27.8.2014

Until Luxotica bought Baush & Lomb's Ray-Ban division I used to sell them in my athletic footwear store. I preferred Ray-Ban over the trendy Oakley (at that time new and hot) because I felt it had quality over flash. Anyway, I always chose to wear aviators such as The Outdoorsman. The original Wayfarers we had in stock always seemed to not quite fit my face as it is just a bit slender. They felt large and the angle of the lens hit my upper cheeks.These are the newer version of the Wayfarer and they do not nearly as big or as angled a lens as the original. In fact, these are definitely small and they likely will not fit just any man. You will need to be built with a slightly slender face, I think,for best results. That said, these fit me like an extremely tailored suit. There's no room to spare, but thankfully they are almost as if custom for me and as such never move around or slide. With a fit this close one might worry about fatigue from simply something gently pressing around one's ears...No problem here as they're comfortable, at least on my face, for hours.These are excellent values at the Amazon fulfilled pricing of right at $70. The frames are Italian-made (Italy and Japan compete it would seem for highest quality eyewear frames) with understated a beautiful dark tortoise acetate which is subtle and classy. These are fitted with the G-15 lens and they're probably Ray-Ban's most sold lens for good reason. The G-15 lens is a grey-based tinted lens that really provides adequate shade for bright light while it allows true color through while doing so. While not the kind of lens one will likely use on heavy overcast days while driving this is the Swiss Army knife lens sort of speak as it does more things right for more uses than most any other lens. The G-15 lens, along with the original Ray-Ban green tinted lens (supplied to troops like my father in World War II) have stood the test of time, even with higher and higher technology these lens are "so right" they just keep selling year after year. Try them and I think you'll understand why. I will mention that my wife has a larger lensed Ray-Ban Wayfarer II pair with polarized lens that she bought from the Hut branded place in Nashville. She paid almost $200 with taxes. They are actually enough too big for me that I prefer the smaller frame, but the polarized lens are extremely nice. They're usable in much lower light like on heavy overcast days as they just don't eliminate the shear amount of light that the G-15' lens do. Are they worth $200? Not to me...I really believe if they were around no more than $10 to $20-dollars more I'd consider buying a pair of these smaller Wayfarer II's with the polarized lens, but they seem to somewhere around $40 to 50-dollars more which I just do not believe is a fair value as it doesn't cost that much additional money to produce a polarized lens. I am very happy to stick with these smaller Wayfarer II glasses with G-15 lens as they're very high quality at an extremely nice price.So, why didn't I give these 5-stars? Well, with this smaller pair I have one wish only and that is the height of the lens is just a slight bit more shallow (less) than I would really like. This is a small thing as if the lens were too tall in height the chance of pressure to the cheek bones could creep in. But, I really believe just a small increase in the actual height of the lens would make my almost perfectly tailored sunglasses even better. This is just my opinion, but as I think I already made clear these will be too small for even some medium faces and pretty much definitely too small for outright large and round faces. If you have a slender face and have found Ray-Ban original Wayfarers to look a bit comical on you then try these smaller Wayfarer II's. I really am enjoying mine and the price/quality ration here on Amazon seals the deal.

24.9.2015

I ordered five pairs, one for myself and four for my groomsmen (as their gift), and all five pairs of sunglasses arrived last night. Here's the breakdown of each pair...Pair 1: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case;Pair 2: Black Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, Ray-Ban paperwork, plastic sleeve over one of the arms (to prevent scuffs) grey cleaning cloth, and grey Ray-Ban cardboard case;Pair 3: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), no cleaning cloth,came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded);Pair 4: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, RB etching on lens, no Ray-Ban paperwork, no plastic sleeve over arms of sunglasses (arms all scuffed and scratched), black cleaning cloth (different size than Pair 1 and 2), came in a white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded);Pair 5: Brown Ray-Ban leather case, NO RB etching on lens, no paperwork, no sleeve on arms, no cloth, came in white/generic amazon cardboard box (not Ray-Ban branded).I have exchanged pairs 3, 4, and 5 (hence leaving me 2 good pairs - see 2 out of 5 star review), and am awaiting the arrival of the new pairs. Do I think this is the fault of Amazon...NO! Amazon is happy to exchange whatever I want and go round and round until the customer is satisfied. If I get these three pairs and none are up to the quality they should be, they will be exchanged for three new pairs, and we will continue this process until I get five authentic pairs.Here's what I believe happens...people buy counterfeit sunglasses off the street, then purchase legit sunglasses (like these) from Amazon. THEN turn around and return the counterfeit pair - leaving them with a authentic pair of sunglasses at a much cheaper price. Amazon gets the returned item into the warehouse, sees they aren't broken and then puts them back on the shelf for the next person to purchase.I will update and adjust my review after the new pairs arrive tomorrow (9/25/15).UPDATE 10/1/15: So it's taken a few extra days, but Amazon has ironed out everything. Meaning, I have 5 pairs of sunglasses that are all new, with zero scratches, all typical paperwork, and are all legit.I believe most of the times people are complaining about the quality of the glasses they purchased, they probably go a return or a bootleg copy. If this happens to you, just exchange them and Amazon will make it right.MY ONLY COMPLAINT...the glasses are very creaky. They flex quite a bit, which is nice, but I they sound like an old wooden staircase. Don't let this be a deterrent, as once they are on your face they don't make any noise :) ENJOY!

13.6.2013

I ordered the Ray-Ban RB2132 894/76 Matte Havana Polarized sunglasses (55mm) at 20% off posted price, which seems to change quite often and probably tied to inventory levels. It was the best internet deal that I could find anywhere. Tip: I found this amazing Amazon offer good for 30 days upon submission under Shoes & Accessories. This promo worked for sunglasses after I received a 16 digit code by e-mail. This discount puts the net price at nearly 48% off the Ray-Ban published $180 list price. Shipping was free under Amazon Prime and as expected took 2 days. Local state sales tax was extra. The details indicated it was sold by: Amazon LLC.No other third party like Sunglass Express or Paris Miki Optical was named as seller.One careful note similar to a previous review: Matte Havana is darker than Tortoise. Luckily, I saw the Matte Havana at a local optical store beforehand and would have been surprised by the ad photo, which is lighter in color and probably Tortoise instead. Web photos of Matte Havana would probably show up nearly black. Also, the lens description of Blue Green Mirror Polarized matched the received product. However, the written description never said anything about Gradient, which is very evident in the actual sunglasses. This is why I only rated this product 4 out of 5 stars.How do I know they are authentic? The RB written initials were laser etched into the left lens. Ray-Ban P was imprinted in white written letters on the right lens. Ray-Ban was engraved into the button of the sunglass case. The saddle brown case even smelled like real Italian leather. The black Ray-Ban seal was silk-screened perfectly on the left side of the case. The `R' in Ray-Ban was correctly done with the small triangle midway on the left side of the 'R'. I double checked the polarization with my LCD watch by rotating the glasses horizontally and vertically. The time was totally non-visible in one direction and visible in the other direction. All of the white lettering inside both arms was clearly legible and correctly imprinted. The gold Ray-Ban letters were nicely raised on both temple arms. The CE mark and word Polarized was written on the right arm. As expected, the lens width was 55mm, lens height was 40mm and bridge width was 18mm. This pair of sunglasses was made in Italy and designed well, due to the weight of glass lenses, correct polarization and sturdy hinges.I believe the sunglasses are authentic and will be keeping them. When I placed my order, I knew there were only 8 reviews for this item (some less than positive), whereas 1300+ reviews for another Ray-Ban 1232 item. Since I knew about Amazon's liberal return policy, I took minimal risk for a great deal.

4.1.2012

I was a bit skeptical initially to buy this new wayfarer instead of the iconic original wafarer. But I'm pleasantly surprised at the way this fits my face. The decreased angle of the temple limbs, where they meet the frame, is very much responsible for the better fit. The original wayfarer makes an awkward angle while sitting on the nose because of the acute angle the temple limbs make with the frame. I don't exactly know when Ray Ban released this new wayfarer, but these are way better than the original wayfarer without any doubt. Had I known earlier, I would have bought them immediately. I have no doubt that the sales for the iconic original wayfarer will go down. I'm sure if you try this once,

24.5.2014

I've always wanted wayfarers but the original style was too big for me, and the angle was awkward on the face; every time I would smile my cheeks would push up the glasses. But the new wayfarers are slimmer, and by extension, eliminate that problem. At the same time making them narrowing vertically, also make them sleeker and more timeless in my opinion. The new wayfarers still have the iconic look of the old ones. They are solidly built and feel sturdy and of sufficiently high quality. I did not purchase the polarized lenses, but the regular green (G15) are plastic and very clear, the tint is not too strong, lets just the right amount of light in, without being too harsh or too dark.

30.7.2013

Purchased the NEW Wayfarer RB2132 from Amazon, NOT a third party. Please make sure when you purchase one it is "SOLD BY AMAZON" to avoid scams. I did not purchase the polarized one.I'm petite and have a small head/face, so I got the 52mm. They fit well and look proportion to my head/face. They don't slide off my face when I look down. They feel like they are sturdy and high quality as they should be. Seems pretty nice.Now a lot of people are worried about the authenticity of the sunglasses since they aren't from Ray-Ban or Sunglass Hut directly. So, I did a lot of research and compared it to one from Sunglass Hut. I tried contacting Ray-Ban, but their customer service is pretty bad.

15.2.2015

Well oddly Amazon thinks these are shoes when I went to write a review but whatever :)Pros:They aren't shoesGreat sunglasses, I lost a pair of these go kart racing, and immediately bought another pair if that says anything. I have a squareish face, so anything to large, or to wide kinda looks weird on me; these are perfect - not to large, I think the 55mm for me at least would be a bit to big to look stylish. They look great, have the classic rayban look, and you look cool without any extra added douchyness (is that a word?) that some sunglasses can cause (looking at your ENTIRE product line, Oakley).Some things that you may not consider buying sunglasses:These are not polarized (at least the pair I bought isn't)

26.11.2013

This review is for the RB2132 Matte Black Polarized New Wayfarer purchased *DIRECTLY* from Amazon LLC. I make no guarantees about the authenticity of glasses purchased from other retailers, even if they are fulfilled by Amazon (not Amazon as the seller).I have been looking for a better deal on these Ray Ban New Wayfarer 2132 Polarized for some time but they never go on sale. My husband bought me the Havana/Tortoise Matte model for full price at Sunglass Hut and while they are great, I did not want to pay full price again but also wanted the Black with gradient blue/grey lenses for additional variety.I was thrilled to see Amazon had this model for just a bit over $100,

10.6.2016

I have only ever left one previous review on amazon, despite having purchased many items through the years.On this occasion i felt i should leave a review in order to help other potential buyers and reassure people of the quality/ authenticity of these glasses. I first saw the glasses in John Lewis for £125.00 and decided to check, as I always do, on Amazon for a better price before purchasing them in store.I found them and what's more, I found them on here for £68.00! Obviously my first reaction was that these glasses must be copies or fake and, having read all the reviews, i was left feeling more confident than unconvinced. Of course,

23.8.2014

I ordered these from Amazon and NOT a third party seller- make sure that if you want to purchase them directly from Amazon that it says "Ships from and Sold by Amazon.com" and NOT "Sold by [third party] and fulfilled by Amazon".I ordered the Brown Tortiseshell RB2131 New Wayfarer Polarized sunglasses- I can't speak to the other colors or types of lenses.I was very concerned about these being fake after a lot of the reviews I saw on here. I wouldn't care normally, but if I'm paying $100, I want the real thing. But I figured I had nothing to lose since I could just return them if they seemed fake.The Results: Genuine Ray-BansI love these sunglasses. After I received these,

7.3.2016

I purchased the RB2132 in tortoise shell, with G-15XLT lenses, and in size 55mm. I spent a lot of time reading about which size to buy. I am a male that weighs 172 pounds, and stands just under 5'11". I have a relatively small head (based on the hat size I buy). I ended up going with 55mm, even though my gut told me to get the smaller size. I am glad I didn't, because the 55mm looks and feels great. I don't have a big head at all, and these sunglasses look great, at this size.Otherwise, the quality is top notch, and these glasses are simple and feel rugged. The tortoise shell is dark, and can almost look black while somebody is wearing them. Sometimes the light hits the frame just right,

17.8.2015

*UpdateSeller exchanged with me a new pair! The quality is a lot better and the glasses seem more authentic. The RB engraving is now regular. Also I actually just bought another pair at sunglasses hut, and I found that indeed all the cases have this little pocket in between...which I find weird but doesn't actually negatively affect the case's function. It seems like the case color is random as well I received a brown this time when I exchanged it.****Next Day Update : 2 starsSo actually I looked a bit closer and the RB engraving seems off. The letters aren't etched with equal weight. The center of the B has a white spot thats actually pretty visible and distracting.

29.5.2014

I will not comment on these style wise, you either like the Wayfarer design or you don't, everyone has seen these glasses before. I do prefer the New Wayfarer over the Classic Wayfarer, but once again that is more personal preference.I will comment on a few objective things -1. If you are a what I consider a normal sized guy to bigger guy, or just have a big head, buy the 55mm. These fit my rather large head very well ( 7 1/2 baseball cap size ). I bought the 52mm ones for my rather small wife and those fit her perfectly as well... so I would say a good rule of thumb is 55mm = Men, 52mm = Women2. If you have never owned a pair of Ray Bans before you will be amazed by the build quality and just general high end feel of these glasses.

25.3.2014

These glasses have been my favorite glasses for the past month that I have had them. The fit and finish are great and I have been wearing them every day. I actually look forward to sunny days just so I can wear them!FIT/SIZE = 5/5First of all, I have read all the reviews on this site and I decided to get the 55 mm size. I heard most people say that it runs a little small so I decided with the 55 mm. I am happy that I went with this size in the end! First of all, to compare my size, I wear 59 mm in the RB3477 and I have a cap size of 7 3/8. Not sure if that is really that helpful, but hopefully it might be able to give you a general comparison. As for the overall fit, it is great!

28.7.2016

Authentic. Polarized. Ray Ban P.My order came in a brown leather case; some say they get black, and apparently the color of the case is random. You either black or brown only. It also came with a cleaning cloth and a little RayBans info inside. Also, the glasses have good quality, both the frames and lenses are sturdy and do not feel cheap at all. As a Ray Ban glasses fan, I will say that this is legit, original, and authentic.I truly like using polarized glasses. Just a heads up though for first-timers in wearing polarized glasses, some phone screens actually appear different when you have these glasses on. It adds a glare and somehow a rainbow-ish film layer to your phone screen.

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