Fitted, snapback, trucker or dad hat? Shapes for 60–65 cm heads
The world is full of wonder — and one of its smaller ones arrives the moment a cap finally sits exactly where it should. If your head measures 60, 62 or 63 centimetres, you probably know the other version of that story: you try five caps in a shop and every one of them perches on your head rather than sitting around it.
I spent years dealing with exactly the same thing. Eventually it clicked that size isn't the only variable — the shape is. Fitted, snapback, trucker and dad hats all behave differently on a large head, even when the label says the same number.
In this comparison we go through all four. For each one: what to watch for, what it's good for, and how to choose by circumference so you never have to come back to the question again.
Why shape decides the fit on a large head, not just the number on the label
The size on the label describes circumference. Whether a cap actually fits, though, comes down to crown depth — the height from the inner band up to the top. When the crown is shallow, the cap rests on the top of your head and never comes any further down. That's exactly where the familiar feeling comes from: it sits on your head instead of wrapping around it.
So with a large head, keep an eye on three things:
- crown depth — the taller the panel, the more the cap wraps around your head
- inner band width — the usual standard is built around 58 cm; we sew our band to 61 cm
- adjuster length — the strap needs room to grow, otherwise it's only adjustable on paper
In practice, "one size fits all" means a circumference of roughly 57 to 59 cm. That's two sizes short of what you need. It isn't that manufacturers are out to get you. They simply cut for the average, and you're not in it.
Head size should never limit your choices. It isn't your head doing the limiting — it's a badly designed shape. That's why our whole collection of caps and beanies for large heads is built from the inner band outwards, not the other way round.
Fitted: the cleanest silhouette, with zero tolerance
A fitted cap has no closure. The circumference is set once and for all, so the rule is simple: either it fits exactly, or it doesn't fit at all. No fine-tuning at the back, no margin for a bad day.
For 60 to 65 cm the conclusion is clear. You have to look for one specific size rather than hope the fabric will stretch after a few wears. Cotton does give a little, but the first wash shrinks it back — usually by more than it ever gave.
When you do land on the right one, though, fitted is the most elegant of the four. Nothing presses at the back, no plastic strap or buckle on show, and the rear profile is one unbroken line. In photos you see the difference immediately.
The catch is that between 62 and 63 cm most ranges simply stop offering a size. Brands top out around 7 5/8, roughly 61 cm, and the next step up appears only rarely. If you love the clean shape of a fitted cap but need at least a little margin, go for XL baseball caps instead — the shape stays just as restrained, you just get a subtle adjuster at the back.
Snapback: an adjustable fit, as long as it has room to grow
A snapback solves what fitted can't. The plastic closure with its row of snaps gives you range, and in theory you can set the circumference to the centimetre. The problem with most models is that the last snap runs out around 60 cm, and that's where the adjustability ends.
On a large head you spot a bad snapback within seconds. You fasten the strap on the very last tooth and it still presses behind your ears. The cap then holds by pressure rather than by shape, and after an hour of wear you're left with a red line across your forehead.
At the same time, it's a shape that suits a large head remarkably well. The flat, tall front panel holds its form and visually balances a bigger face. Lower models on a 60+ head look as if the head is trying to escape the cap; this one sits in proportion.
Beyond range, one more thing to watch: a strap that's too short strains the rear seams and works against the fabric every time you put the cap on. Our black XL snapback therefore has both a longer strap and a deeper crown, so even at 63 cm you leave the last snap free.
Trucker: the airiest option, if the crown is deep enough
A trucker has mesh at the back, and on a large head that's a practical advantage rather than a design detail. A bigger head means more surface under the fabric, and in summer you notice it sooner than anyone else. The mesh also gives a little with the shape of your head, so the circumference doesn't have to be right to the millimetre.
The key question is whether the tall front panel is backed. Without any structure, a trucker collapses forward on a large head, and instead of a straight line you get a soft fold above the brim. A structured panel holds its shape all day, and combined with a deeper crown it's probably the most reliable pairing above 62 cm.
A snapback closure plus stretchy mesh gives the widest real-world range of all four shapes. That's why I recommend a trucker to anyone who isn't sure whether they measure 62 or 63 centimetres.
Our minimalist black trucker in XXL fits 62 to 65 cm. That's exactly where other brands stop, and exactly where I spent years finding nothing.
Dad hat: a lower crown and the easiest wear of all
A dad hat has an unstructured crown that gives with the shape of your head. Nothing presses anywhere, nothing is held artificially straight, and the first time you put one on it tends to be a pleasant surprise. On a large head it's one of the most comfortable shapes there is.
Its main asset is the lower profile. The cap stays close to your head instead of building another storey on top of it, so the silhouette stays calm and quiet. If tall flat panels feel too loud to you, this is the exact opposite.
The curved brim adds softness and frames the face nicely. On a larger head it pays to go for a longer brim, which evens out the proportions and keeps the shade where you want it.
And one small detail that decides comfort: a metal buckle or a strap with a slider allows finer adjustment than plastic snaps, which jump a centimetre at a time. That's why our black dad hat in XL pairs a soft shape with a strap you can set precisely to your own head. It's the kind of cap you put on in the morning and never think about again.
How to measure your head and turn the number into the right shape
Take a tailor's tape and run it around your head about a centimetre above your eyebrows and above your ears — where a cap naturally sits. The tape should lie flat, not dig in. One finger should slide under it. Measure twice and use the larger number. No tape? A piece of string and a ruler will do. Have your hair dry and styled the way you normally wear it under a cap.
| Head circumference | Size | Shapes that work best |
|---|---|---|
| 60–63 cm | XL | all four, snapback and trucker most reliably |
| 63–65 cm | XXL | trucker and adjustable shapes |
Between 60 and 63 cm you can choose purely by taste, because in XL all four shapes will fit you. From 63 cm upwards, look for XXL and an adjustable closure. Fitted makes almost no sense in that zone, because the size you'd need is barely made.
A cap that fits properly is snug, not tight. When you take it off, there's no mark on your forehead. No compromises: if you're choosing between something that presses and something that perches, the problem isn't your head — it's the cap.
If the size still turns out wrong
It happens, and that's fine. You can return anything within 14 days of delivery, unworn and with the tag on. Just write to info@headofwonder.com with your name and order number, and we'll take care of the rest. Once the parcel is back with us, we check it within a week and confirm the refund by the same route you paid.
We send orders from Prague within two working days. Inside the Czech Republic the parcel then usually arrives one to two working days after dispatch, so trying a cap on and swapping it if needed can easily happen within a single week.
If you're torn between two sizes, the quickest route is to send us your head measurement before you order. A person answers, not a form, and they'll recommend a specific shape based on what you wear and how you want it to sit.
And ordering two shapes, keeping one and returning the other is a perfectly normal way to go about it. In the fifteen years I've been wearing caps, I've learned that nothing replaces trying one on your own head.
When you're ready to settle it, start with the number. Measure your circumference with the head measuring guide, then browse the XL caps for large heads, where every model clearly states the circumference it was cut for.
And if you're still unsure, write to me at info@headofwonder.com and tell me what the tape said. I'll recommend a shape based on how you actually wear your caps. No rush, no pressure.