Paper Planes Snapbacks
A snapback is the silhouette Paper Planes started with, and it is still the one most people picture when they picture the brand. Flat brim, six structured panels, and a plastic snap closure at the back that adjusts across about seven inches, one size, no measuring, fits nearly everyone.
The crown sits high and holds its shape whether or not your head fills it, which is what gives a snapback its particular posture. It sits on your head rather than around it. That is a look, and if you want the opposite, closer, cleaner, no hardware at the back, you want a fitted.
The founding product, the Original Crown, is a New Era 9Fifty snapback and has been in the line since 2014. Everything else in this category descends from it.
What it says when you walk in
The mark on the front panel was, for a while, proof of connection, the early Crowns were gift-only, and seeing one meant the wearer knew somebody. That history does not wash out of a logo. A Paper Planes snapback still carries the question the brand built it to raise.
Who it suits
Anyone who does not know their crown size, anyone buying as a gift, and anyone who wants the classic streetwear silhouette rather than the collector's one. It is also the safest first Paper Planes purchase, the fit risk is essentially zero.
Construction
The 9Fifty is New Era's structured snapback, and the partnership is why the brim stays flat rather than relaxing after a season. The plane on the front panel is embroidered, and on many releases it is raised 3D embroidery.
Fit
One size, adjustable. Nothing to measure. If you are choosing between a snapback and a fitted, the New Era fit comparison is a table and takes thirty seconds.
Where to try one on
Snapbacks are the most consistently stocked Paper Planes item across the independent network. Find a stockist →
FAQ
Are Paper Planes snapbacks one size?
Yes. The snap closure adjusts across roughly seven inches and fits most adults without measurement.
What is the difference between a snapback and a fitted?
A snapback has an adjustable snap closure and is one size. A fitted has no closure and is sized to your head.
Are Paper Planes snapbacks made by New Era?
The 9Fifty silhouette is New Era's, and Paper Planes produces on it in partnership with them.
Which snapback should I buy first?
The Original Crown, the founding product and the most consistently stocked piece in the network.
Quotes from Emory Jones on Boardroom Talks with Rich Kleiman, also on YouTube.