San Antonio cowboy hat shops

Rambler · Post by **Rambler** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:29 pm

There are several Western hat shops in San Antonio, TX. I ask the following because my in-laws live there and I visit occasionally.
Has anyone had any luck getting traditional mens' hats made, cleaned, blocked etc. at any of them? I really had not considered this or I would have gone in a couple when I was there a few months ago.
Come to think of it, I will have to do some looking around in the Baltimore and DC areas near my home and look for any old-school hatters. There is still a fine dress hat-wearing tradition pricipally among African-American gentlemen in those cities.

JPdesign · Post by **JPdesign** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:04 am

Paris Hatters is the place I generally go to. It is not far from the Alamo, afew blocks to the right looking at the front. In with the antique stores.

Jimmy

IndyFlyer · Post by **IndyFlyer** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:50 pm

Another option is Texas Hatters. They do custom work, blockings, everything. They used to be in Buda, but recently moved to Lockhart. I have not been to their new store. They have done work for me in the past and it was excellent, real nice folks too. I have been in and out of Paris Hatters, but never any work done. Lockhart is probably 70 miles or so from downtown San Antonio.

http://www.texashatters.com/
http://www.parishatters.com/indexie.html

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:31 pm

Of all the times I've been to San Antonio, I haven't even seen Paris Hatters. Now I know what to look for when I go again!

IndyFlyer · Post by **IndyFlyer** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:09 am

Like many shops of quality work and product, it is not very impressive in appearance so do not expect a great showplace. Try to get a look at the back room with all of the old blocks and working areas then you'll see it is for real.