I've been loyal to New Era for the past 15 years but to me, the consistency just isn't there anymore. Sometimes the hats fit like they're supposed to, sometimes the crown is too low, sometimes the sizing runs small. Ordering hats for $30-40ea and not having confidence in the fit just isn't an option anymore. Snapbacks aren't really my thing which led me to the FlexFit I've been avoiding for oh so many years. My botched work from the learning curve aside, I love these hats!