M & F Western Men's Braided With Tips Stampede String (Brown) Keep your hat on your head with this M&F braided vinyl stampede string by M&F. The silver slide on the vinyl strings will keep your hat secure and snug under your chin and the metal prongs will fasten into the sweat band of your hat. This stampede string will add a western look to your hat and keep it from falling off and getting lost or ruined. Colors, dye lots, and markings may vary from picture. No two items are exactly alike.