Description
AO:
The Original Pilot has been a favorite of U.S. military pilots since 1958. Expect uncompromising quality - engineered to rigid military specifications. Wear it for life, it’s a look that never goes out of style.
TGG:
An iconic original style built to military grade specifications. This is a timeless must have that combines durability, fashion, and optics to easily transcend time. Over 60 years of this classic is a testament to it's ability to do so!
Lens Choices:
All frames available with your choice of Glass or Nylon lenses, Polarized or non-polarized! We recommend Glass for the discerning individual who places the visual experience above all else, or those who have more environmental focused concerns. We recommend Nylon for those who prefer something lighter on the nose and face, while still providing great optics! Either way, you're going to love how you see!
Polarization is a more personal preference, so choose wisely based on your own needs here. I won't tell you which is better, as it really comes down to how you use the glasses and your own personal preference as to which is visually more comfortable! We're all different afterall!
Green Lenses: These will provide a nice calming effect while adding a beautiful punch of color to the world. One of my favorite lens color choices where available!
Grey Lenses: Nice, soft, color neutral, and still dark enough to provide plenty of comfort all around.
Matte Silver Available in Green Lenses Only
Silver Choose Silver Mirror or Grey Lenses
Gold Choose Gold Mirror Green or Grey Lenses
Black Choose Grey or Blue Mirrored Lenses
Sizing:
For a more petite face or a classic undersized look, we recommend sticking with the 52mm. For most people with an average face, the 55mm will get the job done! For a larger face or to go with a trendy oversized look, go with the 57!
Sizes:
Small - 52mm
Medium - 55mm
Large - 57mm
Temple Style:
This is the model featuring the classic Bayonet temple style for a comfortable cool fit that easily works with helmets or any other headgear (masks anyone?). These are easier to take on and off, while still maintaining a fit that doesn't slip down!
Lens Technology:
All Lens options include a scratch resistant coating (and in the case of glass, superior scratch resistance all together) as well as a backside anti-reflective coating for superior comfort and vision! A super oleophobic coating ensure the lenses are smudge resistant and easy to clean for the life of the glasses!
Overall:
Ultimately, no matter the choices you make, these pilot sunglasses we last you for years to come, and with the various lens and color combinations can be paired together to build a great collection!
MADE IN THE USA!
Find Your Fit
Frame Sizing Isn't What it Seems:
Let me throw a wrench to everything you might think you know about finding the right "size" glasses. While many people think a couple of simple numbers can determine the needed frame size, more often that not, that's just not the case. The numbers I'm referring to are the A or Eye size (Lens width), and the DBL or Bridge size (distance between the two lenses). While these numbers can be helpful guidelines, not all frames with the same numbers will fit the same way. Just like your clothes don't all fit exactly the same even with the same waist measure, neither do all frames.
Why Don't The Numbers Tell Me the Right Size?
This is a great question, and comes down to the wide array of materials used to make the frames! The distance from the edge of the lens to where the temple (arms, bows, whatever you want to call them) go back to the head and thickness of the temples themselves are just a couple of the factors. Add in different bridge designs with the same width and totally different fits and construction, and things get hairy quickly!
So, How Can I Even Figure Out What To Buy?
Pay close attention to the actual construction of the frame. Opticians know these tricks well and our staff is happy to assist if needed, just send us a picture, and what it is you personally want out of your next eyewear function and style wise. For a guideline for yourself though, look at the material thickness from the outer lens to the edge, this can be just one or two millimeters, on up to several or as much as ten or more millimeters in the cases of some specialty designs for high prescriptions! Next pay attention to the thickness of the material in the bridge, and the way it tapers. These subtle cues can give you a great impression of how the frame will fit on you with just a little visualization!
Does a Frame Always Need to Fit Perfectly?
Contrary to the optical worlds opinion, NO. You don't need perfect central alignment, or frames exactly the width of your head. What you do need, are certain lines to flow well with your face, colors that work for your complexion and wardrobe, and knowing whether you want to have a look that is bold and oversized, or small petite and minimal, or any combination of the two. There is a fine line between oversized and TOO BIG, so do dredge into this area with caution. This is where we come in, if you're not sure, let us help!
What if I Like Really Different?
Welcome to the party, you're one of us. We understand trendsetters and fashion forward styles are not something the everyday eye will find pleasing, and we're not going to talk you out of that gorgeous vintage cat eye shape in blazing pink colors, or whatever your heart desires, as long as it really is a good look for you in color tones and style choice! Frames built for the world of high fashion are some of our favorites, and personally our staff rocks some of the wildest things out there! Whether you like the basics, or something as wild as a rimless with dragon shaped lenses, we're not judging!
Full Video showing many of the differences and what "proper" sizing looks like:
