Styles of Ski Hats for Men

Male skiers have a wide array of ski hats from which to choose. The various types of ski hats available are made both to suit your personal style and accommodate your winter protection needs. Whether you ski, ride a snowboard or just want to protect yourself from the snowy weather, the ski hats available for men range from styles that cover your head only to those that cover your whole face.

  1. Headsokz

    • Headsokz are also known as ski masks or balaclava helmets. This type of ski hat is designed to cover your face; however, the headsokz can be worn five different ways. For instance, you can cover your whole face except your eyes, use it as a hoodie (with your face exposed), around your neck only, wrapped around your mouth and nose without covering your head, or you can simply wear it on your head.

      Headsokz can be made of various materials including fleece, wool, acrylic, cotton, neoprene and polypropylene. Some headsokz are water resistant.

    Beanie Hat

    • Beanies are reliable and convenient ski hats used low on the head. The beanie hat is designed to cover your forehead and can also be pulled down to cover your ears. Beanies come in various designs and colors. For example, the visor beanie has a visor design on the front to protect your eyes. The woven beanie is usually made of cotton or wool. The fleece beanie is favored among skiing and snowboarding aficionados because it's thin and traps enough heat to keep your head warm.

    Wooly

    • Wooly hats, also known as bobble hats, are similar to beanies in that they are worn around the head. However, a wooly hat has pompoms on top. Some wooly hats have ear flaps with pompoms hanging off the edge, and although the pompoms are part of the design, ear flaps are added to the hat to protect your ears from the cold. Wooly hats are generally made of wool to ensure that your head has the right amount of warmth when skiing.

    Ski Beret Hat

    • The ski beret hat is a type of winter hat that has tight lining that fits around your forehead, and it can be worn in various ways. This type of hat is snug around your forehead and head and has extra material on the upper region of the hat so you can wear it to the sides or back. Ski beret hats can be made of wool felt, wool or acrylic fiber. Ski beret hats come in various colors and designs, and have extensions to protect your ears or neck.