9 Pairs of Sporty Sunglasses That Aren’t Too Expensive to Lose
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Recently, a question came up in theSecret Strategistnewsletter chat: A reader sought “a good source for $40-to-$60 sunglasses that I can lose without guilt but are not so cheap that they break immediately. Queer, sporty, almost-40 masc-ish man living in New York. Don’t do trends but also want a New York vibe that is friendly but with enough attitude that the tourists stay away.”
Sunglasses are like umbrellas and mittens: a seasonal accessory too fleeting to expect to keep track of. I similarly only buy my sunglasses from cheap street stands or secondhand online, because I know the minute I buy a fancy pair, I am setting myself up for heartbreak when I inevitably leave them in a dark restaurant. We searched the internet (and theSecret Strategistarchive) to find nine pairs that fit the bill: sporty, cool but not scary, and not so expensive you’ll need to take out an insurance policy on them.
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This Goodr pair fits the bill: cheap, sporty, and neither too mean nor too friendly.
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We’ve also heard good things about Uniqlo’s sunglasses. This sport-inspired pair comes in both brown and black.
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Meller’s sunglasses are buy one, get one free — so you can order two and keep a free backup on hand for when you inevitably lose the first pair.
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Many readers in the chat suggestedCrap Eyewear(chef Pierce Abernathyis also a fan), which are out of the ideal price range but frequently go on sale.
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We also like these two pairs (one polarized for actual sport use) from French company Izipizi.
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Sporty, mean, and fun sunglasses from an official Boiler Room collaboration on deep sale at Revolve.
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Vintage Oakley Minute Sunglasses
You can’t go wrong with a pair of vintage Oakleys, which are expensive new but bountiful and well priced on eBay.
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