Anyone heard of Scheyden Eyewear? Looks interesting but a little pricey.

Scheyden Precision Eyewear (pronounced SHAY-den) is a premium brand specializing in high-quality sunglasses for golf, aviation, and fishing. It is manufactured in Japan and produced by West Coast Trends, Inc., based in Huntington Beach, California.ed12f0
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History
West Coast Trends, Inc. was founded around 1990 (about 35 years prior to 2024 reporting) by entrepreneur Jeffrey (Jeff) Herold. Herold first found success with golf products: he invented the Club Glove (neoprene covers to protect club heads) and later “The Last Bag,” a highly popular golf travel bag.c3e648
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In the late 1990s, after purchasing a personal aircraft thanks to Club Glove’s success, Herold—an avid pilot—struggled to find high-quality, functional sunglasses suitable for the cockpit. This led him to create Scheyden Eyewear as a passion project focused on premium aviation eyewear. The brand is named after his son Scheyden (who was about 4 years old at the time). Eyewear development began around 1999–2000, with manufacturing of quality Made-in-Japan sunglasses starting in 2000.3ce376
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Scheyden quickly became popular among general aviation pilots and supplied elite users, including U.S. Air Force Thunderbird teams and other military, commercial, private, and aerobatic pilots. The company later expanded into fishing sunglasses (emphasizing polarized mineral glass lenses for optical clarity) and golf. Drawing on its golf industry background (via Club Glove), Scheyden developed golf-specific models and, within about 18 months of focusing on tour professionals, became the number-one eyewear brand on the PGA Tour Champions by usage among players and caddies.4b8d12
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The brand has maintained a boutique approach emphasizing quality materials and Japanese craftsmanship over mass-market volume. Frames use titanium, TR90 composites, or hybrids; lenses include non-polarized or polarized options in mineral glass or RZR Razor Sharp Resin (with multi-layer coatings for clarity). Prescription (Rx) lenses are available. Designs have involved collaborations, such as with eyewear industry veteran Patrick Hussey.308699
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Jeff Herold remains the owner and a pilot; the company stresses aerospace-like engineering tolerances and customer service.
Ratings and Reviews
Scheyden consistently receives strong praise for optical clarity, lightweight comfort, durability, and performance in demanding conditions (glare reduction, ball tracking on golf courses, low-light visibility for fishing, and cockpit use). It is positioned as a premium/boutique option (typically $179–$349+ depending on model and materials), often compared favorably to Oakley, Costa, Maui Jim, and others, though some note the higher price may not suit casual users.
Company claims and site: Over 700 verified reviews with a near-perfect rating. Strong testimonials from pros (e.g., David Duval, Pádraig Harrington, Vijay Singh, Steve Flesch, John Daly-associated events, and fishing/aviation professionals).3ceb9f
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Yelp: 5.0 rating (based on a small number of reviews, around 6 as of recent data), highlighting quality frames/lenses, comfort for daily/cockpit use, and excellent customer service.2707a2
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Independent reviews:
The Hackers Paradise (golf community testing, 2024): Extremely positive feedback from multiple testers and staff on lightweight fit (users often “forget they’re on”), crystal-clear lenses that aid ball flight tracking and green reading, comfort (no pinching or fatigue), and overall performance. Many converts from other brands who previously avoided sunglasses on the course.df6d76
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Golfer Geeks (Looper model review): Perfect 5.0 overall score across lens clarity, fit/stability, eye comfort, style, contrast/color enhancement, and value; named Editor’s Pick for best overall golf sunglasses and best value in the premium category.babe5d
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Golf.com and other outlets: Positive for stylish look, comfort under hats, and ability to read greens without depth-perception issues; noted as popular among tour pros and caddies (dozens on PGA Tour Champions and beyond).c1f87c
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Aviation/fishing users: Frequently praised for superior clarity over competitors (e.g., Costa 580s in fishing tests) and long-term durability.
Common themes in user and pro feedback include exceptional Japanese-made lens clarity (often described as glass-like or better than polycarbonate alternatives), lightweight yet durable frames that stay secure during activity, and specialized tints (e.g., LT16 Bronze or LT33 for golf) that enhance contrast without excessive darkening or distortion. Criticisms are minimal and mostly center on price or minor fit preferences (e.g., some frames running slightly large). Customer service is repeatedly called out as responsive and supportive (repairs, replacements, etc.).
In summary, Scheyden is a specialized, high-end brand with roots in aviation that has built a strong reputation—particularly among professionals—for optical performance and build quality in golf, flying, and fishing applications. For the latest models, pricing, or to purchase, check scheyden.com (U.S./Canada shipping primarily).