Ray-BanRB2132 New Wayfarer Square Sunglasses

TL;DR: Prefer new Wayfarers for fit, durable for active use, reasonable lens replacement cost, effective lens gradient.Reviewing sunglasses is subjective, but I've been particularly pleased with the fit of the new Wayfarer style, which is slightly smaller than the original and suits my face better. I use them for both casual wear and during outdoor activities like running and coaching. This is my second pair; my first pair, which I've had for two years, is still in good shape despite cracked lenses (due to my own mishap).I appreciated the first pair enough to buy a backup while looking into lens repair options. The polarized replacement lenses from Luxottica are quite affordable at around $59, shipped. The crystal/glass lenses with a blue to brown fade are practical for driving, providing darker coverage at the top and lighter at the bottom for easy dashboard viewing.These sunglasses have endured rough handling, including being tossed in a backpack, dropped, and even stepped on, yet they still retain their shape and fit. The tortoise frame has a nice matte finish, and the hinges have remained firm, albeit slightly looser, over time. The glass lenses offer clear visibility and excellent polarization, showing minimal scratches even after extensive use.Overall, I'm satisfied with my initial purchase and reassured by having a backup. Their popularity also gives me confidence in the availability of replacement lenses in the future.

Great sunglasses! I'm very pleased with the look and quality at this price!

they still work. Lenses not scratched. Frame is still good, minus a little dent. Timeless style.

Sunglasses are hard to review as they are largely based on personal preference. I like the fit of the new wayfarers vs the originals as they are a little smaller and fit my face a bit better. I use these for casual wear and when I run and am on the field coaching. These are my 2nd pair of the same sunglasses. My first pair are still with me after 2 years, but the lenses cracked (my fault). I liked them enough that I wanted a backup pair while I explored options to repair my first pair. I will say that the first pair has held up very well and the replacement lenses are very reasonable for a polarized lens. About $59 shipped from Luxottica. The lenses are crystal/glass. The blue to brown fade of the lens are nice when driving in he car as the upper half of the lens is darker and if I need to glance down to look at the dash, the lower half of the lens is lighter. I'm pretty hard on my sunglasses and these have been thrown in a backpack, fallen off my head, stepped on, and still fit. The tortoise frame is subtle with a matte finish. The hinge is a little less tight, but still firm after 2 years. The glass lens is super clear and polarization is great. There were a lot less scratches on the lens after 2 years of daily use.Happy with the first pair and glad that I have a backup. They are popular enough to that I feel good that replacement lenses will be easy to find if anything ever happens in the future.

Helped with my eye strain against harsh sunlight, & I can even wear them indoors. Comfortable fit! Really like them! Would recommend them.

I ordered the Ray-Ban RB2132 894/76 Matte Havana Polarized sunglasses (55mm) at 20% off posted price, which seems to change quite often and probably tied to inventory levels. It was the best internet deal that I could find anywhere. Tip: I found this amazing Amazon offer good for 30 days upon submission under Shoes & Accessories. This promo worked for sunglasses after I received a 16 digit code by e-mail. This discount puts the net price at nearly 48% off the Ray-Ban published $180 list price. Shipping was free under Amazon Prime and as expected took 2 days. Local state sales tax was extra. The details indicated it was sold by: Amazon LLC. No other third party like Sunglass Express or Paris Miki Optical was named as seller.One careful note similar to a previous review: Matte Havana is darker than Tortoise. Luckily, I saw the Matte Havana at a local optical store beforehand and would have been surprised by the ad photo, which is lighter in color and probably Tortoise instead. Web photos of Matte Havana would probably show up nearly black. Also, the lens description of Blue Green Mirror Polarized matched the received product. However, the written description never said anything about Gradient, which is very evident in the actual sunglasses. This is why I only rated this product 4 out of 5 stars.How do I know they are authentic? The RB written initials were laser etched into the left lens. Ray-Ban P was imprinted in white written letters on the right lens. Ray-Ban was engraved into the button of the sunglass case. The saddle brown case even smelled like real Italian leather. The black Ray-Ban seal was silk-screened perfectly on the left side of the case. The `R' in Ray-Ban was correctly done with the small triangle midway on the left side of the 'R'. I double checked the polarization with my LCD watch by rotating the glasses horizontally and vertically. The time was totally non-visible in one direction and visible in the other direction. All of the white lettering inside both arms was clearly legible and correctly imprinted. The gold Ray-Ban letters were nicely raised on both temple arms. The CE mark and word Polarized was written on the right arm. As expected, the lens width was 55mm, lens height was 40mm and bridge width was 18mm. This pair of sunglasses was made in Italy and designed well, due to the weight of glass lenses, correct polarization and sturdy hinges.I believe the sunglasses are authentic and will be keeping them. When I placed my order, I knew there were only 8 reviews for this item (some less than positive), whereas 1300+ reviews for another Ray-Ban 1232 item. Since I knew about Amazon's liberal return policy, I took minimal risk for a great deal.