While wearing sunglasses, I often think “It\u2019s easier to drive,”<\/strong> but sometimes I find it a bit hard to see when driving through tunnels or facing the setting sun.<\/p>\n One day, my husband said, “Unlike cars with roofs, sunglasses for open-top cars need to block light coming from above.”<\/strong> I\u2019d never thought about that before, but it makes sense once you say it. So, I asked my husband, who owns two convertibles (a Porsche Boxster GTS and a Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129))<\/span>, about the sunglasses he uses.<\/p>\n When driving an open-top car facing the sun, light comes not only from the front but also from above, so \u201cblocking light that sneaks in through the gap between the sunglasses and your eyes is a key point.\u201d<\/strong> Wearing typical sunglasses that only block light from the front leaves your pupils dilated, allowing light from above to enter, which actually makes it more glaring and harder to see.<\/p>\n In fact, he sometimes thinks, “Wouldn\u2019t it be easier to see without sunglasses?”<\/strong><\/p>\n He has tried several sunglasses over time, often saying, \u201cThis isn\u2019t quite right,\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s still hard to see,\u201d but he recently found two pairs that are just perfect. Today, I want to introduce two types of sunglasses: one for when he wears glasses and one for when he doesn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n First, the best sunglasses for when you\u2019re not wearing glasses are the Oakley Pitbull (Asian Fit).<\/p>\n Oakley sunglasses gained popularity after appearing in the opening scene of Mission: Impossible II<\/a>, worn by the protagonist Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) during a rock climbing scene.<\/p>\n The model Tom Cruise wore is now a premium item due to its popularity\u2026 and honestly, Tom Cruise looks amazing in those sunglasses! My husband also saw the movie back then and thought, “Someday, I want to buy those sunglasses.”<\/strong> When he searched for a similar design, he found the Oakley Pitbull (Asian Fit)<\/a>.<\/p>\n This Asian Fit model is designed to fit the flatter facial features common among Asians.<\/strong> I tried them on myself and was surprised at how snugly they fit my face. (Regular sunglasses usually slip because my nose bridge isn\u2019t high enough.)<\/span> The great points of these sunglasses are:<\/p>\n \u30fbExcellent fit, so they don\u2019t slip off easily Also, because they are polarized, when overtaking what looks like an unmarked police car on the highway, you can clearly see inside the vehicle without reflections on the glass.<\/strong> However, the lenses have a slight brown tint.<\/p>\n This Oakley Pitbull<\/a> has been discontinued, so only existing stock remains. A word of caution when buying: there are many fakes on Amazon (not genuine), and there are both Asian Fit and Western models, so be careful not to mix them up.<\/strong> The price is about 20,000 yen.<\/p>\n Next, for those who wear glasses while driving, Coleman sunglasses are the best choice. (They also have non-over-glasses models.)<\/span> \u30fbPolarized lenses reduce glare and provide sharp, clear vision One of the joys of driving an open-top car is enjoying the scenery, so lenses that are overly tinted brown or yellow can spoil the beauty of sunsets and sunrises.<\/strong> In that respect, Coleman\u2019s lenses are naturally colored and dark enough to enjoy the view comfortably.<\/p>\n If there\u2019s a downside, it\u2019s that wearing sunglasses over glasses means double layers on your ears, which can get quite painful after long periods. For long-distance tours, he takes them off occasionally and then puts them back on. However, he says this depends on the person.<\/p>\n My husband owns three pairs of Coleman sunglasses<\/a> and keeps them in the cars he uses frequently. (They\u2019re reasonably priced at about 1,700 yen each.)<\/span> He also has one pair of Oakley sunglasses<\/a> at home, which he takes along on tours and drives. By the way, he said, “I prefer the Oakleys because they feel better to wear.”<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s surprising how much variety there is even just in sunglasses. As for me, I\u2019m not picky, so for now, a 1,000-yen pair from Uniqlo is enough (laughs).<\/p>\nOpen-Top Cars and Light Streaming from Above<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2460 Oakley Pitbull<\/h3>\n
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\n\u30fbThin but blocks light from the sides and above
\n\u30fbComfortable for long wear without pain around temples or ears
\n\u30fbPolarized lenses offer natural, clear vision and make it easy to see navigation or smartphone screens while wearing them
\n\u30fbMinimal internal reflections<\/p>\n\u2461 Coleman<\/h3>\n
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\nThey block light from above and the sides well and fit comfortably over glasses without feeling awkward. The benefits of these sunglasses include:<\/p>\n
\n\u30fbMinimal gaps between face and sunglasses prevent unwanted light from entering
\n\u30fbNatural color rendering despite being dark; blue skies look truly blue
\n\u30fbNo reflections of skin inside the lenses
\n\u30fbBest of all, very affordable (around 1,700 yen on Amazon)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0045-800x533.jpg\")
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