Conner Airflow Review
Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
We got bent out of shape about the Conner Hats Men's Airflow Hat when we could not bend ours back into its original, stylish shape.
Performance Comparison
Protection
The Conner Airflow is not the most protective hat of the bunch. Its brim measures 3 inches around, which is somewhere in the middle compared to the other products we tested. The brim is a lightweight material that is covered with mesh, providing reasonable sun protection. The top of the crown is also covered, but the sides are pure mesh. This lets plenty of sun through, which could allow your scalp to burn if you have a deep part or don't have much hair to begin with.
Conner does not specify a UPF rating for the Airflow. As a result, we can't compare it directly to the other products in this review. The Airflow's brim bends out of shape easily, too. This can cause this hat to have even less sun coverage.
Comfort
The Airflow is a lightweight hat, particularly for its rigid cowboy style. It is lighter than some of its competitors. However, its sizing is very off. The size medium we purchased is supposed to fit a circumference of 22 ⅜ inches, but it barely fit on our tester's 21.5-inch, size small head. If you are considering purchasing this product, definitely size it up.
The Airflow is comfortable otherwise, with a soft brow lining material and a removable chin strap to keep it on when it's windy.
Breathability
This product excels in this category. As we already mentioned, the sides of the crown are made of mesh. This makes the Conner Airflow one of the most breathable products we tested.
Durability
The Airflow is not particularly durable. Conner Hats claims it is crushable, so we threw it in our suitcase with little regard for maintaining its shape during our travels. We were very disappointed when we took it out of our luggage. It was wildly misshapen, and we could not make it go back to its original form. After this, it was a very strange and misshapen hat.
The recycled materials that Connor uses to construct the Airflow are very lightweight. While this helps keep the hat comfortable and airy, it does not seem like it will stand up to much abuse as a result.
Style
At first glance, this hat seems very stylish — if you're into the Australian outback cowboy kind of look. If you are careful with it and maintain its shape, it could work for you. But if you aren't vigilant and the hat gets bent out of shape. Then it becomes very un-stylish very quickly.
Value
The Connor Airflow is a decent value. Still, we'd pay more for something more durable if we wanted a hat with this type of style.
Conclusion
The Connor Airflow is a stylish hat with an eco-friendly conscience. But its recycled materials let us down by getting completely bent out of shape. Its inconsistent sizing is also a pain. This could be a good choice for many outdoor activities, from boating to yard work, if you size up and treat it with care. But there are more durable and protective options available to keep you out of the sun.