Recommendation for good, relatively inexpensive sunglasses

[HitIt]

My everyday sunglasses are Maui Jim's and I love the quality of them. Frames are great and optics are super crisp. Unfortunately, I often break or lose them. I am looking for a lower cost alternative for when I am wearing them in a "higher risk" situation. I realize I am going to sacrifice some quality. Wants:
- ~$50 - $75
- wrap style
- polarized
- good (doesn't need to be great) optics

Thanks!

 

[DLC]

Ive been getting my shades at Costco, when you find something you like get a dozen! If you wait they won’t have them in stock!

 

[Tooms22]

Check out Heatwave Visual. You can custom design them and I think you can find a style that fits all your wants.

 

[4Waters]

Honestly, Big 5 is where I got my last 2 pairs at that I use on the boat, they hit all your wants as well for about 30-40 bucks

 

[Blubyu]

Men's Safety Sunglasses - ANSI Certified | Wiley X

Shop stylish and durable sunglasses for men at the official Wiley X online store. Check out Active Lifestyle, Climate Control, Youth Force eyewear series.

www.wileyx.com

If any of these work for you I get a pretty good deal on them, PM me and we can get you set up.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Some may say otherwise, but I love my Bombers. Great boating sunglasses, ANSI rated safety glasses, polarized, etc. I think mine were about $70 to my door but there are a lot that are MUCH cheaper.

 

[ChevelleSB406]

Men's Safety Sunglasses - ANSI Certified | Wiley X

Shop stylish and durable sunglasses for men at the official Wiley X online store. Check out Active Lifestyle, Climate Control, Youth Force eyewear series.

www.wileyx.com

If any of these work for you I get a pretty good deal on them, PM me and we can get you set up.

I have worn Wileyx for years, and some models are tailor made for boating, motorcycles, or anything where you don't want the tears streaming off your eyes, they have removable foam inserts. No need for them around town, but I bring them with me when taking the boat out or anything where you want a goggle like experience with them looking like regular sunglasses.

 

[77charger]

Bomber tigerbombs are what i use.Like the way they fit,they float,and polarized.think my last pair recently was 60 bucks

I usually ride my jet ski with them and have lost them a couple of times they just float right up near me and for boating they work great too.

 

[FreeBird236]

I've been pretty happy with Sun Clouds over the years, usually find something around $50.

 

[HitIt]

Awesome. I really like the style of some of the Wileyx models. Some are similar to a Maui Jim style that I really like that got discontinued. How are the optics?

 

[lakemadness]

I've bought over a dozen pairs from Knockaround. Low price, good quality I think. You can customize them too.

https://knockaround.com/?gclid=CjwK...lVPe2dVQLMHn2YoOY9NltZXruHf7BU8xoCyIoQAvD_BwE

I have a couple $300 pair of glasses, a few $100 pairs. I'm almost always wearing a pair of my $20 Knockarounds now.

 

[OCMerrill]

Ive been getting my shades at Costco, when you find something you like get a dozen! If you wait they won’t have them in stock!

I trash sunglasses constantly. Costco or Big 5 and if they are over $50 they better get basic cable.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Check out Heatwave Visual. You can custom design them and I think you can find a style that fits all your wants.

This.

 

[Mr. C]

I like my Maui Jim's as well so i bought replacement lenses from https://www.revantoptics.com/ They aren't glass but they were only about 50 bucks

 

[calkid]

Bass Pro carries a lot of good polarized sunglass's at reasonable prices, some are even bi-focal. They work great while I'm looking at plans on the job sites.

 

[Blackmagic94]

heatwave on amazon

 

[SKIDMARC]

Check out Heatwave Visual. You can custom design them and I think you can find a style that fits all your wants.

^^^ This, I got a pair at Spankys in parker a few weeks ago. Around 60-70 bucks. Nice quality. Of course I scratched them 10 min after putting them on. Damm wake board towers.

 

[charred1]

I've bought over a dozen pairs from Knockaround. Low price, good quality I think. You can customize them too.

https://knockaround.com/?gclid=CjwK...lVPe2dVQLMHn2YoOY9NltZXruHf7BU8xoCyIoQAvD_BwE

I have a couple $300 pair of glasses, a few $100 pairs. I'm almost always wearing a pair of my $20 Knockarounds now.

I 2nd the Knockaround recommendation

 

[gqchris]

I am too hard on expensive glasses and just buy these cheapies. They fit my big head really nice and are damn reasonable in pricing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K7BVXZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

^^^ This, I got a pair at Spankys in parker a few weeks ago. Around 60-70 bucks. Nice quality. Of course I scratched them 10 min after putting them on. Damm wake board towers.

Buy them direct, $40-$50 from their site.

 

[Bowtiepower00]

Blenders Eyewear® | Official Store

Next-level sunglasses. Slope-scorching ski goggles. Blenders Eyewear has the look you need and the performance to match. Shop today.

www.blenderseyewear.com

 

[Jimmyv]

Blenders Eyewear® | Official Store

Next-level sunglasses. Slope-scorching ski goggles. Blenders Eyewear has the look you need and the performance to match. Shop today.

www.blenderseyewear.com

Blenders.

They also do RX as well. Mine are prescription sunglasses, but still don’t have to be too worried about what happens to them.

They go on sale a few times a year for even less.
J

 

[aj923]

I just bought a pair of Rheos. They will give you a 15% off code if you sign up for there emails. Seem to be a pretty good pair of sunglasses so far.

Floating Sunglasses

Floating Sunglasses by Rheos Nautical Eyewear. High quality, low cost, polarized, floating sunglasses designed for life on the water. With 100% UV Nylon Optic lenses, you get the clarity of glass lenses without the drawbacks of breakage and shatter. Stop sinking sunglasses and money with our...

www.rheosgear.com

 

[Fenderbender]

I like the Suncloud as well as seconds to my Costa's. They don't have any rubber grip on the inside of the are so a glasses tender comes in handy for sure

 

[Mandelon]

I have a couple pairs of Bombers. Got them at the local lumberyard. $29.00 So far they have a good fit, polarized and they float!

 

[Water Romper]

For the boat, Oakley M series or their "Blades" I like the wrap arounds, keeps the wind/bugs out of my eyes.
As a side note, Oakley offers huge discounts to LEO/Fire and Military- I haven't paid full price in years.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I haven't had a pair of my own but many guys I work with wear and really like the heat waves because they can be ansi rated, comfortable and stylish and inexpensive.

 

[humvkev]

I also like my Bombers, got them online, they float and are polarized. I don't have to worry about abusing my nice sunglasses.

 

[racektm]

Ray Bans, a little pricey but great lenses and optics. Mine seem to last....

 

[Cole Trickle]

Blenders.

They also do RX as well. Mine are prescription sunglasses, but still don’t have to be too worried about what happens to them.

They go on sale a few times a year for even less.
J

yep. i have had good, luck with blenders.

When they have the buy 1 bet 1 sale we always try and grab a couple pairs.

 

[evantwheeler]

These are my favorite sunglasses I've ever worn. Super lightweight and comfortable, fit my face well, and are polarized. I have 4 brand new pairs in boxes at home as backups as I've gone through two pairs in about 4 years.

Nelson - Polarized

Also Available in Other Lens Techs: antiFOG Photochromic Polarized For Devices Standard

www.ryderseyewear.com

I bought a pair of clear Heatwave's for work safety glasses in a similar style to the ones posted above. I don't have a large or wide head, but they squeeze my skull behind my ears and give me a headache. I would not buy again.

I also have a pair of polarized Bombers that I use for on the job work sun glasses (they're ansi rated). The lenses are not as clear and I don't like the fit as much as I do the Ryder glasses.