Good but cheap sunglasses

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 18:58

Do cheap (£10-£20) sunglasses exist? I want some that fit well and provide reasonably good protection from the sun. I took my £110 Raybans to York yesterday and lost them (gutted) I will get some more but want a cheapo pair for Download festival next week

Places like H&M, Topman, Zara sell them but they all seem crappy. Im not bothered about brand names, just want some that stay on my face without dropping off when looking down!

godinman · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:03

Depends what kind of thing you want, but I've got some of these and they're good, comfy and look pretty good imo.

I did however get mine free through work..

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:09

Thanks - safety glasses?

I had these before. Nice shape imo so something similar - http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/products/sun/RB4151

But im open to some crazy festival ones provided they fit ok

Mobius 1 · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:19

the cheapo Rey Berri/Roy Ban knock off wayfarers i got from ibiza for a euro last year have lasted me incredibly well. you're not going to ibiza in the near future are you?

dfarrall · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:33

Do you actually want UVA/B protection? If so stay away from knock offs. Just buy whatever pair takes your fancy in local shop that sells them, and is approved for UV protection.

apeksdiver · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:39

Next usually have some ok ones, I got some bloc ones years ago from mullets which have been great and taken everything that has been thrown at them including being out at sea.

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:41

Tauren said:
the cheapo Rey Berri/Roy Ban knock off wayfarers i got from ibiza for a euro last year have lasted me incredibly well. you're not going to ibiza in the near future are you?

I will be but need them for wednesday.

That's what i was thinking dfarrall. I will have a look around town tomorrow for some

godinman · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:42

Guest2 said:
Thanks - safety glasses?

I had these before. Nice shape imo so something similar - http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/products/sun/RB4151

But im open to some crazy festival ones provided they fit ok

Yes and no, they conform to the required specifications but look like normal sunglasses. For the price they're very good.

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 19:42

apeksdiver said:
mullets

Monkeynut · 9 Jun 2013 at 20:17

So these £3 ones that say they have protection from UV rays actually do not?

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 20:18

Monkeynut said:
So these £3 ones that say they have protection from UV rays actually do not?

They must do. e.g.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358549207&pf_rd_i=468294

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 20:21

godinman said:
Yes and no, they conform to the required specifications but look like normal sunglasses. For the price they're very good.

How are these ones different?

Apart from having blue lenses instead and not having the brand name over the nose bridge - They are half the price

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peltor-Ma...ts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item20d1d6b5c9

godinman · 9 Jun 2013 at 20:29

I don't think they're different at all. Only thing is I'm not sure on their uv protection, I have the feeling they don't have any.

booyaka · 9 Jun 2013 at 20:37

Primark 2 quid loads of choices.

Lew · 9 Jun 2013 at 21:17

I picked up a cheap pair the other day from River Island. comfy and not flimsy considering the price.

isonomicjedi · 9 Jun 2013 at 21:19

I've got 2 relatively cheap pairs from Two Seasons.

one was around £50 the other around £95

but i really like them.

Fit an absolute treat.

PapaLazaru · 9 Jun 2013 at 21:38

Have a look at the Red Herring or Mantaray selection in Debenhams. Cheap and pretty decent, and Mantaray currently all half price as well.

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 21:59

PapaLazaru said:
Have a look at the Red Herring or Mantaray selection in Debenhams. Cheap and pretty decent, and Mantaray currently all half price as well.

Cheers

These actually look pretty good

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_076010876063_-1

and these

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_076010876363_-1

Do they have any UV protection though?

JonnyT · 9 Jun 2013 at 22:11

Boots are pretty good, especially if you can get hold of a receipt which has the 1/2 price offer on the back. Picked up a pair of polarised sunglasses with UV400 protection for £22.50 with said voucher.

Guest2 · 9 Jun 2013 at 22:27

JonnyT said:
Boots are pretty good, especially if you can get hold of a receipt which has the 1/2 price offer on the back. Picked up a pair of polarised sunglasses with UV400 protection for £22.50 with said voucher.

What is this have price voucher you speak of?