Knockaround  Mai Tais Polarized Sunglasses

$35.00
Members get an est. $3.50 in rewards

Calling to mind tropical vacations and poolside lounging, the rounded Knockaround Mai Tais polarized lenses cut glare and offer UV400 protection—perfect for days spent soaking up the sun.

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Features

  • Durable frames with a rounded silhouette, strong metal hinges and embedded "K" logos on either arm
  • Offering UV400-rated protection, these sunglasses block 99 to 100 percent of UV light
  • Polarized lenses decrease eye strain by reducing visible glare from water, snow, sand and pavement
  • FDA-approved, impact-resistant lenses with laser-etched logo
  • Protective pouch included

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Casual

UV Protection

99 percent

Light Transmission

BLACK SMOKE: 12.45 percent

Lens Material

Triacetate cellulose

Lens Tint

BLACK SMOKE: Black Smoke

Polarized

Yes

Photochromic

No

Frame Material

Polycarbonate

Gender

Unisex

Fit Width

Medium

Overall Width

144 millimeters

Bridge Fit

Standard Bridge Fit

Bridge Width

20 millimeters

Lens Width

54 millimeters

Lens Height

46 millimeters

Temple Length

140 millimeters

Reviews

2264 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

98% 2123 of 2168 reviewers recommended

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

6 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Love these! Great value!
These are awesome sunglasses. They provide a bit of a darker tint than most sunglasses which I love. I have a lot of light sensitivity issues and these are great and really enhance what you’re seeing because of the polarization. My regular glasses are a “petite” frame because I have a smaller face and had been wearing a pair that I had gotten as a teenager before that which wear apparently kids glasses and these don’t look massive on my face.
Piff
Reading, PA

Most Helpful Critical Review

21 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago
Who puts a logo on the lens?!?
Great quality and shape. However, they placed their logo in the upper right hand corner of the lens itself. So it always feels like a fly is dive bombing your face. If you don’t have good peripheral vision, you might not notice, but if you do have good peripheral vision you can’t help but notice it all the time. Super annoying.
Bbbbb
Portland Oregon
Alyssa K
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Scratched horribly within the first week

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so disappointed with this pair. This was my fourth pair in about six months and within the first week they scratched horribly. When I contacted the company to ask if they knew how I could fix the scratches they offered a 20% discount which was nice. I just cant see the point in using the coupon on what seems to be an inferior product. My previous pairs are still in better condition than these. Not sure if this particular pair is just poor quality or if quality overall has gone down. I was really disappointed and feel bad for recommending them to so many friends when the company wont even stand by their product. Lesson learned for me

Response from Knockaround
2 months ago

Hey Alyssa, Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so sorry for your experience. üòû We just sent a message to your personal email on how we can get this fixed for you! We look forward to hearing back and finding a solution! Cheers, Evan

Piff
Location:Reading, PA
Face Shape:Round
Age:25–34
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Love these! Great value!

These are awesome sunglasses. They provide a bit of a darker tint than most sunglasses which I love. I have a lot of light sensitivity issues and these are great and really enhance what you’re seeing because of the polarization. My regular glasses are a “petite” frame because I have a smaller face and had been wearing a pair that I had gotten as a teenager before that which wear apparently kids glasses and these don’t look massive on my face.

Face Shape:Round
Age:25–34
Christine R
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

LOVE them, MUST have!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wore these out on my 15th anniversary date with my husband and got so many compliments! They are super cute, comfortable and well made. The price point is unbelievable for the quality of these shades. Didn't realize this company is in San Diego where I live, now I love them even more!

Wendy B
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
11 months ago

Just WOW

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are so comfortable i forget i even have them on and absolutely love the style! Knockarounds are the best I will never where a different brand LOVE highly recommend grabbing you a pair of these before they are gone!

Jason F
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Excellent! A+

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got these for my wife and theyre magnificent. Fite her face well, colors are outstanding and they feel sturdy and durable, definitely recommend

Jennbalaya
Age:35–44
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Super cute but did not last

So I love love loved these sunglasses when I first got them, but they definitely did not stand the test of time. They’re super cute, but the lenses scratch and the tint fades just by looking at them and then it’s hard to even see through them. I am pretty careful with my sunglasses, always stick them in a case. These unfortunately didn’t last. Then I went swimming with them and well, they’re unwearable now.

Age:35–44
Bbbbb
Location:Portland Oregon
Face Shape:Round
Age:35–44
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Who puts a logo on the lens?!?

Great quality and shape. However, they placed their logo in the upper right hand corner of the lens itself. So it always feels like a fly is dive bombing your face. If you don’t have good peripheral vision, you might not notice, but if you do have good peripheral vision you can’t help but notice it all the time. Super annoying.

Face Shape:Round
Age:35–44
Katherine V
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Great product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love wearing bright colors and it can be surprisingly difficult to find fun, colorful sunglasses that fit my face properly. Until now, my go-to glasses have been wire aviators and the biggest drawback to those has been trying to readjust the nose pieces so they aren't crooked. I don't have to worry about that at all with these! The thicker frames feel sturdy and I love that they are reflective. No idea how to classify my face size, since there are no measurements to gauge from. For reference, I'm 5'4" and my face is about 7" tall and 5" wide, compared to the glasses which are around 5.5" wide.

Jennifer N
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

First pair of Knockaround and now a year strong.

My face is typically wider than most and my head is bigger than most but these sunglasses fit like a glove. The polarized lenses worked great when I was in the bright sun while relaxing out on the lake. My eyes are sensitive to bright light and these work just as good as my Costas. Ive bought 3 more pair since and I highly recommend.

Ryan C
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

First Pair. Definitely not the last!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these glasses. Ive burned through countless pairs of sunglasses and Knockarounds take a stand. Excellent quality, well made, great fit, and stylish. Polarized lenses are HD and tint is like seeing a whole new world when I put them on. 10/10 Im a Knock convert. You guys are killing it.

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