Bought this pair of sunglasses reading all the positive reviews and with a certain magnitude of skepticism. I am satisfied with this purchase, however, I would like to point out certain flaws and I would like to set correct expectations in a neutral manner. First of all, these are a good value for what you pay. ($20-$30) category. The frame is indeed metal (possibly Aluminum Magnesium combo) and the frame is very comfortable to wear. Optical coating is so-so acceptable. One major clarification here is that, these glasses are not "Made in Italy",but made in China. The outer pack clearly says these are indeed made in China but the glasses themselves lack any manufacturing mark. Refer my 3rd picture. They have cleverly marketed it as "Designed in Italy". No offense to Chinese manufacturing, infact lots of Oakleys and even some RayBans are made in China, however,their consistency in quality control and consistent craftsmanship in low end or generic products is highly questionable ! I will get to the pros and cons. Pros: -Metal frame,may survive mild drops -Solid Hinges and adjustable springs -Light Weight -Good fit and design -Case is usable and uniquely shaped -Inexpensive -1 year warranty Cons: -This design was not suitable for motorcycle riding. Too tight when there is wind drag, and keeps on moving even when worn within the helmet, i never had this issue with any of the RayBans. -Not close to the quality hyped in previous reviews, infact no where close to the quality and fit of the original Ray-Bans or American optics or Randolph engineering sunglasses. -Optical coating quality is very ordinary, I can see reflections of myself in the sunglasses, but usable nevertheless, not maybe for rougher use. -Coating feels thin, so not sure about its longevity. My verdict: Its got great looks and it is a solid pair for its price. If you worry about losing your expensive sunglasses when your are in some high energy activity , say water sports or with pets or other kind of adventure activities, these may be your best bet. For people with prescription eyewear, I wouldnt recommend these. Also, i am unsure if it can handle the heat when stored inside a car as its coating feels very thin. I do not expect these sure glasses to last a lifetime and so, overall, Id say you can give it a shot to be used as your alternative go to-cheaper pair of sunglasses. I am going with 3.5 stars.
Amazon Customer
5
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I live in the state of Florida and our motto is the Sunshine State Ive been a fisherman ever since I was a little young boy, and the Sun has always been a problem in the early 80s Strike King came out with the first pair of polarized lenses that we could actually see into the water. They cost $8.99 and I must have gone through 30 pairs as a bass tournament fisherman. And then as the years went by other companies came out with much better polarized lenses with more layers of film to do more than just give us polarization. But as these glasses started getting more complex I noted that one thing that I loved about polarized glasses is it when youre driving you can have bright Sun on one mile two miles down the road it can be raining in the next mile it can be bright sun again thats Florida. I started noticing that when I was driving my $300 polarized lenses didnt give me the visual clarity that a basic pair of polarized lenses always had done for me. So I was looking in for a pair of glasses that werent specifically for fishing ones that I could drive with in the Sunshine State. Ive never heard of your company before I havent purchased a pair of sunglasses for under a hundred bucks in the last 20 years. Yours were $26 Im pretty sure. But I looked at them because I like the frame style I like the fact that they were steel frames the lenses were Italian glass not plastic. So I took a chance. and wow was I surprised the quality of these frames lenses are awesome. Im really not someone that just takes a chance on a product Ive never seen before held or touched Im so glad I did with your product.
Audrey Wright
5
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FIVE STARS! Ive been wearing these glasses and they are so fun! I really like the shape on my (female) face. I liked them on my husband too but... We both thought they looked better on me. Haha. (We have yet to find a pair that suits him well) But let me tell you, I was totally surprised by the awesome packaging! The glasses case is so fun! Its triangular!
marktwain
5
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I received the glasses and I am highly impressed with the quality and the looks of it. I came in a beautiful, professional looking box and was packaged well. It included lens wipers and a tester card stock! Would highly recommend this product! Great price, well made, sharp and cool style! Would definitely purchase again!
Isra S Alvarez
5
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Great pair of polarized sunglasses for under $50. The frames are well constructed and durable. They are the standard classic wayfarer size and not very small on an average face. I purchased them primarily for the polarization and I must admit I was not disappointed! The polarization is very warm and soothing to the eyes. The most expensive glasses I have ever owned were Arnette Slicksters and I can say that the polarization with these are just as good as those $100 Arnettes. I would recommend these for anyone looking for a nice classic wayfarer look with a sturdy, stylish frame. Most of all if you are looking for a good polarized pair these are a great deal if you want quality for less than $50.