Sun Glass's

[MBurke]

Hello, I was wondering....with the sun being so harmfull for your eyes, what kindof sun glass's do you like to wear ? I suppose its alot of personal prefrence. Just wanting to get a new pair and thought I would ask. Thanks

[WxGuy]

I don't think you need anything too fancy. Stick to polarized, and most these days are UV resistant...even the cheapos. I always wear polarized sunglasses when it's bright out, and I've never spent more than $16 (although I'm not opposed to buying nicer, more expensive glasses).

Having polarized glasses is key when the sun is shining off every snowy surface around you.

[Northlander]

Polarized with a good wrap to them to keep the sun out of the sides. Lots of good sunglasses out there. Depending on what ya want to spend you can get some for under $20 up to $300 or even more. Check Gander, Cabelas, Wally world and the local eye glass shops. If you loose glasses a lot go as cheap as you feel fit.

[croixeyes]

Icurrently use Maui Jims.They are spendy but I seem to keep track of them better than when I had cheap glasses.Besides a guy will spent hundreds on flashers augers etc.A good set of shades will protect your eyes.To me its money well spent...

[hanson]

I agree. Spend good money on good eyewear!

I've always had Oakley eyewear. I honestly thought I was nuts when I bought my 1st pair of M-Framed Oakley's over 15 years ago for about $175. But they were so comfortable and clear that I fell in love with them.

And like was previously mentioned, you WILL keep track of them. I have never sat on or lost a pair of my sunglasses, they are just too valuable.

My eyes are very, very light sensitive so I almost always have sunglasses on outside. The winter is especially hazardous with reflection off the snow and ice.

The last thing you want is a cheap pair of sunglasses that really fatigue your eyes.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I also like my Oakleys. Light, comfortable and outstanding optics. I've been wearing them exclusively for at least 14 years.

[jblabsnduck]

I will also put my vote in for Oakleys.

I have worn them since the first day they came out.

I grew up in CA and we used to surf at the oceanside harbor all the time, the oakley reps would come out there and hand out free pairs so we scooped up all we could back then. Still believe in them today. My wife on the other hand thinks I am crazy for spending that kind of money but it is well worth it.IMO

[JohnMickish]

Us fellas with prescription eyeware are no longer left without good options anymore. Oakley, Rayban and Maui Jim all offer precription options for their glasses. I personally have a pair of prescription Oakley Big Square Wire frames, polarized with my choice of tint color. The best part is is that my insurance company paid for it! They don't care who's name is on the frame, and they cost about the same as a regular pair of glasses anyways.

[msm1018]

I have a pair of Polareyes, (play on words) they are great and I think I spent 55 on them. had them for over 2 years an still good to go although I scratched one lens and want to get new lenses but I can't find a retailer. (bought the glasses in Florida)

[CPL]

There are three brands that I highly recommend. The first is Maui Jim's -- their optics are engineered to produce vivid, sharp, and accurate colors -- but they are quite pricey (plan on $200-$400). Costa Del Mar's are another great option, very well made and outstanding optics as well, but again pricey. Native Eyewear is my third option and I will recommend them highly to anyone. Their optics are not quite as high quality as the other two (but far superior to cheapos), but their main advantage is a lifetime warranty (I've used it). Any lens scratches, broken, twisted, mauled frames, just send them back to Native Eyewear and they will replace them ($20 shipping/handling). The damage is not limited to "normal wear and tear", I've sent back a pair that my dog chewed on! Best of all you can get a pair for about $100.

Scott

[bigdog]

I have some Nikons, Ray-Ban and Hobies. All are polarized and the Hobies have leather side flaps for cutting side glare when ice fishing. Try Sierra trading Post (Contact US Regarding This Word), they often have closeouts on higher end glasses.

[prov1900]

I have always worn Oakley's for work and I have a pair of Bolle polarized for fishing. Campmoor (sp?) has a great HSOforum to order closeout sunglasses and they are very trustworthy as I order a lot of stuff from them. They have everything the outdoorsman needs with the exception of fishing/hunting gear. Check it out. Also as a testament to Oakleys, you will take care of them, but if you have a mishap, Oakley will take care of you...for life. It is worth the money. And oh by the way, unbeknown to me the other day, my M-Frames slipped from around my neck and hit the ground. I ran them over (square) with my work car and other then a few unnoticeable scratches, they are good to go. My car came off the ground and that is how I knew that I hit them.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I have 3 pair of Costa Del Mar(different lense colors, however I usually wear the grey or the vermilion in the winter).. love those things!

[Big Roy]

In the past I always used the cheap $15-$20 polarized glasses, Last year I broke down and bought a pair of Costa Del Mar’s at Thorne’s, they were marked down 50% so I paid $60 for them. By far the best glasses I have ever owned and yes I do take care of them, I am sure the others mentioned above are good too. I will never own a pair of the cheap ones again.

[EJ]

Costas if you get their top lenses or Maui Jim's get my vote.

EJ

[nytelyter]

i would have to add a second on the maui jims i am on my second pair. spendy!! yes but i look at as an investment. my last pair lasted me six years.

[Alagnak]

I also have very sensitive eyes while outdoors and have sunglasses on from sun up to sundown no matter how cloudy (yellow lenses then!). If you have never seen them or had them, TRY THEM. Action Optics are the best polarized lenses I've ever come across. Anywhere out west fishing, Alaska, or down south in the salt you will find dozens of guides and captains who swear by them (I am one obviously). They too offer perscription options but they have plastic frame ones in polycarbonate that are lite as a feather and under $80. I also have Oakleys that I love and Costa Del Mar's. There are lots of great options out there but I do believe any of them are well worth the money as long as you take care of them. When I fly fish even in cold water I always have said I'd rather forget my waders than my shades!

[P.DONA]

We're a master distributor for UVEX and all BACOU-DALLOZ products... I"ve found that the UVEX U2 in antifog expresso lense is really good on the ice... It's a safety sunglass, wrap around, but in a dark lense

Alot cheaper than the $$$ ones , easier on the wallet if they go down the hole or into the snowbank, but not the quality..

[MBurke]

Interesting suggestions. Thanks for the input and suggestions

[P.DONA]

MBURKE, Email me your address, I'll see if I can get you a sample...

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[State Farm Man]

I bought a pair of Native from Gander in Lakeville. Love them! Best of all they only cost $120 plus 4 different lenses and lifetime warranty. I owned Maui Jims but after they were stolen decided not to replace them.