So I bought a S.O.A. no peak beanie from Billy a couple of years ago. I wasn't sure about buying online until I spoke to Billy on the phone. 45 minutes. We chatted for forty five minutes. Who does that? So believe me, if you have a doubt, forget it. This man will put them to rest. Personal service that is second to NONE. So when I noticed the Maltese, I figured that a second helmet is in order. Now I can't decide which one to wear. They are both exactly what they claim to be. Fit snug and there is absolutely no buffeting. I started riding in 1979 and I would have been wearing a helmet the whole time if I had something like this to wear. Either the Maltese or the S.O.A. beanie... In my humble opinion... you can't go wrong.