What’s up with the umpire brim?
The New Era 505 style is apparently all the rage in Japan but I just don’t get it? Maybe it’s a personal thing since the author of this post rocks a size 8 fitted. Maybe it’s because I’m American. Or maybe it’s because it looks stupid.
The short brim is made to go under an umpires face mask and as such doesn’t require a full brim unlike the players on the field. It’s a very practical for the purpose it was created for but, in my opinion looks quite silly when removed from the friendly confines of a baseball diamond.
I will admit that I’ve never actually worn one nor have I seen it in person so with that being said, maybe they are kind of nifty in real life as opposed to being displayed on a model with a mean face and wayward peacoat lapels…but my sartorial sensibilities say otherwise. The cap just looks unfinished to me. I can’t help but think that this cap is missing something.
KJ runs the website H1GHER LEARNING, which is dedicated to the proper documentation of Southern streetwear culture. You can follow him on Twitter too. And if you happen to visit Charleston, SC–offer him some she-crab soup.
