Best Persol Sunglasses

Updated August 2019
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Best of the Best
Persol
0PO9714S
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Sunglasses that literally stop traffic: wearers are often stopped on the street for compliments. And the shades fold-up small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, adding to their spy-movie aura.

Pros

Classic, stylish and well-constructed. Dark enough for a sunny day, but not too dark for passing clouds. Hinges at nose and mid-stem allow glasses to fold up. Complements oval, square faces. Plastic lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection. Polarized and non-polarized options. Comes in Madreterra/green. Amazon offers in black/black, black/green, Havana/brown. Features iconic Supreme Arrow metal hinges. Integrated nose guards.

Cons

Glasses are a little heavy and can slide down the nose.

Persol
0PO3019S
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Fashion-forward with an intriguing frame color pattern. Smaller framed, potentially unisex option.

Pros

Lightweight and comfortable. Great for casual wear, driving. Complements oval and square faces. Lenses offer UVA/UVB protection. Polarized and non-polarized options. Comes in grey spotted black at Zappos, several choices at Amazon. Integrated nose guards. Iconic Supreme Arrow metal hinges.

Cons

Style is best for smaller faces. Stems don't fold.

Best Bang for the Buck
Persol
0PO3156S
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Thicker frames give a decidedly masculine look. And the price for the non-polarized option is a steal!

Pros

Durable, larger frame. Complements oval and round faces. Lenses provide UVA and UVB protection. Polarized and non-polarized options. Zappos offers in black, Amazon offers Black, Caffe, Havana and Terra Di Siena

Cons

Style is too big for smaller faces. Stems don't fold.

Persol
0PO649
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Bolder frames make a compliment magnet with this pair of sunnies.

Pros

Thicker frame is masculine and provides durability. Unique keyhole bridge. Complements oval and square faces. Crystal lenses with UVA/UVB protection. Polarized and non-polarized options. Iconic Supreme Metal Arrow hinges. Zappos offers in spotted grey black, Amazon offers in tortoise. Integrated nose guards.

Cons

Too big for smaller faces. Stems don't fold.

Persol
PO7649S56
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One of the few metal frame glasses in this collection. Only available with polarized lenses, which can mean a higher price tag.

Pros

Classic aviator style that's light and comfortable on the face. Complements oval, heart and round faces. Polarized crystal lenses give UVA/UVB protection. Iconic Supreme Arrow metal hinges. Clear adjustable nose pads.

Cons

Silhouette doesn't look good on full faces. Stems don't fold.

How we decided

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20 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
95 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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Show some Italian style in iconic Persol sunglasses — a favorite of movie stars (the 714 was worn by Steve McQueen in “The Thomas Crown Affair”) and a staple of Vogue. It’s no wonder Persol epitomizes chic — the brand started in Turin in 1917, when photographer Giuseppe Ratti, owner of Berry Opticians, realized that the invention of the motor car and airplane called for a new kind of eye protection for sports drivers and pilots. His goal of style and comfort with optimum vision continues, with classic Persol sunglass designs staying true to their design heritage while offering modern updates like UVA/UVB protection in both polarized and non-polarized versions.

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Persol

0PO9714S

Persol

0PO9714S

Sunglasses that literally stop traffic: wearers are often stopped on the street for compliments. And the shades fold-up small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, adding to their spy-movie aura.

$320
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Persol

0PO3019S

Persol

0PO3019S

Fashion-forward with an intriguing frame color pattern. Smaller framed, potentially unisex option.

$166
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Persol

0PO3156S

Persol

0PO3156S

Thicker frames give a decidedly masculine look. And the price for the non-polarized option is a steal!

$199
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Persol

0PO649

Persol

0PO649

Bolder frames make a compliment magnet with this pair of sunnies.
$159
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Persol

PO7649S56

Persol

PO7649S56

One of the few metal frame glasses in this collection. Only available with polarized lenses, which can mean a higher price tag.

$128

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