I know some can get up to the hundreds money wise, and I wonder how much an average person would spend on a quality pair of sunglasses. š¤·š½āāļø
spent about $200 on my prescription sunglasses. Randolph Engineering. Made in the US and not owned by conglomerate Luxottica (which owns/manufactures most brands you'll be familiar with like Ray-ban and Oakley and they also own LensCrafters and they lobby for legislation that causes you to have to pay for an eye exam every 5 minutes just to get new glasses). I got them online from a site that doesn't verify prescription. I just gave them the numbers off of my latest prescription (which was 2 years old, but my prescription hasn't changed for over 10 years). Won't mention the site because I don't want to sound like a spammer.
Won't buy more until my prescription changes or I break them. I've had these ones for 3-4 years or so now.
I spend about $200 on mine. Iāve found that they are a lot more durable, my last pair lasted 12 years before a hinge broke, and I had even sat on them a couple times. When I spend more on them, im less likely to lose them than if I spent $10-$20 on a pair. But then, I also donāt follow the latest fashions, I stick with Ray-Ban new wayfarers and donāt have any plans to change
I wouldnāt buy sunglasses. I donāt ever wear them because they make my nose look big, and because my dad and my older brother wear them all the time and theyāve become so sensitive to bright light they can barely see outside without them, which I think is kinda sad.
There's nothing intrinsically superior about expensive sunglasses. They are largely made of polycarbonate which isn't expensive. Given that, about $20 max makes sense to me.
You can buy branded plastic with a 3,000% percent mark up though lol. It makes no logical sense to me though personally.
I have 2 rules 1 they must be polarized, 2 they must be under $200 CAD
The thing about polarization is its always the same amount of light blocked. Polaroids always remove 50% of light intensity from the first film. You learn this in highschool if you take physics. So a $40 and a $400 pair of polarized sunglasses will protect your eyes the exact same amount. $200 is my limit as that gives you a good style variety with decent build quality. You can get a good pair for around $100 no problem
Maui Jim is my favorite brand, usually in the high $100's but they replace temples for the cost of shipping and replace lenses for $50. They are very light and comfortable, a good deal if you don't lose them.
I buy Oakley's, and they're about $240. I used to just buy the cheap sunglasses at the pharmacy, but they always fell apart, even if I was really careful with them.
1 buck lol, i get glasses at the dollar store, and if i really want some nicer ones ill spend like 10 bucks on some, i dont find glasses very pressing or say a must have item, unless u work in the sun a lot,
They were designed for mountain climbers. But I figure if they handle the harsh sunlight up on a mountain top glacier, then they can handle the desert.
Yeah, that's good thinking. I'm sure they can. I guess it depends on the type of desert too, anything with a bunch of sand or dust and I'd look more at goggle type shades
I got pair of Men's foster grants and paid like $17.00 for them and i only wear them when i know i will be out and about or going walking when the sun is shining.
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