Rose Gold Concorde - AGX Lenses

Randolph Eyewear is an authorized dealer of Randolph Engineering.  We give the best deals on all Randolph products.  Located in Miami, we ship Randolph sunglasses worldwide, giving all admirers a chance to own a pair of the best, well made sunglasses in the world.  Randolph has been making their glasses mostly by hand in a small USA based factory.
They have been working with local and national celebrities and news campaigns to promote their sunglasses which have also been featured in many movies and T.V. shows (aka:  iron man, and Mad Men)

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Randolph Flash Mirror Styles

Randolph Eyewear now has all the aviator styles, including the latest flash mirror collection.
Flash mirror styles are all the rage this summer season.  Randolph Eyewear makes the flash mirror lenses in the aviator and concorde styles.  They have blue, green, and orange flash mirror. 
They also have a more unique frame that is rose gold with tan flash mirror lenses. 



Make sure you keep your summer style and summer eyewear up to date with the changing trends. 
Randolph Eyewear sunglasses are made by hand in the USA and the solder joints are warranted for life.  If you have never bought a pair of Randolph's, then it's time you see the difference. 

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Randolph Eyewear Summer Styles are HERE!!!!

Randolph Eyewear has all the new spring and summer frames in stock.
Some of the most anticipated sunglasses have been the aviator and concorde color flash mirror styles.
These new color flash mirror lenses are the latest trend in the sunglasses world, and now Randolph has a pair that will last you for more than just one season (**cough*cough**, RayBan**cough**)
Randolph sunglasses are built for quality and sustainability.  Randolph Eyewear has a frame built for every face structure and they offer a wide variety of frame colors and lens choices, including Color Mag, and Polarized options.


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Randolph Eyewear, an authorized dealer of Randolph Engineering, now has the entire Randolph spring and summer line available for purchase at:  www.randolpheyewear.com

Randolph sunglasses are made by hand in the USA.  They are built to last, and have been used by the United States military for over 20 years.  These glasses are the toughest sunglasses on the market, and the most fashionable.  Randolph makes all the classic frame styles, and guys, the Randolph Aviator is the perfect pair of sunglasses for you!  Randolph Eyewear really puts time and care into each pair of glasses they make because they want them to be your trusted glasses that never let you down.  

Randolph even has a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  FOR LIFE!!!  If your frames ever break, send them back to the company for a free replacement.  A company would not do this if they didn't make something they knew would stand the test of time.  

Randolph Eyewear is proven better than RayBan in quality and wear over time.  RayBan sunglasses are mass produced in China, along with probably 90% of everything else you buy.  Just because everyone you know has a RayBan, doesnt mean you need one too.  You only need a RayBan if you really dont care about your eyes or longevity of products you buy.  If you buy a Randolph, you will have it and love it for life.  The lenses are specially made with the help of eye experts to allow for optimum protection against the sun.  

If you have never owned a pair of Randolph's, then this is your summer to be enlightened.  Randolph sunglasses are the best sunglasses on the market today with the best warranty!

Support your USA workers and buy your next pair of sunglasses from a USA company, not China!

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We are so confident that you will love these sunglasses.  They are unmatched in their quality and performance.  Thats why the U.S. military has been using them for over 20 years as standard issue.
These are the best pair of sunglasses I have ever owned and now they can be yours at a great price.  These sunglasses will never break, and if they do, the company will send you a replacement or fix them for free!!!
Randolph has unmatched customer service to match the most well made pair of sunglasses in the world.

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Randolph Review - Real Customer Review

In my lifetime, I have owned approximately 1,473 pairs of sunglasses.  Ok, that may be a SLIGHT exaggeration, but still not TOO far off.  When I think back to the sunglasses I have owned, it is a blur of cheap plastic, “chrome” frames, and lenses made of who knows what that seemed to scratch every time my eyelashes brush against them.  I have had lenses mysteriously just pop out of their frames and ear pieces break at the slightest gust of wind.  I have witnessed sunglasses mysteriously disappearing after falling beneath the seat of my car, and felt guilt ridden at the realization that I left them sitting in a bathroom somewhere I will undoubtedly never visit again.

All of these experiences are the both the cause and result of purchasing very poor sunglasses over the years of my life.  My thinking was that if my sunglasses were just going to break or get lost, why would I want to invest any real money in them?  And since I didn’t have any real money invested in them, I didn’t care enough about them to take the actions necessary to keep them from getting broken or lost.  I was stuck in an endless cycle of terrible sunglasses.

Growing up, I was always enamored with my father’s sunglasses.  I still remember sneaking into his bedroom to put on his gold-rimmed aviators that he kept in a leather pouch complete with a cleaning clothe.  Of course, the lenses completely covered my round, chubby face, but I thought I looked like one of the Blue Angels Pilots every time I looked in the mirror.

Even now as an adult, I have struggled with the idea of spending more than $25 on any pair of sunglasses.  The fear of losing or breaking them was still fresh in my mind, so I tended to stick with buying my sunglasses at places like gas stations and Walmart.

If you are a regular reader of this site, you know what comes next.  I make a comment about the importance of quality and not quantity.  I may make mention about the fact that I have probably spent at least $200 over the past couple years on multiple pairs of sunglasses that were lost or broken because of my own oversight and lack of concern because I only see them as a $15 pair of sunglasses that aren’t going to cause me to go into financial ruin if they were to somehow become unwearable.

But that’s not what you are reading this for.  You are reading this article because I promised to talk about Randolph Engineering Sunglasses, so let’s get on to that.

Randolph Engineering probably has one of the greatest mission statements I have seen.  It states their mission as:

• To define, produce and deliver the world’s finest eyeware
• To stand as the example by which others are considered.
• To value our human resource, our community, our clients and our customers as equals.
• To exemplify world-class service, integrity and quality in every aspect of our business.

Through the process of reviewing their products, I can say that Randolph has upheld their mission with great diligence.  They were kind enough to send me a pair of their P3 Sunglasses that I have grown to love in a way I didn’t know a man could love sunglasses.  Matt feels the same way about the pair of Concorde Aviators he received.

Concorde

P3

Upon first receiving them, we both had apprehensions about wearing them often because of our past experiences with cheap sunglasses.  We were terrified of breaking or losing these awesome shades because that’s all we have ever known.  But as we got over that fear, we realized something: These bad boys were not going to break. Everything about these sunglasses scream quality.  After consistent wearing for over 1 month, there has been zero sign of any type of wear or tear on either pair of glasses.

Quality Sunglasses, Timeless Design

Randolph Eyewear is the brand your eyes crave.  When the sun is out of control, and all you can see is glare, put on your trusted pair of Randolph Eyewear sunglasses.  They have many styles and shapes to choose from, and, made for the U.S. military for over 20 years, Randolph is a company that makes quality frames and lenses which will protect your eyes for years to come, shielding you from the sun's harsh rays.
Especially in the winter months, your eyes need a quality pair of sunglasses more than anything.  When the sun hits the snow and reflects back at you, your eyes are actually getting a double dose of sunlight and harmful rays.
However, when you put on your Randolph sunglasses, your eyes are well protected, and you can be sure of it.  Randolph is also the only sunglasses company I know of that puts a lifetime warranty on all their solder joints.  Randolph knows they make a quality product, and they want you to know it too.

If you care about the health of your eyes, dont risk exposing them to the sun with a $10 pair of sunglasses.

Choose the quality that comes with Randolph Eyewear.
Standard issuing (aviator) to the U.S. army for over 20 years.

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Your Winter Shades are HERE

Randolph Eyewear sunglasses are the best you can get on the market today.  Randolph itself, offers a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  A company that can boast about a warranty like that, is a company you know you can trust.

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Randolph Eyewear is a small eyewear manufacturer in Randolph, MA  USA.  Their glasses are made by hand in the United States, employing United States citizens to work in their factory assembling these nearly perfect frames.  The United States military even trusts Randolph to issue thousands of special issue glasses for the troops for over 20 years now.  

This winter avoid the bright glare that the sun reflects off the snow and ice, and look cool too wearing a pair of military ready and Pilot recommended Randolph Eyewear sunglasses.

Randolph Eyewear has many frame colors, sizes, and shapes to choose from.  There is something for everyone.

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These glasses are better than RayBan in quality and performance.  If you love your eyes, and want to protect them for years to come, then you should get a pair of Randolph's today.

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Randolph Eyewear for Winter

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Winter Sunglasses For Men

Michael Bastian x Randolph Engineering Signature Intruder

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Price: $165
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The latest in the collaboration craze has teamed the architectural practicality of Randolph Engineering with the all-American eye of Michael Bastian. Their offspring, a sleek, streamlined aviator in wintery white , bears the distinctive branding of both and makes for the perfect pairing with jeans and a tee. Photo Credit: Barneys.com

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This holiday season, make sure you protect your eyes.  Randolph Eyewear has lots of great lenses, all with optimum protection against the sun, and the sun's rays reflected on the snow (if you live up north).  Randolph Eyewear is best known for making the U.S. military standard issue sunglasses for over 20 years now.  Their superior quality and strength make these sunglasses unmatchable.  

Randolph Eyewear has a coupon code for 10% off your first order:  PROP747  (use at checkout)

These sunglasses also make great holiday gifts.  Your man will love a pair of sunglasses that can stand up to anything.  

The Best Aviators

Aviator sunglasses usually bring us thoughts of the summer, sitting in the sun, maybe on a beach or boat, enjoying the warm breeze and soaking in the rays. But the truth is, sunglasses are needed all year round, especially in the winter where fresh snow reflects up to 80 percent of sunlight. Thus, our favorite iconic silhouette is a perennial necessity, and today we present to you our most popular sunglasses in the aviator style to help you select the perfect frame for 2013 and into 2014.

Randolph Eyewear is by far the best aviators on the market.  Randolph makes sunglasses for the U.S. military, and they have been standard issue for over 20 years, proving that Randolph makes the best and strongest sunglasses.  

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide - Randolph Eyewear

Spreading cheer and appreciation with your holiday gifts.

Holiday gift-giving is a custom filled with noble intentions that sometimes has the unintended effect of sapping the cheer from shoppers. At Christmastime we set out to choose gifts that show our affection or appreciation, but the process of knowing who should be on our gift list and what to get them can create stress. It doesn't have to be that way. Keep the holiday cheer in your gift-giving with these simple tips.

Gifts for Family and Close Friends

You know who the people are on this list, and you usually know what is customary. In some families everyone exchanges gifts with one another. In other families they only give to the children. In some cases gifts are exchanged between households instead of individuals.

With your friends, you usually know what's customary as well. You might always exchange Christmas tree ornaments, a favorite cookbook, or the new CD of a favorite artist.

When choosing gifts for family and friends, let your heart be your guide. Don't be as concerned about matching gifts dollar for dollar. If you select something that has meaning to the recipient, your gift will make a much greater impact than if you merely select a gift to "keep things even.” On the other hand, you should pay attention to your expenditure for several reasons. First, you don't want to spend so much on a gift that the recipient will feel uncomfortable. Additionally, you don't want to give a gift that looks like it came out of the bargain bin, with no thought paid to the recipient's interests. Finally, you shouldn't spend over your budget, because nothing takes the cheer out of the holidays than the prospect of facing unmanageable debt in January.

A great solution to this problem is get something that your family and close friends will use and appreciate all the time.  It will be their best holiday gift ever.  Randolph Eyewear makes sunglasses and protective shooting glasses in the U.S.A., so the dollars you spend here, stay here.  And Randolph Eyewear has been making glasses for the U.S. military for over 20 years, so you can trust that they are durable and reliable, but at the same time, stylish.  Randolph Eyewear has all the classic frame shapes like the aviator, concorde, and P3.  You can find the perfect gift for anyone on your list, all from Randolph Eyewear:  www.randolpheyewear.com

For the tough man in your life:  Randolph Aviators:  chrome frames, grey lenses, and bayonet temples

For the stylish woman in your life:  Randolph Concorde:  23K gold frames, tan lenses, skull temples

For the bohemian girl:  Randolph P3:  23K gold frames, tan lenses, skull temples

For the hunter / outdoorsman:  Randolph Sportsman:  23K gold frames, grey lenses, cable temples

Cheap vs. Expensive Sunglasses

A pair of sunglasses seems so simple -- it's two pieces of tinted glass or plastic in some sort of plastic or metal frame. How much more straightforward can something get? It turns out that there are many different things you can do with two pieces of glass, and these things can have a big effect on you when you use the lenses. As you will see in this article, there really is a difference between the various sunglasses you'll find out there.

There are four things that a good pair of sunglasses should do for you:

• Sunglasses provide protection from ultraviolet rays in sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) light damages the cornea and the retina. Good sunglasses can eliminate UV rays completely.
• Sunglasses provide protection from intense light. When the eye receives too much light, it naturally closes the iris. Once it has closed the iris as far as it can, the next step is squinting. If there is still too much light, as there can be when sunlight is reflecting off of snow, the result is damage to the retina. Good sunglasses can block light entering the eyes by as much as 97 percent to avoid damage.
• Sunglasses provide protection from glare. Certain surfaces, such as water, can reflect a great deal of light, and the bright spots can be distracting or can hide objects. Good sunglasses can completely eliminate this kind of glare using polarization (we'll discuss polarization later).
• Sunglasses eliminate specific frequencies of light. Certain frequencies of light can blur vision, and others can enhance contrast. Choosing the right color for your sunglasses lets them work better in specific situations.

When you buy a pair of cheap sunglasses, you often give up all of these benefits and can even make things worse. For example, if your sunglasses offer no UV protection, you increase your exposure to UV rays. The cheap sunglasses block some of the light, causing your iris to open to allow more light in. This lets in more of the UV light as well, increasing the damage UV light can cause to the retina.

So there is a difference. Buying the right pair of good sunglasses for the conditions in which you use them gives you maximum protection and performance.

Many companies say they make the best pair of sunglasses, but no company comes close to the quality and price point of Randolph Eyewear.  Randolph has been making sunglasses for the military and have been standard issue for over 20 years.  Now that's quality you can depend on!  Still not sure?  Well, Randolph gives a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  That's a company that knows that make a great pair of sunglasses.  

Randolph Eyewear offers the best deal this holiday season on frames like the aviator, concorde, and P3.  Check them out here:  www.randolpheyewear.com

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Randolph Eyewear is the perfect gift for your man this holiday season.

Randolph Eyewear was first developed for the U.S. military pilots.  These pilots need to perform under extreme pressure, and their sight is the number one priority in battle.  If the United States military trusts these glasses to be their standard issue for over twenty years, you can be sure that these glasses will please anyone, especially that special man in your life.

Randolph Eyewear's classic aviator will never go out of style, and looks very sleek, modern, and classic.  The aviator sunglasses come in a variety of frame and lens color options so you can get exactly what you are looking for.

Randolph Eyewear is a step above the rest.  This underknown brand really doesnt get the attention it deserves.  Randolph sunglasses are put through multiple manufacturing steps and processes to make the perfect frame.  Randolph is so confident that their frames are perfect, that they give a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  There are not many companies out there who still place that amount of trust in their product, but Randolph does.  They know there is so substitution for quality.

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Your dad, brother, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, and husband will all love them.  Men want quality because they play rough.  These sunglasses are the best on the market BY FAR!!!

There is even a special line of Randolph glasses specifically for hunting and shooting.  No matter what conditions you are facing, Randolph Ranger provides superior lenses suited for any enviornment, and a small maintenence kit to ensure easy lens switching.  Randolph Eyewear is the only online retailer who lets the customer choose three pairs of Ranger lenses of their choice for $75.  Dont be limited by packaging.  Choose the Ranger lenses right for you.

The Randolph Ranger collection has been worn by the best professional marksmen, including some Olympic shooters as well.

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Happy Holidays from Randolph Eyewear!!! And happy shopping!!!

Men's Holiday Gifts

This Holiday season, don't struggle over what to get that special man in your life.  Whether it's your dad, brother, in-laws, boyfriend, or husband, or maybe even your favorite uncle, Randolph Eyewear is going to make this holiday season very special for you and them.

Men love the classic Aviators from Randolph Eyewear.  And why wouldnt they?  Randolph Eyewear's aviators are the same ones worn by the United States military, and have been standard issue to all branches of the military for over 20 years.  Guys love a gift that wont let them down, because lets face it, guys dont like change, and they really dont want to go into a store and be forced to buy a replacement.
Randolph Eyewear glasses are so confident that they will never break, that they have placed a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  This means you know your man will be happy with his sunny gift of quality.  Randolph Eyewear wont let you down, and wont let your man down either.

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Randolph Eyewear has a number of frame styles and shapes to choose from.  The aviator is a classic men's choice, but the concorde is a close second.

So instead of buying a new pair of Ray Bans every year (because RayBan's quality is flimsy), why not buy one pair of Randolph sunglasses, and use them for the rest of your life!

This holiday season, give the sunny gift of Randolph Eyewear.  www.randolpheyewear.com

Randolph Eyewear for the Holidays

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This holiday season, give the gift of Randolph Eyewear.  Randolph makes durable frames tested for over 20 years by the U.S. military.  And hollywood celebrities have started to wear Randolph's also. www.randolpheyewear.com This style of aviator sunglasses was made famous by the photograph of General Douglas MacArthur when he was photographed returning to the Philippines as he promised after the Japanese were pushed back into the jungles.These timeless aviator sunglasses have been popular for many years, and continue to be the sunglasses choice of style by celebrities and move stars. Concorde sunglasses can be seen in movies like “Top Gun”, “Apocalypse Now” and many others, worn by movie stars like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. They provide full eye coverage and are reminiscent of the Foster Grant style which originated in the 1930′s and first became available to the general public through a Woolworths’ store on the boardwalk at Atlantic City, NJ. MacArthur wore gold frame skull temple AGX (slight green tint) aviator sunglasses in the photograph on the left, but today you can choose different frame finishes, temples and lens tints with our Randolph Concorde sunglasses. All of Randolph Engineering’s Concorde aviator sunglasses have lenses which absorb 98 to 100% of harmful ultraviolet light while allowing a range of 12 to 18% of visible light to pass through the lens. The premium mineral glass lenses are precision ground and chemically tempered to provide excellent impact resistance which exceeds the ANSI Z-803 standard. Randolph Eyewear sunglasses are the only glasses you will ever need to buy again.  With a lifetime warranty on each and every pair, you can rely on Randolph Eyewear and their products.  They have all the classic styles, made mostly by hand in the USA.   www.randolpheyewear.com www.facebook.com/randolpheyewearmiami

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses - Number One Holiday Gift Idea

Randolph has been producing top quality aviator eyewear since 1972.  For almost 35 years, Randolph eyewear sunglasses have been standard issue to U.S. military aviators.  It is also standard military issue of many air forces around the world.

Seen in countless movies over the years ranging from Top Gun, to most recently Flight of the Phoenix worn by actor Dennis Quaid, Randolph Engineering has never paid for product inclusion in movies.  That's because when producers and directors want authenticity in their movies, they select Randolph aviator sunglasses.  Others may claim to be "military aviators", but only one company is the prime contract supplier to the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, NASA and Army... and that's Randolph Engineering.
Made in the USA - All Randolph products have been meticulously handcrafted at their facility in Randolph, Massachusetts since 1972.  Utilizing only the finest materials available to the industry, Randolph's  American craftsmen and women bring to you one of the world's best sunglasses.  Over the years, Randolph has retained an integrated manufacturing approach with the end benefit being a level of American made quality, craftsmanship and comfort unequaled in the industry.

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Only we offer 10% off your first purchase.  All orders in U.S. have free shipping always. 

Randolph provides a lifetime warranty on all solder joints.  

Pictured Below:  Randolph Aviator with 23K Gold Frames, Skull temples, tan lenses

FRAMES

RX Quality:
All Randolph frames are built to ophthalmic quality standards.  Due to these demanding standards, Randolph frames are suitable for conversion to Rx prescription lenses in all their models.

Lifetime Solder Joint Guarantee:
Randolph feels so strongly about it's quality that they will repair or replace any broken solder joint for the lifetime of the product assuming normal use.  We talked with one of Randolph's management recently and they told us quite proudly of a customer who returned his 19-year-old Randolph aviator sunglass for a broken solder joint.  Randolph took care of the customer, no charge.

Randolph Design:
All Randolph products are designed and manufactured with quality, function, and performance as the key components.  We then wrap this technology into a classic or contemporary design that will give customers years of satisfaction.  Randolph designs incorporate a high degree of comfort resulting in hours of extended wear.  While fashion may fade in and out of the consumer marketplace, the quality found in Randolph product will never go out of style.

Randolph Materials:
Randolph's 18% nickel silver frames provide unequaled strength and solder joint integrity.  The sleek monel frames offer a slender profile and secure fit.  They do not compromise quality even when selecting something as trivial as a lens screw.  The nose pads are made of soft silicone so that the frames will not slip even under conditions of heavy perspiration.

Frame Finishes:
Every frame is hand polished prior to plating or coloration.  The gold frames incorporate a heavy 23 karat gold plate; the matte black finishes consist of a durable three step process; state of the art gold and silver finishes are applied on selected fashion styles; and our elegant Ruthenium (gun metal) finish will last a lifetime.  All frames are topped off with corrosion resistant clear coat that further protects the product.

LENSES

Mineral Crown Glass Lenses:
Randolph's mineral lenses are ground and polished to precise optical distortion-free standards.  Optically ground glass lenses provide the highest level of visual acuity, which is why it's used in high quality cameras and telescopes.  Glass lenses offer the best scratch resistant properties of all lens materials.  In addition, every Randolph glass lens is chem-tempered to resist breakage; then 100% drop-ball tested to meet FDA and ANSI standards (glass lenses are not shatterproof).  Randolph offers three lens colors on selected modes; Neutral Gray, AGX (gray/green) and a High Contrast Tan.

Maximum UV Absorption:
All lenses absorb 98-100% of harmful ultraviolet rays.

Maximum Glare Reduction:
Lenses are designed to help check harsh direct or indirect glare.

Optimum Visible Transmittance:
Lens densities (darkness) allow only 15-18% of pass-through light; the ideal comfort level for most wearers, and the recommended light transmission for military and commercial pilots.

Neutral Gray Mineral (US Military Issue):
Randolph Neutral Gray lenses offers absolute true color reception.  Worn by U.S. Military pilots and NASA astronauts; colors come through naturally resulting in hours of comfort.  Light reaches the eye with the same color compositions that it had before passing through the lens.

High Contrast Tan Mineral:
Randolph Tan lenses, although lacking the neutrality of gray and green lenses, are also widely accepted of those needing eye protection on bright overcast days.  This lens will cut off the transmittance of easily scattered blue light, thus having the effect of increasing contrast and visual acuity.  This lens will perform well in low light situations encountered in haze and fog.

AGX (gray/green) Mineral:
Known as the "All American Gray", this lens has a slight green tint to it, making it the most popular sunglass tint on the market.  AGX selectively filters the colors of the spectrum so that their transmittance curve closely resembles the sensitivity curve of the eye.  Thus colors are only slightly changed.  Evidence indicates that the eye's focusing system is largely keyed to the green wavelengths of the spectrum.  Because green and gray lenses do not shift the color balance away from green they do not disturb the eye's focusing system.  The result?  Vision stays sharp through lenses of these colors.

This holiday shopping season, give your guy a gift that he will always keep with him and use everyday.  The classic aviator, from the original in aviators, Randolph Eyewear!
He will love these glasses because they are the same ones the military uses every day.  These sunglasses are really built to last.  

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Friday Frame of the Day! - AVIATOR

Friday Frame of the Day!!!

AVIATOR - Gun Metal Frame, Skull Temples, Grey lenses

Randolph Eyewear

Randolph makes all their sunglasses frames to last the most rigid conditions.  For the past 20 years they have been making all the standard sunglasses for the United States Military.  These frames are so tough and durable that the company puts a lifetime warranty on all their solder joints.

These sunglasses are simply superior.  There's no way a Ray Ban could stand up to the kind of use a Randolph can.

This veterans day, give your hero a pair of Randolph's.  They are guaranteed to last a lifetime and their eyes will thank you.

Only the best Sunglasses for our American Hero's!

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How to Choose the best Sunglasses for you.

Sunglasses: How to Choose

Sun protection, which includes the use of sunglasses, is one of the Ten Essentials. No wonder. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce eye strain in bright conditions and protect you from flying debris and other hazards.

For years the military has trusted Randolph to provide them with the best of the best in Sunglasses.  Click here to see all the style options.  Randolph solder joints are warranted for life. These may just be the last pair of sunglasses you will ever buy.  

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Understanding Lenses

Lens Material

The material used in your sunglass lenses will affect their clarity, weight, durability and cost.

• Glass—PROS: Superior optical clarity; superior scratch-resistance. CONS: Heavier than others; expensive; glass will "spider" when impacted (but not chip or shatter).
• NXT polyurethane—PROS: Superior impact-resistance; excellent optical clarity; flexible and lightweight. CONS: Expensive.
• Polycarbonate—PROS: Excellent impact-resistance; very good optical clarity; affordable; lightweight and low bulk. CONS: Less scratch-resistance; slightly less optical-clarity than glass or NXT.
• Acrylic—PROS: Inexpensive alternative to polycarbonate, best suited for casual or occasional-use sunglasses. CONS: Less durable and optically clear than polycarbonate or glass; some image distortion.

Randolph Eyewear makes their sunglass lenses with Glass or Polycarbonate options.  They come in many different colors, sizes, and styles.  

Lens Color (Tint)

All sunglass lenses are tinted to cut down on overall brightness and enhance terrain definition. But your choice of tint colors affect your vision by influencing 1) how much visible light reaches your eyes, 2) how well you see other colors, and 3) how well you see contrasts.

• Brown/gray/green—Brown, gray and green lenses are color-neutral, which means they cut down on overall brightness without distorting colors. These darker shades are intended primarily to cut through the glare and reduce eyestrain in moderate-to-bright conditions.
• Yellow/gold/amber—Yellow, gold and amber lenses provide less overall brightness protection, but excel in moderate-to-low level light conditions. They provide excellent depth perception, which makes them perfect for skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports. They also enhance contrasts in tricky, flat-light conditions.
• Rose/vermilion—Rose- and vermilion-colored glasses really do make the world seem brighter. They provide excellent low-light visibility and enhance contrast (perfect for skiing and snowboarding in cloudy conditions). They also enhance the visibility of objects against blue and green backgrounds, which makes them ideal for driving or exploring in forested areas.
• Mirrored or flash coating—This refers to a reflective film applied to the outside surfaces of some sunglass lenses. They reduce glare by reflecting much of the light that hits the lens surface. Mirrored coatings make objects appear darker than they are, so lighter tints are often used to compensate for this.

Randolph Eyewear makes a pair of glasses for each lens color you see here and more.  Randolph has lots of options to make sure you get the best protection for your eyes.

Lens Coatings

The more expensive the sunglasses, the more likely it has several layers of coatings. These can include a hydrophobic coating to repel water, an anti-scratch coating to improve durability and an anti-fog coating for humid conditions or high-energy activities.

Lens Construction

Two methods are commonly used. Lenses made via the injection process offer the best in optical clarity, but are more expensive. The bent-sheet process is used to make both performance and inexpensive glasses. High-end styles use a longer process to offer similar optical clarity as injected models, while lower-cost styles used a simplified process that yields a bit less clarity.

Interchangeable Lenses

Some styles come with interchangeable (removable) lenses of different colors. These multi-lens systems allow you to tailor your eye protection to your activities and current conditions. Consider this option if you need reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.

The Randolph Ranger collection has many different lens color options.  Each lens is $35, or you can get three lenses for only $75!  Each frame and lens package comes with a maintenance kit so you can keep switching your lenses quickly and easily.  

Polarized Lenses

Polarization is a great feature if you enjoy water sports or are especially sensitive to glare. When light reflects off of flat surfaces, such as a lake, the light waves align in horizontal patterns, creating intense glare. The filters in polarized lenses block these horizontal light waves, substantially reducing blinding glare and its resulting eyestrain.

In some instances, polarized filters react with the tints in windshields, creating blindspots and diminishing the visibility of LCD readouts. If this occurs, you should consider mirrored lenses as a glare-reducing alternative for driving.

The method used to polarize lenses affects both the optical-quality and cost of the sunglasses.

• Inexpensive casual styles have the polarizing filter applied as an external film coating.
• More durable and expensive sport styles sandwich the polarizing filter between layers of the lens.
• The newest high-end technology combines the polarizing filter with the lens material while the latter is in a liquid form. This allows the filter and lens to bond without the use of adhesives and sustains an exceptionally high optical quality.

Most of Randolph Sunglasses options have a polarized lens option.

Understanding UV and VLT

UV Protection

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your eyes by contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration and growths on the eye, including cancer. 

• UVB rays are the main concern for eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, "Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is linked to eye disease. UVB radiation is considered more dangerous to eyes and skin than UVA radiation."
• UVA rays are the primary ones absorbed by your eyes. While they pose far less concern than UVB, doctors still recommend that they be avoided.
• UVC rays are not a concern, as they are blocked by the atmosphere.

UV protection information should be printed on the hang-tag or price sticker of any sunglasses you buy, no matter where you buy them. If it isn't, find a different pair. Also keep in mind that cheap, tinted sunglasses with limited UV protection can actually do more harm than good, as they cause your eye lenses to open up wider, leaving them even more vulnerable to UV rays. Kids' eyes are especially vulnerable to UV light, since they don't have the same level of natural protection as adults.

Visible Light Transmission

The amount of light that reaches your eyes through your lenses is called Visible Light Transmission (VLT). Measured as a percentage, VLT is affected by the color and thickness of your lenses, the material they're made of and the coatings they have on them.

• All-purpose sunglasses have a VLT of around 15-25%. Aim for glasses in this range if you need a pair for everyday use and basic recreational activities.
• Glacier glasses (special sunglasses designed specifically to protect your eyes from the intense light at high altitudes) have a VLT of around 4-10%. Most glacier glasses also have shields to protect your eyes from light coming in from the sides of your lenses. Because of their low light transmission, glacier glasses should not be used for driving or other everyday activities.
• Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light intensities to protect you in a wider range of conditions. These lenses actually get darker (to block more light) on bright days, and lighter when conditions get darker. A couple of caveats: The photochromic process takes longer to work in cold conditions, and it doesn't work at all when driving a car (UVB rays do not penetrate your windshield, so the process is moot).

Please click here to see the VLT of each of Randolph's lens options.  Randolph makes glasses to the highest quality.  Each pair of glasses goes through more than 200 production stages, mostly by hand, with the best materials possible. 

Frame Considerations

Frame Material

Choosing a frame is nearly as important as the lenses, since it contributes to the comfort, durability and safety of your sunglasses.

• Metal—PROS: Easy to adjust to your face; less obtrusive to your field of vision. CONS: More expensive than other types; can get too hot to wear if left in a closed-up car.
• Nylon—Manufacturers use different brand names for their frame nylons, including Grilamid and O Matter(TM). PROS: Inexpensive, lightweight; some have high impact-resistance for sports. CONS: Not adjustable, unless they have an internal, adjustable wire core.
• Acetate and Zyl—Sometimes called "handmades," these variations of plastic are popular on high-style glasses. PROS: More color varieties are possible. CONS: Less flexible and forgiving; not intended for high-activity sports.

Randolph makes their frames to withstand just about anything.  That is the reason the military has been standard issuing these since the 1980's.  Randolph sunglasses are truely superior sunglasses.  

Hinges

These depend on the frame material. On most nylon frames, hinges feature a molded pin that's actually part of the frame material. This creates a very durable hinge. Metal, acetate and zyl frames must use either a barrel-hinge or spring-hinge design. These offer the advantage of extra flex to fit larger heads, at the cost of some durability. Higher-quality frames may use nickel-silver hinges that are more rugged and reliable.

Randolph solder joints are warranted for life.  Randolph is so confident that their joints will not break that they are able to offer every customer a lifetime warranty.  Not many companies are doing that these days.  

Grippy Nosepieces or Temples

If you plan on working up a sweat, look for styles that have rubber nosepieces or earpieces that help keep your glasses from sliding down your nose.

Randolph sunglasses have silicon nosegrips.  These are made and designed purposely to not fall off the face.  

Find a Pair That Fits

Fit Tips

Here are some tips when trying on a pair of sunglasses:

• Frames should fit snugly on your nose and ears, but not pinch or rub.
• The weight of sunglasses should be evenly distributed between your ears and nose. Frames should be light enough to avoid excess friction on these contact points.
• Your eyelashes should not contact the frame.

Shopping online? Look for product descriptions that include fit guidelines such as "fits smaller faces" or "fits medium to large faces" for guidance. A few brands offer temples that are adjustable or come in several lengths.

Please click here to see how to determine what size Randolph's you need.  

Fit Adjustments

If you choose a metal or wire-core frame, you can usually adjust the fit by carefully bending the frame at the bridge and/or the temples. You may also be able to adjust the nosepieces, by pinching them closer together or farther apart, to rest on your nose more comfortably.

Lens Shape

There are no right or wrong lens shapes, but consider these guidelines:

• Wrap-around lenses block more of the light hitting your eyes from the side. They improve aerodynamics, cutting down on wind that can dry out your eyes, and provide extra protection against rain, sand and other debris.
• Different lens shapes complement the most common face shapes-oval, square, triangular and round:

Final Thoughts

When Is It Most Important to Wear Sunglasses?

The American Academy of Ophthalmology advocates wearing sunglasses anytime you're outdoors, but particularly when:

• It's summer (when UV radiation is at least 3 times higher than it is during winter).
• You're at the beach or near water.
• You're outside at high elevations.
• You're participating in snow sports.

In addition, if you have an eye disease, have had cataract surgery or are taking photosensitizing drugs, you should wear sunglasses whenever you go outside.

Are Pricey Glasses Worth It?

A $20 pair of sunglasses can look pretty similar to a $150 pair, so why pay more? The difference is in the technology, which offers more comfort, durability and performance. For around-town wear and while driving, an inexpensive casual pair may be all that you need. But for regular outdoor activities, especially high-impact ones such as cycling, performance glasses are usually well worth the investment.

Randolph glasses are very reasonably priced for the quality that they are.  Randolph's start at just $129 a pair and will last through all fashion trends and they have a lifetime warranty.  If you are going to invest in sunglasses, you should get the pair that wont let you down.  

How Do I Clean My Sunglasses?

• Use a soft, lint-free cloth (such as a microfiber) to clean your lenses.
• Avoid wood-based materials, such as facial tissue, which are too abrasive for safe cleaning.
• A spray-on lens cleaner or just plain water should also be used, since dry lenses are more susceptible to scratching when rubbed.

Accessories to Consider

• Protective Case: If your sunglasses don't come with a hard or padded case, buy one. A case protects your eyewear from scratching and crushing, and helps keep the lenses clean.
• Cleaning Cloth: A basic supply for cleaning.
• Retainers: These are a must for active sports.
• Storage Clip: A visor-mounted clip for your car keeps your sunglasses safe and accessible when not in use.

All Randolph sunglasses come with a maintenance kit including a cleaning fabric swatch so you can keep them looking awesome all the time.  

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