Sunglass wearing

[franks brother]

As it appears we are once again to be blessed with the occasional sunny day here in grey old Blighty, and as I presently don`t have any (another story), was wondering what you guys have chosen to protect your precious peepers when driving or walking . Looking for a reasonable quality polarised (polarized?) pair up to a max of around £40 - £50. The market`s flooded with a bewildering variety of brands, so any user recommendations gratefully acknowledged!

 

[Butch Willykins]

Oakley Frogskins although you'll be paying nearer £70-100, but worth every penny.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Specsavers prescription varificols free with my ordinary everyday pair.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

 

[franks brother]

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That's how I lost the last pair edna.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Thanks for the reminder, by the way. I'd forgotten I need to go and pick up my new bins from the optician

 

[Hillian1]

I have a pair of Cutter Ray Bans.

Got them years ago for £20 off a guy who worked at Gatwick.

 

[Rugrat]

As it appears we are once again to be blessed with the occasional sunny day here in grey old Blighty, and as I presently don`t have any (another story), was wondering what you guys have chosen to protect your precious peepers when driving or walking . Looking for a reasonable quality polarised (polarized?) pair up to a max of around £40 - £50. The market`s flooded with a bewildering variety of brands, so any user recommendations gratefully acknowledged!

I've never got on with sunglasses at all ... have never found any that are comfortable. But on a recent trip away my mate suggested I try his and they are brilliant. They cut out all the glare but most importantly (for me) they are so light you wouldn't know you had them on.

Over your price range but after a bit of hunting around online I got them for £107. You should consider them

http://www.mauijim.com/shop/en/us/banyans-universal-fit

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

I've never got on with sunglasses at all ... have never found any that are comfortable. But on a recent trip away my mate suggested I try his and they are brilliant. They cut out all the glare but most importantly (for me) they are so light you wouldn't know you had them on.

Over your price range but after a bit of hunting around online I got them for £107. You should consider them

http://www.mauijim.com/shop/en/us/banyans-universal-fit


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I had a pair of Mauijim's as well, great sunglasses and had them for 3 years before they got stolen

 

[Boys 9d]

Something to bear in mind is the lens tinting categories (i.e.: 0-4). 4 being the darkest. I know that when I lived in France it was illegal to wear a category 4 for driving. I don't know if this applies in the UK, perhaps Edna can help?

 

[desprateseagull]

forever breaking / losing mine, so load up at pound shop.

 

[Rugrat]

I had a pair of Mauijim's as well, great sunglasses and had them for 3 years before they got stolen

Selling a pair of Diamond Heads if interested

 

[Pavilionaire]

Who cares about protecting your eyes, I thought the main purpose of sunglasses was to be able to watch fit birds undetected?

 

[dougdeep]

Unless you have blue eyes or are out in direct sun for long periods there's no real need to wear any. Just another way for manufacturers to take your money.

 

[CPFC G]

I also have a pair of Maui Jims, top glasses.

I also have a couple of pairs of cheaper BLOC glasses, Decent lenses for around £30.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunglasses-Bloc-Clothing/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n:362410011,p_4:Bloc

 

[tinycowboy]

I saw someone on Saturday wearing sunglasses upside down on the back of his head - ie a 180 degree flip. He didn't seem at all unhappy with this look, but it seemed precarious to me - I guess you need the right-shaped head.

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

Selling a pair of Diamond Heads if interested

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They are very similar actually!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Unless you have blue eyes or are out in direct sun for long periods there's no real need to wear any. Just another way for manufacturers to take your money.

I have blue eyes but to cross reference this with the hay fever thread, if I don't wear sunglasses, my eyes stream so that I'm practically blinded.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Ray-bans

 

[dazzer6666]

Oakleys for casual/driving, Sundogs for running/cycling/cricket