I have both the 50% amber (brown) and the 50% grey from Zenni and they make a nice sunglass for driving, but for outside walking around on a sunny day, they aren't nearly dark enough. I find myself having to squint with my sunglasses on so I usually just wear one of my dark (80% or better ) pairs for outdoor use. The 50% are fine for driving or slightly overcast days, but for the bright sunny days I really need the dark tint. Each has it's place though, I find that the dark tint is a bit of a hinderance to wear if you are driving because it is so dark. If you are wearing the dark tint and look down to change the radio station or answer your cellphone, it's hard to read the displays. If you want a pair for both purposes, why not just pick up a couple of pairs or the $8 or $10 ones from Zenni, shipping is the same if you order one pair or 10 and the tinting is only $4.95 so you're getting prescription sunglasses for the price of a cheap pair of regular sunglasses from Wal-Mart. Also I suggest that you pick something with a little bit larger lenses than you wear in your everyday glasses, to help block the sun from getting in around the sides of your nice new dark sunglasses and ruining the experience for you. The old style "John Lennon" sunglasses really suck when you are out in the bright sunlight, a big oversized pair of avaitors work wonders in the bright sun (or something with suitably large lenses) Big sunglasses are in style these days anyway.
On Apr 27, 8:31 pm, Pete <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for the tips everyone, I decided to go with the Amber after > all. nacho113, what complaints do you have specifically with the 50% > Amber? Is it not dark enough for use as sunglasses? > > This is where I wish I could try them before I buy, but at a 10x > saving I'm willing to take the chance. 8) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
