Just in time for spring break, several companies have released new sunglasses or updates on classic models. While sunglasses always have been cool, there are plenty of practical reasons to don them, especially if you're getting behind the wheel. In short, you can see better.

High-quality sunglasses reduce glare and allow you to see things more clearly, and they also reduce the amount of harmful rays from the sun that reaches your eyes, possibly reducing the risk of cataracts later in life. Also, if you're logging time behind the wheel, shades can help reduce eye strain and fatigue.

Remember that polarized lenses are great for the beach because they reduce glare off reflected surfaces, but they can make it difficult to read some navigation screens and other digital readouts when driving. That's a good reason to have two pairs at the ready.

1. RAY-BAN

Aviator 3025, an iconic design created in 1937 for U.S. Air Force pilots, now a fashion accessory offering maximum protection from the sun, $99. Ray-Ban Official Website

2. SERENGETI

Augusto Wire Flex frames, replacing the solid temple with a double-action movement, fitted with Serengeti's famous driver's lenses, $219.

Serengeti Eyewear

3. WILEY X

Zak, from the company's Active Series, with gloss black frame and polarized lenses, $120.

Wiley X | Official Home Page

4. TAG HEUER

Zenith, with flexible beta-titanium temples and racing-red arms coated with antislip, hypoallergenic rubber, $295.

TAG Heuer Eyewear - Designer Sunglasses and Eyeglasses - TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear

5. MAUI JIM

Maka frame made of nickel and silver-metal alloy with a gloss finish, fitted with PolarizedPlus2 lenses to eliminate glare, $279.

www.mauijim.com

6. OAKLEY

Chip Foose Signature Series Gascan, with aluminumlike frame finish in homage to Foose's legendary Hot Rod Lincoln, the P-32 Street Fighter, $160.

Official Site for Oakley Sunglasses, Goggles, Shoes, Watches and Apparel

7. BOLLE

Mingo satin brown frame, with dual-action hinges that automatically adjust for comfort, fitted with polarized sandstone lenses, $139.

Bollé Performance Eyewear
Eye gear - AutoWeek Magazine

 

I want these so bad. $700.... that means the store paid 350 for it.... now where is that rolodex?

 

did we not do this a month ago?
https://teamspeed.com/forums/clothing-fashion/1088-shades.html

 

maybe. This is what came down today from Autoweek online.

 

Gary, those shades are sick----real sick.

 

yeah

gold and wood FTW

msrp is crazy though. I will find a resonable price for a pair before summer starts

 

Just ordered a new pair of Maui Jim Lanai aviators....

However, the new Oliver Peoples Benedict is screaming to me. Might sell them the minute i get them.

 

gary what brand is that?