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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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Item 722629

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Chili's Bluefin Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized

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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Oct

2007

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for the field

By Marine Biology Nerd

from Miami, Florida

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

I have had a pair of these for over two years. The lenses will scratch if you do not pay attention to where you put them (e.g. in a compartment with keys), but I have not had major problems with them. A friend of mine bought four pairs for fieldwork in the Everglades and the only reason he had to replace any is because he lost them. I originally got these for boating because of the polarized lenses and their construction holds up well to salt water. They are also great for driving and everyday use.

Apr

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice sunglasses, nicer price

By Carolina Traveler

from Fort Mill, SC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

These are a great pair of sunglasses. I have owned them for about 2 years now, and have not come accross any problems with them. Bottom Line... you cant beat the quality of these glasses for the price you can buy them.

Sep

2007

(4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

They will break

By ClimberZero

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

My girlfriend and I each got a pair of these sunglasses, and within a month the left earpiece had snapped off of both of them. I bought myself one more pair since they were so comfortable and cheap and tried my best to handle them gently, but one month later, guess what, the left earpiece snapped off. Seems to be a pretty universal defect.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

im chilled with chilis

By mcr

from chicago,il

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

u cant beat them for the price. i had oklys in the past ,and will never get oklys again.chilis do what high priced glasses do.

Sep

2008

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Good fit but color comes off

By COMtnGal

from Parker, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

I bought these at the Memorial Day sale and by August the blue color was peeling off. That and the lens had funny colored bands across them depending on the angle of the sun.

I was disappointed because they have a great fit, are light weight and nice looking.

Based on this, I would not recommend these, even for the price.

Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Brand - Chili's

By tmfish

from Washington, DC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

I am now on my 4th pair of Chili's the last pair I had was this exact pair. I've never really had a pair of sunglasses that fit well on my head, until I found Chili brand at REI. Unforunately, I've lost 2 and broke the last one playing Frisbee and taking a dive. The joint on one side of the sunglasses broke and unfortunately, I could not snap them together. I still may try to fix them because the lens and frames are still in tack.

For me, my number one priority is for sun glasses to feel comfortable on my head. These are not too loose or too tight. They have some flexibility, which is nice because I do have a bit of a wide head. I commonly stretch out other brands and they would become loose and fall of my head when looking down. The old, "Look there is a fish... and there go my sun glasses." I do not have to worry about my sun glasses falling off.

The longest I have had a pair is probably 10 months of wear before I lost them. I normally prefer to spend 12 dollars or less, but I've realized to get guaranteed satisfaction I always go back to REI to get Chili's. I just try and time it on a sale.

My second priority is sun glare. I like Chili brand because they wrap around your eyes. I have deep set eyes with Chili Brand sunglasses I do not have sun coming from sharp angles they snug nicely around my head.

I can't comment on Good Protection from UV and such, the sticker says they do so I assume it
does.

These are good for hanging out, driving in the car, boating, even riding a bike, I'd take these. I'd like darker or more reflective lens.

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Value!

By ClimbingBoyScout

from Georgia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

Best glasses for the price. I have owned more expensive glasses but these are a much better value. Never had any problems with them except when I misplace them.

Great glasses, better value.

Dec

2009

(1 of 4 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 Sunglasses - Polarized:

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.

Jul

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sweet

By triman44

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Travel

Comments about Chili's Bluefin Sunglasses - Polarized:

Excellent value - Extremely comfortable.

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 Sunglasses - Polarized:

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.