10 Of The Best Sunglasses For Men, Ranked And Reviewed By Our Team

Lens quality: Medium | Comfort: 4/5 | Frame durability: 3/5 | Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: This wayfarer-inspired style comes in 12 low-key and statement-making lens and frame color combinations, and it can be customized with prescription lenses for an additional cost.
• What could be better: Some say that the lenses can scratch easily.

Time-tested and stylish, Ray-Bans got their start in the 1930s by providing frames for Air Force pilots. New York-based stylist Audree Lopez considers this pair the perfect addition to one’s collection. The lenses are scratch resistant, UV-protected and have a modern and minimal shape, which flatters almost every face shape, says Lopez. We also like the Wayfarers and Clubmasters.

What the reviews say: These glasses are “very well made, expensive looking” and one reviewer, who has purchased three pairs, describes them as their “favorite glasses.” Some found the lenses can get scratched, but the quality was still excellent.

Lens quality: Medium | Comfort: 4/5 | Frame durability: 5/5 | Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: These offer a face-flattering fit at a great price, and they stay put comfortably whether you’re hiking or hanging out.
• What could be better: These glasses don’t come with a carrying case so make sure they’re protected when in your bag.

San-Francisco-based Huckberry makes sunglasses with durable materials and quality lenses that aren’t super expensive, which makes them great to take on the road when traveling. The Weekenders have a lightweight, sturdy construction that won’t snap easily. And in case you need a spare (or need to replace a pair you left behind in a hotel room,) Huckberry offers $100 off when you buy two pairs. For another affordable option consider the Cruisers.

What the reviews say: Wearers say these are “such a great deal for polarized glasses” that are so durable there’s “not even a scratch” when “dropped on asphalt, dirt or concrete” and that they “will even make discerning sunglass collectors happy.” Some, however, say the glasses “felt too light” and to “if you have a wider face these will likely be too small for you.”

Lens quality: Medium | Comfort: 4/5 | Frame durability: 5/5 | Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: The contrasting color between the frame and temple arms adds something extra to an already sophisticated style.
• What could be better: These glasses have a slightly wider fit.

Raen’s sunglasses are handmade from zyl acetate and built to last with five barrel hinges, a wire core embedded in each temple for strength and polarized lenses that give you 100% UVA/UVB protection. They’re stylish at a reasonable price and you can experiment with bolder options with the virtual try-on feature that works remarkably well. For other stylish options, consider the Myles.

What the reviews say: These are “the perfect black sunglasses” with “a great shape and fit” and “the lenses are really effective at reducing glare and they’re great for low light conditions.” Some users wish they could get replacement lenses if they get damaged rather than having to order a new pair of glasses, though.

Lens quality: High | Comfort: 5/5 | Frame durability: 4/5 | Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: Many say these are so lightweight and comfortable that they forget they’re wearing them at all. Forbes Vetted’s gear editor swears by these specs and wears them for everything from hiking and biking to kayaking and casual travel.
• What could be better: Since these are high-end sunglasses, they are pricier than other options on this list.

Roka is known for high-quality performance glasses that stay put (no matter what you’re doing) but don’t look like performance frames. Sure, you can go with proper cycling specs or ski goggles, but you can also choose from fashionable frames that look like “normal” sunglasses. Choose your style (round, square, titanium aviators, etc.), pick a color (some styles come in up to eleven colors) and then consider add-on features like mirrored or polarized lenses, anti-scratch or anti-blue light coatings. Also great: If you opt for prescription lenses, they can be high-indexed down, creating thinner versions of typically thick lenses.

What the reviews say: These are “great frames” that “feel light and stay on face when being active” and the glasses “fit well, offer superior clarity, and, of course, look good.” Multiple reviewers say the “frames are huge,” so if you have a narrow face you might want a different style.

Lens quality: High | Comfort: 5/5 | Frame durability: 4/5| Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: With nose pads and spring hinges, this pair not only looks good, it’s comfortable. These sunglasses are available in four different frames and lens colors.
• What could be better: These run on the narrow side, so if you have a wider face they may not be for you, and the high quality lenses drive up the price.

A lot of brands offer polarized sunglasses—which get rid of glare that washes out colors and fatigues your eyes—but Maui Jim’s are among the best for its specific technology. Their lenses eliminate 99.9% of glare, including horizontal glare that reflects from any flat, smooth or shiny surface. There’s also a bi-gradient mirror applied to the top and bottom of the lenses, which “squints” for you, reducing the brightest light from above and below, allowing your eyes to relax. We also like the Relaxation Mode and Kiawe styles.

What the reviews say: One purchaser describes these as “the best sunglasses I have owned.” Multiple wearers say they have the “clearest lenses I have ever used, even better than prescription lenses I’ve had” and the frame “has a solid feel to it.” Some found the case not protective enough, so you might want buy an extra one.

Lens quality: Medium | Comfort: 4/5 | Frame durability: 3/5 | Polarized: Yes

• What’s notable: They offer impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, and you can get a free scratched lens replacement on prescription lenses within six months of purchase.
• What could be better: The price increases with the more customizations you add on (the base price with a prescription is $195).

Warby Parker simplifies the process of getting stylish prescription sunglasses, with their free Home Try-On option. The brand also gives back—for every pair purchased, it distributes a pair to someone in need. These frames have clean lines and a flat brow for a retro-meets-modern look. We also like the Haskell and Raider frames.

What the reviews say: “I love these frames so much that I purchased a second pair when my prescription changed so that I can have 2 pairs (1 for the beach, and the 2nd for every day wear)” and Warby Parker is “very responsive, very helpful, and have gone out of their way to make sure I’m completely satisfied with each pair of glasses I’ve ordered.” One reviewer, however, says that the polarization is “very weak.”