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Sunglasses with low clamp force? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I'm looking for sunglasses that don't press on my temples or the side of my head. I don't have a large or wide head, but my head and scalp are so sensitive that most headphones and sunglasses give me nauseating headaches. Currently I have a pair of vintage Italian sunglasses that are lightweight and fairly wide, and otherwise some Milwaukee safety glasses with flexible rubber arms - comfortable, but not at all my aesthetic.

Any brands you can recommend? Or should I just look for other sunglasses for people with wide faces?

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[–] 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I have prescription glasses, and I get prescription sunnies as well.

I wear glasses 98% of the time I am awake, I have done so for decades.

I fell in love with two brands in 2022.

  1. Lindbergs - these are my main glasses, they are extremely lightweight and have no detectable clamping pressure. These are the frames I use: https://lindberg.com/en/product/aaron I use fully black / navy blue frames and I love the construction, the design is amazing, there are zero screws in them, it is just a wire that is bent to shape. The material is strong yet flexible, I have just ordered my third pair of frames, and next time I will reuse my first pair.
  2. Persol - Classic Italian eyewear, they have a bit more clamping force, which I like as they feel more secure during wind. I have currently ordered the PO1027S with gunmetal frames and custom lenses with brown tint.

These are not cheap glasses, but after a decade of using cheap glasses and getting more disappointed with them, while at the same time having the means to get these brands, I am extremely happy I did.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    I just try different frames on until I find one that fits. Brand name is irrelevant. They all make frames in different sizes.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    OP specifically requested tips for brands to try...

    And I am going to disagree with you on brands, they are very relevant, manufacturers often use brands to group specific styles and features by brands.

    So finding brands to try is a very good way to get started.

    Also, not all opticians carry glasses from all brands in the showroom, so without tips you may miss a good brand that carries the perfect frame.

    That being said I won't simply buy a pair of glasses just because they are a specific brand.

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