RICHARDSON

The legacy of Richardson began in Eugene, Oregon, when Howard Wicklund and Neil Richardson first opened up shop. Originally operating as a wholesale distributor under the name Howard Wicklund Sporting Goods, the company underwent a monumental transformation in 1970 when the Richardson family purchased the business, officially birthing Richardson Sports. Over the past five decades, the brand has evolved from a regional sporting goods distributor into a global powerhouse in the headwear industry, celebrated for crafting premium custom hats that define team sports and outdoor lifestyle culture.  Richardson's reputation is anchored by a relentless focus on quality, structural integrity, and perfect fit metrics. They fundamentally reshaped the modern trucker hat market with the introduction of the legendary Richardson 112, a flagship model coveted worldwide for its classic mid-profile tailored shape, premium mesh breathability, and unbeatable contrast stitching. Beyond the baseball diamond and the team uniform, Richardson has seamlessly integrated into the outdoor lifestyle arena, offering specialized corporate, hunting, and fishing hats featuring advanced moisture-wicking technology, water-repellent fabrics, and technical sweatbands. Anglers, athletes, and outdoor adventurers choose Richardson because they know a hat is a daily tool that needs to perform under pressure. Whether you are shielding your eyes from blinding glare on the water, enduring a long day under the summer sun, or personalizing custom merchandise for a local fly shop, Richardson delivers uncompromised reliability and aesthetic appeal. When you wear a Richardson cap, you are backing your look with over fifty years of Oregon-born design mastery, ensuring maximum comfort and an iconic silhouette that lasts season after season.