although I do not think mother is fond of the style, but then my Dad always was a fashiontrend setter....