Sunglasses buying guide
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses can be one of shopping's greatest tests. Most celebrities and rock stars look effortlessly cool when sporting their latest pair but you can be sure that a lot of time and thought has gone into their decision. Here we offer some advice and tips to help you choose the right pair for you. Enjoy!
UV protection
The most important reason for wearing sunglasses is to protect the eyes from sun exposure.
Prevents glare and squinting
The most common symptom is due to glare which is the reflection of light on surfaces.
Fashion
Sunglasses have become a key fashion accessory with new collections launched each year.
The most important reason for wearing sunglasses is to protect the eyes from sun exposure.
Prevents glare and squinting
The most common symptom is due to glare which is the reflection of light on surfaces.
Fashion
Sunglasses have become a key fashion accessory with new collections launched each year.
Aviator
Fashionably laid-back, aviator sunglasses offer a cool, versatile shape for men of all ages.
Fashionably laid-back, aviator sunglasses offer a cool, versatile shape for men of all ages.
Rectangular
Get noticed with a pair of rectangular lens sunglasses. A bold, statement choice for guys who like to look different.
Get noticed with a pair of rectangular lens sunglasses. A bold, statement choice for guys who like to look different.
Rimless
Rimless sunglasses can be worn with any outfit, although they can be more fraglile than other styles so may not be suitable for sport.
Rimless sunglasses can be worn with any outfit, although they can be more fraglile than other styles so may not be suitable for sport.
Polarised lenses can further reduce glare from surfaces such as water, snow or the bonnet of a car.
Light from the sun can be absorbed or reflected horizontally, diagonally or vertically. Glare is caused by the horizontal reflectivity of the light on surfaces such as water, snow and sand.
Polarised lenses have a laminated surface containing vertical stripes. These stripes only allow vertically-polarised light to enter the wearer's eyes. Glare is eliminated because the horizontally-polarised light waves cannot bypass the polarised filter. Think about a venetian blind blocking sunlight streaming through a window - the effects are very similar.
Light from the sun can be absorbed or reflected horizontally, diagonally or vertically. Glare is caused by the horizontal reflectivity of the light on surfaces such as water, snow and sand.
Polarised lenses have a laminated surface containing vertical stripes. These stripes only allow vertically-polarised light to enter the wearer's eyes. Glare is eliminated because the horizontally-polarised light waves cannot bypass the polarised filter. Think about a venetian blind blocking sunlight streaming through a window - the effects are very similar.
Filter Categories are a good guide for choosing the correct lens. The correct filter category for each pair of sunglasses can be found in the warranty leaflet. The darker the lens the lower the amount of light let through. All lenses offer good UV protection.
Category |
Lens Tint |
Function |
Environment |
% Light | 4 | Dark | For very bright conditions. Not recommended for driving. | Mountains, Glaciers & Sea | 3 - 8% | 3 | Dark | For bright sunlight. General purpose. | Sea & Mountains | 8 - 18% | 2 | Medium tint | For sunny weather. General purpose. | General | 18 - 43% | 1 | Slight tint | Fashion tint for low light conditions. | General | 43 - 80% | 0 | Clear | Fashion tint for low light conditions. | Urban | 80 - 100% |