Maui Jim mj247

Maui Jim is a Hawaiian company known for making quality sunglasses. They are used by many professionals, such as outdoor athletes, or serious fisherman because they cut the glare of the water so well. They have an assortment of shades from sport to casual and are all very well made.

Philosophy/Function
These glasses are for someone who will not settle for anything less than great. In my opinion this brand of glasses is the top of the line and any enthusiast will absolutely love them. They are for everyday wear, but are top notch for blocking out the sun. These can serve well for someone who is really into sunglasses, or someone who needs serious sun protection. Most importantly, if you have a career that involves spending a lot of time in the sun, you should definitely consider these glasses, or perhaps another type of Maui Jim.

Style
The style on these is actually pretty great, which is why I personally have this pair in my collection. They come in a few different colors, such as gold with brown gradient lenses. Now usually as a whole, Maui Jim isn't really best known for their style, but more for their function. This particular pair though looks great and shares similar characteristics with the Ray-Ban Aviator frame, which is loved by many. Although not exactly the same shape, its kind of modernized and more subtle. Also, they fit pretty well on most people. I think they have a pretty ideal size for a pair of shades. They have a look that is very versatile and can look good in any situation.

Quality/Durability
This is where the Maui's shine. The build of their frame is very good and dependable, but the lenses are incredible. They have different lens material you can choose from polycarbonate to a thin type of glass and more. They also have a variety of colors. What makes these so special though is their patented polarization process. The optical clarity of these glasses is unbelievable and colors seen through them are incredibly vivid. They are anti-reflective, very scratch resistant, no distortion, and cut through glare like no body's business. This is the reasons fisherman like these so much. You can see right through the water in full sun because the glare is completely eliminated. These lenses are the best I've ever experienced.

Pricing/Value
Let's get right into it, you're going to be paying close to 300 for these glasses, but you get what you pay for in this case. Try these out sometime before you buy them and compare them to others in the store to really justify spending that kind of money. If you have never put them on, it might seem crazy. Wearing them is what assures me that I didn't get robbed because of how clear I can see with them on. Maybe not for the first good pair of shades, but for someone who has experienced other higher end glasses, I would definitely recommend these, even with the high cost. This is my favorite pair of sunglasses that I own.