Randolph makes the Strongest Sunglasses on the Market

Randolph produces shooting eye-wear, sunglasses, and prescription eye-wear. Their products come in a variety of lens and frame styles, the most popular being the traditional aviator style. Each pair of sunglasses is made nearly entirely by hand in a detailed 200 step process. An average of 53,000 pairs of glasses are produced per month. All manufacturing processes take place at the company's 22,000-square-foot facility in the United States.

Randolph  has three categories of products: the Sunglass Series, Ranger Series, and Rx Series. Randolph  also produces their own high-strength solder flux, and every pair of their glasses comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee for every solder joint. Navy pilots and Army helicopter pilots both wear Randolph's matte chrome 52mm Aviators. In 2011, Randolph also began production of the Michael Bastian Signature Series. Today products are sold in over 400 retailers globally and compete with brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley.

(Pictured above...Randolph Aviators with bayonet temples, 23K gold frame, tan lenses)

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Randolph sunglasses are the best on the market today.  Made mostly by hand in the U.S., special care goes into each and every pair of sunglasses.  Randolph is so confident that you will be satisfied, that they offer a lifetime warranty on all their solder joints.  The U.S. military has been using these sunglasses for years.  These have been tested by the ultimate wear and tear  -  the military.  So you know you are getting some seriously tough glasses.  

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Randolph Eyewear - Quality the Military Depends on

Randolph Sunglasses are standard issue to the U.S. Air force and also to the RNZAF (Royal New Zealand Air Force), as well as many other military organisations worldwide. They have been selected by these organisations as they are considered the best. Randolph frame solder joints have a life time 
Warranty - if a frame breaks, it will be replaced without question. Optically correct mineral glass lenses don't distort colors or images, giving ultimate protection from eye strain and U.V.

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Outdoor enthusiasts require reliable durability, and Randolph Sunglasses can meet these requirements every time. Our polarized grey lenses provide the ultimate tint for bright conditions and glare reduction (however polarized lenses are not suitable for aviation purposes*). Whether you are fishing, climbing, tramping, skiing or involved in some other outdoor activity Randolph Sunglasses are a must have when considering eye protection.

For those who desire performance over passing fashion there are Randolph Eyewear fully aviation approved sunglasses. Designed and manufactured in Massachusetts U.S.A, Randolph sunglasses provide the quality essential for any pilot. We pride ourselves not only in the quality of our products but also in our customer service. Randolph Sunglasses provides serious equipment for those who see clearly that there is a difference.

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Randolph Eyewear - for men AND women - the best glasses you will ever buy.

BEST DAMN SUNGLASSES IN THE WORLD! …in my opinion. I have owned three pair over 15 years, and only replace them when they are stolen or lost.  p.s. I have smashed ‘em flat, and they bent back to almost perfect shape w/o breaking @ the solder joints.
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When I was real little, I wanted very badly to be in the military. My grandparents found a pair of Randolph aviators in a parking lot (this was sometime in the early ’90s). They washed them, bent the frames back into shape and gave them to me. They were humongous on me then, but I have them to this day and they are my favorite pair of sunglasses. And you can’t beat getting them for free, even if it was from the asphalt of a parking lot!

To Jason: AFAIK American Optical is the originator the the more square-ish aviator frame, who introduced it in the late 40s for the military. I believe Ray-Ban introduced their ‘Caravan’ model in ’57 and these days RE is the largest (though not only) supplier of aviators (squared and teardrop) to the US military.

Thank you for this! Not only is it great to see something made in the USA, but I’ve always been fascinated by the way things are manufactured. I’ve been wishing there was a prime-time TV show that covered nothing but how things are made.

I love these. Naturally, polarized will cost you more. I just ordered a pair of Intruders as I left my last pair on a bench in the Virgin America terminal at LAX. i hope whoever finds them appreciates them.

I’ve been a longtime fan of the Randolf Aviators….Haven’t bought a pair in years and was shocked to hear they are going for $100 now! I used to get them from The Pilot Shop for around $60. Crazy. They are worth the $100 tho….classic “never-goes-out-of-style” shades that are well built and will last years if taken care of. Local too!

Randolph Engineering makes sunglasses for everyone from the U.S. military to Mad Men’s Don Draper. Randolph Engineering’s handmade Aviator, Concorde and Sportsman models are perennial favorites, built to exacting specifications in Randolph, Massachusetts. Accompanied by a lifetime guarantee, these sunglasses are the stylish workhorses of NASA astronauts, career pilots and people like designer Michael Bastian, who created a capsule collection of five frames for the label, or J. Crew. Founded in 1972 by Polish engineers Jan Waszkiewicz and Stanley Zaleski, Randolph Engineering started out as an tool and machinery manufacturer for the optical trade; in 1982, the Massachusetts-based company began producing polarized aviator sunglasses for the U.S. Air Force, then offered its wares to the general public. We're ever so glad they did.

Randolph Eyewear is by far the best quality made sunglasses on the market today.  They look great on both men and women.  I recommend the aviator for men, and the concorde frame for women.  The P-3 frame, pictured above, is also a great frame for women.  It can look very 70's or vintage style.  

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Whatever your fashion style is, Randolph has a pair of glasses to match.  They cost a little more than RayBans, but they are so much superior quality compared to RayBan.  Randolph is the way to go.  The U.S. military and NASA pilots depend on them, and you can too. 

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Hi, I just wanted to say you did a great job shipping my sunglasses I just received today! They were in EXCELLENT CONDITION and I would DEFINITELY order from your company again! Great Job!

The Absolute BEST Aviators EVER!

Randolph Aviators
Sure, Ray-Ban's version might be better known, but they sure as hell aren't as tough.Randolph Aviator Sunglasses were designed for the U.S. Military, and feature unique bayonet temples made to fit underneath headgear, lifetime-warranted solder joints, a variety of available non-polarized and polarized glass or polycarbonate lens options, including prescriptions, five different frame colors, and an included case and maintenance kit. If they're good enough for NASA, they're good enough for us.

Pictured above is Randolph Eyewear's most popular aviator.  Grey lenses with a shiny chrome frame and bayonet temples, (easier to put helmets/headgear) on and off.

It's easy to see why this choice is so popular.  These are the most durable frames you will find anywhere.  Randolph Eyewear is an authorized dealer for Randolph Engineering.  We can help you find the perfect frames for you with our 24 hour service chat online.  All Randolph sunglasses are made to withstand the toughest conditions for the U.S. military, and now they can be yours.  These aviators start at just $129!!!  And all the solder joints are guaranteed for life.  These just may be the last pair of sunglasses you will ever need to buy.  Randolph has wonderful customer service and they are one of the few sunglass companies that puts a warranty on their products.  

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Randolph vs. RayBan

On Aviators: Ray Ban vs. Randolph Engineering

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Okay, so there aren't too many things a man can do to accessorize. Wearing stylish sunglasses is one of those things. Now, for years I was one who didn't care about the style aspect. Sunglasses were functional first and foremost and style came second. A couple years ago that changed, and like many things my tastes evolved.

I got into aviators late. I actually never tried a pair on until relatively recently, convinced that the square-framed navigator style suited me better. I was afraid the traditional teardrop aviator style would swallow up my face like my pair of hybrid-aviator Serengetis did. But I wore them because they had phenomenal eye coverage and head wrap. And really, too many men wear sunglasses that are too large for their faces anyway, moreso with aviators. It probably has something to do with "to look more macho, go large and in charge" thing, or it may have to do with many aviators being available only in larger sized lenses, because traditionally they were functional above everything else. Pilots needed eye coverage, ergo huge lenses. In any case, the large frames were a reason I didn't wear them for a long time.

Okay, long story short, I saw a movie. The star had a very particular pair of square Aviators. They were awesome and I wanted them. In the course of my searching for the exact model (which were Polo Purple label something), I was turned onto Randolph Eyewear.  I researched that, not knowing at the time that Randolph was in vogue because of Mad Men. Now I don't watch Mad Men and I could care less what Don Draper is wearing, I just got the glasses. I liked the fact that they were military spec, made in the US, and the fit was tremendous. The problem was....I got curious about the more famous-shaped Aviators because of them. Traditional teardrop-shaped ones. So with the Top Gun soundtrack playing in the background, I'm going to compare two of them here.

First up...Ray Ban. I always avoided them because they were huge and I have a small face, but as it turns out, the 55mm lens size isn't too bad on me. The aviator shape makes the lenses seem not so big side to side. When I was researching, people either lauded Ray Ban or spit fire at it. Condemnations of "They suck now," or "They're made in China," or "They aren't what they were since Luxottica bought them!" were mixed with praises of "They're great" and "The lenses are awesome." And I saw at least one Youtube video comparing new Raybans with ones from 1995 and the guy preferred the new ones. So...whatever. Here's what I think. And this is an honest assessment since I wasn't expecting them to compare with the Randolphs at all.

First, since Luxottica owns 75% of the eyewear industry anyway, if Ray Bans suck, then I guess so do the vast majority of glasses on the market...and that's not true. And I've owned 2 pairs of Luxottica glasses that have been just fine. So I don't get the hate here. The construction on them seems fine and solid, though the temples are a little thin for my taste, but from what I gather they were designed to be "wire" thin anyway. Ray Bans are made in China.  Mine are. Overall the glasses do feel cheap. On my face, the 55mm lenses are just a tad large but not overly so.

So, with the classic out of the way, it's time for Randolph Eyewear. These days, hold the majority of the contracts with the military and NASA. I already have their classic square Aviator and I wanted to go with American Optical for the traditional teardrop one, but only Randolph had it in a smaller 52mm size, with the AO starting at 58...way too big for me. And the Randolph was shaped differently.

The Randolph Concorde has a slightly softer take on the classic lens shape. The slant isn't as severe as on the Ray Ban. This aids in the overall look in my opinion. The frame also "curves" more, fitting the front of the face. The frame is thick and solid. It feels sturdy and high quality. The fit is snug and secure. It loses points in the nose bridge area though because it's tough to adjust. The sturdier frame means you really have to put some elbow grease into bending the metal stalks for the nosepads to ensure a perfect fit, because it ships with a stupidly narrow configuration that any grown man would find uncomfortable. With some effort, you can get it perfect, though. In all other areas I am impressed with it. The finish is bright chrome (I would've killed for it in matte chrome like the square Aviator), and like the Ray Ban, has a green G-15 lens that's better than Ray Ban.  And the frame and lenses and assembly are done in the USA...so that's a plus, though the nosepads are imported.

I got the Randolph first and I have to say that the smaller frame LOOKS better on my face in terms of proportion.  Randolph skips the 55 size in the Concorde model...the next size up is 57. In terms of frame, the Randolph feels more solid, mostly because of the Ray Ban's wire-thin temples. And I don't know what the Ray Ban is made of, but Randolph makes a big deal about its 18% nickel/steel alloy being less likely to corrode and break. Ordinarily I would think that's marketing spiel but I've had glasses frames snap on me after a couple of years, so maybe that's something to keep in mind as an advantage. Randolph ships with a little screwdriver and extra screws and nosepads, a bigger cloth, and hands down the plusher case; the Ray Ban's case seems oddly hard.

Neither pair has hinges on the temples, which is something that I'm continually surprised about in sunglasses (though Serengeti has them). At this price point, ALL glasses should have hinged temples or at least the option for them. It eliminates the frustration of having to find the perfect width, since distributors or even manufacturers give false numbers. Luckily for me, the Ray Ban and Randolph both fit me like a glove and I couldn't be happier. The Randolph just feels a bit more solid and naturally hugs my face.

In terms of price they are about equal. Randolph is more expensive if you order direct or at some dealers, but there are places that sell the Concorde for as low as $109. The Ray Ban of course goes for around ~$100 or a bit lower. Is it worth paying more for the Concorde? If price is an issue, go to:  www.randolpheyewear.com . If you have an average to large head, the size will be fine. If you need a smaller size, I can recommend the Concorde or Crew Cheif. Honestly I do think Ray Ban deserves the sneering it gets. 

So I hope this helps for some guys who are curious about different Aviators. Yes they're everywhere, but they're timeless and they look good (just get a pair that fits your face!). I should've worn them years ago. Now I always will.