Polarized Sunglasses

[Trial153]

Really depends. i think for general use most of top brands in there respectice price ranges are decent. However when it comes to seeming fish and being on the water over 100 days a year ...Costa really shined for me with Smith's a distant second. I would rotate through three pairs on any given day on the water. The tanish lenses see the most use except for midday sun. They also work to best for me while driving.
I am at the point where I just but Costa and forget it

 

[kickemall]

I like Costa but for most everyday use I use Ryder's. Under a hundred bucks and have a great wrap to keep wind and sun out.

 

[DAOutfitters208]

I would suggest Costa as well, glass lenses make all the difference. You never scratch them. If you ever have an accident with them, like you wife steps on them, their warranty service is great.

 

[davsco]

serengeti's have been my favorite. no glare, but lets lot of light in. i have oakley's now (costco isn't selling serengeti now), and along with vuarnet, sure they cut down on glare but neither let a lot of light thru. i am trying to replace the serengeti model i have but they don't make that model any more.

 

[NJDiverDan]

Just remember that how long it will take you to loose a pair of sunglasses is inverse proportionate to the cost.

 

[Jsunkler]

Love my Costa 580G's

 

[kda082]

Like has been mentioned STP is a great place to buy at discount, even Costas. I have Oakley Straightlinks in deep blue prizm polarized and love them. Store them when not on my head which hopefully helps me not lose them. Yes, a step under Costas maybe but I like them. I also like SPy with the happy lens.

 

[87TT]

I try never to pay more than $10 a pair and always buy polarized (for fishing). I usually buy 3 or 4 pairs. Then if they get lost or scratched real bad, I grab a new pair. When I used to wear prescription sunglasses, I wore Ray Bans. But they were always on a leash and only cleaned after freshwater rinse and soft cotton cloth. Don't miss the high maintenance.

 

[Coyote188]

I have had really good luck with Suncloud polarized, hard to beat for the price. Have been trying to talk myself into Costas for years, but I just can't seem to pull the trigger at their price point.

 

[WYLight]

Nothing beats Costa Del Mar. Ray ban and Oakley compare to Walmart polarized sunglasses IMO

 

[Rokwiia]

Enough people here have convinced me to consider spending more money on a quality pair. Here are a few I'm looking at:

1) Oakley Flight Jacket
2) Smith Guides Choice ChromaPop +
3) Smith Attack/Wildcat ChromaPop
4) Costa Jose (or any other model)

They're all about the same money. If selecting from this list what would be the best choice?

 

[Yettiluke]

I am in the Costa camp as well. I have worn the cheapos from Walmart and Oakley's in the past, but they don't compare to the fit of the Costas that I have.

 

[Yettiluke]

Enough people here have convinced me to consider spending more money on a quality pair. Here are a few I'm looking at:

1) Oakley Flight Jacket
2) Smith Guides Choice ChromaPop +
3) Smith Attack/Wildcat ChromaPop
4) Costa Jose (or any other model)

They're all about the same money. If selecting from this list what would be the best choice?

If it were me I would go for the Costas. Another benefit that I have found for having a more quality pair is that I seem to take better care of them than the cheaper ones.

 

[amack26]

I have had a set of the Knoxville XL from Electric for the past 6 years now. The polarized lenses are awesome. They have gone with me everywhere. I wish I could afford the Costa's but for now these will have to do. They are Italian made and great quality. My dog decided to give them a taste test. I got replacement lenses for them and hit them with some high grit sand paper and they are back in business

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Visual-Knoxville-Polarized-Sunglasses/dp/B00IJY28DG

 

[Glendon Mullins]

I have never bought expensive sunglasses, i either lose them, break them, or the kids get ahold of them and scratch them up lol.

 

[Rokwiia]

Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[DAOutfitters208]

Has anyone else had this issue with the Costa glass lenses?

I have had the same lens he is referring to for 4 years, replaced twice due to me being a dork, and have never seen this issue. Manufacturing defects happen, that's why companies have warranty's.

 

[DAOutfitters208]

Enough people here have convinced me to consider spending more money on a quality pair. Here are a few I'm looking at:

1) Oakley Flight Jacket
2) Smith Guides Choice ChromaPop +
3) Smith Attack/Wildcat ChromaPop
4) Costa Jose (or any other model)

They're all about the same money. If selecting from this list what would be the best choice?

Costa for me. Anything with a glass lens will be a game changer for you. It is damn near impossible to scratch a lens.

 

[bowhunter]

Costa.

Just got a prescription pair with the 580p Trivex lenses and they are amazing!


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[Turner]

Flying Fishermen with rhino lenses are my go to, great shades at a great price