Polarised Sunglasses. Alternative to Ray Ban

Fergy1987 on 14/02/2023 - 08:34

So I've always bought ray ban polarised but lately they have been bad quality. Lenses getting cracks, film peeling on them.

So need something else. Sick of paying a fortune on sunnies for them to be in the bin in a year. What's the ozbargain polarised sunglass of choice.

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  • meowmeowmeow on 14/02/2023 - 09:05
    +2

    Maui Jim are the best and have a really great warranty/repair service. Have heard multiple stories of people sending their sunnies in for repair and getting a new pair even outside of warranty.

    I have a pair of Oakley polarised as well which are nice. I don't wear them every day so can't attest to how long they last.

    • Brian McGee on 14/02/2023 - 10:14

      -1 for Oakleys, my $300 pair peeled after 1.5 years of moderate use. Before and after Oakleys I have only used Polaroid sunnies, $30-50 a pair and they don't peel, crack or warp even after dropping. They are virtually indestructable.
      I even have a pair that must be 10+ years old that knock about in the car and I use at the beach or when gardening, no scrathes on the lenses (that can be seen anyway) and they have not been cared for at all.

  • ForkSnorter on 14/02/2023 - 09:18

    $20 sunglasses from chemist, service station or souvenir shop.

    • iamherenow on 14/02/2023 - 19:17

      $20 - You got to be kidding! $7 aliexpress. I buy several. Then swap them out when i break/lose them.

  • Subere on 14/02/2023 - 09:46
    +2

    $30 from cancer council stores if you have one nearby. The designs are quite copy cat to known brands.

    • cwongtech on 15/02/2023 - 12:07

      Cancer council sunnies are made by Luxottica..

  • Richmond Tigers on 14/02/2023 - 10:01
    +1

    Maui Jims all the way, lightweight, many styles and many lens types.

    Also invest in some sperrys while at it.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/02/2023 - 10:52

    I got given a pair of spotters for my birthday last year - really nice glasses but I would have a hard time justifying paying $300 for them myself tbh

    Before that I was using uv wraps from bunnings. Paid like $25 for them a few years ago and was perfect when I was right into Dragon boating.

  • Seraphin7 on 14/02/2023 - 11:40

    As others have said, Maui Jim is a great choice. Not cheap, but simply can't fault them in my experience.

    Otherwise, for cheaper price points the Cancer Council provide good value for money.

  • JDMcarfan on 14/02/2023 - 12:10

    Been a Ray Ban person myself and nothing compares to the older stuff (stole my dad's vintage pair from the 80's and they're the best I've had).
    Dad now rates his Serengeti glasses so hopefully a suitable alternative

  • Mechz on 14/02/2023 - 12:44

    There are thousands of brands online. Look at Vision Direct etc.

    I have prescription polarised and never had any issues with lenses no matter where I got them.

  • ozwog05 on 14/02/2023 - 13:13

    I bought these. Haven't worn them very often, but happy so far.

  • pjetson on 14/02/2023 - 14:16

    Ray Ban engrave their company name on the lenses, don't they? Why would you pay a premium for that?

  • DBBROS on 14/02/2023 - 20:21

    Heatwave sunglasses. Or maybe some premium looking ones from AliExpress

  • vice on 14/02/2023 - 21:20

    Cancer council ones have been good quality bought 2 pairs couple years back going strong.

  • jolee3 on 14/02/2023 - 22:01

    I have a few pairs of Hawkers that gets thrown around and are still good.

  • the Unforgiven on 18/02/2023 - 18:31

    These are the ones I have, and it only cost $35.20
    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/zoestore-ts-sunglasses-polarize…

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