Name: Big Sky Black
Brand: Akubra
SKU: 61025
Price: 420.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (16 reviews)

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Every Akubra hat is made to last, and while it will adjust slightly to your head over time, choosing the right size ensures lasting comfort and a perfect fit. Measuring your head for the right hat size is simple—just follow these three steps:

HOW TO MEASURE

What You’ll Need
Grab a flexible measuring tape. If you don’t have one, a piece of string and a ruler will do the trick.

Step 1: Measure Where the Hat Will Sit
Wrap the measuring tape (or string) around your head, positioning it just above your ears and about a finger’s width above your eyebrows. This is where your Akubra will naturally sit.

Make sure the tape is level all the way around and sits firmly—but not too tight. You want a comfortable fit, not a squeeze.

Step 2: Record Your Size
Take note of the measurement in centimetres. If you're using a string, simply mark where the ends meet, then lay it flat against a ruler.

Step 3: Choose the Right Size
If your measurement falls between sizes, we recommend sizing up for comfort. Akubra hats are designed to mold to your head over time—so a slightly looser fit is ideal, especially as natural factors like heat and sweat can cause the hat to shrink a little.

FELT HAT

Akubra (CM) (IN)	53 20.9	54 21.3	55 21.7	56 22	57 22.4	58 22.8	59 23.2	60 23.6	61 24	62 24.4	63 24.8
Equivalent	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
U.K. Hat	6 1/2	6 5/8	6 3/4	6 7/8	7	7 1/8	7 1/4	7 3/8	7 1/2	7 5/8	7 3/4
U.S. Hat	6 5/8	6 3/4	6 7/8	7	7 1/8	7 1/4	7 3/8	7 1/2	7 5/8	7 3/4	7 7/8

FINAL TIPS FOR A PERFECT FIT

A snug start is normal
The leather inner band may shrink slightly with time, so a firm initial fit is ideal. It won’t loosen with wear.

It will shape to you
With regular wear, your Akubra will naturally mould to the contours of your head, creating a truly personalised fit.

Fine-tune the fit
If it feels a little loose at first, insert hat fillers behind the inner band. These can be removed later as the hat conforms to your shape. Your hat should feel secure enough to stay on in the wind, but never tight or uncomfortable.

That’s it—you’re ready to find the Akubra that’s right for you. If you need guidance or have any questions, our team is here to help.

STRAW HAT

Our new Straw Collection features the classic leather inner sweatband, allow for natural shrinkage over time.

Hat Stretchers should not be used with our new Straw Collection, as the natural fibres of the fine palm leaf may split under pressure.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Straw (CM) (IN)	55 21.7	57 22.4	59 23.2	61 24

FINAL TIPS FOR A PERFECT FIT

A snug start is normal
The leather inner band may shrink slightly with time, so a firm initial fit is ideal. It won’t loosen with wear.

It will shape to you
With regular wear, your Akubra will naturally mould to the contours of your head, creating a truly personalised fit.

That’s it—you’re ready to find the Akubra that’s right for you. If you need guidance or have any questions, our team is here to help.

BELTS

Our belts are designed to complement your everyday style, with a range of sizes available from 30 to 44. Use the sizing guide below to find the belt size that’s right for you.

Belt Size	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44
Waist (CM) (IN)	76 30	81 32	86 34	91 36	97 38	102 40	107 42	112 44

FINAL TIPS FOR A PERFECT FIT

Measure your high waist
For the most accurate fit, measure around your high waist where you plan to wear your belt. If you’re unsure where to measure, use your belly button as a guide.

Go up one size
We recommend going up one size from your waist measurement to allow room for your trousers or jeans to sit comfortably underneath the belt. For example, if your waist measures 34", we recommend a 36" belt.

Find your fit
Our belts feature multiple holes, allowing you to adjust the fit for comfort and wear.

That’s it—you’re ready to find the Akubra belt that’s right for you. If you need guidance or have any questions, our team is here to help.

Big Sky

$420.00

Big Sky

THE AKUBRA HAT IS BUILT FOR [exploration] AND HANDCRAFTED FOR [toughness]

HERITAGE

Founded in Tasmania by Benjamin Dunkerley in 1876, the Akubra hat is built for exploration and handcrafted for toughness and has become a pure Australian icon.

PROVENANCE

Born in Australia. Made in Kempsey. It takes 6 weeks to make an Akubra hat, there are 162 steps in the process, passing through 60 pairs of hands.

QUALITY

Handcrafted from the finest materials. Rabbit fur felt is an inherently strong and water resistant fibre, designed to withstand the harshest of environments.

YOUR HAT ESSENTIALS

Akubra wooden hat care essential kit with natural pine holder and black bristle brush on beige background

THE ESSENTIALS KIT

$70.00

Black magnetic hat clip displayed next to green clip in dark packaging on beige background

Blue magnetic hat clip with rounded design next to matching product packaging on beige background

KLIPSTA HAT CLIPS

$30.00

Natural canvas tote bag with long handles displaying printed text about Akubra hat manufacturing on cream background

FABRIC CARRY BAG WITH ZIP

$15.00

AKUBRA black chinstrap with wooden toggles displayed on kraft instruction packaging against beige background

Black chinstrap attached to white cowboy hat interior, displayed against neutral beige background

CHINSTRAP BLACK

$20.00

HAT BOX

$40.00

MEET THE ICONS

Brown felt cattleman hat with leather hatband worn by bearded man in denim shirt against neutral background

Brown fur felt traveller hat with navy band worn with denim shirt against neutral background

Overall rating: 4.8125 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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It's A peace of you Cowboy all the way

"Absolutely love my Akubra Big Sky. It’s a fantastic hat — beautifully made, comfortable and very stylish. I’ve reshaped it slightly to give it a bit more of my own character, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I love the wide brim and the overall look of the hat; it has a real presence without being overdone. Great quality, great style, and definitely one of my favourite hats. Very happy with it and would absolutely recommend it. It's not just a hat, its a way. of life ."

— Howell H. (5/5)

Keeps Me Coming Back

"I’ve owned a few Akubra hats over the years, and the Big Sky is exactly what I expected. The fit is true to size, and the quality is what keeps me coming back. My previous Akubras have lasted around 10 years of daily wear, so I expect this one will be no different. They’re well made, built to last, and in my experience nothing else made in Australia comes close."

— Breen D. (5/5)

Great Purchase

"The best craftsmanship I’ve seen in a hat. The quality is well beyond some other brands and it fit my girlfriends head perfectly. She loves it and I love seeing her in it."

— Sam L. (5/5)

Beautiful hat! Well shaped and

"Beautiful hat! Well shaped and fits perfectly."

— Matthew L. (5/5)

Only suits certain people

"Bought this hat on a bit of an impulse and I regret it. The main thing I don’t like about it is the size of the crown. It’s huge. I know it’s the style of western hats but Akubra takes this to the extreme. The Stetson shapes are just more flattering for most. It’s a shame as I want to support the Australian brand."

— Angus (3/5)

To the Almighty Akubra name & brand, you're hailed!!!

"My Big Sky Akubra which I just bought, is so PERFECT in every way, I can now wear it outside, under the BIG BLUE SKY which is very much needed here in sunny Queensland. The quality of this hat is awesomely perfect, the fit is comfortly spot on and the craftmanship, is second to none, meaning - no one can compete with these Merlin-grade Wizards who reside within the Akubra ranks/camp!!!! ALL HAIL AKUBRA and to the LIVING GODS & GODDESSES who work there, AND who now own the brand!!!!"

— Justin P. (5/5)

My second hat from Akubra

"My second hat from Akubra and this one is perfect too! Delivery to Germany was excellent! It fits perfectly, the quality is perfect, there's nothing to complain about! I'm delighted. . ;-) Thank you very much. . ."

— STEFAN S. (5/5)

Big Sky for my big day!

"Got the Big Sky to wear on my wedding day. It looked so good and everyone was complementing it! Haven't worn many cowboy hat but got it in the perfect fit and it just completed my outfit so nicely. It took a couple tumbles from the wind but it was sturdy despite being tossed around. Honestly can't recommend these hats enough."

— Jack C. (5/5)

LOVE

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely love my Akubra hat. It’s incredibly comfortable from the moment you put it on, with beautiful craftsmanship and outstanding quality. You can really feel the attention to detail — it looks timeless, wears perfectly, and feels built to last. Worth every cent."

— Glenn T. (5/5)

My big sky

"Great fit,quality craftsmanship,the only thing I didn’t like is the silver buckle on the hat band,in my opinion it looks a bit cheap,and tacky,maybe a brass or copper,gold plate would be better. overall fantastic hat. J. W."

— John W. (4/5)

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AI Generated Review Summary

Summary topics

Review highlights

Reviews

It's A peace of you Cowboy all the way

Keeps Me Coming Back

Great Purchase

Beautiful hat! Well shaped and

Only suits certain people

To the Almighty Akubra name & brand, you're hailed!!!

My second hat from Akubra

Big Sky for my big day!

LOVE

My big sky

Q&A

Last shipping date for Christmas delivery is 17 December

14-day refunds, with extended returns over Christmas

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