Buy quality. Buy classic. Buy to last. We are big fans of these mantras, which is why we like what some surf industry veterans are doing with their sunglasses. Salt Optics, a relatively new company, is producing some high quality, classic designs with appropriate, subtle updates for today’s lifestyles. Salt’s designs (with names like Dafoe, Nicolas, Stuart, and Warner) find a good balance between a timeless, simple look, and room for your individual expression.

Their signature (PFV) Polarized lenses make sure that the optical center of their lenses are positioned directly over the pupil to reduce glare and let in the proper amount of light. Especially helpful is their Fit Guide on their website. Part of buying the right pair of frames is matching them to the shape of your face. Compare yourself (round, oval, triangle, square, oblong) and note their suggestions for what will look right on you. These aren’t inexpensive glasses, but investing in the right pair should last you beyond just a season and a fashion trend. Salt Optics

This entry was posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 1:47 pm and is filed under Attire.