Usually winter hats are perceived as beanies, but this category offers you something alternative that is warmer for sure and more stylish for someone. That means fur hats, of course, also known as Russian winter hats somewhere in the world. These cold weather hats we have as new and military surplus from multiple countries. Most of these are made of synthetic fur.

Periferic blood flow parts of a human body are the most vulnerable to frostbites. That includes ears and cheeks, and strong wind raises the risk of frostbites. Also, the body loses much warmth through the head, and ears are the most delicate parts for cold weather. So using some hat is recommendable even for cooler weather, but when it's really freezing outside, a fur hat is the model that keeps away the wind and the head area warm. And unlike in the FDF military service, you're allowed to open and put down those "goofy ears."

Fur hats are arguably originally from the Middle Asian nomadic people where they found their way to Russia. The fur winter hats we know today became more common in 19th century Russia. Those furry winter hats for men could also be linked to the army, and it has its point because, among other countries during WW2, ushanka modeled winter hats were used by Finnish Defence Forces in Winter War. These cold weather hats are still popular in many militaries and official authorities' winter outfit. And Finland isn’t an exception, M05 fur hat is part the current FDF uniform.

These Russian winter hats aren't anymore only for elderly people, because they have grown their popularity among younger people too. As a free tip for those tourists who go to cold countries for a holiday: Dress properly! And who even wouldn't want to feel warm even when it's freezing outside?