sun glasses, what is the best.

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  1. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    Ok I am in need of the very best sunglasses I can get.
    I have heard some drivers here say how good driverwear prescription glasses are. I ordered a pair of non prescription ones today, but If there is something better, I will look at them too.
     
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  3. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    Do you need prescription?
    I like slip on polorized for my glasses they are $19 at WM.
     
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  4. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    Well no, at least not right now. I just finished cataract surgery monday, and as of today I am back to 20/20 vision.
    I am wanting to get back in the truck but our sun can be brutal and hang right in your eyes for 2 or 3 hours.
    I like a dummy thought since they were non prescription I could buy the pair of driveware I tried on, but no, I had to pickout frames and they build them just like prescription glasses, so I had to buy another pair to make a couple of rounds. lol
     
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  5. Puppage

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    I love my Maui Jim’s.
     
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  6. MichaelSemiTruckDriver

    MichaelSemiTruckDriver Bobtail Member

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    After this answer I gotta go sleep.

    The best sun glasses are the ones that work the best for you, your eyes. Now this may sound like a ridiculous answer.

    Everyone's eyes are different than someone else's. Iv worn expensive sunglasses to only toss them for a cheap Walmart pair. Iv also worn the same sunglasses I use for fishing in muggy water.

    What works for me, may not work for you. Ya best bet is to go try a few, look at the light and see if you can tolerate it or not.
     
  7. JadeLove

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    Maui Jim and Costa Del Mar. I’ve had RayBans and Oakley’s but for me personally those are very overrated.
     
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  8. FoolsErrand

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    I swear by the $2 welding store tinted safety glasses. Usually there is a 3 color box on the counter, clear, yellow or black with no brand name. Theyre unitized with no frame to hurt your face or lenses to fall out. Once scratched they go in the garage or toolbox. Theyre so slim you can put another pair of big shades over them for driving right into the blinding sun for extra tint.
     
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  9. FoolsErrand

    FoolsErrand Road Train Member

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    Oh and they fold right back to normal when you sit on them.
     
  10. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Also recommend Maui Jim’s.
    They have a good selection of styles.
    You can get prescription lenses in them if needed.
     
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  11. Ridlingdj

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    Be careful with this if you get the ones made for cutting torch I think green color you won't see a red light it will look as if the light is not even on
     
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