Sunglasses topic

[Kasey Chang]

I know everyone probably has their own favorite brands, from classic Ray-ban to uber-elite Randall Engineering or Costa Del Mar or Oakleys, to uber-tactical Gatorz or ESS, down to cheap Chinese $20 or even dollar store versions.

I personally wear Gunnars (better known for their gaming glasses) and the $20-25 made in China ones I found on Amazon... and I have a prescription pair from Zenni that's also photochromatic.

So what do you all wear?

[stessier]

Prescription Costa Del Mar Blackfin

[LordMortis]

Is there a ubiquitous brand for the $5 pair you buy off a rack at the grocer?

[Isgrimnur]

https://www.sunglasswarehouse.com

They run 40% off site wide sales regularly, as well as $5 Fridays on select stuff.

I tend to buy 3-4 at a time for when they inevitably get scratched or lost.

[LawBeefaroni]

I used to wear Wiley X but wasn't a fan of the quality of the frames. Got several pair of Nikes with Max Optics. Clearest lenses I found in my limited search. $30-60 on sale IIRC, depending on the style.

Pair for the car, pair I carry, and backup at home. I threw the Wileys in the range bag.

[Kraken]

I wear Rx shades, so I only ever have one pair at a time and usually keep it for years, until my scrip changes. My current pair is gold-colored mirrored Ray Bans. I like them and hope they last a good long time.

[disarm]

My current go-to pair are polarized Maui Jims that actually have tinted glass lenses rather than plastic. I keep them in my car most of the time. They're by far the best sunglasses I've owned and worth every penny.

I also have a pair of very lightweight, plastic-frame Smiths that I use for running/hiking/physical activity. The polarized tint is great quality, they're very durable (won't bend/smash), and they stay put even if I'm dripping sweat while running.

I've gone through a couple pairs of Oakleys over the years and do like them, but I've found that the coating eventually starts to peel off the lenses no matter how well you take care of them. I'd rather not buy $200+ sunglasses that I know will have to be replaced after 4-5 years.

[dbt1949]

I have no idea of the brands I buy. I usually pay good money for them.

[coopasonic]

I wear a hat.

I think I got prescription sunglasses like 20 years ago. They probably aren't going to be very useful to me now.

I wore Oakleys in the 90s when I didn't wear corrective lenses and played a lot of sand volleyball. It's what the cool kids did, dammit.

[WYBaugh]

I use prescription Maui Jim's Banyan's so I have wrap around protection for my good eye.

[Kasey Chang]

I have a pair of Wiley X Valor, and some extra lenses, but I stopped wearing it because it really is too small for my head, and since it's plastic I can't really bend it.

The surprising part about Gunnars is despite their "gamerz" heritage, most of their frames are surprisingly metal except for the ones that are really plastic-y, like Intercept. And to me, pretty stylish, compared to everyone else just cloning Way-farers and other old Ray-ban styles.

[Jeff V]

My Margaritaville shades broke, so I went to Menards to see what else was there. They had bifocal sunglasses, normal with 2.00+ reading bifocal lenses. Now I no longer need to switch when outside!

[Roman]

i discovered(*) Randolph aviators a few years back.
I have 2 of these - one in bright chrome and the other pair are matt chrome both are polarised. Really love the look and they have a ridiculous guarantee.
https://www.randolphusa.com/products/av ... 0626179212

(*) Discovered - how? I'll share the story here but only because I know you guys/gals won't make fun of me
So a few years back I am bored and trying to decide what movie to watch on a Friday night. I end up watching the Baywatch remake.....
Zack Efron (sp?) was wearing these really cool frames and I decided to google what they were. Landed on the fact that they are from Randolph Engineering - handmade down in the US.

Next step was to find a local dealer - done. Made an appointment the next week and bought the 1st pair (thank you company benefit plan)
Love them!
Please don't tell anyone that I watched Baywatch. thank you.

Roman

[Pyperkub]

Oakleys - regular use, plus cycling, skiing, etc. - the wrap-around better coverage keeps stuff out of my eyes as well as the sun.

[Kraken]

I wear a hat.

I think I got prescription sunglasses like 20 years ago. They probably aren't going to be very useful to me now.

When you reach a certain age your ophthalmologist will advise you to never go outside without sunglasses, because macular degeneration.

[Jeff V]

I've not been able to tolerate being in the sun without shades for damn near 40 years now. The thing is, I lose them/break them frequently, so it's never been a good idea to buy expensive ones. I generally have to wear them even on cloudy days if the sky is still somewhat bright.

[dbt1949]

One thing about getting new lenses is I got rid of the glare from the sun and the headlights at night.

[Zaxxon]

Goodrs. They're cheap, they're comfy, and they stay in place while running. And the company attempts to be carbon-neutral.

[Alefroth]

I've had a pair of tortoise shell Solar Shields for quite a while. I think they are made to go over glasses, but I don't. Around $30 I think.

[Lassr]

Panama Jack? Whatever I got at Walmart last.

edit: I just remembered I lost the Panama Jacks as I have a habit of putting them on my cap when outdoors and they fall off and I don't know it. Which is why I do not buy expensive sunglasses.

The pair I have now is Magellan Outdoors from Academy Sports. $25

[coopasonic]

I wear a hat.

I think I got prescription sunglasses like 20 years ago. They probably aren't going to be very useful to me now.

When you reach a certain age your ophthalmologist will advise you to never go outside without sunglasses, because macular degeneration.

I would have to go to the ophthalmologist to hear that and also, who wants to go outside? Also I am way overdue to see my eye doctor... and GP. I knew there was too much money in the bank account.

[Kasey Chang]

edit: I just remembered I lost the Panama Jacks as I have a habit of putting them on my cap when outdoors and they fall off and I don't know it. Which is why I do not buy expensive sunglasses.

That's why we use straps so they hang around our necks.

[Blackhawk]

I wear progressive bifocals when out and about, and I'm not in the sun enough to be able to justify the cost of a prescription pair, so I use a pair of clip-ons from Zeni for my prescription for the once-per-month that I actually need them. They're modern clip-ons, so they match the lenses and just slide on, not the awful clip-ons that flip up from days past.

[Holman]

I wear progressive bifocals when out and about, and I'm not in the sun enough to be able to justify the cost of a prescription pair, so I use a pair of clip-ons from Zeni for my prescription for the once-per-month that I actually need them. They're modern clip-ons, so they match the lenses and just slide on, not the awful clip-ons that flip up from days past.

Me too. I've got good clip-ons that fit my frame.