Yes! I have some nice Rayban Aviators. I've yet to wear them in the cockpit. I'll just end up losing it or breaking them. Plus its a bit cliched dont ya think. Im gonna get a $20-30 pair here soon. Just some comfortable sporty wrap around without the huge lenses.

 

SERENGETI!!!!! I've had the same pair now for over 5yrs. In cloudy or hazy conditions they cut right through and definately aids in calling the visual. Go to their website [url]http://www.serengetieyewear.com browse the style you like then simply buy them on Ebay. Trust me, you wont regret it.

 

If you don't lose glasses, you can't go wrong with most better brands (Oakley, Ray ban, Serengeti, Smith, etc)

Find something that fits your face, and doesn't have huge arms which is getting hard to do with today's styles.

 

Thank you everyone for the advice!

Personally, my aim for a first set of glasses is something cheap. Yes, the ladies love the jacket, and an expensive pair would complete the outfit, but value is what I am looking for. I will be testing out one set per flight, and see which one I enjoy the most, (online ordering + one test flight + return via mail to company= i win).

Without your help, I probably would have ordered a wrong size, and wasted money on shipping.

Thanks again everyone, for your suggestions and help! I will let you know when I choose the best pair, (I'll bump this thread in a couple months ).

 

Where are you getting these from that you can return them? I would love to be able to test before committing...

 

Check out Sierra Trading Post they got some Serengetis, Oakleys, Smiths, and other stuff on closeout half price... Sierra Trading Post
I got a pair of Smiths "Kenai" w/ amber lens & polarization. They're great for haze reduction and work in well in high and low light conditions and the polarization doesn't pose a problem on any garmin 430/530/1000.

Polarized glasses can be ok you just have to make sure it's ok with the equipment you fly. Because from unit to unit the material that makes up the LCD is polarized at different angles, so are sungglasses. So if you get glasses with one angle that lines up just right with the avionics angle then it may not work...

 

I have aviators only because I was on the mountain skiing a few weeks ago and didn't have goggles. $18. I'll never pay much for glasses.

 

Just stay away from those douchebag approved Oakley and Gargoyle wraparounds.

Polarized is no good for aircraft with a heated windshield. Looks like you on a drug trip when the screen heats up.

I bought a pair of Serenenti drivers lenses last year. Great glasses.

 

Smiths. They have several models that have interchangable lenses, and a nice case that actually fits in my flight bag. I use the amber non-polarized lenses for flying. Then I have a polarized pair of lenses for the rest of the time. You can buy them online, or at most sporting goods stores and if you scratch a lens, they are easily replaceable.

Tailwinds,

 

I have a pair (actually 3) of Serengetis and I love them. The first set the sent me had a tiny nick on the edge of the lens and they spent me two extra pairs without me even sending the first set back. They are huge aviators and they are great because the cover my entire field of vision. Also, the lenses fade so that the bottom is lighter than the top. This makes it easier to see the instruments when wearing them. I have had them for 7 years and have never had any problems. My two backups have never had to be used.

If you are the type of person who is careful with shades, then I would get a nice pair. If you always find yourself breaking glasses, then get a cheap pair. Just make sure they cover your entire field of vision. The hip designs may look cool, but I noticed many of them fail to work when the sun is coming in an area where there is no lens.