AOL Buddies | Y2K Denim Dad Hat
AOL Buddies | Y2K Denim Dad Hat
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It was 12:07 AM on a school night in 2002 when the dial-up finally gave in.
Not Bing. Not Google. Just that low-fi “you’ve got mail” hum that felt like home.
The buddy list glowed against the CRT haze.
Hot4U92 flickered online. SkeetKing popped back up after his “BRB pizza rolls” exile.
Even MsPacWife re-emerged, dropping away messages like AIM was her diary:
“buffering feelings…”
“still loading…”
The screen was grainy, the avatars blocky, and the Angelfire links?
They took nine whole minutes to load, and every one felt like treasure.
That washed-out, lived-in haze?
This hat carries the same energy.
Like your buddy list, but worn into fabric.
Specs & Size
Specs & Size
Dad cap with a washed-out vintage feel. Embroidered nostalgia. Big retro soul.
- US Embroidered
- Blank product sourced from OTTO®, largest blank cap source in America
- 100% cotton twill, vintage-washed finish
- Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
- Curved visor, 6 sewn eyelets
- Adjustable strap with metal snap antique brass finish buckle
- Black sweatband
- Head circumference: 18″–23″ (47 cm–59 cm)
- Made on demand to reduce overproduction
Disclaimers:
- The hats are distressed, so there might be some color differences between hats of the same color making each item even more unique.
- Due to printing specifications, lighter-colored prints may have a visible seam pushing through.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide (inches)

| A | B | C | D | |
| One size | 18 ½-23 ¼ | 4 ⅜ | 2 ⅞ | 7 ⅛ |
Returns & Shipping
Returns & Shipping
Free Shipping
- Typical fulfillment time for orders: 3–7 business days.
- Once your order is ready, shipping times will vary based on your location, with domestic shipments generally arriving within 3–8 business days.
- If we noticed any delays in fulfillment or shipping, we try to keep the customer in the loop.
Shipping Stats we've been tracking
- From our calculations average shipping time (from dispatch to delivered) is around 4.44 days, like just flat days not excluding weekends.
- If you count days from when ordered to delivered, average delivery time is around 7.89 days, also in just flat days, counting even weekends.
- Oh and these are nationwide deliveries.
Returns
- No returns/exchanges unless damaged/incorrect item. We will only accept unworn, unwashed products back.
- Ensure to review the sizing guide prior to placing your order. Returns will not be accepted based on fit.
- Contact within 14 days for damaged/incorrect items. Returns need to be shipped back to the address listed on your packing slip. You will be expected to pay the return shipping cost. For more information check the refund policy details here. And send us an email for more instructions.

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14 Nov - 19 Nov Estimated Delivery NOT Guarantee
07 Nov
Order placed
12 Nov - 15 Nov
Fulfilled to Dispatched
14 Nov - 19 Nov
Delivered