Lids opened in 1995, originally as Hat, Inc. It offers hats, apparel and accessories for sports teams from the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, as well as others. Lids also has hats for pop culture and a whole line of Kangol hats such as Bermuda, Trilby and Vent. The store will even create custom hats for your team or group. Lids has kids sizes, skate shoes and snow hats.
If you ask, Lids can tell you what the color of a hat means, or you can check the company's website and find out for yourself. For example, a pink hat means playfulness. Lids is located in the lower floor of The Westfarms Mall, near JCPenney.