I appreciate the appearance of the Balmoral cap. The tie strings in back are similar in use as the tie strings on my do-rags. The problem with tying the strings is in the knot. It's uncomfortable against the bump at the back of my head that was there when I was born. (Gorilla Monsoon called it the "Anterior occipital protuberance"). Mom tried and tried to pound it down. However, to no avail. NOT! When I lay back my head while the strings are tied, the knot is right in the way and causes me difficulty in resting in an effortless balanced rest postition. I developed an alternative (and a rash). I either don't tie a tight knot or I don't rest my head back against anything but a soft surface. I works well for this soft headed guy.