Sunglasses

Murnax said:
I had a friend that worked at sunglass hut. One summer he was able to buy up to five pairs at a 50% employee discount, so he hooked me up. Even his normal discount was pretty good, though. I think it was usually 30%.
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Half the price of Sunglass Hut? You sure you still didn't overpay? :p

Actually, you probably made out fairly well after the 50%, but their prices (as with anything in a mall) are absurd.
 
I bought a pair of Serengetis from Heartland USA at a steal. Forty bucks for a $150 pair of sunglasses. Best shades I could ever imagine. The glass lenses are very scratch resistant and the technology is awesome, much less eye fatigue.

I would recommend Serengeti sunglasses above all others. Period.
 
Planterz said:
Half the price of Sunglass Hut? You sure you still didn't overpay? :p

Actually, you probably made out fairly well after the 50%, but their prices (as with anything in a mall) are absurd.
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Yeah, Sunglass hut charges full retail price, but I've had trouble finding oakley's for much less than retail anywhere. They must control dealer prices really well.
 
You can get polarized ones, but the normal models aren't.
 
The ones that Overstock.com usually stocks aren't polarized. Here's a link to the "official" Serengeti website. It explains the different lenses in detail. The ones I have are Driver's Gradient and they really rock.

http://serengeti-eyewear.com/
 
Oh yeah, one thing I forgot to mention... Most Wal-Mart vision centers are stocking Serengeti dealers. You can go there and check out the different models before you buy. That's how I first found out about them.
 
Good Evening All-

Ray Ban, Vuarnet, Oakley, Revo, Bolle, and Gargoyles have been my sunglasses of choice at one point or another over the past twenty years. In addition to materials, lens color, and styling...one must consider use.

Polarized is great for driving, shooting, fishing, and other general use...but it is a disaster for skiing or snowboarding where glare is actually needed to identify icy spots. My favorites for skiing and snowmobiling have been Revo and Vuarnet.

For active, sweaty sports like running, bicycling, and hiking, I have come to prefer the light weight of polycarbonate lenses found in Oakleys and Gargoyles. The gray color allows for reasonable color recognition.

For driving, businesswear, or other general use I tend to favor Ray Bans and Revo...minus the buglike colored reflectors. They block the harsh light, but not so much that you're blind going through a tunnel or driving under tree canopies. If riding a motorcycle, you'll want the bayonet earstems to allow for easy on/off with a full-face helmet.

Polycarbonate is lighter, shatter-resistant, but is prone to scratches. Glass has superior clarity, doesn't scratch as easily, but does have a weight penalty...especially if you get them ground to prescription-strength.

Regards,

~ Blue Jays ~
 
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