Are "good" sunglasses worth it?

dragginaknee · Apr 25, 2012

For those that like the coasta, have you had the oakleys before? I have about 4 pairs of oakleys and I have been considering the coasta but not sure. I had the Maui Jim's and hated them and sold them 2 weeks later. Just trying to compare the 2

Rooda · Apr 25, 2012

Absolutely. I have a good pair of Maui Jim's and will replace them with another pair the day they break. Costa's are good too but have not touched mine since getting the Maui Jim's.

Tulse Luper · Apr 25, 2012

Glass lenses by far.

Serengeti, Ray-Ban, Costa, Jim. Yes, they are well worth.

Oakley spends it money marketing. They are the worst of all the Polycarb bunch. Oakley calls ploycarbonate Plutonite® - a dumb, psudeo-science portmanteau. I've had many pair (six maybe).
If you go polycarbonate, go Costa. Visually, their coatings are superior.

latech15 · Apr 25, 2012

Get yourself some Rudy's. (www.e-rudy.com) use discount code 2alpha for 30% off.

I am sponsored by them, but I bought three pair before I was sponsored. They have a lifetime warranty and will replace your lenses for free if they get scratched. You have to pay shipping. I tried a buddies once and while I was cleaning the lens I accidentally dropped the lens on the gravel. My heart stopped and I looked over and he was staring at me. He laughed and said, "Don't worry, they aren't scratched" Sure enough, they were still perfect.

One thing to keep in mind when comparing and good pair of glasses with a cheap pair is that the good ones offer UV protection. The cheap ones don't. They only tine the lenses so you don't have to squint. That squinting would normally block the UV but since you aren't squinting (because of the cheap glasses) your eyes are getting the full dose. Get the good ones and keep up with them.

iamdat · Apr 25, 2012

i really love my spy glasses. my head is huge and its the only comfy ones

Quickdraw22 · Apr 25, 2012

I've had numerous pairs of Oakleys (dating back from the 90's when I was the only 12 year old wearing the original eyejackets), one pair of Serengetis, a few pairs of Ray Bans, and numerous other $100+ shades.

The best value I've found are used Ray Bans. Find people who don't like a certain pair, and you can get them for 1/3rd of the retail price. They look good, have glass lenses, and are fairly sturdy.

On the other hand, I've broken lots of glasses too - both nice and junkers.

3fifty7 · Apr 25, 2012

blastncast2 said:
I buy Native's. Oakleys and Costa's are to expensive to have the lenses replaced in my opinion. For $30 I send off my Natives and they return them with new lenses and new nose pieces. I won't buy anything else. I am hard on sunglasses and wear them anytime I step outside during the day. My original pair are 6 years old and I have sent them off many times for new lenses and they come back looking brand new (maybe they are). I just bought my second pair last week.

If your paying $30 to get your glasses replaced Your paying to much.

I have A pair of Costa Del Mar Harpoon 400 series that the lenses were speckeled while cutting with a torch that Costa replaced for $11.95 at 3 years.
Same pair-well the new pair-were dropped 35 feet from the top of our grain bins and were once again replaced for $11.95 2 years later. Ive had these glasses for 6 years now and wont look back!
I also had a pair of Costa Del Mar Tropic Star glasses that I broke the hinge on-cant recall how at the moment- and frames and lenses were replaced at no cost.

Ive had Bolle, RayBan, and Oakley glasses, but no more.
I have WileyX glasses also but other than that Im Costa through and through.

buttanic · Apr 25, 2012

I am not sure all high dollar are glass, a lot are polycarbonate. Usually high $ have metal frames which are stronger. I have had Ray Ban, Serengeti and Bolle plus many cheapos. I really like the Serengeti Divers lens. If I could get the same lens color in a cheap pair that would be fine with me.

1911Dave · Apr 25, 2012

dragginaknee said:
For those that like the coasta, have you had the oakleys before? I have about 4 pairs of oakleys and I have been considering the coasta but not sure. I had the Maui Jim's and hated them and sold them 2 weeks later. Just trying to compare the 2

I have owned numerous pairs of Oakley's. None have I been as satisfied with as I have with my Costas

dragginaknee · Apr 25, 2012

Anybody have any experience with the Wiley x p17?

chad · Apr 25, 2012

Rayban Aviators ftw

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CEHollier · Apr 25, 2012

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onelochevy · Apr 25, 2012

I only wear Oakleys, but thats because I have a friend that can get them 50% off. I've seen a pair of Costas that I really like and that might be my next sunglass purchase.

dmurph · Apr 25, 2012

ballistic m frames... they are free and stout. i have had the pair i am wearing right now since iraq in 2007

jmanrogers · Apr 25, 2012

I paid $200 for a pair of Maui Jims 3yrs ago. Called them last month to send them back to have the nose pieces replaced ($10) and the lenses replaced ($50). Charged me $60 and sent me back a NIB pair of shades. New frames, case and all! I was very pleased with their service!

DocRoberts · Apr 26, 2012

I bought a pair of Oakley Juliets in 1998 before I spent 2 years in Bulgaria, then 3 years in Burma. I have smelt worse linguists in my time, but this girl had gonorrhea.

Mojo Rider · Apr 26, 2012

It's more about the lens technology and more importantly the lens color than the frames, brands or customer service. Consistant light gathering ability in all low light conditions along with glare suppression in bright light is the goal and rarely found in one lens color. Research the latest advances in lenses and you'll be very impressed with Smith Optics. My eyes are over 40 years old and I ride mountain bikes. This sport really puts sunglasses to the test as we're transitioning from bright light to low light conditions conditions very rapidly. The new rose colored lenses that Smith Optics and Oakley brought to the table are amazing. They cut the glare in bright light but as we ride into the forest the lenses somehow have the ability to gather unseen light and make the trail detail seem to jump out at you. In the past we had to try and remove our sunglasses as we rode into the dark woods, which was near impossible while moving at 40 mph, but now we don't have to. Also the hydroleophobic coatings used by Smith and the higher end Oakley's repel dust, fingerprints, rain etc.. like no other lenses I've ever tried. In the Smith Optics brand the rose lens is called "Polarchromic Ignitor", can't remember what Oakley calls its rose lens. I've tried many brands of high end sunglasses over the years and the best have been the Smiths. They offer over twenty different color lenses depending on your light conditions and or your activity. I wear the "interlock" series of glasses which allow me to change lenses easily while I'm on the move.
...and "yes" they have lenses designed for shooters as well.

blastncast2 · Apr 26, 2012

3fifty7 said:
If your paying $30 to get your glasses replaced Your paying to much.

I have A pair of Costa Del Mar Harpoon 400 series that the lenses were speckeled while cutting with a torch that Costa replaced for $11.95 at 3 years.
Same pair-well the new pair-were dropped 35 feet from the top of our grain bins and were once again replaced for $11.95 2 years later. Ive had these glasses for 6 years now and wont look back!
I also had a pair of Costa Del Mar Tropic Star glasses that I broke the hinge on-cant recall how at the moment- and frames and lenses were replaced at no cost.

Ive had Bolle, RayBan, and Oakley glasses, but no more.
I have WileyX glasses also but other than that Im Costa through and through.

I called costa before buying and they told me it was something like $80 or $100 to replace the lens. Same for Oakely. I guess I was lied to or you got a good deal.

skwurlking · Apr 26, 2012

I had a super nice pair of WileyX shades, at least I thought they were nice until one of the arms just snapped in half as I was putting them on my head one day.

todbnla · Apr 26, 2012

Leadslugga said:
I'm graduating from Law school next month, and told my mom that I'd like some shades as a graduation gift.

I'm considering these: They are both the cheapest ones I've seen (that are good) and they are also the style that I like:

http://oakleyvault.com/product/whisker/05-716

That is a deal! Very nice.

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