Blenders Eyewear

Halo Polarized Sunglasses

Cheap sunglasses

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

S/M

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

177

I don’t generally buy very high-end or very cheap sunglasses, but rather products like Ray Ban or Persol that are a step or two higher than these in quality and construction. I decided to order these on the 2024 Holiday sale, and I’m definitely glad I didn’t purchase at full price. While significantly cheaper than the brands I previously mentioned, even at full price, I can’t see myself wearing these and know they’ll just end up chucked in a junk drawer or center console. The QC was poor - the adhesive sticker wrapped around the frame was not done so squarely and caused the adhesive to transfer to the lenses while folded in the case. No permanent damage but I feel I shouldn’t have to clean adhesive off of my lenses before using the product. The arms of the glasses feature small cone shaped ferrules where they meet the temple tips - on the pair I received one of these ferrules is loose and slides up and down the arm and rattles around while wearing. I could not hand-press these parts together, and shouldn’t have to try. I bought these as my girlfriend has enjoyed a few pairs of blenders acetate frames, but I’m underwhelmed by the feel, style, and construction of these. I will say that a hard case is a nice addition to a ~$60 pair of sunglasses, but I would’ve gladly given that up for better overall quality