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re: A good sunglass company similar to Costa Del Mar

Posted on 7/2/15 at 2:53 pm to
Posted by cjared036
Houston, tx
Member since Dec 2009
9569 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 2:53 pm to
costa screams wannabe offshore fisherman.

I have some Maui Jims and I love em.
Posted by GaryMyMan
Shreveport
Member since May 2007
13498 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

580 glass lenses on Costa's are so much better than any lense Maui Jim puts out

I never wear my Costas because I'm 30, but when I do I'm always surprised at how good those lenses are. My eyes feel like they're open wider. That said, my blue Persol lenses are really great too.
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18795 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 2:59 pm to
Nike.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

Their style has gone to crap the last 5 or so years.


Seems to be a common complaint about sunglasses. Do they all shite the bed as soon as they get popular?
Posted by El Segundo Guy
SE OK
Member since Aug 2014
9588 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:11 pm to
Maui Jim Canoes
Posted by Shepherd88
Member since Dec 2013
4584 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:20 pm to
I have both Maui's and Costa's. The frames are better on the maui's but the lenses are better on the Costas.
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:24 pm to
quote:

A lot of the people wearing costas now are redneck and white trash.



Fact.





I am all in this thread...
Posted by Kingwood Tiger
Katy, TX
Member since Jul 2005
14162 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:25 pm to
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I love Maui Jim's look, but 580 glass lenses on Costa's are so much better than any lense Maui Jim puts out...

I went to Maui Jim's feeling the same way as the OP and just switched back because the quality lenses just weren't there.


4 years ago wife bought me pair of Maui Jims, always took care of them, etc. After about 3 years the lens just cracked where it was screwed on. Called Maui and they said sorry it was out of warranty. I still wear them sometimes.
For Father's day wife got me a pair of Costa's with the 580 glass, I haven't been able to try them yet because I've been having an eye issue and haven't been able to wear contacts, but hope to try them out this weekend. I do like the fact that they have a lifetime warranty.

These are what she bought me...Costa Corbina, I might just exchange them.

This post was edited on 7/2/15 at 4:03 pm
Posted by ellishughtiger
70118
Member since Jul 2004
21135 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:37 pm to
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Smith is a good company


I bought a pair of these in Jackson, Wy when I as visiting over the weekend. I like them much better then my Maui Jim shades.
Posted by Dick Leverage
In The HizHouse
Member since Nov 2013
9000 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:39 pm to
I got a free Wiley X sunglasses when I bought my last Agu Garcia baitcaste from BPS.
Posted by SirPsychoSexy
Baton Roudjhe
Member since Apr 2011
448 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:40 pm to
Under Armour Keepz. Awesome Style, polarized, solid price.
Posted by ctowntiger
Centreville, MS
Member since Jul 2005
852 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:41 pm to
Not only are Maui's great shades, you won't have that "high school kid driving a truck with a salt life sticker" look like you do with Costa.
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
38378 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:41 pm to
I own a pair of Maui Jims and costas.

The Jims are much more comfortable, but despite the shite you see regurgitated around hear because it's in style, the costas have superior lenses, particularly for fishing.

Disclaimer, my costas are about 4 years old so I can't speak to any change in quality.

Maui Jims are great shades though.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38973 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:43 pm to
Randolf Engineering. Don't buy plastic glasses.
Posted by Jack Daniel
In the bottle
Member since Feb 2013
25454 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:49 pm to
Sweet
Posted by snake23
NOLA/BR
Member since Dec 2011
4438 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:50 pm to
This board will tell you that they're trashy; but, believe it or not, Oakley makes some of the best products on the market
Posted by Tigah in the ATL
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2005
27539 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:56 pm to
Virtually all sunglasses in the world are made by the same 2-3 companies.

It's more about how they make you feel than how they actually are. Seriously.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260472 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:58 pm to
Just get some Native. Owned by the same company that produces Costas but they're actual "sport glasses" that you can wear anywhere. Most are vented, easily replaceable lenses, Great quality, awesome fit and look good. I don't think I could shake mine off my head.

Probably not Southern chic, but skiers and mountain bikers, etc out West have worn Native for a long time.
Posted by ellishughtiger
70118
Member since Jul 2004
21135 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:59 pm to
A guy I know in NOLA started a sunglasses company, krewe du optic, they fit great as well too. I'm sure they are to trendy for many in the OT though.
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83933 posts
Posted on 7/2/15 at 3:59 pm to
I have all kinds of sunglasses but, to be honest, the ones with the best lenses are my Polaroids.
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