Anyone have a recommendation on sunglasses?

[GregInPitt]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?

 

[rudedude]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?

Blenders online. Nice sunglasses, wide variety, reasonable price.

https://www.blenderseyewear.com/col...MIs5fsrOeZ9wIVkQaICR1_zgdoEAAYASAAEgId-PD_BwE

 

[BobPSU92]

Cheap.

 

[LionsAndBears]

Blenders online. Nice sunglasses, wide variety, reasonable price.

https://www.blenderseyewear.com/col...MIs5fsrOeZ9wIVkQaICR1_zgdoEAAYASAAEgId-PD_BwE

Not the OP but thanks. I like em.

 

[nittanyfan333]

I wear the Oakley Holbrook’s and love them.

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9102?variant=888392260109

 

[91Joe95]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?

Do some sunglasses actually work better than others? No, you can only block out 100% of UV rays. Even regular glasses can easily and are routinely made to do that without resorting to tinting. The only real differences are personal preferences regarding tint, style, and build quality. Just view them like a piece of jewelry as opposed to having quantitative improvements and go with what you like.

 

[PSU1969A]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?

I like Eagle Eyes. Had them for several years.

 

[IrishHerb]

I like Eagle Eyes. Had them for several years.

I've been using Eagle Eyes too, for years. Love their lenses, but their frames leave something to be desired.

 

[Nitt1300]

tried and true

 

[JoeLion]

Ray bans are still a high quality product that the company stands behind.

 

[razpsu]

One company owns 90 percent of sunglass companies and therefore jacks the price on all of them.
Many times you can find good sunglasses at dicks or pga superstore or Costco for 50.00 bucks.

 

[Fac]

Just go to the lost and found at your local casino.
You can pick up an umbrella there as well.

You're welcome.

 

[Split T]

Maui Jim, they are the only sunglasses I used for the past 20 years. Unfortunately all the replacements were done due to losses of a prior pair. I keep one pair in the car for driving and another pair in my golf bag.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

One company owns 90 percent of sunglass companies and therefore jacks the price on all of them.
Many times you can find good sunglasses at dicks or pga superstore or Costco for 50.00 bucks.

That is correct. Luxotica owns most of them. I wear Ray Bans for my sun glasses and use their frames for my corrective lens.

 

[PSU1969A]

That is correct. Luxotica owns most of them. I wear Ray Bans for my sun glasses and use their frames for my corrective lens.

Luxotica brands - reads like a whose who of the fashion industry!

• • ALAIN MIKLI
  • ARMANI EXCHANGE
  • ARNETTE
  • BARBERINI
  • BROOKS BROTHERS
  • BURBERRY
  • BVLGARI
  • COSTA
  • CHANEL
  • COACH
  • DOLCE & GABBANA
  • EMPORIO ARMANI
  • GIORGIO ARMANI
  • LUXOTTICA
  • MICHAEL KORS
  • MIU MIU
  • NATIVE
  • OAKLEY
  • OLIVER PEOPLES
  • PERSOL
  • POLO RALPH LAUREN
  • PRADA
  • RALPH LAUREN
  • RAY-BAN
  • SCUDERIA FERRARI
  • SFEROFLEX
  • STARCK BIOTECH PARIS
  • TIFFANY & CO.
  • TORY BURCH
  • VALENTINO
  • VOGUE EYEWEAR
  • VERSACE
  • RALPH EYEWEAR
    

 

[PSU Mike]

I’ve had Oakley and Maui Jim scrip sunglasses for the past 15 years. Oakley lenses cracked from poor design, but they did replace them twice. No issues with the Maui Jim’s. Optics better on the Jim’s as well. Don’t know if part of that is on the optometrist - seems to be the radius was off on the Oakleys.

 

[Yogiman71]

I have worn Oakley Radars for over 20 years for all outdoor activities. I used to bike a lot and they were my favorites. I used their ski goggles also never had any problems. Comfortable and they don’t fog up. They have great hard shell travel cases that they come with also.

 

[Midnighter]

For sport? Pool? Look cool? Haven't worn Oakley's since HS. Only wear Tom Ford now (handmade in Italy) .

Oh, James Bond does too...

 

[PSU Mike]

For sport? Pool? Look cool? Haven't worn Oakley's since HS. Only wear Tom Ford now (handmade in Italy) .

Oh, James Bond does too...

Loved my Tom Ford frames when I had them as my mains. Kept them around for TV viewing where the prescription being off by a tad doesn’t matter 98% of the time.

 

[Midnighter]

Loved my Tom Ford frames when I had them as my mains. Kept them around for TV viewing where the prescription being off by a tad doesn’t matter 98% of the time.

 

[Got GSPs]

I buy relatively expensive ($100-300) sunglasses and they perform very well, I take care of them, and they last several years. I have friends who buy cheap sunglasses, don’t take care of them, and buy multiple pair a year. They may be saving money but you can’t compare the performance.

my current go to for active stuff is Oakley garage rock, Shawn white edition.

for driving or other non active purposes, I have a couple pair of Randolph engineering aviator style. Squarish shaped lens with straight temples.

 

[Ghost of OM]

I love my Maui Jim’s but I’d never pay that much for sunglasses - they were a gift. What I wear most are my $50 polarized Bolles. They are almost as good as the Mauis and I don’t worry about dropping them.

 

[PSU87]

Do some sunglasses actually work better than others? No, you can only block out 100% of UV rays. Even regular glasses can easily and are routinely made to do that without resorting to tinting. The only real differences are personal preferences regarding tint, style, and build quality. Just view them like a piece of jewelry as opposed to having quantitative improvements and go with what you like.

Yes. Some sunglasses work better than others. It's not just about blocking UV rays. There is a difference in optical quality. I can tell a pair of good lenses from poor ones. Not everyone can tell the difference, just like I can't tell the difference between good Scotch and cheap Scotch.

For those who can't tell, those $39 Walmart glasses are fine. I can absolutely tell the difference....its not even close for me.... and I prefer quality glass lenses.

 

[Got GSPs]

Yes. Some sunglasses work better than others. It's not just about blocking UV rays. There is a difference in optical quality. I can tell a pair of good lenses from poor ones. Not everyone can tell the difference, just like I can't tell the difference between good Scotch and cheap Scotch.

For those who can't tell, those $39 Walmart glasses are fine. I can absolutely tell the difference....its not even close for me.... and I prefer quality glass lenses.

I'm with you on both the sunglasses and the scotch...

 

[rudedude]

My choice for quality sunglasses are
Revo. I had a pair for almost 20 years and they broke a few years ago. Have a new pair now and still use Blenders on a regular basis also.

 

[Still in State Colllege]

I think there is a difference between cheap and expensive sunglasses. The optical quality is different.

I like Smith Optics. One place to look is Sierra Trading Post. Owned by TJ Max and you can get some good deals.

 

[jmorovich]

Just started getting Costa’s. Really nice quality and great fit. Also a big fan of Maui Jim’s.

https://www.costadelmar.com/en-us

 

[cmentheadcra k]

I am a Smith optics guy at this point in life. The Luxotica brands are all the same lenses and similar frames. All are good.

Don’t pay anything north of $75 for polarized plastic lenses.
The worst place to shop for sunglasses is at a Sunglass Hut or Cabellas/ Bass pro because Lux owns the Hut and the rights to Cabella’s. (Everything is designed for you to walk out with an $125 purchase).

the Lux brands make excellent glasses, but are way over priced imo.

 

[BriarwoodBash]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?

Greg, I’ve owned multiple pairs of Oakley, Costa Del Mar, Ray Ban, and Maui Jim. My favorite by far is Maui Jim. Their optics are the best, selection of style and color is broad and their service is incredible. I tend to keep mine a long time and currently have 3 pairs of MJ’s. Sent many back for cracked lens, bent frame, etc. only ever paid for shipping. Oldest is from around 2000. Newest bought in Honolulu in 2018. I also have a pair of costa’s from 1994 trip to Key West. Last pair of Costa’s I bought in 2015 I had problems with lenses.

 

[91Joe95]

If you ever look at an eyeglass prescription there is a lot of information on it, most of which deals with the location of the eyes, width of the temples, etc so that the lenses can focus the light to the right spot. Only part of the prescription actually deals with the corrective prescription part. So, while one brand may work better for someone than someone else, there is no right answer for everyone. The size of the frames, shape of them, where they focus light, etc are dependent on each face. You really do need to try a lot and decide what works best for you.

 

[My Master]

Wife and I were doing some shopping at Tanger outlets yesterday and then at Kohl's today and I kept looking at Oakley sunglasses. Particularly the Whisker style. It's not that I am against spending $189.99 if the glasses were really worth that compared to all the other brands selling for less that also are polarized and seem to have very good user ratings. Oakley has a reputation for high quality lenses, but is there a significant quality difference from other brands?

Any recommendations?