Your eyes have to last a lifetime, but they are subjected to many rigors during day to day activities. While you drive a car, take part in athletics, or just walk down the road, they are assaulted by the sun. Even on grey days you would be surprised how many UV rays are making their way through. Protect eyes with effective, attractive sunglasses.
Some well-known labels are Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Gucci, and Oakley. Julbo Trek, Spy Optic, and Rudy Project are also big with male customers. Spend between $25 and $250 on good, protective models that will stop UV rays from making their mark on or around your eyes.
Maui Jim’s Rimless sunglasses are lovely, light items you will forget are on your face. Polarized lenses stop glare from blinding you during a walk, in the garden, or as you take a country drive.
Select Ray Ban items in almost any shape or style. The Wayfarer is still among the most popular and iconic, and is also wide enough to keep rays out from the side.
Oakley charges around $180 for a pair of semi-rimless glasses. Straight bottomed lenses provide a sharp edge, ideal for someone with especially rounded features.
In the high-performance sports department there are Julbo Trek sunglasses. They don’t just block the sun’s rays; they also keep out wind, dust, and debris as you race along a mountain trail on your bike or go for a climb on a sunny day. Detachable shields give you even more options. They can be adjusted for security, are photocromatic, and will not fog up due to changes in humidity.
The Spy Optic Screw is fog-free, impact-resistant, and can be used with interchangeable lenses if you desire. They are also shatter-proof. Rubber temple pads and comfortable nose pads keep glasses in place if you are running and trip on a branch, you crash your bike, or sweat is running down your face.
The Rudy Project’s super-light Hypermask provides wide coverage too with green lenses and a white frame. The nose area is adjustable and again there are pads at the temple for comfort and to keep frames securely across your eyes. They offer heat and impact resistance plus polarized lenses, of course.
These are just some of the top designer sunglasses men should watch out for. They are sold in stores (fashion outlets, department stores, designer boutiques) and online. Trying them before buying, however, is recommended just to establish proper fit.
