Polarized Prescription Sunglasses- Suggestions?

[jwarren]

One other question.....how good are Costco Rx lenses? I was in store yesterday and checked prices on frames and polarized lenses......very inexpensive. Has anyone tried their Rx sunglasses? I don't want to spend more than $150-$175ish if I can help it.

[ness]

I'll throw in another vote for Smith. They're excellent quality, and they offer prescription/photochromic lenses. Also, I've got a big head (save the comments ) and the frames fit very well.

I've got amber prescription photochromic glass Padre model. Some things that make these stand out, and in my opinion, worth the money:

- Glass. Man, they are so much clearer than plastic. More durable - don't get the micro-scratches.

- Amber really increases contrast.

- Photochromic. They lighten or darken depending on the sunlight. They're not real dark at the dark end, and fairly light at the light end. I primarily fish for trout in streams, so I'm in and out of shade a lot, so that's a real plus.

- Wide sides cut light coming in.

- I've broken the frames twice, and they've been replaced free of charge both times. Same pair have lasted me about 6 years.