I like the Maui Jim glasses. Just the right shades for every sport. I do wear Serengeti for shooting.

 

I am a big fan of Maui Jim's. They are great for sunny, not so sunny driving. As for night driving.....I am at a loss....maybe a welders mask

 

Maui Jim vs. Serengeti

I went through 2 pair of Maui Jim frames - slightly different styles and found both to be very fragile and I take care of sun glasses - especially expensive ones . Loved the rose colored lenses.

Then I tried Serengeti Polarized Sedona lenses in a Pisano frame that I don't believe they make anymore - similar to the current Pisa but in a tortoise color. Absolutely love them. Will handle bright glaring sun and will also brighten up and add contrast to a cloudy day. Best "all around" pair of sunglasses I've owned.:clap:

No, I am not nor have I ever been associated with Serengeti.

 

I have a pair of Serengetti Drivers. They're great. Lighter tint at the bottom for glancing down while driving. And the color enhancement is very good. I like them a lot.

 

ptr 727,

I have used Serengeti Bronze tint for many years - bronze tint recommended for driving as you can use them on a cloudy day. Used to suffer migraines - but have stopped since using them. Curently have a pair of Qakley Crosshairs with driving lenses. They are equally as good as Serengetis. Both these brands sell glasses with proper driving lenses - in pretty much any colour tint you fancy. Spend the money - its worth it.
Cheers

 

Thank you for all the feedback.

How about polarized or not, all my curent sunglasses are polarized?

And do you use one pair for all conditions, or two, one for very sunny, and for for not so sunny, I currently keep two pairs in the car?

P.

 

Personally, while I know I'm probably in the minority here, I am not a big fan of polarized sunglasses. When I ride my motorcycle, all the LCD displays go away, things (like the sky, vehicles, etc) change color/darkness when leaning into a turn, which affected my distance sensitivity a bit. I went with straight-up tints after that, and haven't had any issues. Maybe my eyes/brain are just overly sensitive to it, but the polarized lenses drove me nuts!

I have one pair of prescription sunglasses now. However, I'm finding my optical place didn't tint these as dark as the last ones, and as such, they aren't doing as good of a job. Not quite dark enough for the intense desert sun here.

Matt

 

Hmmh, Polarized distorts vision?

Though I'm not doubting those that have indicated issues with polarized lenses, I wouldn't do without them. The added protection lens polarization provides for the eyes is immeasurable IMO.

Just as the right all season tire can be the best year round compromise for all sorts of driving, I have foung the Serengeti Sedona Polarized lenses to by far [for me] provide the best all around vision. Though known for their precision in high glare situations [e.g. snow skying, water skying, boating, etc.] I have found them to be great for driving and have even used them to provide added contrast under twilight conditions.

Last year, the wife and I went up to watch the KC Royals lose [hey we're still die hard fans anyway] and after the sun set and before the stadium lighting really kicked in I could actually see better with my Sedonas still on. My wife asked why I still had my shades on after the sun had set so I let her pu them on. Big Mistake. I didn't get them back.

 

All my glasses are polarized. I fish alot and spend every min. I can on my boat. They do filter out some lcd displays. I have to take them off at the ATM and some filling stations. But to see trout and rocks under the surface get the coated lens.

 

Julbo Mountaineering glasses.

Altichromatic something or other - they adjust somewhat for brightness and have little side flaps that keep out stray glare. Slightly polarized but not bad. Subtle amber tint.

 

I am a big fan of Costa del-mars, I am on the water all the time. I also own oakleys and ray bans, I drive the M5 with the ray bans most often, just because they go with the ride

Linder

 

I have a eye condition that makes my eyes very sensitive to the sunlight. cant drive with out my shades on.

I wear Solar Shields 10 bucks at wallmart. You will look like an 80 year old that just had cataract surgery but your eyes will love you for it. :-D

 

I have a pair of Serengetti Drivers. They're great. Lighter tint at the bottom for glancing down while driving.

 

After reading this topic a few weeks ago, I went on Ebay and bought Serengetti glasses for $50. They are perfect...light weight and great for driving. My eyes are very sensitive and these glasses prevent me from looking like Popeye while driving! Plus at the price, I would not feel too bad if they are lost or stolen (as someone keeps breaking in to my cars).

 

Thank you for all the recommendations.

I have now been driving for about two weeks with Serengeti Lamone Drivers Polarized Sunglasses, and I love them.

Since I could not find a local retailer with styles I liked, I decided to order from Amazon since they have a good return policy, but no need, I'm keeping them.

 

Serengeti good drivinglenses!

 

Anytime i use Oakley sunglasses only ...because these are very comfortable and cheap ...Simple they're great...

 

I've been wearing Serengeti Drivers since they first came out well over 15 years ago and will not use anything else for driving. I use polarized lenses when I'm on a boat but never in the car. I may be in the minority but I'm firm believer that polarized lenses work against you in determining road conditions as they will make certain thing disappear like standing water and they can have trouble with certain tinting, even factory tints that use metallic films.

 

I just wear my Giorgio Armani's, enjoy the cruise, and smile.

 

A nice pair of clic glasses really cool but we just have to get the weather here, have the cool car ,have the cool family, have the cool sounds ,cool glasses just need the hot weather

 

I use Smith slider frames with polarized lenses, for my always in the car glasses. They are well priced and the lense selection is good for any weather.

 

Pull the visor down

 

Oliver Peoples, photochromatic, silver lenses.

Very stylish - hey, you have to look good, right? Vanity is great, isn't it?

 

I had no idea Touareg drivers were metro sexuals. Anyone want to buy a Touareg!!

 

Well you are afterall(or were :mrgreen: ), driving a "european" vehicle, with "european" style and flair. There's no denying that. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Swing..it..baby..swing..it :joy:

 

oakley, in my opinion offers the best lenses, maybe they are not as prestigious as some of the others for wearing in more formal situations, but the lenses themselves are easily the best in my opinion.

 

The battle plan I'm about to mention, ain't the most cost effective, but something that I will do, is to buy or keep a given frame that you like based on nothing more than how good it looks on you, and then go to a GOOD Optometrist, and have them swap out the original lenses, and custom cut you a set.

Best of both worlds I say. But for sure not cheap.

 

I would disagree, I prescription sunglasses from a highly recomended place here in Boston, which was said to be the best, cost me hundreds upon hundreds to get them with all the specs I wanted/needed. Huge waste of time, had them refundmy money and bought directly from Oakley, with prescription, polarization, etc.... Single best purchase of my life (except the tdi of course)