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R**N
Great concept let down by high failure rate.
Debated 3 or 4*, but reason for 3 given later.From a functionality point of view, these are great. They're stylish, fit over virtually any glasses and do the job brilliantly - possibly too well as they're highly polarised, which means they make many displays, including instruments in the car, completely invisible. With them fully down, I couldn't even read the speedo! However, that's where the great part comes in. Because the "working part" of the sunglasses is hinged, all apart from being easy to deal with the moments the sun goes behind the clouds without removing them and putting them back on, you're able to have them half way up like a visor to allow you to read books, screens and the car instruments whilst still shading your eyes fun the sun. If it were down to all of this they'd have got 5*.However, the massive down side is they break easily. The arms are attached by small plastic pins that break easily and the hinge mechanism for the"working part" that I refer to relies on even more flimsy plastic clips that break despite great care to treat then delicately.Initially, I just thought, because I loved the way they worked so much, that I would just grin and bear it and buy replacements, but enough's enough! I've now gone through four pairs, the last pair lasting a mere 4-5 weeks.I've now bought others which lack the attractive features of these, though don't block out the displays as heavily, but they have robust hinges for the arms and, of course, because the "business end" doesn't hinge, that problem is irrelevant.Shame, but with a failure rate like that, it has to pull it down to 3*, and even that is only because the functionality, whilst they last, is so good.
C**0
Great for driving, but fragile. Second pair still OK
I use these for driving only. For that purpose, they are great. Let's face it, they are a bit nerdy to wear in public. I have some more stylish ones for public viewing. In car, they are ideal. Pretty well universal fit as they are an open bottom frame. In day to day use I would have rated them 5 star. But read on. Easy to put on, particularly as the case is easy to open. I love the flip up feature particularly when entering a tunnel or if there is a sudden change in the weather. However thereby lies the nub. The pivot part is very fragile, and, as in my case, has broken rendering them useless unless I permanently fix the lens to the frame which somewhat defeats the object.I am considering buying another pair as I did like them for driving, however, if the new pair fail, I may change my review to 1 star.UPDATE.Second pair still OK.As they also provide a mini spectacle screwdriver, I assume it may be possible to get spares. If so I will try to replace the pivot bracket as it is only fitted with two tiny screws. All I have to do now is find out how to contact them.If successful, I'll have two sets then. Whoopee!
G**F
Happy with purchase
There are three points that denied the glasses a 5 star. All are minor. The first is I wish they had made the lenses 5 mm deeper to account for the modern trend of bigger prescription glasses frames. The amount of frame hanging below and visible was made worse by the nose support which raised the over-glasses up above the frame of the prescription glasses by about 2 mm. I raised the support up as far as it would go but in the end removed it altogether. Now the over-glasses sit on the top of my glasses and all is good. It would be nice to have spare lenses available to replace or change colour and night lenses. Only two screws and they provide the screwdriver in the box. 3rd is the stiffness of the flip up hinge. It was difficult to close the lenses onto the frame and to lift them up. Easily cured by a drip of silicon spray. My wife liked mine and I have ordered her a pair in a different colour.
A**R
Office upgraded to "daylight" celling strip lights which couldn't be turned off & was getting eye strain.
Reason for purchase.Office upgraded to "daylight" celling strip lights which couldn't be turned off.I have eye "floaters" which where highlighted even more due to the bright office lights and was getting extra eye strain with the bright light when working on dual PC screens.Using my normal un-tinted work PC prescription glasses, these "Over Sized" glasses cut / block the light from above and sides which my other tinted prescription glasses failed to do with the new lights.Good points.I was pleased to see the filter wasn't too dark and was able to use at normal PC screen brightness.The polarisation filter didn't effect the PC monitor too much, if you turn your head 25 degrees left or right screen brightness slightly dims.Very light,Slight down side.The plastic filter slightly distorts / changes glasses prescription, so when at 0.75 - 1m away from PC screen the text is very slightly out of focus with my glasses.The nose bright can be uncomfortable so may need to adjust both glasses position to get comfortable.Would I recommend yes, would I buy again if need another pair, yes.
M**E
This one is very good. It fits me and the glasses
I was getting blinded by today's insane headlights. In the mornings and at nights, these inconsiderate drivers with these extremely white headlights, some with 4 or 6 headlights on the front of the car, were a danger to my life and my family. So I looked for fitover sunglasses to go over my prescription glasses. This one is very good. It fits me and the glasses. Block the sun and the headlights, and I feel much much better driving around in my car. The price is very good compare to another pair that I bought at the Eye Center near my house for 4 times as much.Now, they can come up right to my bumper and tailgate me all they want. Most of the time, they get too close to my bumper, I couldn't see them anyway. If I do, their lights do not bother me anymore. I give this shield 5 stars.Make sure you get the right size, and everything will be ok.
A**R
Overall ok for keeping in car to use on sunny days
arrived on day specified. strong case, sunglasses fine but could be a little more robust. Perhaps spend less on a deluxe case and more on glasses. they work pretty effectively in reducing glare, but when driving ( main purpose of glasses) the reflection of the dashboard shelf is still obvious. So not as polarised as I had hoped for. Overall ok for keeping in car to use on sunny days.
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