H Bar B Snapshirt
The snap-front western shirt in bold prints and tech fabrics is Howler's defining silhouette, worn from the river to the bar.
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Howler Bros
Austin-based outdoor apparel brand blending surf and fly-fishing function with vintage Latin American graphics and a laid-back aesthetic.
AustinOrigin
MenswearFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Howler Bros
Built for surf and fly fishing
The core is warm-water sporting kit: snap-front shirts, a reworked guayabera, sun hoodies and board shorts, cut to work on the water or off it.
Technical fabric, thrift-shop look
Quick-drying, sun-protective cloth is paired with vintage Latin American graphics, embroidery and loud prints, so the performance is not obvious.
Shirts are the signature
Snap-front and short-sleeve shirts plus tees anchor the line, sold direct online and through outdoor, surf and fly shops rather than fashion retail.
The pieces that define Howler Bros
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Gaucho Snapshirt
A vintage Latin-inspired print shirt that captures the brand's Central American surf-trip roots.
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Deep Set Boardshorts
Quick-drying boardshorts in surrealist tropical prints anchor Howler's surf-and-fish wardrobe.
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How Howler Bros fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Howler Bros pieces fit true to size with a relaxed, casual cut suited to outdoor and everyday wear.
Tip: Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you want extra room for layering or a looser surf-inspired drape.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | relaxed | Sun hoodies fit true to size with room to layer; size down if you prefer a closer performance fit. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed | Take your normal size; the snap-front and guayabera shirts have a comfortable, slightly roomy cut rather than a slim one. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular | Light outerwear generally runs true to size with enough room for a shirt underneath. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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80% matchOuterknown
Relaxed surf staples in sustainable fabrics
What changes: Cleaner, less graphic-driven and no fishing function
76% matchBanks Journal
Art-led surf prints on soft camp shirts
What changes: Pure surf, no angling technical wear; brand wound down
75% matchHuckberry
Same Austin outdoor-leisure customer, curated multi-brand
What changes: Retailer breadth rather than one design point of view
72% matchOrvis
Deeper fly-fishing authority, rods and waders included
What changes: Traditional New England country styling, older skew
Howler Bros fit questions
Does Howler Bros run big or small?
Howler Bros fits true to size. Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you want extra room for layering or a looser surf-inspired drape. Most shoppers find Howler Bros pieces fit true to size with a relaxed, casual cut suited to outdoor and everyday wear.
How does Howler Bros fit?
Most shoppers find Howler Bros pieces fit true to size with a relaxed, casual cut suited to outdoor and everyday wear. Overall shape: regular, slightly relaxed.
How do Howler Bros hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Howler Bros hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Sun hoodies fit true to size with room to layer; size down if you prefer a closer performance fit. Shape: relaxed.
How do Howler Bros shirts & overshirts fit?
Howler Bros shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size; the snap-front and guayabera shirts have a comfortable, slightly roomy cut rather than a slim one. Shape: regular to relaxed.
How do Howler Bros jackets fit?
Howler Bros jackets fits true to size. Light outerwear generally runs true to size with enough room for a shirt underneath. Shape: regular.
Brand facts
Howler Brothers is an Austin, Texas apparel label founded in 2010 by childhood friends Chase Heard and Andy Stepanian, named for the howler monkeys they encountered on Central American surf trips. The range centers on surf and fly-fishing wear: snap-front shirts, a reworked guayabera, sun hoodies, board shorts, hats and light outerwear. Pieces combine quick-drying, sun-protective fabrics with vintage Latin American graphics, embroidery and bold prints, so they work for fishing or everyday wear. The brand sells direct online and through outdoor, surf and fly shops.
- Founded
- 2010
- Origin
- Austin, United States
- Made in
- USA, Central America
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Shirts $119–$119 · Caps hats $35–$35 · Swimwear $75–$79
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Workwear / Heritage, Skatewear