Randers is perhaps the only region in Denmark that is known for its men's costume but not for a female one. The men's costume is notable for one element, its red wadmal wool hood. This hood originated in the Viking Age. By the Middle Ages, a small pouch called the "ostrich" (not visible in the black-and-white image, below) had been added at the back which could be used to store money or other small items. Over time, the ostrich turned into a long narrow band with no practical purpose. Danish farmers wore hoods (without the ostrich pouch) in winter, usually with a hat on top.

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Other notable elements of the men's Randers costume are:

a. the dark blue jacket with silver buttons which curve under the pocket flaps. This fashion of jacket was worn from Aarhus to Vejle.

b. breeches made of brown Manchester (England) velvet.

c. long leather boots: these were a significant expense. A fortunate man got a pair for his confirmation or wedding, and they then had to last a lifetime. In less affluent villages, there was only one pair of boots which were lent out when somebody needed them.