Best sunglasses on Reddit
300 reviews from r/sunglasses, r/BuyItForLife, r/Fishing_Gear and 32 more subreddits
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#1
Maui Jim
4.9
(40)
"Costas or Maui Jims. Get glass lenses. Not plastic."
"I make sure to use high quality you can trust, Maui Jim’s are repairable and seem to be solid, that’s the only brand I buy."
"Maui Jim are my favorites, with the right frames they are basically goggles."
"For something everyday-friendly and casual: Maui jim Red Sands - Very lightweight, flexible enough to bend without pinching, amazing optics"
"Maybe Maui Jim Mamalu Bay or Serengeti Lenwood"
"Maui Jim red sands is big fit"
"Maui Jim does prescriptions. They're the best sunglasses I've ever owned."
"Maui Jim, Oliver Peoples, and I want to plug a local to me brand called Johnny Fly."
"Maui Jim are great."
"100% Maui Jim is the best."
#2
Costa
4.9
(16)
"I love my costas and I just have a cheap pair but they’ve made a world of difference on the water."
"Buy Costa but G glass not P plastic, they last longer"
"Glass lenses are near impossible to scratch."
"I like Costas because they're kind of like Oakleys, but they stick out less."
"I like Costas because they're kind of like Oakleys, but they stick out less."
"I like Costas because they're kind of like Oakleys, but they stick out less."
"Costa is my go to glasses. They are high quality."
"For sporty, I like Costa and for classic I like Tom Ford."
"Costa lenses are awesome."
"Remember seafarers, The C on Costas stands for Captain."
#3
Goodr
4.3
(16)
"Goodr bfgs are my go to. Not too expensive, polarised and they just stick to your face."
"My goodrs are my lucky charm."
"Goodr- highly recommended!!!!"
"Worn my Goodr sunglasses for the past 3 years. Cheap, comfortable, and plenty of annoying colors to choose from!"
"Goodrs. For the price point they’re amazingly good, pun unintended."
"Polarized goodr"
"I wear Goodr they’re cheap and comfortable."
"I wear Goodr - and a hat - to protect my face."
"Goodrs."
"Try Goodr. Inexpensive, well made and a ton of styles/colors."
#4
Oakley
4.5
(15)
"Oakley Prizm Polarized Deep Water lenses would be great."
"I highly recommend them."
"You can definitely find deals on both brands."
"The polarisation is excellent and they’re very comfortable to wear all day."
"Oakley flak 2.0. Can do Rx. Also I got some thru Clearly where you purchase Oakley frame and use their lens."
"Radar EV fits me perfectly and I have a huge melon."
"Oakley are bombproof, and they offer prescription lenses."
"You only get 1 set of eyes, might as well spend the money to protect them."
"I use Oakley from my optometrist."
"Just ordered my second pair of Oakleys because I love my first pair."
#5
Ray-Ban
4.1
(16)
"Rayban wayfarer polarized."
"Been wearing them for 4+years and have no problem with the frames so far."
"I'd highly recommend."
"Why not buy the actual OG wayfarer from Rayban??"
"Rayban ke best hai. Ajio pe under 10K mil jaenge."
"High quality, and I've had my pair for something like 15+ years."
"Have had good luck w Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Under Armour, and Warby Parker."
"The absolute best is pre-1999 Ray-Bans, they'll last you forever."
"I own 3: classic aviators, Justin model, and prescription lens frames."
"Other than that, I love Ray Ban crystal glass sunglasses."
#6
Persol
4.8
(12)
"The best brand in variety of rectangular lenses is Persol."
"Persol makes outstanding glasses."
"Persol"
"I recently bought some Persol sunglasses and they are by far the best glasses I ever owned."
"Persol, Vuarnet."
"I had my Persol for at least 10 years now."
"Check out Persol. They are by far my favourite brand."
"My recommendation would be Persol, if your local store carries them."
"I think Persol are worth the money."
"Try Persol."
#7
Serengeti
4.8
(12)
"Serengetti"
"Yes! Get the Serengeti Sedona, works amazing in the winter and very good in the summer."
"Third recommended for Serengeti Polarised Drivers."
"Total agree about Serengeti Drivers, reviewed here."
"Serengeti Driver series may meet your needs."
"Serengeti drivers by Corning optic."
"Vintage Serengetis are AMAZING."
"Maybe Maui Jim Mamalu Bay or Serengeti Lenwood"
"Lifetime warranty is no joke... Used several times over the years."
"Serengeti Tellaro/Boron."
#8
Smith
4.3
(10)
"I love my Smiths, definitely on par with Costa IMO"
"Smith - their warranty is phenomenal."
"Smith Optics, for my adaptive shade cycling sunglasses."
"Smith, Bajio, and Costa are the best."
"Smith."
"Smith may not have the nicest frames, but their chromapop lenses are amazing."
"Glass lenses Smith."
"Smith pursuits."
"Smith pursuit are pretty good."
"I have a pair of Smiths, they are very good lenses but the frame is some baaad plastic."
#9
Julbo
4.8
(9)
"I just got a pair of Julbo’s because I wanted really dark lenses."
"The love for Julbo. They really are the best on the market."
"I personally use Julbo Ultimate cover Reactive 1-3."
"Julbo shields for everything."
"Julbo with reactive lenses is the only right answer."
"The darkest Julbos on offer."
"Second Julbo. Though I prefer their regular glasses with the photochromic lenses."
"Julbo"
"Julbo is one brand that makes good ones."
#10
Vuarnet
5.0
(8)
"Vuarnet"
"A classic French brand with true/real - fantastic - glass lenses."
"Vuarnet"
"Vuarnet."
"Check out Vuarnet. The best lenses I’ve ever had."
"Are you looking more for style or function? Vuarnet, Etnia Barcelona, Kaenon and Serengeti are worth checking out."
"Vuarnet."
"Try Vuarnet - excellent optical glass lenses."
#11
Randolph Engineering
4.9
(7)
"For an elevated look, Randolph Engineering Aviators or Concorde in XL"
"For an elevated look, Randolph Engineering Aviators or Concorde in XL"
"Randolf Engineering. Had mine for 10 years."
"Randolph Engineering!! Always had good luck with Costa’s generous warranties too."
"I’ve had two pairs of Randolph Engineering sunglasses since 2013."
"Randolph engineering."
"It now is with the release of their xl size 64 mm lens."
#12
Hunters HD Gold
4.7
(7)
"Prescription Oakleys, Hunters HD Gold, or Hunters HD AktivBlues are great."
"Hunters HD gold is run by an optometrist who can make prescription eye pro."
"Hunters HD Gold every day of the week."
"Another one for hunters HD gold. I’ve got two pair and I love them."
"Ended up winning a pair from a competition and now I won’t use anything else."
"Hunters HD Gold. They are $400. I paid $275 with my military discount."
"Hunters HD Gold. Expensive, but odds are you can find a $200 coupon to buy from someone for $50-$60."
#13
Moscot
4.5
(6)
"They are cheaper than Persol but higher quality in my opinion."
"I’ve had my moscots for about 8 years now. Love them, amazing."
"I lovvvve my JMMs but they aren’t exactly $200 lol."
"More expensive than the $200 but I have over 5 pairs for sunglasses."
"A bit more expensive than $200, but check out moscot."
"Moscot seem pretty good quality to me."
#14
American Optical
5.0
(5)
"American Optical."
"American Optical or Randolph are the only way to go anymore IMO."
"American Optical."
"American Optical."
"American Optical. I don't think I'll ever go to another brand at this point."
#15
Shady Rays
4.4
(5)
"Much prefer Shady Rays. Once they break, you just pick a replacement."
"The warranty and hassle free replacement is awesome."
"Check out shadyrays."
"Shady rays or walmart polarized glasses."
"Bought a new pair of Shady Rays that I like."
#16
Randolph
4.8
(4)
"Randolph for sure. They make different sizes and are fantastic quality."
"Randolph"
"Randolph engineering"
"Randolph do a smaller size 55mm from memory."
#17
Tifosi
4.3
(4)
"I bought my Tifosi glasses for $25 and they've held up way better than anything else I've owned."
"I’ve been happy with them so far."
"I’ve recently purchased a coupe pairs of polarized Tifosi’s - very pleased."
"Check out Tifosi sunglasses."
#18
Native
4.0
(4)
"I have been using some Native glasses, polarized. They work well with the sun."
"Native it good and smith sunglasses are amazing very much worth 250"
"Native."
"Some ~$50 brands oriented towards fishing/water use include Native."
#19
Revo
5.0
(3)
"Revo, the lenses are just about indestructible."
"Revo. Their glass lenses are superb."
"Their glass lenses are superb (used by NASA on space helmets)."
#20
Alba Optics
5.0
(3)
"Incredible quality and they sell their proprietary inserts which fit very well and easy to remove for cleaning as well. Highly recommend."
"Those are great. Good lookin, photocromatic too, and very solid"
"Those are great. Good lookin, photocromatic too!!"
#21
Kaenon
4.7
(3)
"My Kaenon glasses feel far superior in both build/ material quality as well as lens quality."
"Best shades I’ve ever owned."
"Kaenons are nice"
#22
Gatorz
4.7
(3)
"I had a set of GatorZ (prescription) that are about 10 years old."
"Polarized Gatorz. Aluminum frame, hard as nails."
"Gatorz - made in America! Good stuff (.com)."
#23
Roka
4.3
(3)
"They're great for outdoor/sport activities."
"If you’re in the US Roka’s are nice."
"[https://www.roka.com/] has really good (but expensive) stuff."
#24
Wiley X
4.3
(3)
"I love the Wiley X glasses with the foam gasket."
"Wiley X"
"WileyX is the second best."
#25
Suncloud
4.3
(3)
"I bought a pair of Suncloud sunglasses and paid a lot (+$300) to turn them prescription in 2012."
"Polarized and around $50."
"Suncloud, Calcutta, and Yachters Choice all have what you’re looking for."
#26
Sunski
4.3
(3)
"Received mine in the mail. They seem awesome."
"They are definitely not cheap but my first pair has lasted me 3 years."
"I like cheap polarized ones so I’m not out hundreds after inevitably losing them, like sunski or goodr."
#27
Fuse
4.3
(3)
"Fuse lenses make great glasses."
"I have fuse as well, but I used to be an Oakley fanboy."
"Fuse are my goto."
#28
Heatwave
4.0
(3)
"Hands down a pair of polarized heatwaves"
"I’m partially to heatwave polarized z87 regulators."
"I wear heatwaves just personal preference."
#29
Heatwaves
4.0
(3)
"I wore heatwaves for like 6 months. They're great."
"Heatwaves. Get the Z87 for the random stick in the eye."
"I use heatwaves myself, while at 2x your price."
#30
Co Eyewear
4.0
(3)
"The co Eyewear glasses I bought are durable as fuck!"
"I like my Co eyewear’s pretty good, I got the B-phase."
"Coeyewear has a really great selection, they last longer look better and are cheaper than heat waves."
#31
Salt Optics
5.0
(2)
"Salt Optics"
"Salt Optics."
#32
Ombraz
5.0
(2)
"Ombraz!"
"I have a pair of Ombraz that I really like for touring."
#33
Matsuda
5.0
(2)
"Matsuda. Way more than $200 but oh so worth it."
"I personally think Matsuda makes some of the finest handmade frames on the market."
#34
7eye
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend as well"
"The foam airshield is great as well as the transition lenses."
#35
Mykita
5.0
(2)
"Check out for Mykita, is a german manufacture from Berlin with really good quality."
"Spend $500 at Mykita and never look back."
#36
Jacques Marie Mage
5.0
(2)
"Jacques Marie Mage, extremely expensive glasses for people with large heads - totally gorgeous though and super quality!"
"The sunglasses that optometrists get giddy for are Jacques Marie Mage."
#37
Cocoons
5.0
(2)
"I use the amber cocoons for fishing and they work well."
"Cocoons Eyeware."
#38
Cubitts
4.5
(2)
"Very high quality of frames, great designs and authentic Zeiss frames."
"My personal favourite is Cubitts because love their style."
#39
Krewe
4.5
(2)
"KREWE. The gold is real gold."
"Check out Krewe."
#40
Polaroid
4.5
(2)
"I have been using Polaroid sunglasses for last few years and it has been the best investment for me after being diagnosed."
"Polaroid. Excellent polarized glass but a lot cheaper than other brands."
#41
Bajio
4.5
(2)
"Bajio."
"Bajio with glass lenses.i have 2 pairs for fishing."
#42
Etnia Barcelona
4.5
(2)
"[ETNIA] barcelona suns are fantastic. my all time favorite having worked in optical for several years now."
"Etnia Barcelona, Gast, Maui Jim, Julius Tart."
#43
Kanaio Coast
4.5
(2)
"I have the Kanaio Coast and they’re great!"
"Kanaio Coast."
#44
Gast
4.0
(2)
"I have a pair from Gast and they seem very well made."
"Might want to look at Gast, I think they have some styles similar to Wayfarer."
#45
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"You can get protective sunglasses for $30 on amazon and they will be fine."
"I got mine on Amazon for $8. They did pass the polarization test and work just fine."
#46
Gentle Monster
4.0
(2)
"Gentle Monster, bit pricier than 200."
"Gentle monster."
#47
Jins
4.0
(2)
"Have a pair from Jins and a couple from Gentle Monster."
"Jins has been my go-to."
#48
Knockaround
4.0
(2)
"They are polarized, comfortable, and don't cost much."
"I’m a big fan of Knockaround. Amazing customer service and pretty inexpensive."
#49
Walmart
4.0
(2)
"No point in paying a bunch for something that may get scratched or lost."
"Got them for less than $20."
#50
MetroSunnies
4.0
(2)
"I buy my uv glasses sa MetroSunnies and Cyxus pretty great and durable."
"All sunglasses has UV400 appropriate for block UV!"
#51
Carrera
3.5
(2)
"Carrera."
"I’m a fan since Liam Gallagher wears them and I like the styles."
#52
Luxottica
2.5
(2)
"Luxottica makes good sunglasses."
"Just make sure it's not made by a company called Luxottica."
#53
SportsRx
5.0
(1)
"I suggest just ordering prescription sunglasses from sportsrx. If you take care of them they’ll last multiple seasons."
#54
Masunaga
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of vintage masunaga 11 I love. Hand made and very high quality."
#55
Black Eyewear
5.0
(1)
"Bold and exclusive. Only two shops in the world."
#56
Tom Ford
5.0
(1)
"Tom Fords"
#57
Gogosha
5.0
(1)
"Here’s the boutique I frequent to get all my glasses."
#58
WMP
5.0
(1)
"I bought from WMP like $50 and theyre my favorite ive had"
#59
Nemesis
5.0
(1)
"Work provides nemesis and I love them. They're comfy and work."
#60
Prada Sports Glasses
5.0
(1)
"Prada sports glasses, they sit nicely and light enough."
#61
Sunclouds
5.0
(1)
"I've been using Sunclouds for years working in the field and have yet to have any break."
#62
Bomber
5.0
(1)
"Have used various different eyewear and always end back up using Bomber eyewear. Love them."
#63
Sanofan
5.0
(1)
"Sanofan clip-ons and flip-ups come with polarized FluidTint lenses that adjust from amber to copper depending on the light."
#64
Ray-Ban RB2176
4.0
(1)
"One option could be getting a pair with a different lens color."
#65
Dita
4.0
(1)
"Not $200, but Dita and Akoni are worth their prices."
#66
Carrera 5547
4.0
(1)
"I just bought a pair of vintage Carrera 5547’s from eBay for $75."
#67
Goodrs
4.0
(1)
"I'm wearing sunglasses! Granted goodrs, not Oakleys."
#68
Ray-Ban Meta
4.0
(1)
"Ray Ban Meta. Gotta have a little music in the background."
#69
Oakley Crankshaft
4.0
(1)
"Oakley Crankshaft."
#70
Electric
4.0
(1)
"Electric sunglasses"
#71
Bajios
4.0
(1)
"They were so clear just looking around."
#72
Fossil
4.0
(1)
"I bought a $75 pair of fossils about 20 years ago."
#73
Seraphin
4.0
(1)
"I bought Seraphin frames (that I knew would fit) online."
#74
Executive Optical
4.0
(1)
"Pag double digit sales o payday, bumababa sa less than 300 shades nila."
#75
Go-Optic
4.0
(1)
"I think go-optic are reputable."
#76
Arnette
3.0
(1)
"Arnette which is part of luxxotica has a sale section with many pairs under $40."
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