Sunglasses Why Costa???

[Raleigh]

I went to buy some new sunglasses today and was talking with the sales rep and was going to buy some Costa Del Mar. The rep told me that Costa no longer manufactures their glass with polorized layers. The polorized put on as a final layer unlike Maui Jim which has 7 layers that are actually manufactured in the lens.


I have no clue as to how they make sunglasses or care to know but that got me to thinking. The standard has been Costa for a long time but are there just as good glasses out their for 1/2 the price.

I would appreciate the advice.

Thanks

[FP3]

Man, my Academy 20$ joints work pretty dam good. Ive had the Costas, Oakley’s, and a few other "high dollar" glasses and again my best were bought at academy ----- fire orange lenses, in the fishin section.

[Curmudgeon]

Sunglasses Why Costa???

All I can say is that you have to try them. I used to wear Ray Bans & Nikons but since I tried the Costas I won't go back.

[Xpress89]

Sunglasses Why Costa???

You get what you pay for. Costa is the way to go. Same concept with coolers..... Yeti vs a igloo.... Which one you want?? Ill pick costa and yeti any day.

[Themadhunter]

I just bought a pair of Natives for $129 and they seem great. Excited to see them on the water but I'm with you, I'm tired of paying $200+ for the name.

[dbarham]

Re: Sunglasses Why Costa???

You get what you pay for. Costa is the way to go. Same concept with coolers..... Yeti vs a igloo.... Which one you want?? Ill pick costa and yeti any day.

Not me I have lost too much shitt through the years to wind Guadalupe rivers and rough surf and thieves I buy cheap sunglasses And igloos they have served me right for 40 years. Not gonna stop now

[jakubbb]

I hated how my costas fit and how they felt heavy on my nose. Found me a pair of polarized spys and am 100% satisfied.

[evansmarine]

I just got a pair of costa tuna alleys for my wife and I, verry heavy on nose, and the 580 lenses already scratche when they dropped on my lap top. Not impressed

[small bites]

I like my Maui Jim's, didnt know what or how they were made, but I like how they fit and what I see in the water.

[finfisher]

Happy with my Hobies for a third of the price.

[small bites]

Actually, it had nothing to do with how they were built, it was a 'look' thing. And I am currently in the market for a new pair, so for sure will look at those Hobies. This is a great thread.

[Jeff barton]

Costs, in my opinion are over priced. Just like the YetI. The Yeti is a great cooler, but you have to worry about it being stolen just like the Costas

[Xpress89]

Sunglasses Why Costa???

Not me I have lost too much shitt through the years to wind Guadalupe rivers and rough surf and thieves I buy cheap sunglasses And igloos they have served me right for 40 years. Not gonna stop now

Totally get wat ur sayin but when a cooler is that expensive trust me you won't lose it anywhere and u won't put it out to be stolen

[Reef Drifter]

Had my Costas for over a year now , and if I lose these I'll by another pair , I used to get bad headaches from sun glare off the water and haven't had one since I started wearing these

[pieman]

Im very happy with my $25 Strike King Blue lens Costa knock offs.