I've got a pair of bronze Oakley Square Whisker with polarized lenses to match my bronze CE2BN wheels. A perfect color match combo indeed.



Those polarized lenses are great, however mine have a darker bronze color which I love them.

I've got a spare pair of Ray Ban as well just in case.

 

The reason for expensive sunglasses is (usually) the lens are optically correct and no distortion. Cheap lenses have thick and thin spots in them. This actually has the effect of prescription lens, but its a prescription you dont need! Each side may be different also making the situation worse. Obviously this can hurt your eyes over time. If they are really bad, they can give you a headache pretty quickly. Just buy quality. If you have sunlight coming in the sides, get a wrap-around style. Polorized is a must. Lightweight or plastic frames will stay put better. I wear Oakleys myself but you should look at all the options.

 

I love my prescription RayBans, i quickly found out after buying the S that a prescription set of sunglasses were going to be a necessity

 

I love my polarized (prescription) Oakleys but there are plenty of good brands out there.

There are several ways to deal with that. You can get glasses with a coating on the back, wear a hat, find glasses that wrap around your face better, etc.

 

The features you want are:
1. Polarized lenses
2. A back AR (antireflective) coating

Brand isn't too important, but you'll probably have heard the name if they're quality. Maui Jims are a safe bet for optics, but I don't like their styling.

My current pair is a set of Revos. I usually spend about $150-200 on a good pair of sunglasses. It's something I wear nearly every day and with every outfit, and for me, they last 5+ years. I'll spend a lot on a watch for the same reason.

And if you just want something cheap that works, you can get a set of polarized glasses from a hunting/fishing area for like $10.

 

The reflection on the back is the reason for the antireflective coating. You can see it if you look--it makes the reflections on the back of the glasses very minor, and they go from green to purple. Google for images if you want to see it.

 

[QUOTE=gofast182,Aug 24 2010, 07:29 PM]Also check out Serengeti with the Drivers Lenses (the name Drivers is not a coincidence here ).

 

I have the Maui Jim Makaha Sports, and I can attest that they fit the Asian face quite nicely.

 

You want a lot of things with sunglasses in a convertible.

Polarized lenses is a big plus for glare. Rear anti-reflective coating to help with light pollution. Quality lenses that are less fatiguing to look through. Comfort.

Quality sunglass makers are typically Maui Jim, Serengeti, Costa Del Mar, Revo, and Ray Ban for glass; Maui Jim, Oakley, Bolle, for plastic. Glass is denser so it doesn't scratch as easily and typically is less fatiguing to the eye, but it weighs more.

Lenses are typically grey, green, amber, or rose colored. Grey and green are good for bright sunlight, amber and rose are good for sunlight and overcast conditions. If you're going to be in the desert or on the ocean I'd get a grey lens, otherwise always go with amber or rose.

You want a glass that wraps around your head to keep unwanted glare out of your eye, but they have to offer good airflow or they will fog up on the inside. You also don't want a pair of glasses that are too heavy, or you will take them off.

Look at this pair of Maui Jims. They wrap around your head, offer quality lenses, and weigh next to nothing. One reason people don't lose their MJ sunglasses is that they never take them off. Also, since they have thin arms, no raccoon tan line.



My MJs are now 11 years old and are always with me when I drive. I use my polarized Oakleys at the pool and beach only now, and my Serengetis never get used anymore - not that they aren't good, they're not just as good, but they are heavy glass and metal.

 

You're in a driver's car. Why not buy a pair of sunglasses from a company dedicated to the driver?

http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/

I have a pair of Serengeti Sport Classic Luigis. Top notch frame and lenses. No compromises whatsoever. It is about $160 though.