Made by Peter. Made for your hat.
Keep your cowboy hat secure — even when the wind picks up.
Hand-braided from genuine leather and made individually by Peter. Adjustable cowboy hat chin straps designed to combine practical security with classic Western style.
Explore Stampede StringsGenuine leather · Hand-braided · Adjustable · Handmade in Szeged, Hungary
A practical detail for outdoor days
It’s a cowboy hat chin strap: a cord that attaches to your hat and adjusts beneath your chin to help keep it secure. You may also see it called a leather hat strap or chin cord. Whatever the name, its purpose is simple — helping your favorite hat stay with you when wind or movement picks up.
See how it works
Learn how to attach a braided leather stampede string to your cowboy hat using cotter pins and split rings.
This attachment method is designed for felt and straw cowboy hats with an internal sweatband, including compatible Stetson and other Western-style hats. The cotter pins secure the leather chin strap beneath the sweatband without making holes in the hat.
Watch Peter's step-by-step installation video to see how to attach your stampede string and keep your cowboy hat secure on windy days.
Watch here on the page. Choose the attachment that suits your hat.
Find your finish
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Hand-braided leather stampede string and adjustable cowboy hat chin strap for hats with an internal sweatband, including felt cowboy hats. Attaches with cotter pins and split rings without making new holes in the hat. Features an adjustable Gaucho knot slider and a choice of fringed or knotted leather ends.
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Hand-braided black leather stampede string (cowboy hat chin strap), designed specifically for cowboy hats with pre-installed, metal-reinforced eyelets on both sides of the brim.
This four-strand braided leather chin strap attaches to the existing eyelets using S-hooks, without cotter pins or modifications to the hat. Finished with curved metal tips, it helps keep your hat in place on windy days while adding classic Western style.
Important: This design is suitable only for cowboy hats with existing chin strap eyelets. If your hat does not have eyelets, please choose one of our cotter-pin attachment stampede strings instead.
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Hand-braided chèvre goatskin leather stampede string in a warm, chestnut-toned dark brown. An adjustable cowboy hat chin strap for hats with an internal sweatband, including felt cowboy hats. Attaches with cotter pins and split rings without making new holes in the hat. Features an adjustable braided slider and fringed leather ends.
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Hand-braided black leather stampede string with distinctive bronze ox-horn metal tips. An adjustable cowboy hat chin strap that attaches to the internal sweatband using cotter pins and split rings, without making new holes in the hat. Features an adjustable Gaucho knot slider.
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Personalized light brown braided leather stampede string, handmade from genuine leather. This adjustable cowboy hat chin strap attaches to hats with an internal sweatband using cotter pins and split rings, without making new holes. Helps keep your hat secure in windy weather and features a custom-engraved metal tube bead with your name, initials, date, or other short text. A practical, personalized western gift.
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Real feedback from LeatherByPeter customers, originally posted on Etsy.
This is the 2nd time I have bought this Product for a new Cowboy Hat. Amazing quality, and Peter is so sweet as he pops in a little very generous gift as well. Will always shop here! Love Rainbow X
I just received my beautiful stampede string. WOW!! The whole package was so beautiful and the string itself is just stunning. I love it. Thank you so much for your amazing craftmanship and quality, I will treasure it for many, many years to come.
Unbelievable craftsmanship and quality. I was surprised how fast it arrived in Hawaii. I gave my husband one of them and he was shocked how well made it is.
The hands behind the braid
Each strap is made individually by Peter in Szeged, Hungary.Peter · LeatherByPeter
Before you choose
Not sure which style suits your hat? Contact Peter through Etsy with a photo of your hat.
A stampede string is an adjustable chin strap for a cowboy hat. It helps keep your hat secure in wind and during outdoor activities.
The strap attaches to the hat and sits under your chin. Adjusting the slider helps hold the hat in place when wind or movement might otherwise lift it.
If your cowboy hat has an internal sweatband, choose a stampede string with cotter-pin attachments. If your hat has pre-installed eyelets (metal-reinforced holes) in the brim, choose the S-hook attachment style. Never punch holes in your valuable cowboy hat just to fit a chin strap — choose the attachment designed for your hat instead. If you're unsure, contact Peter through Etsy for help.
The attachment method depends on the style. Cotter-pin stampede strings are designed for hats with a sweatband, while eyelet styles are designed for hats with two attachment holes in the brim. Watch Peter’s installation video above for a step-by-step demonstration of the cotter-pin attachment.
Both terms are commonly used for this type of cowboy hat accessory. “Stampede string” is a common Western name, while “cowboy hat chin strap” describes its practical function.
Yes. The selection above includes different finishes and a personalized design. Check the matching Etsy listing for the options available on that product.
Yes! Every LeatherByPeter stampede string is handmade to order, so you can request your preferred length. Simply specify the length you'd like when placing your order. The adjustable slider lets you adjust how snugly the strap sits beneath your chin.
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