Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission.

These will keep your head warm without sacrificing style in the cooler months ahead.

A beanie, in conjunction with a big, warm coat, is your main line of defense against the biting cold of winter. Scientists may have debunked the long held myth that "40-50-percent of heat escapes from the head," but wearing one certainly won't hurt. They'll keep your ears from crystalizing and crumbling off, your hair from catching falling snowflakes and, your forehead from facing the brunt of a frozen breeze.

Colorful Standard's the best way to top off your fit. It's perfectly proportioned, made in Portugal with Italian superfine merino wool for a silky touch and comes in every color you could conceivably want. Oh, and it's just $40.

As per usual, the Drake's take on the beanie is high quality and classic. Made from super sturdy (and naturally antimicrobial) merino wool, this ribbed beanie is simple enough to pair with any outfit but strong enough to stand out when necessary.

This all-acrylic beanie is a staple on the jobsite and in hip neighborhoods thanks to its value, warmth and street cred.

Learn more about Carhartt's best-selling beanie in our dedicated review.

Trust the outdoors professionals at Patagonia to make a beanie capable of withstanding event the coldest weather — at a fair price. Their Fisherman's Beanie comes rolled in almost a dozen colors, each cut from 100-percent recycled polyester.

Every Inis Meain beanie is handcrafted in Ireland using techniques traditional to the Aran Islands. They yield beefy beanies that are built to last.

This high-vis orange isn't the only hue Filson's Watch Cap comes in. It's a classic, though. Choose from several others, each with their own retro-tinged text logo.

For those looking to jack some Marvin Gaye style (honestly, who isn't?), try Rototo's made-in-Japan beanie. It's got a lofty knit that'll have you feeling like your head is in the clouds.

Naadam serves up a healthy dose of luxury with its ribbed beanie made from pure Mongolian cashmere.

Beanies are an easy way for brands to, well, get their brand out there. They simply slap a logo on some blanks and mark them up tenfold. That's not true for Brain Dead, though, which is made from super high quality wool.

The thick ribbed cuff on Howlin's King Jammy Hat helps to keep your ears warm, while the nappy cap keeps your noggin from getting nipped by the cold. Not just a good beanie, this color is a nice splash of color for combatting the mid-winter blues.

Editor’s Note [8/17]: The Heimat Deck Hat is currently out of stock as of this update. As an alternative, we recommend the Wax London Beanie [also in this guide]. It has similar materials and fit, while coming in at a much lower price point.

Heimat is a German brand with heritage references and a Ralph Lauren flair. The founder did a stint there and translates naval designs into new-age, roll-cuffed beanies.

Learn more about Heimat's heritage beanies in our explainer post.

Most designer accessories are a ripoff, because they're cheap products brands can mark up and move. Rag & Bone's beanie is an exception, though. It's made from almost entirely from wool and it's the right size for small and big heads alike. Plus, it comes in a bunch of colors.

Everlane's chunky beanie is made from soft organic cotton and ribbed for maximum warmth. It's a good size, too, making it right for most heads, and the color assortment is hard to beat.

Quince's classic beanie is Grade A Mongolian Cashmere for a fraction of the cost. Transparency is emphasized in every piece from the brand, meaning better quality at an easier to understand price.

Online retailer Huckberry also sells it own beanie emblazoned with a tiny little tree logo. Made in Japan from a blend of materials, these are hard-wearing but also good-looking.

The Salty Dog Beanie is The North Face's best-selling hat — and for good reason. This simple beanie is from loose-weave soft acrylic fabric with a logo that can be worn offset or straight on.

Cashmere beanies aren't cheap, but you can find one for a little less if it's recycled. Not for resale, per se, but made from recycled materials — like Todd Snyder's example here. It's made from 95 percent recycled cashmere and 5 percent virgin wool, and it comes in several colors.

Wax London's Beanie takes cues from vintage naval styles, just like Heimat. This one, however, is cheap and in stock. (Heimat's always sell out.) Made from 100 percent lambswool, the beanie itself is shorter, so it'll sit above the ears for most folks.