# Bald guys: Any luck finding a winter hat that doesn't itch like crazy? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 10, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759 "2011-12-10T18:59:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759/1 "2011-12-10T18:59:45Z")
I currently have the standard stretchy hat thingy. (Sorry, I forget what they are called) It drives me nuts. You guys find anything that works for you? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759/2 "2011-12-10T19:45:02Z")
I go with either a tight-knit beanie or skull cap if I want ear protection. If not, just my casual (non-sports specific) baseball cap or a cool [cadet-like cap.](http://www.villagehatshop.com/new-era-ek-deluxe-cadet-cap.html) ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-guys-any-luck-finding-a-winter-hat-that-doesnt-itch-like-crazy/605759/3 "2011-12-10T19:47:04Z")
Also, as alluring as they might seem, do not go with a [fez.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Belhassen2.jpg/220px-Belhassen2.jpg)