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Spy Sunglasses – History
Spy Sunglasses goal is to consistently push the limits of design and technology in eyewear, and now we are bringing this same philosophy to softgoods. This new commitment is highlighted in the Spy Sunglasses featured seasonal collections. The RAD collection for summer and the ROCK collection for fall.

Spy Sunglasses is based in north county San Diego, just minutes from perfect surf, legendary skate parks, and a short drive to the mountains. Taking advantage of our location, Spy Sunglasses employees regularly surf, skate, wakeboard, motocross, mountain bike, and snowboard. We are the ultimate free-spirited company, mixing assorted eclectic organic and technological elements of design with action sports and pop culture.

Spy Sunglasses invests heavily in research and development and regularly develops technical product with action sports’ best athletes: surfers Keith and Chris Malloy, Keala Kennelly, snowboarders Mark Frank Montoya and Todd Richards, skateboarders Rob Dyrdek and Danny Way. Spy Sunglasses also has motocross legends Kevin Windham and Jeremy McGrath, BMX riders Jamie Bestwick and Cory Nastazio, Wakeboarders Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf, and MTB athletes Sam Hill and Chris Kovarik.

The Spy Sunglasses strategic commitment to technology is unparalleled. Breakthrough optical engineering advancements such as ARC™ Prismatic Polycarbonate lenses, Trident™ Polarized lenses, and the patented Scoop™ frame design clearly set us apart from the competition.

Unlike many other sunglass brands who shoot out their frames hundreds at a time on conveyor belts in China, Spy Sunglasses styles are designed in California, genuinely hand-crafted in Italy, and undergo an elaborate manufacturing and quality control process. Every color fade on Spy Sunglasses is hand-painted by an Italian artisan. In addition, every logo on an optical product is hand-painted or hand set as well.

Anon optics develops optics for those who challenge tradition.

Whether you’re at the beach, on the mountain, in the car, or at the club, anon optics has something too meet your standards. And anon definitely knows that you have high standards. The fusion of fashion and the action sports lifestyle is a direct reflection of anon sunglasses and optics. Combining these elements, anon sunglasses helps keep you lookin’ fresh and leaving the others in the dust.

The vision of anon optics is simple: it’s a lifestyle for those who seek to escape the status quo. The sleek, urban, and modern attitude of anon sunglasses and snow goggles exude best-in-class design and craftsmanship. The key to quality and style is in the details – edgy designs, sculpted accents, vivid colors, and unique material applications blended into handcrafted organic styles is what separates anon optics from the competition. With a wide array of anon sunglasses and anon goggles, it’s no wonder why anon is on top.

Anon sunglasses helps you push the envelope. Backed by professional athletes from various sports ranging from surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding, anon optics continues to make sunglasses and snowboard goggles the best for the best.

Centuries ago, early Hawaiians followed the rhythm of the waves and the position of the sun to get from island to island. Today, this wayfaring, is kept alive by Hawaiians who still believe the sun can guide them in their journeys. At Maui Jim Sunglasses, we also take our cues from the sun. We’re experts in finding ways to reveal all the colors of a sun-centered lifestyle, while protecting you from the effects of harsh glare. The Maui Jim Sunglasses destination is a place of beauty you’ve never seen before.

The Maui Jim Sunglasses PolarizedPlus technology was born from this sun-centered lifestyle. No other sunglass offers the same level of visual acuity, protection and color enhancement as the technology in Maui Jim Sunglasses. Maui Jim answers the ancient challenge of glare like no one else. Three elements in the Maui Jim Sunglasses multi-layer PolarizedPlus lens design ensure a complete solution to glare. With glare out of the way, more usable light is transmitted to the eyes for the best visual acuity, contrast and color.

The Maui Jim Stainless Steel Collection features a rimless design and hinge system that brings together style and performance in one tight package. It’s perfect for those who prefer lightweight Maui Jim Sunglasses in a sturdy frame package with a rimless design and hinge system and superior optics.

The Flexon frame on the Maui Jim Sunglasses is made from a bendable “memory” metal. This frame is lighter and keeps its shape longer than traditional metal frames.