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Looking for recommendations for really good Sunglasses

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50Kal
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Title says it all. Looking for really good sunglasses that I can put a prescription lenses in.

Glasses will be bought for work in a super sunny continent. Need to be full wrap or blockers on side.

Went to local shop, guy recommended Vuarnet. Not against spending that kind of money but are they worth it?

Any other brands recommended would appreciated.
Mar 10 2018 11:41AM
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SuckMySkis
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Same here. But my cheap ass needs good sunglasses for a minimal price.
Mar 10 2018 1:42PM
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iFlip
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Never, ever buy sunglasses locally. Go to Sunglass Hut, try on a dozen or more pairs, find which fit, then order online. Stores have ridiculously high markups on sunglasses and the identical ones can be purchased online for significantly cheaper.

From what you're describing (full wrap with blockers) it sounds like you want glacier glasses. Check out Julbo.
Mar 10 2018 2:49PM
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*ninja*
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maui jims r the best sunglasses
Mar 10 2018 3:02PM
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TrickyDick470
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I don't really have anything to add as far as brands but sometimes it is well worth it to pay the high price for some quality eyewear. I've got three pairs of Oakleys and they really have held up to some abuse as I wear them both mountain biking and skiing.
Mar 10 2018 4:18PM
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JTTrembles
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Hey man,
I highly recommend buying a pair of prime shades. They're quality shades for cheap and they're mad durable. They're not super expensive and if you use discount codes like JT30 you get 30% off any purchase. Check em out dude
Mar 10 2018 4:53PM
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iFlip
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JTTremblesHey man,
I highly recommend buying a pair of prime shades. They're quality shades for cheap and they're mad durable. They're not super expensive and if you use discount codes like JT30 you get 30% off any purchase. Check em out dude


My spidey sense is tingling. Guessing that code JT30 gives JTTrembles here a kickback. With such shady marketing, odds are super good that Prime shades suck more than JT's mother down on the wharf on a Friday night.
Mar 10 2018 9:24PM
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JTTrembles
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iFlipMy spidey sense is tingling. Guessing that code JT30 gives JTTrembles here a kickback. With such shady marketing, odds are super good that Prime shades suck more than JT's mother down on the wharf on a Friday night.


Alright I'll give you that one
Mar 10 2018 11:34PM
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Nickc88
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Pit vipers are all the hype rn
Mar 11 2018 4:09PM
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aleclawrencee
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HAPPY HOUR ACCELERATORS!
Mar 11 2018 8:18PM
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WoFIowz
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Where r u gonna be working? Antarctica?
Mar 11 2018 9:43PM
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50Kal
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IsitWinterYet17Where r u gonna be working? Antarctica?

Possibly might be the place I’m heading.
Mar 12 2018 12:39AM
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WoFIowz
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50KalPossibly might be the place I’m heading.


Can you not use ski goggles? I feel like they'd provide greater vision, comfort, warmth, and actual peripheral vision. Versus those sunglasses that basically have horse blinders on the sides.
Mar 12 2018 4:14AM
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50Kal
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IsitWinterYet17Can you not use ski goggles? I feel like they'd provide greater vision, comfort, warmth, and actual peripheral vision. Versus those sunglasses that basically have horse blinders on the sides.


I’m gonna bring goggles but if I’m heavy equipment (which what I want to do down there) I would rather have some good sunglasses and goggles.
Mar 12 2018 2:38PM
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bryannathan
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Go to LensCrafters and look at their selection. It makes their prescription lenses cheaper if you buy frames from them.
Mar 12 2018 2:50PM
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