Come every fall season we dig around in our closet only to find either a raggedy, rotten beanie we wore every day last year, or we realize the beanie we’re looking for no longer exists. The constant rotation of buying a new beanie(s) year after year is what motivated us to go and do some research on cozy winter caps that last over time.
The Best Men’s Beanies and Winter Caps
The best beanies below are great for living in all fall and winter long. They come in complementing shapes and colors, and their respective fabrics keep your head and ears blissfully toasty.
We rounded up these picks from brands like Patagonia, Filson, Huckberry, Wills, Nike, lululemon, adidas, Carhartt, Ralph Lauren, and more. Look through the entire list, then grab the one you see best fit!
Topo Designs Watch Cap
Made in the USA with super soft acrylic yarn, we’re loving the look and feel of this Slate Blue Watch Cap.
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Roark Pin Beanie
Here’s a ribbed knit beanie in a classic military green color. What’s cool is it’s made with recycled polyester and acrylic.
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Legend Headwear Mt. Legend Knit
A sportier, climbing-inspired beanie. This one from Legend is cut, sewn, and assembled in their family-run factory in Cleveland.
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Filson Watch Cap Beanie
An OG player in the beanie game, Filson’s orange beanie invokes classic hunter and outdoorsman energy.
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United By Blue Novelty Pom Beanie
Made with 100% recycled polyester, this festive pom beanie is great for taking on that next skiing and snowboarding trip.
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Huckberry Beanie
Huckberry’s beanies are made in a classic fisherman style and crafted with a thick blend of acrylic, wool, nylon, and spandex. You can shop a wide array of colors of them too.
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Wills Hand Knit Cashmere Wool Beanie
Woven with a premium blend of wool and cashmere, this beanie from Wills is a more high-level style you can wear in and out of the restaurant on your Friday dinner date.
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Heimat Mechanics Bobble
A traditional skull cap made with 100% virgin wool and crafted in Germany. This cap has some Wes Anderson vibes.
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Deso Supply Co. Devil’s Valley Cuff Beanie
This beanie from Deso features a fresh patch and a heavy-knit construction. We’d wear this on a winter trek to the beach or boardwalk.
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Patagonia Powder Town Beanie
A retro ski beanie that’s fair trade sewn and woven with 100% polyester. We like the 3-inch knit cuff for trapping in more heat.
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Lululemon Cold Terrain Run Beanie
Thin and form-fitting to the wearer’s head, this beanie from lululemon is for those who plan on getting a little bit more active. It wicks away sweat and moisture and is woven with 4-way stretch.
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Adidas Y-3 CLASSIC BEANIE
A more streetwear-inspired beanie, this one from Y-3 will look good with a more elevated outfit. Think a day trip to the museum or a morning spent at the coffee shop.
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Nike ACG Cuffed Beanie
A solid go-to beanie for hiking and trailing. The ACG is made with a premium blend of acrylic, polyester, nylon, rayon, and wool.
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Nike College Cuffed Beanie
You typically want to stay away from big logos on your beanie, but these collegiate ones are subtle enough you can wear your school with pride without being that one sports guy.
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Carhartt Men’s Knit Cuffed Beanie
Carhartt beanies are made to be worked in first and foremost. They’re built to handle the elements, and they come in tons of different colors. Throw this on with your best workwear outfits.
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The North Face Jim
Made of heather, fleece, and wool, and cut to fit snug on the head, the Jim is a good athletic beanie.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Signature Merino Cuffed Beanie
Crafted with merino wool, this beanie from Ralph Lauren will pair tastefully with your formal outfits.
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OZERO Knit Beanie Winter Hat
For those who like a bigger, baggier beanie, the OZERO is a nice choice. It’s stylish and it will keep your head exceptionally warm.
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John is the Style & Gear Editor for BroBible. You can contact him on Twitter @johnthompsoniv or via email John@brobible.com
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