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ipsissimus666 OP t1_izxa64k wrote

Reply to comment by 9Z7EErh9Et0y0Yjt98A4 in Should ~20° be painful on your fingers and toes? by ipsissimus666

Maybe another data point… Most beanies feel like they’re constricting my head (even ones that are loose fitting).

How / why is wearing a beanie painful?!

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9Z7EErh9Et0y0Yjt98A4 t1_izxcj04 wrote

Compression headaches are common. Are your hats pulling on your hair?

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ipsissimus666 OP t1_izxhii1 wrote

Some of the beanies do.. Those I don’t wear to often. I’ve since found some that are looser fitting, but the ‘hair pulling’ sensation is still there.

It’s a bizarre sensitivity.

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9Z7EErh9Et0y0Yjt98A4 t1_izy9qem wrote

Might be time to find a winter hat that isn't elastic. You'd have to measure your head to find your hat size, but one that fits right should be more comfortable.

Something like a fur (or faux fur) trapper hat or something similar may be more comfortable, assuming it fits well

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ipsissimus666 OP t1_izycupd wrote

Thanks for your suggestion! This has been on my radar for a few years.

I know I can technically just Google ‘hat store Boston’, but do you have any recommendations by chance?

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9Z7EErh9Et0y0Yjt98A4 t1_izyenfg wrote

"mad bomber" is a popular trapper style hat that is pretty common. LL Bean usually has them on shelves in the winter so you can try them on for proper fit.

Mine was quite comfortable, warm, and ugly as sin and was holding up fine right up until I lost it.

https://madbomber.com/

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oogaboogaaa2 t1_izxe5np wrote

Maybe try getting a thinner hat that doesn’t put as much tension on the head? Something from Smartwool?

Or you could be sensitive to the material. Try a beanie that isn’t made with polyester or fleece.

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