What does everyone recommend as the best lens type for sunglasses? I've always worn off the shelf Costas or Maui Jim. I've noticed that the clarity out on the lake is not as crisp anymore for me. I had lasik many years ago and still have good vision but when I put on sunglasses, it is not as crisp as I would like it to be. Should I consider a glass lens?

I make my living on the boat. I go with glass lenses. Had Costas forever but they got to be too heavy and too dark compared to Bajio. I use the violet colored lenses most of the time and the rose colored lenses on overcast days. Lets in a lot more might for my aging eyes.

Got another pair of Bajio with readers.....those are the poly lenses. Again went with the violet colored. Wear those most when im guiding trips so I can see better to tie knots and pick out tangles.

I am a huge fan of Oakley Prism Polarized lenses. I have a few different colors for different outdoor activities and they are great. The Oakley MSRP is high, but better deals can be found on the internets. If it's WAY below MSRP then it's probably fake.
PS…All Oakleys are made in USA!

My vote is Smith chromapop glass. Good lens, good warranty. I've moved far away from Costa.

Like Grem said, I like the violet Bajio glass. Bajio would get my second place vote. Also still has a good warranty program.

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My vote is Smith chromapop glass. Good lens, good warranty. I've moved far away from Costa.

Like Grem said, I like the violet Bajio glass. Bajio would get my second place vote. Also still has a good warranty program.

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Will 2nd the Smith noted above.

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Unrelated to this post but do you still have your hotmail address? It doesn't look like you have the ability to PM and I wanted to ask you some airgun questions. Thanks.

Anywhere you can try on Bajio sunglasses? I have a small melon and would like to test them out.

If you're in Corpus or Rockport, Roy's and The Fly Trap carry them.

Ptery83 said:

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Unrelated to this post but do you still have your hotmail address? It doesn't look like you have the ability to PM and I wanted to ask you some airgun questions. Thanks.

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Fishing Tackle Unlimited has Bajio to go try.

Got it thanks. You can take it down if you want.

Still love Costas

My latest pair have been the clearest I've had in a while. Probably because they are prescription.

I will add, check your vision insurance. Mine gives one pair a year and since my previous frames and lenses were fine I used my annual benefit for a pair of rx costa sunglasses.

I know this is mostly in regards to fishing/watersport activities, but I've always really liked Serengeti Drivers for onshore use. Particularly (wait for it...) for driving.

Lost my favorite pairs of costas a few months ago. Bought a pair of Smiths yesterday so my Costas will show up.

Kind of a broad question, OP...

Do you have frames that you like? If so, take a look at Revant Optics and look at getting a set of their replacement lenses for those frames. I have a pair of their brand sunglasses and am very happy with them. They're the ones I wear when I do any kind of outdoor activity and the clarity and contrast (red lenses) is awesome. I have a pair of Ray Bans in my car that have scratched up lenses that I've thought about getting a set of Revant lenses to put in them since the frames are still in great condition.

A cheaper option that maybe you want to try is Shady Rays. I bought my wife a couple pair for something last year and they emailed me a coupon few weeks later and I picked myself up a pair just because, and they are actually really good. They have replaced my scratched up Ray Bans in my car for the time being. They have 3 different tiers of lenses, and I got the Pro Polarized, which looking on their site, they currently have for half off on a Memorial Day sale, so ~$40 for most. May be worth a shot. I've been very happy with them even though they're the cheapest sunglasses I've bought in years. Come to think of it, my daughter's sunglasses he wears when she plays softball are getting pretty beat up, so I may grab her a pair for our upcoming summer schedule.

https://www.revantoptics.com/
https://shadyrays.com/