7.15.2008

Manly WFMW: Home Depot Sunglasses

I might be the first guy to ever do one of these, but here we go. There are two types of people when it comes to sunglasses: those who buy expensive ones, and (attempt to) take great care of them, and those who buy cheap ones, on the expectation that they will break, lose, or scratch them. I am one of the latter. I bought a pair of (real) Oakleys once, and I still remember the day I stepped on them. I have found the perfect pair of shades to satisfy my sunglass style, and they come from none other than Home Depot.

I am referring to the AO Safety Stylish Ice Blue Safety Glasses, which retail for only $7.98. I originally bought them because I needed safety glasses for a work project, and not only are they impact protective, but they block 99.9% of UV rays. In addition, they are stylish, at least to the extent that I care about such things. See for yourself:

















I am currently on my third pair of these; I lost one, and scratched another. So when it comes to cheap sunglasses that do their job but can easily be replaced when necessary, Home Depot sunglasses work for me.

5 comments :

  1. My husband stumbled onto this same pair after similar experiences with expensive eye wear and couldn't believe his luck. Then he discovered that Sam's Club carries a 12 pk of the same type of glasses for around $24! Talk about cheap peeps!

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  2. or if you're like me, and the ear pieces break off, you tie them back on (if the screw hole is still intact) and cover with black tape. They won't fold down, but I put them on my head anyway when I'm not wearing them. You had to look pretty closely to see the tape too. But you look very cool Craig, MacKenzie must be strutting around town with pride.

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  3. I am so proud of him, both for his looks and his first works for me Wednesday post. - Yeah Craig!

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  4. I just need to steal some from my friend jess. She always has cool looking glasses. Hers are always cheap too. So are mine as a matter of fact.

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  5. awww...thanks, bridge!

    yes, i am the queen of the cheap sunglasses. i ALWAYS sit on mine.

    craig, i hate to admit this, but you do actually look cool!!

    i love the comment about a 12 pk of sunglasses. i might actually look for that next time i am in sam's.

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