Your sunglasses of choice

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Since the summer is getting closer, this question arises: What sunglasses do you wear?
I've come to like American Optical Original Pilot Sunglasses.
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Mine dont have the AO on the left glass though - dont know what the deal is there.
So show us your sunglasses.


Peter
 
I like Serengeti - their Driver Gradient lenses enhance vision by increasing color contrast - without too much bias or distortion of colors.

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However just like most "name brands" they are relatively expensive.
Through the years I have found cheapo sunglasses (even at dollar stores) that have very similar copper tint lenses - which seem to perform as well visually.

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I've always liked Oakley M frames, and have had two or three pair, but am pretty fond of the inexpensive Fives 2.0, as well(too bad they seem to get scratched just from being looked at).
My most recent pair is a Native Hardtop XP. They are polarized, came with a pair of "driving" lenses, a hard case, microfiber or whatever you call it baggie like Oakleys come with, a strap, "sports band"-separate temples/arms with an attached strap, and coupons for free clear lenses and a free beanie or cap. Lots of stuff for something that retails at $155.
They have a lifetime warranty, though after the first year it includes a $30 "processing fee", but even scratched lenses are covered.

They look great, feel great, and compared to my old standard model Oakleys, remind me of nothing more than going to a widescreen HDTV after having the same 27" Magnavox for almost 20 years. I really like the combination of blue iridium(that's what they look like) and polarizing.
Not sure how they will stand up in the long run, and the lenses seem to get streaked and need cleaning constantly for some unknown reason, but now my Oakleys only get used at work as safety glasses, or while mowing the grass.
 
Maui Jim "Kahuna" with the brown tint for driving. Super quality glass lenses, great construction.

Oakley "Half-Jackets" for work. I've got four sets of lenses. They aren't as sturdy as some others, but I like the light weight and coverage of the half-jacket with squared-off lenses.
 
Bolle Anacondas with green polarized lenses. My wife just picked up a pair of Serpents and loves 'em.
 
I have a pair of Bolle sunglasses. I think they're a discontinued model in the wraparound style. The polycarbonate lens is completely optically neutral - no distortion at all, polarized, and 100% UV protection.
 
Oakley minutes made with my persciption with subdued frames. I take full advantage of the military discount. They are perfect for wear in and out of uniform. I will be ordering a pair of half-jackets upon my return to the states.
 
I've got a pair of Oakley Radar in prescription. Now, normally I wouldn't spend $600 on a pair of sunglasses, but I had extra money sitting in my health spending account, and if I didn't use it, I would lose it....
 
Oakley by far. The Mil/LE discount is excellent and their products definitely look the best, perform the best, and protect better than the competition. Half Jacket XLJ is what I'm going with now but I plan on getting Radars soon.
I've seen Maui Jim sunglasses around and have heard some good stuff but I don't know much about them. On par with Oakley?
 
Oakley's. I have several pair which include Flak Jackets, Half Jackets, Square Wires, and M-Frames. The Oakley Military/LEO/Firefighter/EMS discount is sweet!

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