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Smith Optics, been using them for 25 years. If you want fishing glasses designed for fresh water, not salt water, the Smith is the answer. Costa and Maui Jim's coatings are designed more for salt water in my opinion.
I just purchased a new pair to replace one I have had for years that unfortunately I destroyed due to my stupidity.
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Does Smith still position their temple tips to scratch the schit out of the lenses when folded? I used to have several pairs, but quit them because of that. Maui Jim and Oakley since then.
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There seems to be a lot of high priced branding going on with sun glasses these days. I guess it's worth it for some.
I've always done fine with a decent no-name polarized for a lot less.
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Costa or Maui Jim. Both are polarized. Polarization works great for reducing glare. However, it has a big drawback. If your phone, GPS, or other device has a polarized screen or screen protector, you can only hold it one way. If you turn it 90 degrees, it will black out. Two polarized lenses don't work well together. When you buy sunglasses, look at your phone while holding it in both directions to see if there's a problem.
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Rayban P polarized Aviators. Catch the biggest fish and get the hottest chicks. Magnum approves.
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Sunglasses are identical to shoes and boots, fit is the most important criteria.
I've had Costa, Maui Jim and now even Wiley X.
All good to great, with the right fit.
Go to Costas website, look at all the different dimensions for width, length, temple, bridge.....
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Assuming one has a total need of ~ -4 diopters or less of correction, the above is the solution. The human eye can detect an ABBE value of ~45. Trivex has an ABBE value of 43, it's almost as good as the human eye can detect and it's as impact resistant (safe) as polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has an ABBE value of 31-33 and gets pushed heavily by the optical industry because it's impact resistant (safe), cheap, and very easy to edge into a frame. Trivex costs a bit more, takes ~3x-4x longer to edge, and needs the edging tools replaced more often. If you're hyperopic and your correction is "+" and more than ~+1.50, just skip all of the wrapped versions from everyone as you'll likely never be happy. "+" lenses are thicker in the middle and thin as they reach the edges which "splays" the bows out, doesn't matter who's lenses/frames you're buying, you can't fight physics. Pick out a relatively flat frame if you're a hyperope. I have multiple prescription sunglasses, 3 sets of Maui Jim, 2 Costa (one glass, one Trivex), 2 Oakley. The Maui's are my favorite. Maui's rose polarized is easily my favorite "All-Around" lens color for driving, fishing, shooting, hunting.
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Wrap around bifocal's Ebay.
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Much as I'd like to, I can't wear wrap arounds - they can't make them in my prescription.
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Costa or Maui Jim. Both are polarized. Polarization works great for reducing glare. However, it has a big drawback. If your phone, GPS, or other device has a polarized screen or screen protector, you can only hold it one way. If you turn it 90 degrees, it will black out. Two polarized lenses don't work well together. When you buy sunglasses, look at your phone while holding it in both directions to see if there's a problem. If I'm outdoors doing stuff, my phone is very far down my list of priorities.....
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Oakley is good and tough but hard to find ones not gawdy. Maui Jim is good but most of their frames are too flimsy for my use. Ray Banβs have been the best for me.
I had to switch to prescription before Costa became popular.
Now I wear prescription progressive lenses in Ray Ban frames.
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A year ago I would've said Maui Jim. I've worn MJ Stingrays for years and they're damn near bullet proof. Never babied them and never had to worry about scratches, etc.
Then I bought a pair of prescription MJ Southern Cross and they've been a huge disappointment especially for what they cost. The lenses are easily scratched and both nose pieces have come off. One I found and glued back in place and the other I had to buy a replacement. Nowhere near the quality of the Stingrays I've had.
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Some on here have mentioned Smith. I have a pair of Smith Tempo Max that i love for fishing. They are a wrap around style with no frame on bottom so I don't get fogged when wearing a hat while fishing in the heat. Unfortunately one of the bow arms broke where it passes the ear. I sent a request for warranty and they said OK and gave me a $200. dollar credit for a new pair. The bad part is they no longer sell the model I had and said they can't repair them even something as simple as a bow. So I have a voucher for a new pair of glasses I don't want. I wouldn't recommend Smith to anyone and make sure when I get a chance I tell my story on social media. What good is a warranty if you can't get what you own fixed or replaced. I notice they have been bought out by some foreign company and suspect the stellar reputation they once had for quality and service is gone.
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Ray Bans with B-15 lenses is my go to. Has been for years. Bolle is a choice of mine as well.
Not now but 25 years ago I had 20/13 vision. My eyes could see sub par lenses from a mile away. Unbelievable the crap that was being sold for big bucks, just because they were a fad.
But, only your eyes can tell you. An optometrist was examining me & ask if I wore sunglasses a lot & I answered yes. He then said; bet ya like brown lenses. WTF? I thought. He tried to explain, but of course it was over my head. But he was right, I like them.
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Some years ago I bought some used frames with prescription lenses in a lot for cheap. Then on ebay found a lot of new sunglass lenses that were taken out by a eyeglass retailer to put prescriptions in the frames, I got 6 pairs of new lenses for 100 bucks, a couple were polarized.
Cost 40 bucks a pair for 3 and still have extra lenses when needed.
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