Neo
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.
