We are designers and makers of hand made cowboy and western hats, leather holsters, sheaths, chaps, and other cowboy gear. If you are a returning client we say welcome back! And to all you fine folks who are visiting us for the first time – HOWDY!

HELLO 2022! 2020 saw The Last Best West™ celebrate a milestone of 20 years online, and as we forge ahead in our third decade on the world wide web we thank all our dedicated clients who have made this possible. And we look forward to offering great custom cowboy leather and the Internets largest selection of online custom hats for decades to come. All made in the USA.

Since their introduction in the mid 19th century cowboy hats have never been out of style. There have been times when they are less popular, but you can walk any street in the world, and if you walk long enough you’ll see some one in a Cowboy hat. It is North America’s contribution to world fashion.

At the end of the 19th century when mail order catalog’s were the Internet of the day, companies like Montgomery Wards and Sears and Roebuck offered ready made hats with names like, Big Chief,  Dakota, Calgary, Jolan, and Boss of the Plains.

Our Cowboy Hat colors

Purchase one of our fine beaver-blend hand made cowboy hats or fine cowboy leather, and you will receive the same quality and workmanship that is worn by more than a dozen of the world’s premier rodeo cowboys riding today. National Security Advisors, Production Companies, Marshals, Sheriffs, Musicians, Writers, Cartoonists, Artists, Athletes, Soldiers, and lots of every day folk love our products, and we hope you will as well. Testimonials

We have over 170 different hat styles in our catalog; that should be enough for even the finickiest cowboy to find a hat style they like! And if you love Old West History you’ll enjoy going through over a hundred pages full of  stories about the heroes and villains of the wild west.  You’ll find everything from classic western hats from the 19th century to new versions of your favorite hats from the movies. Take your time, have a wander around. . .there’s lots to see in The Last Best West™.

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From: milegionscouting
Sent: November 27, 2021 3:11 PM
To: service
Subject: Re: [Dodge City Marshal Badge Donation – Scouting]

Hi Travis, I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you regarding our camporee and the wonderful gifts {posters and badges} you provided.

. . . .I have attached a couple of pictures of me presenting badges to Past Commander Barry Wood and Department Adjutant Ron Runyan.  You cannot believe how amazed they were and they really appreciated the badge.  That’s Commander Wood in the orange jacket and cowboy hat, Ron Runyan is wearing a black jacket and ski hat, while I’m wearing a vest and cowboy hat.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.  The camporee was a great success and a lot of fun for the scouts as well us old guys.  Thank you again so very much.

Yours In Cheerful Service,

Clyde Sinclair, Chairman
Department of Michigan Camporee Committee

Our Pleasure! The scouts teach valuable lessons even in today’s world.

WHAT DOES CUSTOM MEAN?

Last Best West Cowboy Hats
We allow clients to switch hatbands between hat styles, and request different crown and brim dimensions. As well you get your name stencilled on the sweatband inside the hat.

Last Best West Leather
We make our Hand Made Holsters, belts and Indian Rifle Sheaths to fit your firearms. We offer custom fit on our holsters for almost any pistol, and make our gun and cartridge belts to your waist and cartridge size. Enter your info in the comments box during checkout.

Classic Cowboy Leather

Our leather cowboy holsters; belts and chaps are based on pictures from museums, archival photos and mail order catalogues from the late 1800s and early decades of the 20th century. And of course all the great Hollywood Westerns of the past 100 years.