The Best Hat Store

What a shock it was to discover that this seemingly abandoned, Depression-era storefront conceals…read moreone of the most venerable and storied businesses in Forth Worth. When I walked in, it struck me as the hollywood-version of a frontier town hatter's workshop, intended as a movie set for an old western moving picture show. Wooden head forms sat like statues on rows of shelves. Ancient presses and tools were left in disarray, as though the workman had just walked away a century ago. Only one of three ceiling fans creaked lazily to stir warm air inside the cavernous chamber. It was a snapshot of a moment in time, and I was enchanted. No one greeted me until I had poked around for a minute. Then, a kindly-looking young gentleman appeared from a doorway and asked if he could help. I was welcome to browse and ask questions. The great-grandson of the original owner returned to his bench in the rear workroom and left me to nose around the place. Time-travel is possible, as Peters' Hat Shop proves: all of the original manual equipment, wooden forms, tools, and materials from nearly 99 years ago are not only preserved here, but still used daily to create hand-crafted headwear for discerning gents. You can see my photos. I would have gladly paid for a museum tour here, but it continues its life as a working hat shop. The selection of off-the-rack styles and range of sizes is sure to suit most men, with straw fedoras, bowlers, sun hats, and more. Peters' house-made specialty is the classic cowboy hat, but they can make (or renovate) any style you wish. Custom orders are currently backed up six months out, according to the owner, but quality is surely worth the wait. Check out Peters' history at its website: http://www.pbhats.com What a treat it was to stumble on this place! Next time I'm in Fort Worth, I'll be back for another hat shop experience, and maybe put in my order for a John Wayne or Tom Mix.

All i can say is don't deal with this guys, save your money…read moreThey don't call you back , i had a hat done for 300 dollars it was supposed to be hat call the coach like Tom Landrys ( Fedora ) IT WAS NOT AT ALL !!! they are never open

0.5 mi•Stockyards, Northeast

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Wide Brim

5.0(2 reviews)

Beautiful hats!…read more Couldn't decide which one I wanted! I want them all honestly! The store is located inside of the Dover hotel. I decided to go with the Stetson hat with a scarf. So cute. The hats are pretty pricey. The customized ones are like 140 and Stetson hats are like 200. They also have clothes and etc.

Amazing Experience! A girl named Kayla was such a huge help and completely turned around the…read morenegative experience I just had at their other store a couple doors down. I visited their main Fleastyle store in the stockyards, paid for an appointment, and struggled to design a hat. They handed me a tray and then silently walked away without walking me through the process. It seemed like they were too busy doing other things to even make a connection with me. I wish it had been more personal and engaging! I didn't even end up making a hat and I got directed to go down to Wide Brim , as there were predesigned hats there. I thought about not even going to see the other hats because I did not want to experience the so called 'customer service' they provided. My husband talked me into going down to the other store just to see what they had and I am so glad I did. After walking in I started trying on the hats and started to get a bit frustrated not being able to find one that fit my head and Kayla quickly stepped over and explained exactly how they worked. After talking to her and realizing she had only been working there about a month or so we were shocked at how incredible she treated us and how much she knew about the hats! With her help I actually found a gorgeous hat that was perfect and after buying a hat box she even took the time to close the store and run to storage to get me one! Overall she turned the entire hat search into a blessing!

0.4 mi•Stockyards, Northeast

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Maverick Fine Western Wear

4.4(56 reviews)

This store facilitated my Texas initiation! Last week it was my first pair of boots and this week…read moreit was my first custom hat! The custom hat was an experience everyone should have at least once. James formed the perfect hat for me and there was so much more involved than I realized with sizing. They started off the experience with a glass of Prosecco and within 15 minutes I was sitting down for the fitting. The entire sitting was about 30 minutes. Jenna and James both were forming hats and are obviously very experienced at their craft. I highly recommend the store. Verdict: I've already returned twice, so I'm going to say this is fantastic!

Crafty uniquely Fort Worth Western goodies. Right on the…read morestrip of downtown forth worth. Walkable and shopable

0.4 mi•Stockyards, Northeast

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ML Leddy's

3.8(77 reviews)

Bought an adorable pair of earrings and a frame. I wanted to buy a scarf but there wasn't any info…read moreavailable about the artist. Call me old fashioned but if I'm going to spend Hermes money on a twilly I want to know more than, "it's made of silk by a local person." The boot person was outstanding! He advised me to go back where I bought my boots (a famous place here in Austin where we live) and have them stretched. Because of his patience and kindness we will be back for a custom pair even though I don't really wear western wear. A girl can never have too many shoes. Right?

ML Leddy's has spectacular customer service and high quality goods! This shop features an…read moreincredibly wide selection of leather goods such as belts and boots, western clothing, jewelry, and home decor. Everything is beautifully crafted. From what I have seen, you do get some bang for your buck in terms of quality. The leather is very high quality and artisanal - well worth the controversially high price point. Here is one of the only places I have been able to find that makes custom name belts. If you would like a service like that, expect the price to start in the high $300s, with each letter being an additional $10. Fully custom belts can be delivered anywhere in the country in about 60 days. I would also love to acknowledge how considerate the girls working the register were! On a hot summer day as my dad was working on his custom belt order, one of the sweet girls noticed he was sweating and brought us all cold waters. Such a lovely gesture! I would definitely recommend stopping by for your luxury western needs when in the Stockyard area!

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CB Fincher's Western Wear

5.0(9 reviews)

14.9 mi

Nice folks, the kind you want to continue to do business with. We'll definitely be back.read more

We've never actually visited the Burleson store location, but we had the pleasure of meeting the…read moreteam from C.B. Fincher's at the Stock Show where they had a booth selling Justin Boots -- and the experience was outstanding. Earlier that day, we visited several other booths and honestly felt disappointed. There was very little assistance, and most places seemed overpriced and uninterested in helping customers. Then we wandered into C.B. Fincher's booth and were greeted by J. Morton -- and everything changed. J. helped fit our twin boys and was incredibly patient with them as they tried to figure out what they wanted. He had them try on multiple boots in various sizes and took the time to teach them what to look for in the "perfect fit." He didn't rush them or push a sale. Instead, he focused on making sure they understood the fit and felt confident in their choice. He also made sure we, as parents, were completely comfortable and happy with their selections. The boots worked out great, the price was very fair, and the quality is excellent. What really stood out wasn't just the product -- it was the service. J. Morton was a true salesman in the best sense of the word. It was obvious that he cared more about making us feel welcome and taken care of than simply making a sale. Great prices. Great quality boots. But the real star of this western store is the people. Real quality products and real quality people. We'll absolutely be back. If you'd like, I can also shorten this into a more punchy Google-style review version.

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Lazy J Ranch Wear

5.0(4 reviews)

17.0 mi

Stopped by yesterday because I was in the area. Super cute apparel for women and men including…read moreapparel that isn't western per say. They also sell a lot of hats, socks, sunglasses, shoes and much more. I'll definitely visit again next time I'm in willow park!

Great experience today. Got some new Anderson Bean bootS! Great store; check it out and get some…read morenew boots too!

0.4 mi•Stockyards, Northeast

Anderson Beam Crocodile (Caiman) boots made in the USA!

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Anderson Bean boots made in America!

Fincher's White Front Western Store

4.0(36 reviews)

Large store with a wide variety of western wear, hats, accessories, boots and souvenirs. There's…read moreeven a small bar in the back! Decent prices, great selection and great service! Always a favorite place to stop in while we are at the Stockyards!

Don't bother coming at 445 on a Sunday you won't be allowed in. Was hoping to buy something I'd…read moreseen the day before but door was shut in our face saying it was 5. It was 445. I could see if it was 459. But 15 mins early? Might as well say you close at 445.

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Cavender's Stock Yards

3.8(16 reviews)

0.2 mi•Stockyards

Worked with Preston in the hat section. What a professional young man. Honesty and integrity are…read moreoften in short supply but not with him. Thank you.

As a tourist visiting Texas for the first time, the Fort Worth Stockyards is place to stop at. You…read morefeel like being in an Old Western town. I wanted to buy a pair of cowboy boots and Cavender's was the first place I stopped at. Compared to places like Lucchese's, this place has boots that are on the affordable side. The first pair of boots that I tried on were the ones I ended up purchasing at the end of the day. I opted for suede instead of leather, since I was looking at them for more of a fashion statement. What I love about my boots is that it doesn't really look like cowboy boots and I could wear them with anything. Jimena was the employee who had kept them on reserve for me while I perused the other boot stores to see what else was out there before making a commitment. I am so happy with my purchase and I highly recommend coming here.

0.5 mi•Stockyards, Northside

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Tecovas

4.3(41 reviews)

Location is easy to find, staff were all very friendly and greeted us immediately. Nice selection…read moreof boots and accessories. Prices were good.

Great store! When we were there it was a little understaffed or maybe over attended because it was…read moreafter the Stockyards cattle drive. It was also ridiculously hot outside and we had to look up their location to find them because they are not right in the middle of the stockyards area where a lot of the other shops are. The walk to them isn't far but when it is a million degrees out, it felt longer than it actually is. They are a great store that makes a high quality products (hats and boots) that are not inexpensive but are priced well for a really nice product. Which is why it was so crowded while we were there.

My new Doc bison boots.

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Racist place never going back ! And the whole staff except for Raul made me feel unwanted, worst customer service

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All i can say is don't deal with this guys, save your money…read moreThey don't call you back , i had a hat done for 300 dollars it was supposed to be hat call the coach like Tom Landrys ( Fedora ) IT WAS NOT AT ALL !!! they are never open

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