Choosing the Right Marching Hat
Uniforms, marching shoes, gloves — now add the finishing touches to your group’s look with custom marching band shakos. Traditional shako headwear gives your uniforms a polished look while helping to make each marching band longer, taller and more finished. Band Shoppe has several different styles of headwear to choose from including the industry's only truly In Stock Marching Shako Hat that ships in just 1 to 3 days.
Shakos are the most common hat on the field used mostly by high schools. Shakos typically come in 5 basics shapes, Century, West Point, Atlas, Olympic, and Highlander, each having their own unique characteristics. Shakos feature a small visor, a chain or flash strap over the visor, a socket at the top for the plume, and a chin strap to help hold it in position. Decorate your marching shako hat with an emblem, embroidery, or a custom hat wrap. Hat Wraps are an inexpensive way to update your shakos for shows and special events. Available in almost any fabric imaginable or have your own custom design printed right on the fabric!
Not just marching band shako headwear, Band Shoppe something for everyone including classic drum and bugle corps style flocked Aussie hats or shining chrome regimental helmet that even the person in the highest stands can see. Our custom fur busbies can be custom made in a wide range of fur colors and heights, perfect for those incredible, high-stepping drum majors. And our peaked hat style custom parade caps and classic band caps are great for brass bands and police officers. All of the custom marching headwear that Band Shoppe carries are made out of the highest quality fabrics and materials so they will be durable enough to last for years to come.
Need some help before you order? Contact our Sales Team at (800)457-3501 or by email at sales@bandshoppe.com with any questions and they will be happy to assist you.