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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122017
10/22/14 04:52 PM
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you didnt mention if your lenses are Rx (prescription) or not?
WileyX glasses are very durable and their frames are safety rated and tuff . You can also get a wide variety of lenses in both prescription and non Rx with them.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122024
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Maui Jim's are the best out there IMO. I have two pair of Costas and two Maui's. Maui's are just better built. If you're looking for something less expensive but still quality, try the Wiley X brand.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: TR62] #1122055
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Oakley...had mine for a year or so now and they've been dropped, stepped on, sat on and every thing else. Still holding up


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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122058
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I wear Maui Jim World Cups. I like them much better than the Costa's I've had.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122066
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I've never seen a pair of Costas with rubber on the frame last long. I have had several pairs of Harpoon and Triple Tail frames over the years and have yet to have a problem with the frames.

I tried wearing a few pairs of Oakleys and didn't like the way any of them fit.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122069
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I've had the same issue with my costas over the years, but stick with them. Lense quality is still the best if you get the 580 lenses. I recently bought a pair of Maui Jim sports and like them as well. For a cheaper pair with good quality I would buy a pair of Sun Cloud

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122099
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I have kaenons, costas, and Maui jims. They are all good glasses and I wear them all at different times.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122127
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I own Oakley & Wiley Xs...


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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122214
10/23/14 02:28 AM
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Another vote for Smith; been using their sunglasses and ski goggles exclusively or 25 years. GREAT customer service and you can find some good deals online at STP.
My current favs are the Precept polarized for everyday and fishing and interchangeable lens Approach. Use the Approach with clear lens at range and walking in woods in the dark.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122341
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Wiley-X for me. I'd wear Oakley if I had a good hookup with them.


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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122348
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I've got more than one pair of both Costas and Maui Jims, and the Maui Jim lenses are far better to me...

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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122370
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I own two pairs of oakleys and love them. I put them through hell without any issues. I have used their warranty once without question because of the frame breaking and Oakley replaced them with a brand new pair.


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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122454
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Man-O-War is the frame style I have. I used to wear Oakley's but quit when they wouldn't honor the lifetime warranty as well.


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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: TR62] #1122458
10/23/14 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted By: TR62
Maui Jim's are the best out there IMO. I have two pair of Costas and two Maui's. Maui's are just better built.


X2. I doubt I buy another pair of Costas now that I've worn Maui's

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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122533
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I wear the harpoon cost as. This pair is at least 7 years old. I had the same problem with you about the rubber nose piece. This style doesn't have that. They have held up great and I hVe had no problems. You might look at a style without the rubber.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122568
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Originally Posted By: ford150man
Anybody got a suggestion for sunglasses that are comparable to Costa as far as lens quality? I've got a pair of Costas now but am needing to send them back for the second time due to poor frame quality/materials, in my opinion. I take extremely good care of them but am tired of them not holding up very well. Looking to get something else. Please don't start with the "I wear tinted safety glasses from work", or "I buy the $5.00 brand and they are just as good". I use to be that guy too. The lens clarity and lack of eye fatigue experienced from Costas is awesome. Craftsmanship for the frames, not so much.


I wore Costas for over ten years then bought a $22 pair of Calcuttas and can't tell the difference except Costas last a little longer. I'll never buy another pair of Costas, too expensive for what you get. I'll go through two pair of Calcuttas in a year and it costs me $45 whereas the Costas are 3x as much.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1122573
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Magellan have always been good for me had the same pair for 4 or 5 years just getting broke in good. cool

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Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1127809
10/28/14 06:02 AM
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After seeing this post last week, I ordered a pair of Ono Carrabelle's with the 1.5 bifocal. I've never worn bifocals but as a product of birthday's I am in the situation where I need readers for fine print. These are the ticket for me! Fit my head good and the transition is low enough that I'm not always looking down to see straight ahead. Love This product!

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1127894
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FYI, at least with the Costas you have a warranty and can send them back for repair. Maui Jim's only have a two year warranty. The first set I had developed stress cracks in the polycarbonate hingeless frames. I sent them back within two years and they replaced the frames. However, these new frames developed stress cracks within a year. I talked to Maui Jim and they refused to replace them again.

Check the warranties carefully if you use your glasses alot because failure will happen sooner or later.

Re: Sunglasses suggestion that are comparable to Costa? [Re: ford150man] #1127959
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I have a pair of costa Jose and they've already be sent back once and need to go again. Costa's frames are crap now! These will probably be my last pair.


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