SUNWEAR

Gold & WoodGold & Wood is a gateway to a world of subtle luxury,
Luxury is best expressed in a certain style, a certain talent, a certain rare quality that gives you a daily elegance that is quite unique.
MykitaMykitaMykita - Rolf Mykita's powerful bold and classic sunglass style are made from a "highly innovated" material that makes them extremely flexible and lightweight.
SALT - CadenSALT. Optics is an independent lifestyle company that creates premium, handcrafted eyewear for individuals with a unique sense of style. Driven by a minimalist sensibility in all things - less is, in fact, more.
Francis KleinFrancis Klein

Francis Klein...Fresh, unique, playful designs handmade in France. The feel of this eyewear is phenomenal, just try one on and you'll fall in love with the quality. Make a fashion statement to call your own!

Kaenon PolarizesKaenonKaenon Kaenon Polarized is the first polarized sunwear to create varying Light Transmission Levels in polarization. By making their own polarized film, they have created a technology to allow for maximum polarizing efficiency.
Maui JimMaui JimMaui JimWhether you are riding the waves or stuck in traffic Maui Jim's® polarized plus technology eliminates all types of glare for unmatched visual acuity,comfort, protection, and contrast. Specs carries all collections- MJ Classic, MJ TitaniumST, MJ Sport, MJ Flexon, MJ Stainless Steel, MJ Titanium Sport
Julbo Sunwear for Kids...
These glasses will adapt to small faces. Designed without hinges, they are completely safe. Asymetrical frames and nose pads on each side so it can be worn rightside up or upside down. The short and completely flexible sides ensure maximum comfort for babies.
Learn more about how important it is to protect children's eyes from harmful UV rays >
Thierry LasryThierry LasryThierry LasryThierry Lasry sunglasses are bringing out a glamorous luxury that is unique and rock and roll. Setting the trend in the fashion world, the collection is the image of its creator - combining charm and style with a slight touch of controversy.
Clic GogglesClicGoggles CliC Goggles® is the pioneer in front connecting eyewear. Their innovative design is helmet compatible, lightweight, exceptionally comfortable and performs well in a wide range of conditions. CliCs are available in a wide array of frame and lens colors and 2 sizes. They can also accommodate prescription lenses.
DogglesDoggles The latest in doggie chic, Doggles®, UV blocking goggles for man's best friend. They're shatterproof and feature anti-fog lenses!
Protecting the world...one dog at a time.

In addition to the featured Sunwear collections Specs Around Town carries Nike,
Face á Face and 2.5 Eyephorics.

More Links To Great Eyewear...

2.5 EyephoricsGreg Norman
Face a' Face Nike Vision

Salt Optics

As seen in . . .

Vogue.com May 2011People May 2011 SALT Optics Harper in Toffee Tortoise PinkMen's Journal March 2011

Greg Norman Sunwear

The Aussies couldn't pull off the win at the Masters but Greg Norman polarized sunwear is destined to be a winner. Many styles are great for prescription lenses too!

Golfing titan and international business icon, Greg Norman, decided to expand his world renowned brand to eyewear. The bold and dynamic designs are realized using premium quality materials to bring you a collection of eyewear worthy of the Greg Norman brand.

A selected number of prescription eyeglass and sunglass frames includes Aspex's patented TurboFlex® technology.


Sunlenses: Fashion + Function = Fantastic

Sunlenses today offer improved performance, boosted comfort, and higher fashion appeal with a number of features providing a bevy of fresh options for sun protection.
Read more for a roundup of the latest sunlenses . . .
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ALL THE SHADES OF A WIN
Kaenon Polarized athlete Paul Azinger beat the Europeans for the first time in almost a decade in the intense Ryder Cup golf competitions. Sharing his triumph was Azinger's favorite Kaenon HARD KORE style featuring SR-91® lenses. Boasting superior specialized lens tints and light transmission levels for depth perception and color contrast, athletes Brian Gay and Rory Sabbatini sported HARD KORE in G12 and G28 lenses respectively. The winning finishes continued with David Duval wearing KORE in C28 lenses; John Daly rocking both the SEGMENT with C28 lenses and the new SPINDLE S2 C28; and Robert Gamez in BASIS G28.
Once again proving its performance on the golf course, Kaenon is the only polarized lens played on the PGA and LGPA Tour, according to the company.

eyewear for the weekend warrior

Besides gearing up with the proper golf club or tennis racket even casual athletes recognize the need for sunwear that will enhance their performance. The following are some sports specific features that will keep weekend warriors at the top of their game . . . READ MORE (64KB .pdf file)


SUNWEAR TIP...

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

AR (antireflective) on the backside of your lenses stops rearview, mirror-like reflections of eyes, lashes and other objects from being uncomfortable distractions. Backside reflections are common, making backside AR essential on sunwear for the following reasons: To reduce backside reflections AND to increase wearing comfort.


By the numbers - UV Protection


It's A Doggy-Dog World

Who said humans were the only ones who need eye protection from the sun? Dogs need UV protection too - especially pooches that spend most of their days outside. Doggles® is serving up goggles made especially for man's best friend. They offer UV light absorption as well as protection from wind and debris. Available in tons of styles and sizes to fit any breed, there's a frame and lens color to suit dogs from one pound to 90-plus pounds. And with Doggles' adjustable head straps (one behind the head and one under the chin) dogs will stay protected and comfortable.


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