Sunglasses

janmike

My son and I were out shooting some hoops today and Dad had his sunglasses knocked off his head and the rest is history. The kid is getting good. Anyway, I had a decent pair of aviator sunglasses that I purchased about 10 years ago (time for a new pair) and I think I purchased them at Sears. I have no idea about brand names so I was wondering if any of you folks had suggestions. I saw a pair of Serengeti 6782 that looked similar and the lenses about the same size as my old ones.

My old ones have this code on one of the arms which means zip to me. It is worn a bit and it looks like:
D-1306 AN GD/TT PHOTO 5W/GRAD

Sherardp

Check out a military surplus store, they should have some identical to them. If not check out these

http://www.otticanet.com/roberto-cavalli.cfm?gclid=CLSvw6SR5pMCFRUasgodvwUKZg

Gadabout

I stopped wearing Wayfarers 15 years ago when I picked up a pair of Serengeti Drivers. Its the only brand I ever buy anymore. I wear the Aviator style with Drivers Lenses usually. Can't beat these for driving (which I do a lot of).

I also have a pair with Sedona Lenses. The rose tint sure makes everything have a warm, pleasant appearance. If you looking for a pair of Serengeti's for activities, I'd recommend the Summit Frames. You could also try the Pilot 1 - Aviator frames, they have ear hooks.

The Aviators usually stay in the Jeep, the Summits get put on for everything else.

Here's a link for the Serengeti Page - http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/index_en.cfm

janmike

I think is will do the Serengeti 6782. They see to fit the bill and do not dwindle down my audio account. God knows it would make a difference.

Ron-P

I've always preferred the Maui Jim's myself. I just found my B-day Sunglass Hut coupon so I'm headed there tomorrow to pick up a new pair.

MikeC78

Ron-P wrote: »

I've always preferred the Maui Jim's myself. I just found my B-day Sunglass Hut coupon so I'm headed there tomorrow to pick up a new pair.

Maui Jim makes some really good glasses for the money, they make Oakley look like junk in comparison, IMO. I will get another pair, mine got robbed by the royal Jordanians at the airport.:(

MKZ

Oakley.

mantis

MKZ wrote: »

Oakley.

+1 allday.

But I suggest taking a ride to your local Sunglass hut and check out all that they carry. You may find something cool. They also carry Oakley which is what I wear and have for the last 18 years.

mule

For me its whatever is free, which right now is tifosi, they are not very good though.

There was a time when I had bro deal on Oakley and I really like them, they have good optics but I am not really into their styling anymore.

With a lot of the cheap glasses, tifosi, rudy project and others is the optics are not good and make your eyes continualy refocus depending on what part of the lens you are looking through.

I would like to try out some of the Adidas and specialized glasses because they get great reviews but some of those are over 200 smackers so without a serious bro deal thats a no go for me.

MKZ

mantis wrote: »

+1 allday.

But I suggest taking a ride to your local Sunglass hut and check out all that they carry. You may find something cool. They also carry Oakley which is what I wear and have for the last 18 years.

I have 2 $20 off coupon from Sunglass Hut I can mail it to you if you guys want. These will expire on July 31st. I'm not sure you can combine it or not.

Demiurge

Oakley Unknown

tonyb

oakley's for me but my father in-law is partial to his Ray bans.

jabrax

Maui Jim's - Best Polorized you can get. (My Opinion)
I had a pair stolen from a hotel. I bought a pair of RayBan Polarized to replace and the clerk said, "Youve had Mauis, you'll be back".

She was right!!!! 1 week later exchanged and shelled out the extra Cnote for more Mauis

Ron-P

That's one reason I like the Maui Jim's, their polorized lenses are fantastic. Plus, their build quality is also very impressive. My biggest gripe with Oakley's are the styling, I just don't like it. My last pair was RayBan, they lasted almost two years before falling apart, for what I paid, I expected better so no more RayBan's.

etwigs34

I currently have some oakley's not cause I am partial to them, but they were a present from my dad, so ya....Honestly, this is going to sound cheesy but, the aviators that American Eagle sell are a really great style, granted u get what u pay for, but if u need some temp. glasses untill u find ur perm. fit, those are a good option!

petrym

Ray Ban's from Sunglass Hut for me... mine lasted 9 years before one of the arms broke, I'm mailing them in for repair this week.

wodom1

I've got Oakley Bottlecap polarized glasses and like them a lot. They run about $175.

Ron-P

petrym wrote: »

Ray Ban's from Sunglass Hut for me... mine lasted 9 years before one of the arms broke, I'm mailing them in for repair this week.

Exactly what happened to my Ray's, arm broke in less then 2 years. I won't buy another pair for that reason.

Gadabout

I don't spend enough time on the water to warrant polarized lenses. I usually chose non polarized lenses. Usually they have better light transmittance. (Non Polarized = 24% light transmittance - 9% dark transmittance, Polarized = 15% light trnasmittance - 9% dark transmittance).

The higher light transmittance, lets me keep the glasses on during storms, haze and wet roads. The advantage of keeping the glasses on is that since they block out more blue light (shortest wave length & what causes light scatter and to appear hazy) I can see better in those conditions with the glasses on.

I should also say I do own a polarized pair of Maui Jim's. I usally take those out on a boat. I like them fine, I just don't get much chance to wear them.

petrym

Gadabout wrote: »

I don't spend enough time on the water to warrant polarized lenses. I usually chose non polarized lenses.

I wear my polarized Ray Ban 's when I drive because they kill the glare off of the dashboard. The only problem is when I fill up at gas stations and LCD displays don't show.

Maybe that's good, then I can't see the prices... hmmmmmmmm.

Systems

Oaks.....Whiskers

Chuck

dorokusai

Revo.

seeclear

mule wrote: »

With a lot of the cheap glasses, tifosi, rudy project and others is the optics are not good and make your eyes continualy refocus depending on what part of the lens you are looking through.

I would like to try out some of the Adidas and specialized glasses because they get great reviews but some of those are over 200 smackers so without a serious bro deal thats a no go for me.

Rudy Project are not cheap, and their optics are excellent.

Otherwise, carry on.

seeclear

petrym wrote: »

The only problem is when I fill up at gas stations and LCD displays don't show.

Tilt your head and you'll be able to see the display.:D
:cool:

GEBBY44

Native makes great stuff. More sporty styles though. But if they ever break, even if you throw them on the ground, they replace them no questions asked. Some of the best customer service I've ever heard of.

hockeyboy

Oakley, Maui Jim for sports. Serengeti for driving or reading by the pool. Oakley is my favorite overall. I have 5 pair.

petrym

seeclear wrote: »

Tilt your head and you'll be able to see the display.:D
:cool:

Oh, I figured that out... I'm not as dumb as I look.