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BWillie · 04-12-2018, 08:26 PM

What kind of bad ass shades are you highly stylish ****ers sporting?

I just lost my most expensive pair (only $80). I'm about -2 and -1.75 and I'm finally going to break down and get some expensive prescription stylish sunglasses. Tired of being blind when I wear sunglasses & no contacts are not an option. I'm one of those people who can't touch their own eye.

Do not respond if you wear crocs, jean shorts, or like sunglasses like this:

BWillie · 04-12-2018, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

I'm primarily an Oakley guy - have some Half Jackets (I think) for sport, Jupiters and Deviations for casual. All polarized. Not cheap, not crazy expensive, definitely worth it.

I had a pair of Maui Jims that I really liked, but left them at a bar a couple years ago, sadly.

FYI, if you have FSA or HSA, you can use that money on prescription glasses - that's how I got my MJs.

What exactly is polarized, just makes it so it's not as dark but still protective of the sun? Can you get polarized lenses that are still mirrored in a certain color?

eDave · 04-12-2018, 08:53 PM

I can NEVER find a pair that look good on me. I usually pick up a cheap pair. I've tried nice expensive brands and I lose or **** them up REAL quick. Cheapies last me a very long time.

The last pair of shades I really liked got left in a hotel room in Dodge City, KS earlier this year.

**Buehler445** · 04-12-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What exactly is polarized, just makes it so it's not as dark but still protective of the sun? Can you get polarized lenses that are still mirrored in a certain color?

I think polarized means light can only enter from one direction.

**Buehler445** · 04-12-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

I can NEVER find a pair that look good on me. I usually pick up a cheap pair. I've tried nice expensive brands and I lose or **** them up REAL quick. Cheapies last me a very long time.

The last pair of shades I really liked got left in a hotel room in Dodge City, KS earlier this year.

You should have called. We could have met in Garden.

eDave · 04-12-2018, 08:58 PM

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You should have called. We could have met in Garden.

I saw the exit sign and thought of you boo.

**Buehler445** · 04-12-2018, 08:58 PM

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I saw the exit sign and thought of you boo.

Why the hell were you in Dodge?

Simply Red · 04-12-2018, 08:58 PM

MVChiefFan · 04-12-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Ugh. That sucks. Sunglasses are weird for me. I never remember putting them down or how I lose them. When I check the only possible establishment they would be, the lost and found never has them.

I like the look of most of those wood grain ones, especially the ones that have mirrored blue, green or purplish lenses.

The stupidest thing was, I didn’t want to buy them because I was nervous. But, my wife said “you’re great with sunglasses, you’ve never lost or broken a pair. Just get them, they look great!” She jinxed me!!! They’re so awesome that I still wear them, but I get self-conscious when someone talks to me up close. Lol

Great Expectations · 04-12-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What exactly is polarized, just makes it so it's not as dark but still protective of the sun? Can you get polarized lenses that are still mirrored in a certain color?

Yes, and polarization reduces glare, especially on bodies of water.

Shag · 04-12-2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What exactly is polarized, just makes it so it's not as dark but still protective of the sun? Can you get polarized lenses that are still mirrored in a certain color?

It basically reduces glare, and improves visual quality through the lenses. In sunny conditions, it makes a big difference, and on water or snow, it's a game changer. I'll never buy non-polarized glasses after having owned polarized.

AFAIK, you can get mirrored polarized lenses, and can definitely get a variety of lens colors.

**Bearcat** · 04-12-2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

I can NEVER find a pair that look good on me. I usually pick up a cheap pair. I've tried nice expensive brands and I lose or **** them up REAL quick. Cheapies last me a very long time.

The last pair of shades I really liked got left in a hotel room in Dodge City, KS earlier this year.

I don't know why, since I'm an unstylish jeans/tshirt person, but I'm pretty picky about sunglasses.... Oakley Juliet was perfect for me and they quit making them.

BWillie · 04-12-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

seems legit. not sure if i could pull off the ones in the top left corner

**007** · 04-12-2018, 09:55 PM

I only wear Maui Jims. I've tried Oakley, Ray Ban, and Serengeti and MJs are the only product worth the money.

Great Expectations · 04-12-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 007

I only wear Maui Jims. I've tried Oakley, Ray Ban, and Serengeti and MJs are the only product worth the money.

I’ve had all those and now like some Revo’s better than MJ as well as the polarized prism Oakleys. The style looks more like Ray Bans than Oakleys.

Miles · 04-12-2018, 10:04 PM

Maui Jims are easily the best I've had with very good build and optical quality. Plus one of the few left not made by Luxottica.

Often can find heavily discounted recently discontinued models at Costco but selection pretty hit or miss.

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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $14060126 VARSITY	I only wear Maui Jims. I've tried Oakley, Ray Ban, and Serengeti and MJs are the only product worth the money. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1702400	Maui Jims are easily the best I've had with very good build and optical quality. Plus one of the few left not made by Luxottica. Often can find heavily discounted recently discontinued models at Costco but selection pretty hit or miss.
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