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Ben Parkes Elite Running Cap
Ben Parkes Elite Running Cap Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to pay any import duty or extra tax?
Will I have to pay any import duty or extra tax?
All orders in the UK and European Union (under €150) will not be subject to any further taxes before delivery.
The price you see on the screen at checkout will be the final price you will pay. In the unlikely event of you being charged, please get in touch and we will resolve the issue with the carrier.
For European Union orders over €150 there will be import taxes to pay to your local carrier. If you have a larger order, please place multiple orders under €150 and you won't have any tax to pay. You'll still get free postage for orders over €100.
For the rest of the world, any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches the destination country. You may be charged for handling fees and taxes as your order passes through customs. Any charges on a parcel must be paid by the customer. We have no control over these charges and we can't tell you what the cost would be, as customs policies and import duties vary widely from country to country. We recommend contacting your local customs office before placing an order so you are not surprised by any charges you were not expecting.
Currently orders to the USA are tax free up to £560, Australia up to £585, New Zealand up to £505. So any orders under these amounts will not attract any further charges.
When will my order be dispatched?
When will my order be dispatched?
We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours Monday to Friday. If an order is placed on Saturday or Sunday, it will be dispatched the following Monday.
Do you ship to my country?
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to most countries in the world. If you have any issues at the checkout page where it says we do not ship to you then please get in touch via the chat feature.
We ship to these countries almost everyday
USA - Australia - New Zealand - Germany - Netherlands - Norway - Sweden - France - Spain - Italy - Ireland - Canada and many more!
I have a big head. Will your hats fit me?
I have a big head. Will your hats fit me?
All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.
The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a particularly large head then stick with the Getting It Done, OG, PB or Bucket Hats.
We have a section with hats for people with larger heads here.
I have a small head. Will your hats fit me?
I have a small head. Will your hats fit me?
All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.
The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a small head, then we'd recommend the Ben Parkes, or legend hat!
We have a section with hats for people with smaller heads here.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
You are welcome to send back any item unworn, within 30 days of receiving it for a full refund or exchange.
UK returns and exchanges are free and should be submitted via the returns portal here.
For international returns please contact us via the chat feature and will be send you the return address.
What delivery services are offered internationally?
What delivery services are offered internationally?
All international orders are shipped via Royal Mail to the destination country and then passed onto the national carrier of that country. For example in the USA it will be passed on to USPS, La Poste in France, Deutsche Post in Germany and Australia Post in Australia.
You can select an economy untracked option at checkout or you can choose tracking where you will be able to see where your parcel is.
We also offer Fedex and UPS in some countries for rapid shipping. These offer full end to end tracking.
What are your 2024 Christmas shipping dates?
What are your 2024 Christmas shipping dates?
We always encourage everyone to get their orders in early! The deadlines for Christmas orders are:
UK - Sunday 22nd December
Europe - Thursday 12th December
USA/Canada/Australia - Wednesday 11th December
Rest of the World - Tueday 10th December
What are your 2024 Christmas returns dates?
What are your 2024 Christmas returns dates?
Any orders placed in November or December 2024 will have until 31st January 2025 to return them for exchange or a refund.
Customer Reviews
Needed a hat for Valencia marathon, just stumbled across this and matched my race vest! Kept the sun off in the last half and kepp me cool with decent ventilation.
The " Elite running cap" accompanied me during my first marathon in the US.
While having hot 32°C it helped me staying cool and avoiding a heat buildup like happened with other caps.
Good fit (58cm head circumference)
Nice color
It’s basically my personal trainer now. So breathable, I’m convinced it’s pumping motivational air to keep me going. It dries quicker than I can come up with an excuse to skip leg day. Made of high-quality materials, it’s built like a tank but feels like a cloud. My head turns into a water fountain during workouts, but this hat just shrugs and says, "Is that all you’ve got?" It effortlessly leads sweat away from my face and toward the brim at the back (you can even see a drop in my picture). It’s survived Norwegian rainstorms, sweat tsunamis, and a couple of washing machine spin cycles (mesh bagged for extra drama), and yet, it still looks fresh. I’m pretty sure it’s shaving at least 4% off my run times - though I’d probably run faster if I weren’t so busy feeling stylish.
Ran my first race in this hat today, a rolling 10 mile course on the country lanes of cheshire, and the hat performed amazingly. It kept the rain and sweat out of my eyes, it didn't make me overheat, and i basically forgot about it and was able to get my head down and race. There can't possible be a better reason to lobe a good running hat as that.
First of all I would like to thank Bens team with the bottom of my heart for the replacement as my item got lost in the post. I shopped twice for running hats and I must say it’s high quality and great looking. Their customer service is exemplary. Highly recommended, my first place to shop.
Very happy with this hat, had my eye on it from launch, waited until Birthday to treat myself. Msg for Ben & Sarah thanks for all the great content you both provide, it really does help people to be inspired & informed. Best wishes for 2024.
Can’t stand beanies! Took this out today for its inaugural 10miles easy after a chilly 2 degrees start in deepest darkest Wiltshire - kept me warm and forgot it was there, perfect 👍🏻
I was looking for a no-mainstream cap, an original cap that has something to say and with interesting colours and designs. Beautiful, soft inner texture and solid lock. 100% recommended.
My first running cap, previously wore a casquette. Peak is great for keeping the Sun out of the eyes, and when reversed, off the back of the neck to prevent sunstroke. My first run it felt comfortable and the mesh definitely kept my head cool. Bargain buy.
Absolutely love new cap 4th one I own fantastic quality as usual, so light you can forget you wearing it mesh like material ideal on hot summer run 10 out of 10 again @benparkes
