The Nike Fly Leather Trapper Cap is our pick for UK winter headwear this year, and we didn't just take Nike's word for it. We've had the Nike Fly Leather Trapper Cap on our heads through a proper run of grey British weather, so here's everything you need to know before you pick one up. In short: it swaps a basic beanie for faux leather, faux fur and proper ear flaps, and it costs £44.99 at Nike.
Nike built the hat on its Fly cap pattern. The body is polyurethane faux leather, the trim is polyester faux fur and there's a polyester fill inside. The ear flaps close with an adjustable strap and buckle, which you can fasten under your chin or above your head when the weather turns mild. The bill folds up too, so it works as a cap or as a full trapper.
Branding stays low-key: an embroidered Swoosh on the front and a small embroidered "Just Do It" on the side. Two colourways are listed: Ironstone/Mink Brown/White and Black/Anthracite/White.
Why it fits this winter
We put the cap through its paces and it delivered on every front. It keeps the chill firmly out, shrugs off wind and drizzle with ease and looks sharp while doing it, which makes it the ideal companion for a British autumn and winter.
That combination is what makes the Nike Fly Leather Trapper Cap work. A fur-trimmed trapper pairs naturally with outdoor-leaning winter looks: puffers, fleece and chunky trail shoes. The brown version sits well with earthy tones, while the black one keeps things simple.
One note on care: Nike lists the cap as "do not wash", so spot-clean the faux leather rather than putting it in the machine. It comes in S, M and L.
Want one? The Nike Fly Leather Trapper Cap is available now at Nike UK.
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