I purchased these in July of 2014. I paid $189 for the black frame/netural gray Glass lenses. They have held up very well. No scratches, and the temple springs are as good as they were when new. I take good care of them, keeping them in their case when not in use, and clean them regularly using a bit of dish soap. I love the clarity and weight of the glass lenses, as they are superior to any of the composite lenses I've had a chance to compare them to, including their own brand's plastic lenses. (I spent some time in a Bass Pro Shop comparing these to Costas, Smiths, and Oakleys) These are my everyday casual and business wear glasses. These are great for driving; the polarization on these lenses is superior to Oakley in my opinion, and I love how well the polarizing lenses cut glare. These also work fantastic for cutting glare on watery surfaces like lakes and rivers, but honestly I am too fearful of losing these in the water to wear them near it! I would not wear these for any activity requiring a lot of movement, such as playing sports, since they are heavy, and because most of the weight is in the lenses, they are likely to fall off. During every day use though, these are secure enough that them falling off your head is a non-issue (unless you try to "store" them on the top of your head when not in use - DON'T do that!). My only grip with these is that after wearing them continuously for more than an hour, they do become a bit uncomfortable on the bridge of my nose.. taking them off for a brief period helps with any discomfort, but this is the sacrifice I'm willing to make to wear glass lenses. I will admit I keep a pair of Oakley flak jackets around for outdoor activities, and for times when I worry about scratching the lens (such as bumming on the beach). However, the quality of these are fantastic and I am glad I purchased them... I will buy another when the time comes. Couple of tips: - In my opinion, I would NOT suggest purchasing these glasses in a composite lens... the glass lenses are so much clearer. In my opinion, these frames are designed to hold a heavy glass lens in place. I would prefer to purchase a composite lens in a "frameless" or "semi-frameless" option to take advantage of the lighter weight of the composite lenses, and the ability to swap lenses on some brands of frames. - The shiny black frame, on the inside of the frame actually reflects light at some angles, and can be distracting. Wearing a hat eliminates this completely, but if you're looking for a frame that completely blocks the sun due to the way it wraps and fits your face, this probably isn't going to be sufficient.
