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Hi Robert - The one essential feature is 100% UVA and UVB protection. Often you'll just see "100% Protection" but I'm not convinced that those lenses block UVA rays.If you're a contact lens wearer, I recommend polarized lenses, which cut the glare. Otherwise, you can pay more for quality (i.e., durable frames, better fit, lightweight materials)... and certainly for designer labels. The bottom line... pay $5 if you get 100% UVA/UVB protection, pay $40-$75 for better quality, and pay up the nose for that fancy designer name...
What Lauren says.Also -- I have a pair of Revo sunglasses. Revos are known for fancy lenses that somehow manage to maintain really good contrast while eliminating glare -- they don't just make everything a lot darker. Maybe this "NASA technology" is just hype, but the effect seems pretty real to me (and very nice). I suggest trying a pair on at a local shop and seeing if it makes a difference that might be worth the $$$. The downside is that they were expensive enough that I worry too much about them getting scratched or stolen -- and so rarely wear them!
i was a $5 sunglass wearer for years. i now own my second pair of Ray Ban sunglasses ($140), and I love them. downside is that they are my second pair because i left my others on top of my car and......sigh. hits really hard when something happens to them.up side is that the quality of the frames is great, polarized is a must, uva & uvb protection, they look great (obviously), and if something does go wrong with them (besides having them crushed under tires), the company will fix them for free or send you a new pair. that said, everybody i know thinks i'm nuts. good luck.
I recommend avoiding the $5 glasses. They scratch easier, break easier and just look bad. Go to a place like REI or Sports Basement (my favorite) and check out what they have. You can get good glasses for $100 or less. The lens quality will be far superior and the look and comfort will be great too. You only have one pair of eyes. Are they only worth $5?
UVA/B protection is key but can be had for cheap. No need to buy expensive sunglasses, which in my experience also scratch easily.
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