OT: What is the BEST brand of high-end sunglasses?

[John Bennett]

I want to spend about $200 - $300 on a pair of high-quality sunglasses.

I don't keep up with the latest brands and reviews in the magazines (Car & Driver, Men's Health, etc). Could any of you guy please help me by telling me what are considered to be the best brands nowadays?

Gargoyles?
Serengeti?
Carrera?
Bolle?
Hobie?
Ray-Ban?

I really don't know anything about these brands.

Any help appreciated!!!

[Mr. Miyagi]

The name Italian brands make lots of sweet shades.

[judo guy]

I wouldn't leave the house without a pair of Black Flys or Arnettes

[SweepEm]

I like Ray Bans the best,

but it just depends on the shape of your nose, width of your head...........etc.

[Holdfast]

Wow!! $200 -$300 for sunglasses, what make them so special?

[Patterson]

WHO ****ING CARES ABOUT SUNGLASSES! THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN YOUR MATERIAL POSSESIONS, INSTEAD OF WASTING THOUGHT ON THIS MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT SOMETHING MORE ****ING IMPORTANT

[Oldskulbus]

Well Patterson

The sun is very dangerous and good sunglasses are something I think everyone should have. I have a pair of Ray-Ban that I bought for about 90 bucks 4 years ago. They work great and have tolerated a lot of abuse. But If I had 300 bucks to spend on glasses I would go with Revo. Once you try a pair on and look into the sun you will be a worshiper.

[aseepish]

What was that old ZZTop song about cheap sunglasses?

[Lithp]

I like my blue blockers.

[klif]

Did you quit the state and start selling crack?

[DanInNeckaha]

shades

My shades just end up lost or broken so I don't bother to by expensive ones. If you feel the need for expensive shades just don't be the delusional guy tooling around in the Oakley blades thinking he is the shite.

[KyGJJ]

JB - Try Maui Jim's... They are expensive but well worth the cost.

[Zhoozhitsu]

I'm extremely picky about sun glasses. Initially, I took the advice of Judo Guy and bought me a pair of Arnettes (or was it black flys?). I changed my mind, and when I tried to return the sun glasses, I was told I can't get cash back. I can get store credit. So I bought a pair of flip flops and got a $50 gift certificate which I tried to give to my sister for her birthday. When she rejected it, I gave it to my ex who was a surfer. She went for it since the gift certificates were from a surf shop.

Then I went to all kindsa sunglass places and couldn't pick anything. Cost wasn't an issue. So a couple of months ago, I got these gift certificates to Kenneth Cole. To my delight, I found the sun glasses I was looking for. It's weird because Kenneth Cole carries a limited selection of sun glasses, but you should check them out.

[judo guy]

Mr. Bennett,

Science is pushed forward.

https://www.arnette.com

Zhoo,

Why anyone one would want to return a cool pair of Arnettes for some yuppie sunglasses from Kenneth Cole is beyond me. Besides, I didn't recommend you buy them, you asked me what kind they were.

[Zhoozhitsu]

You're right JG. I saw you wear yours and I asked you what brand they were.