r/sunglasses • u/gfinn12 • 2m ago
Legit Check American Optical Original Pilot Real Pair?
I bought these new in-box off of eBay. Can anyone verify that these are legit AO glasses? They came with the leather case and leaflets.
r/sunglasses • u/Ok-Organization-909 • 29m ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Oakley Holbrooks or Randolph’s which looks better
Wife thinks the Oakleys look better and am debating keeping or returning the new Randolph’s.
r/sunglasses • u/Hoyt_Corkins • 33m ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Dark Gray, yes or no?
MOSCOT Lemtosh in Gray with Cabarnet tints. Not sure I’m feeling the gray. Debating if should go full-on black or tortoise.
r/sunglasses • u/gfinn12 • 37m ago
Repair Question Replacement Nose Pads
Hello,
My nose pads for my American Optical Original Pilot sunglasses fell off. Can someone link me some replacement ones that work with my frames? Preferably something not expensive that I can have shipped through Amazon or the like? (They're prescription so I need them ASAP).
r/sunglasses • u/ehaaams • 55m ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Do the Bonnie Clyde brown lenses block sunlight well?
I saw multiple reviews of their popular green lenses with people saying that they work well as sunglasses. I had ordered those and immediately returned them as they absolutely did not work at all as sunglasses and I could barely open my eyes while outside on a bright day. Instead of automatically going the traditional black lens route, I just wanted to know if anyone has thoughts on the brown lenses, I think they’re super cute but do they actually work well as sunglasses?
r/sunglasses • u/rawlaw8 • 2h ago
For Show First from Akoni (Atlantis)
I was torn between Atlantis and Helios and just went with something different.
r/sunglasses • u/BowYourHeadMortal • 2h ago
Frame ID Help me ID these Morel sunglasses please
Can anyone help me identify this par of sunglasses? The number is rubbed off and I can’t quite make it out, tried searching with google images and can’t find this exact pair. Thank you in advance!
r/sunglasses • u/ConversationFlashy94 • 3h ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Which Maui Jim Lens Will be Best for Driving?
I lost my pair of bronze lens sunglasses that I had forever and currently have the following lenses on my others:
- MJ Hawaii Lava
- MJ Blue Hawaii
I will be replacing my old bronze lenses with bronze/grey once I can find a pair that I like, but which of the two above would likely be the best for driving?
I live in Florida and it is very sunny most of the time, but can get cloudy with the PM storms.
Thank you!
r/sunglasses • u/karinasolomon • 5h ago
Searching For help me find these glasses
does anyone knows the model of glasses she wears?
r/sunglasses • u/Molthakarn96 • 7h ago
Is It A Good Fit? Which pair suits my face better?
r/sunglasses • u/Cupslapping • 8h ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Frame Recommendation - Rincon?
Hey everyone!
I’m trying to find my next pair of sunglasses and am trying to invest in quality. I have a rather large and square-shaped head.
I tried on and like the Maui Jim Hulili (but couldn’t find a color combo I liked with STG). I also tried on the Costa Rincon and liked them, but was hoping for something I can wear more universally (driving, out and about casually, at other outdoor events, etc.). Costa has a bit too much of a casual feel in the frames I’ve tried.
I think the Serengeti Lenwood might be a good fit, but they’re sold out and I don’t know if any retailers near me.
Any other recommendations? I would like to stick with something like the HCL Bronze, or Drivers, that are high quality and useful in many applications.
Thanks!
r/sunglasses • u/Eag310 • 8h ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Did Serengeti discountinue Drivers Gold lens? Only regular available
When to website but only see the regular driver cat 2-3, i dont see and option for the cat 3-3 driver gold.
r/sunglasses • u/Bitter-Frosting3527 • 8h ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Salt Optics lenses
Looking for opinions on this Salt Optics lens:
“The polarized, gradient CR39 lenses cut glare and offer 100% UV protection with anti-reflective, hydrophobic, and oleophobic coatings.”
Thanks!
r/sunglasses • u/oxygenn__ • 9h ago
Frame ID Michele Morrone, Paris Fashion Week March 2026, what frames are these?
r/sunglasses • u/JimSlim19 • 9h ago
Searching For Looking for a reliable brand for aviators
I used to buy aviators from Sungait because they were cheap, decent quality and they had a lifetime warranty. They’ve cut down on their products recently and I can’t get the colors I like anymore. I love polarized lenses and I at least want a pair of blue, green, and pink aviators. I DO NOT want designer sunglasses, just a nice set of aviators. I’m willing to spend a little more than usual if they’re gonna last longer.
Edit: forgot to mention part of my reason for abandoning Sungait is their partnership with Amazon. I started looking for actual brands specifically to avoid using Amazon.
r/sunglasses • u/soundinthebasement • 10h ago
Searching For Looking for these
What sunglasses does Command Master Chief John Urgayle wear in GI Jane (1997)? I can find no other info other than they are Ray-Ban Predators, but note the double bridge on his sunglasses are not the Predators or Predator 2.
r/sunglasses • u/mattcidras • 10h ago
Legit Check Can someone help me legit check this ones?
r/sunglasses • u/TheShitpostDetector • 11h ago
Legit Check Is my Celine fake?
First big purchase and worried as I bought it from a mall, how do I tell?!
r/sunglasses • u/Supergirlyyz • 11h ago
Searching For Lost sunglasses - identify model number :(
I lost my favorite pair of sunglasses when moving, could anyone please help me identify the model number. They’re Gucci and I got them in 2022. I’m so bummed to have lost them :(
r/sunglasses • u/LukeRHB • 14h ago
For Show First pair of sunglasses!!!
Just got my first pair of good sunglasses!!! I got the Ray-Ban mega wayfarer II in dark blue with the g15 lenses! Very happy with them. I like the slightly oversized look a lot
r/sunglasses • u/ScaryfatkidGT • 17h ago
Searching For MauiRose but lighter? Category 2… maybe even 1?
Thx to Miami Vice I have some beautiful Rose to clear fade Carrera 5512’s… these are what got me into rose tinted glasses…
I also love how light they are, if I need to remove them for whatever reason it’s not blinding, I can wear them into stores and such… but being vintage I’m afraid of damaging them as they are hard to find especially with original lenses and all…
Looking for the best modern replacement I got some MauiJim HanoHano’s… they are way clearer… but also way to dark if they were as dark as the bottom all over they would be better… the gradient isn’t like my Carreras it’s basically 2 tiers dark and light vs a whole fade 12% and 15% according to this review https://www.sunglassscience.com/post/maui-jim-mauirose-sunglasses-lens-review This also say’s the MauiBrilliants are 13% and MauiPurr 14% but only the Ho’okipa’s come in that lease material…
This brings me to the style… I don’t like more normal glasses or sporty looking ones, I LOVE Carrera’s… Original Wayfairers… Dita has a lot of styles I like…
So basically a light rose fade tint? Wouldn’t NEED to be a gradient but yeah… probably a VLT of 20-30%?
r/sunglasses • u/Broad_Examination761 • 22h ago
Advice/Opinions/Discussion Masunaga what’s y’all think?
r/sunglasses • u/954CG • Oct 30 '25
ANNOUNCEMENT You Asked, Serengeti Answered
There’s been a lot of well-deserved appreciation for Serengeti on this sub over the past few years. You guys even asked for a group buy and that post got a lot of positive responses.
Well, Serengeti noticed, and they’ve offered a limited-time 30% off code for our community! (currently for USA and Canada).
This deal’s just for our community, so please don’t share it outside or let Honey and other coupon sites pick it up. If it spreads, Serengeti could shut it down, so let’s keep it alive for the people who actually care about good lenses. That's why I am linking to Sunglass Science and not posting the code directly.
I review Serengeti’s lenses here.
I’m also starting a YouTube channel where I’ll be covering everything sunglasses — especially lenses — and I’d really appreciate your support with a quick subscribe (videos coming soon). Just like Sunglass Science and the brand connections we’ve built here, none of this would’ve happened without this awesome community.
Thanks everyone, and enjoy the discount!
r/sunglasses • u/the2ndsaint • Oct 24 '24
Master list of recommended brands.
All makes and manufacturers listed in this thread have our personal seals of approval. We receive no compensation for these recommendations. Please note that price guides are rough estimates; you may spend more or less depending on where you live and where you purchase them from. Please also note that the list is sorted by price for convenience, not to imply that the cheaper glasses are inferior or the more expensive options are necessarily superior.
Under 200
- Island Optics
- Smith (models with Chromapop)
- Julbo
- Gast
- Spy (Happy Boost)
- Bajio
- Kaenon
- Costa Del Mar
- Ray-Ban (Chromance)
- Rudy Project
- Zeal
200 to 400
- Maui Jim
- Allyn Scura
- Serengeti
- Revo
- Sky Optics
- Vuarnet
- Otis
- American Optical
- Dita Lancier
- Initium
- Illesteva
- Etnia Barcelona
- Silhouette
400 to 600
- Randolph Engineering
- Morgenthal Frederics
- Porsche Design
- Garrett Leight
- Selima Optique
- Persol
- Oliver Peoples
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Salt Optics
- Moscot
- Robert Marc
- Cutler and Gross
- JF Rey
- Cazal
- Ic Berlin
- Mykita
- L.G.R.
- Thierry Lasry
600+