Ray-BanRB2140 Original Wayfarer Polarized Square Sunglasses

I spent the extra money to purchase them from Amazon.com, instead of another retailer (even ones that are fulfilled by Amazon). I did this because of some reviews questioning the legitmacy of the glasses. As far as I can tell, these are the real deal. My friend has a pair of non polarized ones, and his seem to be the same. I tried the test for polarization by looking at and LCD display and turning my head, but it didn't work. The screen did look distorted, however. I also tried my friend's on before I ordered, and decided to get the 54x18s. Yes, they are considerably bigger than the 50x22s, but I have a big head. I only wear a 7 5/8s hat, but my temples are apparently very far apart. I would suggest trying them on first, as my friend wears the same size hat as me, but prefers the smaller sized glasses. And as far styling goes, these are the classic look. The 54s don't look any bigger unless you stand next to someone wearing the smaller ones.

I've been wearing Wayfarers on and off for almost 40 years. That's a long time to be attached to any one product and that should speak volumes about how timeless these sunglasses are.First of all, here are the specs for the sunglasses I purchased and why I purchased these particular glasses:I bought the 2140s. The 2140s are the original Wayfarer design not the newer, smaller ones (those are 2132s) which personally, I don't like.I also opted for the 54mm lens size and I'm glad I did. Note that the 54mm lens Ray Ban has added to the lineup are larger lens - the 50mm were the original sized lens when these sunglasses were first introduced. There are a few good You Tube videos out there on this topic and if you're not sure what size lens you want, go see the videos. Just search for "Wayfarer 54mm versus 50mm" and that should get you to them. Surprisingly, I didn't realize how much of a difference the lens size would matter, but it did. I’ve got a large head and you’d be very surprised how much of a difference the larger lens make in a comfortable fit (and look).I also bought the polarized lens which are an option. They are more expensive and in fact, they retail for $200.00 dollars in stores. Why polarized? I live in Florida and I’m out or by the water quite a bit so for me it’s almost mandatory that I want to be able to cut down or eliminate the sun’s glare. It’s an expensive option but well worth it (this will cost you here on Amazon about $30.00 dollars more, give or take).So the designation I purchased were 901/58 (the 901 denoting the 2140 original Wayfarer and the 58 denoting the polarized lens). Why is this important? Because when you get your glasses, you’ll see along the inside left rail of the glasses “901/58”. You’ll also see “54018 3P”. The 54 means 54mm - the 018 refers to the spacing between lens (18mm) and the 3 means brightness level (3 means high brightness) and lastly the P means polarized. Why would anyone even care about this? Because there are fake Ray Bans being sold that don’t have this information on the left rail. It’s a good idea to go watch the videos on fake versus real Ray Ban’s - you know where to go to find the vids.I wore fake Wayfarers for a while simply because I got tired of shelling out $150.00 dollars every time I lost a pair or sat on them or they walked off, etc. The bottom line? There is a reason why people shell out $125.00 and more for Ray Ban Wayfarers and that reason is quality. The lens are beautifully crafted glass, not crappy plastic. The connection between the side rails and the sunglasses are 7 point hinges made of anodized metal. There is a metal rod that goes through the length of the side rail, too.Everything about Ray Ban screams (albeit subtlety) quality and excellence.The best part about buying them here on Amazon? The great price. You’ll easily save $50.00 dollars or more off what you’d spend at a mall or specialty sunglass shop.In summary I’ll say this: If you’ve never owned a pair of Wayfarers you owe it to yourself to try a pair. There is a reason why everyone from Jack Nicholson to Debbie Harry has worn them and why they never go out of style: quality never does.

What I wanted!! Comes in sizes !

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Returned. Quality just wasn't there. For the price glasses felt very cheap and flimsy.

I have owned Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses for decades. Always hand made in Italy. While searching for a new pair (being the detailed internet shopper I am) I had several in my cart, because I wanted polarized only and not all are polarized. Then I notice that some were made in China (and they are almost as much in price as these) and these here handmade in Italy. The. I went back and looked at them all very closely. Not only were only a few pair (out of all the different shades and colors) polarized but only one vendor (that I could see) had them hand made from Italy. What's up with that? From what I can tell they have licensed the name but they are made in China. Now they may be fine don't know didn't order them but these are just as comfortable, beautiful, well made and genuine (not saying the others didn't purchase the license) but I know that these are the same ones I've benn buying for decades. Delighted with my purchase.

They are real Ray-Ban RB2140 wayfarers (the original design that comes to more of a point on the sides, and where the temples angle downward, not the flat “new Wayfarer“ design).They have a slight yellowish tint when ”clear” and darken enough to be great on slightly overcast days when you still need shades but real sunglasses are too dark. They aren’t ever dark enough for really sunny conditions (The darkened picture of mine was taken in July in central Alabama just after noon).The biggest complaint I have with them is that they seem to require actual exposure to the Sun’s UV rays to darken. Modern car glass largely blocks most UV radiation so they don’t darken much in the car, which really is when I’d need them the most. Plus they take several minutes to darken so aren’t useful if you’re getting in and out of a vehicle all day.They do significantly cut down on streaks from artificial lighting at night though, which makes them nice driving glasses for dusk and after sunset.There is some coating on the inside of the lenses which looks looks blue when light is reflected on it that got kind of splotchy after a few months of wear.They are not advertised as blue-blocking, but they do seem to be. Whatever the coating is doesn’t like to be wiped with cotton as they get smeared very easily (and yeah, you’re supposed to use a microfiber cloth anyway, but if you get caught in the rain who has not just used the tail of their shirt to wipe their glasses?)Overall I’m not unhappy with them for under a hundred bucks I paid, but now in Aug ‘22 they’re almost twice that at $193 and they aren’t worth that