Best Sunglasses for Driving ?

[poedua]

Looking for a new pair

I've only ever driven with either Serengeti or Ray Ban sunglasses ( usually aviator style ) in the past.

Any other brands / styles folks would recommend - i.e Bolle, Oakley, Randolph, etc. ?

[coriolis]

Hat-visor? ;) :razz:

[poedua]

Hat-visor? ;) :razz:

I'm looking for sunglasses.

[spena]

I'm a big fan of Oakleys sunglasses. I have 2 pairs in my car, Half Jacket and HOLBROOK. I usually wear the half jacket but when I step out i switch to holbrook

[coriolis]

I'm looking for sunglasses.

I know, just teasing :cheesygri



I suppose you don't have prescription eye glasses? I got a pair of custom Transitions eye glasses that I used to use, but during the morning, the sun would reflect all the damn chrome in the cars interior, so as of right now, I use custom prescribed Ray-Bans which have slightly oversized lens. Helps a bit more, but I wish there would be less chrome on the inside of cars. Best probably is subjective, whatever you wear that is comfortable and stylish.

[ekashyap]

Just picked these up a few days ago. Maui Jim Kanaha 409-02. They have polarized, polycarbonate lenses with an anti reflective coating on the inside of the glasses.

MFG's website : http://www.mauijim.com/kanaha-7064.html?mj_framecolor=255
Reviews (Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/Maui-Jim-409-02-Kanaha/dp/B002FU6UI4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

For the first time in my life, as soon as I put on the glasses, I knew it was perfect. It's great for active people and for the casual user as well. It comes in grey and brown. I tried on some ray bans serengeti and they were just meh.

[booblehead]

+1 Maui Jim is good.

Currently, I have Drivewear. Similar to Serengeti's optic technology. I like them as they good even in the early evening driving.

http://www.youngeroptics.com/drivewear.aspx

[FTO]

I stupidly left my Ray Ban on my driver seat, and ended up sitting on them the next day.

Replaced them with a pair of Maui Jim, and I really enjoy driving with them on. They are more comfy and I feel like the Maui Jim's are easier on my eyes.

[ryosayku]

I usually wear my welder's mask...

[valinrace]

I usually have 2 brands of sunglasses in my car. Oakley and Rayban this are my two favorite brands.

[Broli's Mom]

I am another Maui Jim fan. I currently have a pair of Mahina and an older pair of Kahuna (I think that's what they were). As a backup, I have a pair of polarized Ray-Bans that I keep in glovebox. I prefer to have polarized lenses while driving to combat the glare. My first pair of driving sunglasses were a pair of Serengetis, I forget the model, but I loved how bright they made every appear, probably because the lenses were less opaque (brown versus grey) than my Maui Jims. I have a pair of polarized Oakley Juliet X-Metals but I only use those for golf.

[Darryl]

Anything with polarization, as long as they are comfortable and you like them.

[thetim]

Anything with polarization, as long as they are comfortable and you like them.

+1

You can wear polarized lenses up until the sun is setting.

[golden_m]

+1

You can wear polarized lenses up until the sun is setting.

agree with thetim and Darryl.
Polarized lenses for me all the way. been using them for last few years, and i am driving a lot.

[DJ_Peanuts22]

I drive in polarized Ray Bans. Work great.

[goob3r]

polarized Oakley Juliets, have used the same pair for 10 years for everything including driving.

[vaioz505]

+1 for Maui Jim. I love them for driving.

[Kouyo]

I drive in polarized Ray Bans. Work great.

+1 I use the same, they're great

[poedua]

I drive in polarized Ray Bans. Work great.

Ray Ban aviators, ' DADDY-O's ' ?

[KevC]

Maui Jim =)

[sunny87]

Looking for a new pair

I've only ever driven with either Serengeti or Ray Ban sunglasses ( usually aviator style ) in the past.

Any other brands / styles folks would recommend - i.e Bolle, Oakley, Randolph, etc. ?

Serengeti or Maui Jim

Polarized with an Anti - reflective coating on the back side.
Preferebly in brown for a good colour contrast unless you're very light sensitive.

If you find that their models are too heavy b/c they are using glass lenses then look at their polycarbonate models for a lighter weight; they should have some albeit a smaller selection.

[poedua]

Serengeti or Maui Jim

Polarized with an Anti - reflective coating on the back side.
Preferebly in brown for a good colour contrast unless you're very light sensitive.

If you find that their models are too heavy b/c they are using glass lenses then look at their polycarbonate models for a lighter weight; they should have some albeit a smaller selection.

Must say, never even had Maui Jims on my radar - yet - judging by the number of times it's been mentioned on the thread, it seems to be pretty damn popular.

I'll definitely have to check those out.:)

[mjl_toronto]

OP, in all honesty, the question is pointless without context. For instance, I would never rock my Aviators (or other stylish glasses) while driving my inlaws Hyundai Accent. Just looks stupid. I'll just rock my cheap sunglasses from Joe Fresh.
When I'm driving my VW, I've got to do my hipster part, so I'll put on my Aviators. :lol:

You need to accessorize yourself properly to match the car you drive. Same goes with clothes.

[boredstudent3]

2 pairs of Oakley polarized for me

I like them because the frame style is nice and they have spring hinges

[poedua]

OP, in all honesty, the question is pointless without context. For instance, I would never rock my Aviators (or other stylish glasses) while driving my inlaws Hyundai Accent. Just looks stupid. I'll just rock my cheap sunglasses from Joe Fresh.
When I'm driving my VW, I've got to do my hipster part, so I'll put on my Aviators. :lol:

You need to accessorize yourself properly to match the car you drive. Same goes with clothes.

:rolleyes:

I don't think so.

[B0000rt]

Polarizing sunglasses may be an issue if you have any LCD screens in your car. Even the ones that just report odometer.

[mr_raider]

Polarizing sunglasses may be an issue if you have any LCD screens in your car. Even the ones that just report odometer.

They also muck up HUDs.

[thetim]

Polarizing sunglasses may be an issue if you have any LCD screens in your car. Even the ones that just report odometer.

That is true - depending on the screen.

If I have my sunglasses on at the office (walking in) and look at my monitor in portrait mode, the coating/whatever on the monitor ends up aligning with the polarization of the glasses and the screen looks blank.

[dredd2099]

after serengeti, I'll go maui jims

[Jimboski]

Rayban!

[honbut]

Rayban!

+1, but i mean its all personal preference right?

[poedua]

Polarizing sunglasses may be an issue

if you have any LCD screens in your car. Even the ones that just report odometer.

Good point.

I may just pick up a pair of ' dirt cheap ' polarized glasses and see how the LCD screens look just to make sure this isn't much of an issue before dropping some $ on a much better / more expensive pair of polarized glasses.

[jimmy-j]

i like my oakley jawbone with transition lenses for driving. work both at night and day and it covers my range and field of view perfectly.

[Broli's Mom]

What about glasses with yellow lenses?

[fredf]

I thought transition lenses don't work in cars because the UV needed to transition is blocked by the windshield?

[booblehead]

+1. That's true. I also have transistion lenses and they don't work inside the car.


But if you got some crappy Chinese Made windshield, then your transition lenses will work. :lol:

[jimmy-j]

I thought transition lenses don't work in cars because the UV needed to transition is blocked by the windshield?

worked in all my cars so far. fx35, sentra and mdx. oem windshield. glasses with original oakley lenses.

[Kami19]

I thought transition lenses don't work in cars because the UV needed to transition is blocked by the windshield?

i think thats true, both my glasses and riding goggles don't work until i step outside the car with them.

[canadiankorean]

I cannot believe no one has suggested the increasingly popular ******** visor.

http://www.goproductionsla.com/blog/images/asian_lady_visor3.jpg

[DJ_Peanuts22]

What about glasses with yellow lenses?

Those will work fine on cloudy/rainy days.

[poedua]

i like my oakley jawbone with transition lenses for driving. work both at night and day and it covers my range and field of view perfectly.

I'm probably leaning more towards something with a bit more ' traditional ' styling ...something like these Randolphs' for example.....

http://flaglerarmynavy.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/2/_/2_1_6.jpg

http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/FileRepository/Images/SunglassesPhotos/film-and-tv/t/taxi-driver.jpg

[yao416]

LV Millionaire sunglasses, obviously personal reference

[MrDisco]

I'm probably leaning more towards something with a bit more ' traditional ' styling ...something like these Randolphs' for example.....

At this point this is more of a fashion question than anything automotive related. Just get a decent quality lens from a company that specializes in them (fashion brands are just under contract from a company like Luxxottica). I find polarization to be a huge benefit, but may be issues in your Edge with its heavy use of LCDs. A neutral grey tint is my preference, but you may prefer a gradient or other specificity tint. Beyond this your just over thinking. Grab a pair from an optical shop and move on.

[mmretlol]

Ray Ban 3364 Polarized

http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb3269/004-58

[poedua]

At this point this is more of a fashion question than anything automotive related. Just get a decent quality lens from a company that specializes in them (fashion brands are just under contract from a company like Luxxottica). I find polarization to be a huge benefit, but may be issues in your Edge with its heavy use of LCDs.

I suspect the same....as I said earlier....I'll probably just try out some really cheap polarized glasses first and see how the LCD screens look.


A neutral grey tint is my preference, but you may prefer a gradient or other specificity tint. Beyond this your just over thinking. Grab a pair from an optical shop and move on.

Probably between gray or green tint..

[liorsyncro]

I don't think there's a best brand although some do stand out more than others. It's all about your style. I wear prescription sunglasses but before that I had a pair of Ray Ban that I bought in the late 90s while in Europe. I loved the pair but then my eyes became *****ed up and I had to upgrade.

[jasonkwan86]

I cannot believe no one has suggested the increasingly popular ******** visor.

http://www.goproductionsla.com/blog/images/asian_lady_visor3.jpg

Im pretty amazed it didnt get onto the first page, let alone the third page..

[DJ_Peanuts22]

Im pretty amazed it didnt get onto the first page, let alone the third page..

It was the first reply of the thread.