Sunglasses Recommendation for Male

sp0ngeb0b on 30/08/2024 - 13:59
Last edited 30/08/2024 - 17:31 by 1 other user

Hey OzBargain fam, can someone explain to me what’s the deal with sunglasses in Australia?

For example, if I go to Sunglasses Hut, Bailey Nelson and so on and buy Ray-Bans or Versace any other fashion brand for that matter - am I really getting different quality glasses?

Or are they just rolled off from one factory with a different logo?

I have wondered it for a while just wanted to know. Also, I’m in the market for new sunnies and thinking where the $200- $400 tag is worth it.

Ps. No offence if you are from the companies listed.

Health & Beauty Sunglasses

Comments

  • Emphasise on 30/08/2024 - 14:10
    +2

    Just regular sunnies or you need prescription? Zenni is my go to for prescription now

    • sp0ngeb0b on 30/08/2024 - 15:24
      +1

      Cheers, just regular sunnies.

    • HeWhoKnows on 31/08/2024 - 11:21

      Regular?

      Plenty of cheap polarized sunnies on ebay (like under $10)

      I've bought some from there and find they are very good.

      Ive always favoured polarized sunnies as they filter out the glare.

      So great for driving, beach etc

    • Psdsoft on 31/08/2024 - 11:50

      Either way you can’t go past Maui Jim for optical quality imho.

  • Benoffie on 30/08/2024 - 14:12
    +3

    They all come from the same place. Go in, try them on, grab the code and shop online. Just be wary of scam sites.

    Luxottica own most glasses production.

  • scrimshaw on 30/08/2024 - 14:12
    +5

    Can someone explain to me what’s the deal with sunglasses in Australia ?

    You mean worldwide?

    Luxottica owns all the famous brands. Their market power and dominance has allowed it to charge price markups of up to 1000%

    Butler said he recently visited factories in China where many glasses for the U.S. market are manufactured. Improved technology has made prices even lower than what Dahan recalled.

    “You can get amazingly good frames, with a Warby Parker level of quality, for $4 to $8,” Butler said. “For $15, you can get designer-quality frames, like what you’d get from Prada.”

    And lenses? “You can buy absolutely first-quality lenses for $1.25 apiece,” Butler said.

    Yet those same frames and lenses might sell in the United States for $800.

    Butler laughed. “I know,” he said. “It’s ridiculous. It’s a complete rip-off.”

    https://www.tiktok.com/@humphreytalks/video/7200157935622737…

    • sp0ngeb0b on 30/08/2024 - 15:25
      +2

      What a scam. One day I will start a sunglass company and won’t sell out- but maybe it’s like the simpsons and they will send hired goons after you.

  • ThithLord on 30/08/2024 - 14:14

    https://au.lespecs.com/

    I have a pair of Le Specs and they've lasted for over three years now, even after receiving a flogging. I like their styles, too.

    Most sunnies seem to be around the $70-$90 mark, too.

    • sp0ngeb0b on 30/08/2024 - 15:22

      Thanks brother will check it out 👏🏼

  • pharkurnell on 30/08/2024 - 14:19
    +2

    BP Service station sunnys for $25 work well.

    • jv on 30/08/2024 - 14:45
      +3

      Shell Express and get an extra 10c/ltr off your fuel

    • jv on 30/08/2024 - 14:47

      Dangerous to wear at sunset or sunrise if driving…

      • Brick Tamland on 30/08/2024 - 15:13

        What about at night time?

        • jv on 30/08/2024 - 15:53
          +4

          What about at night time?

          Is that you Corey ?

    • Davo1111 on 31/08/2024 - 14:20

      The "SD/HD" style slider puts me off.

  • omguleh on 30/08/2024 - 15:24
    +3

    serengeti sunglasses

    • saltypete on 31/08/2024 - 14:30

      This! Serengeti Maestrale’s. Lens quality is brilliant.

  • YadaYadaYada on 30/08/2024 - 15:55
    +7

    https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/optical-and-hearin…

    I use cancer council sunglasses I got from a popular ozbargain deal for less than $50. They were polarised and offered good UV protection. The cancer council sunnies deals are pretty popular around here.

  • sharkyoz on 30/08/2024 - 16:08
    +1

    cancer council sunnies are fine, great sunnies for a good price

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/08/2024 - 18:04

    I like uv wraps from Bunnings , a little pricey but I felt still made well, looks good, and meets whatever prescribed as/nzs standard applies

  • mrdean on 30/08/2024 - 19:17

    Alternatives include Maui Jim or Julbo, although Julbo's styles are an acquired taste.

  • mapax on 30/08/2024 - 19:47

    Pit Vipers

  • nubzy on 30/08/2024 - 20:28

    Maui Jim and Persol are my favourites. But Cancer Council have good styles and lenses, and for sport/running Goodr are not bad for $30-$40 a pair. Just make sure you get polarised lenses.

  • jlv on 30/08/2024 - 23:53

    I wear and like m-experiment.com look at their history and design DNA

  • Bob Svargis on 31/08/2024 - 07:59

    JohnnyShades are pretty good and well priced with pretty quick shipping. The only big brand I know of that has good frames for men that's not owned by Luxottica is Maui Jim, and their sunnies are excellent albeit expensive.

    SunglassHut is Luxottica's retail arm - yes, they are owned by Luxottica. So is OPSM.

  • JIMB0 on 31/08/2024 - 09:14
    +1

    Tinted safety glasses are much cheaper, although not as fashionable.

    • Davo1111 on 31/08/2024 - 14:22

      Some of the more expensive safety glasses look pretty good imo (bolle). Very style dependant as they have to fully surround the eyes. Some are even polarised

      Even Oakley has a safety section

  • psyduck99 on 31/08/2024 - 12:02

    https://slobuy.com.au/collections/men-s-bags-accessories

    Check this out. nice and cheap

  • 2esc on 31/08/2024 - 12:49

    Havent had to pay for years provided by boss. But i must be tight $20 is all i imagine i would pay.

  • valuer on 31/08/2024 - 13:50

    The wrap around ones - that make you look like a thug, bikie or police man.

    Or seriously - Serengeti.

  • hagendaaz on 31/08/2024 - 13:56

    Goodr are my go to. Polarized under $50. Good enough for me, cheap enough to not worry about trashing them.

  • jattsta on 31/08/2024 - 13:57

    What Ive done in the past is pick the sunglasses I like and buy replicas. i.e. glasses worth $500 for $50. Plenty of websites on google. But then…. go to sunglassfix and buy replacement lenses which are high quality and replace the lenses.

  • Haulien on 31/08/2024 - 14:04

    I bought a pair of Randolph Engineering before they cost as much as they do now and no regrets.

    Maui Jim make some really nice stuff too.

    Both are expensive, but not owned by Luxottica, so a little more justification to the higher price.

  • Herbse on 31/08/2024 - 14:26

    AliExpress

  • jonkvh on 31/08/2024 - 14:41
    +1

    Maui Jims. Best you can get.

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