Need recommendations for sunglasses

[PushHands]

I've worn freaking glasses for so long I don't know what it feels like to not wear them. Tried contacts twice a long time ago but never could get the right fit due to my astigmatism. But that I'd give it another try since over the years hearing new develops for eyes like mine. So got fitted with Baush and Lomb toric soft lenses and love them. Feels soooooo comfortable and I'm picking them up tomorrow!

Now need recommendations on sunglasses as I love wearing my clip while driving but find them combined with my glasses to heavy to walk around comfortably with. I can't afford Maul Jims so is it possible to get some good sunglasses for around $50? Any recommendations on brands and where to get them?

I'm more into the thin frame look, sort of hip, matrix, GQ type of glasses.
Happy days ahead!!

 

[LS20]

all the dkny/kenneth cole/ck type of glasses will be around that price range--slightly below 100. department stores and sunglass hut

 

[calisoldier83]

I like SPYs and Arnette. Pick your style.

 

[Schadenfreude]

For only $50? Use your Taijiquan skills to rob someone of their glasses. That'll do the trick.

Serkously - unless someone directs you to some discounted shades or something, you're going to be either looking at $5 Walgreens shades or $250 hi-tech stuff.

That having been said, having worked at Lenscrafters, they've got some nice sunglasses. Good luck.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

I like my Arnette glasses. They were ~$100, but I turned $40 discover card cashback into $80 worth of sunglass hut gift cards so they were pretty cheap.

Definitely get something with good polarized lenses.

 

[JoeKing]

Don't worry, you'll still be wearing your glasses also

 

[CptFarlow]

Lol. I refuse to spend more than $30 on my sunglasses, they are just not that important to me....

I found a pretty good pair at Nordstrom walking through to the mall. Check those places out. Sunglasses Hut was a joke.

Over $100 for some sunglasses? That's just as bad as my gf buying a fvcking $140 Coach purse. Maybe it's me, but I just don't get that.

 

[PushHands]

Originally posted by: LS20
all the dkny/kenneth cole/ck type of glasses will be around that price range--slightly below 100. department stores and sunglass hut

Crap, is that all I can get for below $100? IMHO, money spent on those brands goes partly towards their brand name, which I'm trying to avoid. I don't mind spending more but am looking for value, isn't everyone? :laugh:

 

[newbiepcuser]

Try Norstorm Rack if there is one avaliable near you. Also if there are Outlets nearby like Kenneth Cole, etc. I've seen desesigner sunglasses under 20.

Oh, I paid for Kenneth Cole sunglasses for 20.00 at Robinson May during their sales plus their additional coupons in the paper.

 

[trmiv]

I just bought a pair of Fossil sunglasses for $34. They look nice, and didn't cost a whole lot. I'm getting LASIK tomorrow, so I can't wait to wear them!

 

[Zugzwang152]

<- Oakley whore

I own gunmetal/black A-wire 2.0's, silver/ice iridium Minutes, and black/grey Sweep M-frames.

:thumbsup:

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
<- Oakley whore

I own gunmetal/black A-wire 2.0's, silver/ice iridium Minutes, and black/grey Sweep M-frames.

:thumbsup:

do you also wear your sunglasses on the back of your neck?

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
<- Oakley whore

I own gunmetal/black A-wire 2.0's, silver/ice iridium Minutes, and black/grey Sweep M-frames.

:thumbsup:

do you also wear your sunglasses on the back of your neck?

the a-wires and m-frames go above my forehead when not over my eyes, and the minutes go backwards on my ears.

 

[PushHands]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
<- Oakley whore

I own gunmetal/black A-wire 2.0's, silver/ice iridium Minutes, and black/grey Sweep M-frames.

:thumbsup:

The A-wire 2.0 looks awesome! $210 for polarized ones :Q

 

[BadNewsBears]

Sweep m-frames are so. 1980's. MAYBE 1990's. Blah. Never liked em then either

 

[dug777]

I like my fives

 

[sisq0kidd]

Originally posted by: dug777
I like my fives

I like your fives too

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: sisq0kidd

Originally posted by: dug777
I like my fives

I like your fives too

:Q

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: BadNewsBears
Sweep m-frames are so. 1980's. MAYBE 1990's. Blah. Never liked em then either

i wear them when i go jogging... they fit snugly to my face and when they bend out of shape I just bend them back without worry of snapping something.

 

[LS20]

Originally posted by: PushHands

Originally posted by: LS20
all the dkny/kenneth cole/ck type of glasses will be around that price range--slightly below 100. department stores and sunglass hut

Crap, is that all I can get for below $100? IMHO, money spent on those brands goes partly towards their brand name, which I'm trying to avoid. I don't mind spending more but am looking for value, isn't everyone? :laugh:

after losing 2 150$ pairs of oakleys i went for 50$ "peppers" at rei... the quality felt just as good and so were the optics. then i went ahead and splurged on some smith's... (i never learn).

it'll be hard to avoid your brands.. because at the 30$ price gap.. there is a palpable difference in quality of build and glass

 

[gigapet]

i usually go for the cheapest and most obnoxiously large aviators I can find. Usually spend no more than 3.99

 

[CraigRT]

Smith are my favorite.

 

[Horus]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
<- Oakley whore

I own gunmetal/black A-wire 2.0's, silver/ice iridium Minutes, and black/grey Sweep M-frames.

:thumbsup:

Same A-frames!

Plus I have a pair of 5s. I prefer the feel of the metal though.

 

[EngenZerO]

oakley juliets >* all

i have a pair and wouldn't trade them for any sytle in the world...