Good winter hat with limits to its versatility.
For those cold winter mornings that need the earflaps down, this is a perfect hat. The tabs cover the ear with the edges tight enough to prevent the wind from coming in or worse yet allowing the wind to lift them flapping in the breeze, offering no protection and a rather silly look. Now the downside, with the nice flaps folded in the hat is a little too small and sets a little too high on the head. For me, it is not an either-or hat, just a hat to keep my ears warm when the weather warrants.
PS I am a 7 1/8" and a reliable medium, but needed my first large with this hat, still a little tight. Suggest ordering a larger size than usual.