Sunglasses recommendation for wide head

[Dirk Rabdau]

Hello all –

I have had mixed results with sunglass frames – I have a wider head and most of the frames seem to be made for a narrower profile.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't really need something that is incredibly specialized. Just something that is decent and works well on the trail. I have searched the internet and there are companies that make such sunglasses. However, I yearn for my wider-head brethren to chime in with recommendations and experiences….

Roundfully yours,

Dirk

[John S.]

http://sporteyz.com/

[Paul H]

Try out some Tifosi sunglasses. Some models accomodate wider heads very well.

[Lee Fitler]

if you know your temple to temple measurement that will help. Sierra Trading Post lists temple to temple measurement on most of their sunglasses.

[Chris Hanson]

I too have the same problem with sunglasses. I've had good luck with RayBan and Smiths. I wear the classic Wayfarer for "town use" and Smith Directors for outdoor activities. Smiths are lightweight, comfortable and they have a great warranty. If you watch you can get them very reasonably.

[kevin smith]

i too have the same issue

my current pair of sunglasses have a broken arm and the frame is broken at the bottom of the lens this is like the 6 th pair i have broken inthe last two years

i was at wal mart the other daychecking out some glasses and found thatthey offer some wide framed sunglasses called fatheadz some of them were pretty descent looking and i think they were like $28

have not tried them but for a budget pair of outdoor glasses they would probably do ok

kevin

[Kevin Ridge]

I have had the same problem. I found that some Smith glasses where good, but I now use Natives. Been really happy with them.

[Bryan Crook]

On the Tifosi website, if you check the details on any particular model of sunglasses it should say something like "fits medium to large faces"…or something like that.

I've got a couple pair of Tifosi Ventoux that fit my big noggin. The quality isn't the best I've ever seen but they won't exactly break the bank either.

[Eugene Smith]

Dirk,

I highly recommend Native sunglasses, they have really high quality sunglasses that fit all sizes of domes. I have the Native Versa, came with 2 sets of polarized lenses, and they fit my Med/Wide face well. Tifosi shades look nice too, more affordable.

[Dirk Rabdau]

I appreciate all the responses here – I am sorry I didn't respond sooner I was a bit off the grid because of some work issues. Glad to hear that I am not alone as far as having a rather generously sized head. I will check out the suggestions – I had no idea there were so many different companies that catered to this market.

Thank you all! BPL is a great place.

Dirk

[Robert Atwood]

Oakley Monster Dogs fit my large head (7 7/8 hat size) fairly well.

[Gabriel Lewis]

The Maui Jim – Ho'okipa 407 works for me. Excellent polarized lenses and a durable lightweight frame. The lenses are quite durable also, for plastic.

I liked the Oakley Big Square Wires until they were discontinued.

Gabriel

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