Favorite sunglasses

Omgbecki

Well-Known Member
Location
Ogden
Hey guys. What are your favorite polarized non tinted sunglasses. I like to get rid of glare and see clearly. Tinted or dark glasses don't work for me. I prefer some that have a yellowish hue to them over the blue. I've find that those make other colors "pop" out better
 

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
I tried on a friends pair of Spy polarized sunglasses the other day. He was talking about how great the color was and I was surprised as well. Spy calls them their “Happy lens”. Not sure if they are offered non tinted, but worth a look.
 

Troop92

Well-Known Member
Location
Layton, UT
I have a few pairs of Shady Rays sunglasses that I've really enjoyed. All their offerings are polarized, I believe. I have their amber lenses, they're awesome for driving. They usually have good online codes, and each pair comes with two replacements if you break/lose them, just pay shipping.
 

Herzog

somewhat damaged
Admin
Location
Wyoming
I tried on a friends pair of Spy polarized sunglasses the other day. He was talking about how great the color was and I was surprised as well. Spy calls them their “Happy lens”. Not sure if they are offered non tinted, but worth a look.

I have the Spy Montana happy lens. I love them!
 

Jinx

when in doubt, upgrade!
Location
So Jordan, Utah
Oakley Polarized in the bronze/red lenses...

Had them for years 8+, and would buy another pair tomorrow if I messed these up.
 

anderson750

I'm working on it Rose
Location
Price, Utah
Maui Jim have been my favorite glasses and they have a good repair/replacement policy. I am really hard on glasses and the glass lenses in the Maui Jim hold up a lot better for me than the polycarbonate. I also have been happy with the quality of the Spy glasses. With how hard I am on glasses, I usually have to get a new pair every year, but with our 60% Spy discount from for our racing, I don't worry about it to much.
 

nnnnnate

Well-Known Member
Supporting Member
Location
WVC, UT
I'm all about black iridium polarized Oakleys. I have fairly sensitive eyes so I need/want a lot of tint to knock down the brightness.
 

pkrfctr

Registered User
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
I've had both corneas transplanted so I have to constantly wear sunglasses. Dr recommended Maui's, and I've been wearing them ever since 2005 (not the same pair, kids are tough on them). Great sunglasses.
 

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
Where do you guys like to shop for your sunglasses? It seems like a dumb question, but I’ve been looking recently and the few sunglasses stores I stop in don’t have great selection on lenses meaning they don’t carry the lens variations offered in a given frame. I also have a hard time telling what’s good for sunlight when it’s inside a strip mall under fluorescent lights.
 

nnnnnate

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Supporting Member
Location
WVC, UT
Backcountry has a bunch out in their "showroom" but it might be worth checking out one of the sunglass shops at the mall. I can't remember names of the stores but I found some I liked online then checked them out at the store before buying online. I'm been wearing the same pair of Oakley Holbrooks for 5 years. I bought them as prescription shaded lenses then after PRK bought the same lens without the script. I ended up swapping out those lenses this last summer for a fresh set.

I am VERY particular about scratches and smudges and whatnot because they bug me so much. 99.9% I leave them in the car so I don't lose them or drop them and get scratches that way. If I'm at an RSL game I wear some purple and green striped Chums my dad got back in the day. I'd die if I didn't have my shades. I'm heading to disneyland tomorrow and have been thinking about whether I want to risk them in the park next week... I may need to pack those sweet chums to keep them safe.
 
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I’ve bought my last 3 pairs at sunglass hut. They are more than online but less concern about getting counterfeit glasses. And you can try them on.
 

moab_cj5

Well-Known Member
Supporting Member
Where do you guys like to shop for your sunglasses? It seems like a dumb question, but I’ve been looking recently and the few sunglasses stores I stop in don’t have great selection on lenses meaning they don’t carry the lens variations offered in a given frame. I also have a hard time telling what’s good for sunlight when it’s inside a strip mall under fluorescent lights.
I get my Oakleys from the outlet in Lehi, or direct from Oakley online.
 

Anchor_Mtn

Work Less, Travel More
Vendor
Location
Fruita, CO
I have been wearing Costa Del Mar sunglasses for 15+ years. For everyday use I use the plastic lens but I have glass lenses for driving and fishing. I buy mine at backcounty.com and occasionally snag a clearance pair at steepandcheap.com.
 
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