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$Chili\'s Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses$

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Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses

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Item # 722629

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These cool shades wrap around your face for protection from glare and wind.

Shatterproof lenses provide 100% UV protection
Polarized lenses reduce 99% of visible glare from water, snow, sand and pavement for increased visual acuity and decreased eye strain
Rubber temple ends grip during exercise and hot weather for a secure fit

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Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses

4.1

(based on 20 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (19)
Good protection (10)
Stylish (9)
Rugged construction (5)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Flimsy frame (6)
Easily scratched (3)

Best Uses

Casual wear (14)
Travel (13)
Backpacking (11)
Hiking (11)
Camping (8)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (16 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (11), Casual/ recreational (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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Jan

2012

4.0

Good Value for Large Heads

By unclephool

from New Mexico USA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

Bought a pair of these a year ago. Wore them for 3-4 months then the bow broke. Got a second pair that has lasted 6 months. Will likely get another just in case while I still can. I have a wide brow and these are one of the few pair of glasses that do not squeeze my head. They are light and not super sturdy, but I don't expect a [$] pair of glasses to last as long as my Ray-Bans or Smiths. Considering the price, I think these are good value.

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Sep

2011

5.0

So light!

By passivestamina

from Joshua Tree, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Tightfit

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Climbing
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

A real lightweight pair of glasses. I haven't taken them up on a sunny day yet (climbing), but they block out just enough light. They are polarized too, so they do great off the lake. I use them primarily for backpacking.

I took out the small rubber inserts on the sides because they were pressing in too much and giving me a headache.

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Aug

2011

5.0

Excellent all-around sunglasses

By Uncle Al

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
DRIVING
Hiking
Running
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I own two pairs of these and two pairs of Chili Sierras (sort of the non-polarized version); both models fit my bulbous, hard-to-fit cranium perfectly. I've had the Bluefins for ten months and wear them daily. I use them for biking, driving, walking, hiking, and running. In addition to excellent fit, they've put up with dirt and general manhandling with no breaks or scratches, they enhance my already-intimidating appearance, they don't distort or otherwise restrict my vision, and they were cheap. I've spent five times as much on sunglasses that didn't fit or perform half as good as these. If REI ever stops selling this model, there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

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Jul

2011

4.0

Great inexpensive polarized sunglasses

By WildKarrde21

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel
Volleyball

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I'm on my third pair of these sunglasses (1st one was lost on a trip, 2nd one was chewed up by a dog) and I will keep coming back to these. For [$], you get a well-built polarized pair of sunglasses that will take most physical activities well. No bells and whistles to speak of, but they do their job. They are stylish enough to wear as everyday sunglasses, but for the price, I can definitely afford to replace them if they get broken during more physical activities.

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Feb

2011

5.0

Great sunglasses

By Antee

from Connecticut

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Lightweight
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I mostly wear mine driving in the car. They do a great job of eliminating glare in all weather conditions. I like them so much, I ordered another pair for when these ones eventually give out.

A friend has the same sunglasses and is also very pleased with them.

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Feb

2011

4.0

great value

By Elbombero

from Atlantic City, NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I bought these sunglasses for all-around use. They wear very comfortably, they're lightweight, they look cool...I'm 100% satisfied with this purchase.

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Apr

2010

5.0

Great all around pair of glasses

By GottaGo

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I hate buying spendy sunglasses because most often times I lose them...well, I finally lost this pair to the ocean however they were so great and held up to my shenanigans that I came back looking for another pair. I'm pretty careful with my belongings but the lenses did get a little scratched in the three years I had them and ultimately the rubber piece on the side of the glasses which sits over your ear did pop out but I just kept on wearing them. I like them because they are light weight and they have held up to being tossed around and sat on.

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Mar

2010

4.0

Good glasses for the price

By Scott Pendleton

from Pasadena, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

Like a lot of other people, my pair of these glasses broke...after over three years. These were my only pair of sunglasses when I bought them; since then I've replaced them for everything except casual and driving. They're not dark enough and don't have enough coverage for skiing or mountaineering and the peripheral isn't good enough for cycling. For casual, they're pretty good. They look decent.

The finish started wearing off after about a year and a half, and the lenses got small scratches in them, nothing major. Overall, for the price, they lasted a good long time and I was happy with them.

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Feb

2010

5.0

Terrific!!!!!!!!!!

By RCPShoreham

from Shoreham, Long Island, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I have used this pair of glasses for 3 years and absolutely love them.
I have used them for a week long rafting/hiking trip through Colorado/Utah, many many hiking trips, a full season of Sailing on Long Island waters, Golf, Driving, etc.
The glasses have held up wonderfully and the only issue i have is trivial given the use and abuse I have put them through....the lenses have scratched but given what i have put them through in 3 years, I have no right complaining about a few minor scratches when I never used a case to store them. When these eventually die on me....and that will likly mean LOSING them since they dont seem to have an end to their lifespan...i will gladly grab another pair. I will never again purchase high priced Bolle, Oakley, Ray Ban's, etc. again.

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Dec

2009

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

As poorly made as fake Oakleys

By juanbeale

from Orland, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame
Inadequate Protection

Best Uses

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses:

I worked on a farm doing odd jobs and these frames broke right under the lens within 2 months of farm work. Bought them for work and they scratched terribly the first use. The lens also cracked and popped out. I went with a pair of glass lensed Smiths and have had much better luck. These are and feel cheap and non durable. This brand is one of the worst brands I have ever owned. The lens quality was bad too. They were very cloudy and unclear because of the cheap way they made them polarized. My several pairs of polarized glass lensed Smiths have held up much better and offer more coverage and better protection and last a lot longer. The arm also broke on mine as well. I do not suggest that anyone buy these for any reason it is a waste of money and hard on your eyes.