B.N.U.SBnus corning glass lens polarized sunglasses for men & Women italy made w. High Performance Plastic Lens option

I'm a self-described sunglasses nerd. I've owned dozens of pairs of sunglasses over the years and I'm VERY fussy, especially when it comes to lenses. So when my beater glasses (my beloved Revo Crux C shades) finally got too smudged and scratched to be of use anymore, I went looking for something affordable but still good. My Revos eventually succumbed to sweat and oils, which worked their way into the micro pores of the polycarbonate lenses, producing a haze which I couldn't get rid of, no matter how many well I cleaned them. So my criteria this time around was GLASS lenses, not polycarbonate (plastic). I'm not opposed to plastic lenses per se... they have their place in the world and have certain advantages, such as being lighter in weight and naturally blocking UV light, even before the UV treatment is applied. But this time, since I was looking for shades that could take sweat and sunscreen being dripped on them, as I'll be using them working outside around the house, I opted for glass lenses, under the assumption that they would be easier to clean. Most shades with glass lenses are fairly expensive though. I didn't want to spend a lot, since these will be subject to abuse and harsh conditions. So I figured I'd give these a try, honestly not expecting much.WOW, was I pleasantly surprised! When I put them on, I almost yanked them off again to check and make sure I wasn't sent a pair of Smith Techlites instead. The view through these lenses is startlingly crisp, clear, and pleasant. I ordered black frames with G-15 lenses, which are fairly neutral with a slight greenish tint. The literature claims they allow 12% light transmission, which is fairly dark, but compared to other lenses they don't appear super dark. Lack of clarity can contribute to a false perception of darkness, so my theory is that because these are so clear, the world appears a little brighter than it would when looking through cheaper lenses with the same transmission rate. There are numerous ways to measure lens performance, but without getting too technical, these just jumped into my number 2 favorite glass among brands I've tried:1) Smith Techlite2) These (with Corning G-15)3) Ray Ban Chromance silver mirror4) Ray Ban Chromance blue5) Serengeti 555nm6) Persol blue polarized7) Costa 580g grey8) Persol blue non-polarizedThe frames are pretty good quality as well. Nothing special, but they appear sturdy and the hinges are reasonably robust. I wouldn't expect any problems.Stylish? No, not really, but then again, no wraps are stylish. Show me a pair of wraps and I'll show you a dude who thinks he looks cool but, in reality, very definitely does not. Trust me, I was that dude for years. That being said, wraps do have some things going for them - they are more protective, both from flying debris, as well as sunlight sneaking in around the perimeter. So they're great for working outside, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Just try not to wear them in public unless you want to look like a dufus.Fit wise, they hug tight to the face. I have kind of a large head and somewhat flat face, so I often have trouble with glasses bumping the tops of my cheeks. These do that a little bit, but it's not bad and thus tolerable enough that I'm definitely going to keep them.With a vague name like BNUS, I was expecting them to be made in China and dumped on Amazon. But they claim to be "Italy made" and the parent company (Bini Optics) seems to be based in Chicago. So whatever. Somebody apparently got the idea to produce decent quality frames and outsource lens production to Corning. Frankly, this was a stroke of brilliance. I'll definitely be checking out some of their other models. My only advice to the company would be to change their name... what kind of a name is BNUS??

If you are tired of paying hundreds of dollars for glass Costa’s these are for you. I am tough on glasses so I’ve bought several pair of these because of the cost and I will continue to buy them as needed. Zero complaints with fit, finish and quality, I use them in a dusty/dirty environment and they inevitably succumb to scratches. For the money I can buy several pair of these compared to Costa and not deal with Costa’s ripoff warranty.

great fit, stylish, good performance. The only thing is the color I selected was not as shown in the selection. It was shown to be a more yellow color in actuality it was a more orange or root beer color. Not what I expected color wise but otherwise a great pair of sun glasses.

I'm picky about my sunglasses but these were a surprise. Lenses are clear with little color distortion and the frame seems well made. This are not cheapo sunglasses but the glass lens makes a difference.

These glasses are fantastic! The polarization is great, the lenses are sharp, the wrap-around shape works well on my scooter, and the little rubber accessory pieces are comfortable and keep the glasses close to your face while riding. If there is any room for improvement it would be the case. They give you a plastic case that is meant to be kept on a dresser or something, and a thin microfiber bag. They should eliminate both of those and include a decent nylon case with a functional clip for hanging from a belt loop.

I specifically mention the lenses because I accidentally broke the frame. I inquired about the warranty, and was asked to share a picture. Almost immediately afterward, I got a response asking for my address so a replacement could be sent. No further questions. :) I received the new pair today. I almost never share reviews, but in this case I'll make an exception. Great product and great service.

I bought a pair on day. The rubber on the ear pieces came off of both sides after a couple months of daily use. I complained. They quickly sent a free replacement pair. Those fell apart after 3 weeks. I complained. I got nowhere. Then they finally responded in a manner that I could understand and they sent the second replacement pair. They changed the design. Instead of the rubber strip that falls off (see picture), they changed it to plastic. This is much better and should last much longer. The lenses are really amazing for the price. The frames are great except for the falling apart part. If the new design lasts, I'll happily give them 5 stars. Customer service was a bit cumbersome, but they made good on the deal and they updated their design. That's the way to run a business, so thanks Bini. I'll come back and boost the score, but I need to use these for a while to be fair to others.Initially I was pleased with the quality of the lenses and fitment of the frames. Then they started to come apart. I contacted the seller, they replaced them, then they fell apart again in a couple weeks. Contacted seller AGAIN and I've gotten nothing but a super confusing run around with old screenshots and deleted tracking numbers. Fine, keep my money. You win. Don't bother.

These glasses are so comfortable and make everything clear and crisp. I have purchased polarized lenses before, but these just seem way better.Their customer service is fantastic!

Very nice they are clear and clean

Bought to replace cheaper "TAC" lens glasses which had bad distortion. Very clear and seem well made (1st day impressions). Just wonder where they are really made. Box says China. Arm says Italy. Hmm??

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Good product for the price.

I can’t believe that in such a short time the gold on both sides has worn away from just wearing the glasses