# How Do You Like My New Shades? *By James Hills — Updated November 2016* I've worn glasses for much of my life and it's always been an expensive and confusing process. Depending on which place you go to, the exams are expensive and the glasses are cheap or the other way around. Today though, thanks to online retailers like EyeBuyDirect, things are a little bit easier. To see how things work, the folks at EyeBuyDirect offered to let me order a few pairs of glasses through their website and share my review opinions with you guys. ## Selection [EyeBuyDirect has a wide selection of glasses](https://www.eyebuydirect.com/2555867) ranging from classic to more modern styles. For this review, I selected three different pairs - one was a pair of "wood" (resin) mirrored prescription sunglasses, a pair of transition sunglasses for Heather, and then a pair of regular glasses for myself. When compared to what I might find at a retail eye doctor's office, there were many more options - 355 eye glasses for men! However, the downside is that they typically had less "style" than I would normally have seen and lacked the "brands" that you see at retail. However, it also lacked the high price tags I was expecting to see. For anyone looking for a good pair of glasses cheap, this is a great option but I wish they carried more "premium" options as well. ### Kuwait Travel Guide: What to See and Do On Your Next Guys Trip Men's guide to Kuwait: Authentic Middle Eastern culture without Dubai crowds. Experience desert adventures, Islamic heritage, and Persian Gulf fishing. Perfect for professionals seeking genuine Gulf experiences. 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This takes a lot of the risk out of the process but it can still be frustrating waiting and then possibly having to return the selection and repeat the process. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. Stainless, no propane tank to wrestle, and hot enough to cook for four guys rather than reheat for one. 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I wouldn't categorize any of the three pairs we selected as premium but they were all good quality and especially so for the price.  ## Prices My Malibu glasses were $74.20 and Heather's Atlee with Transition lenses were $199. That's a great price compared to what we paid previously at retail and it's where [EyeBuyDirect really shines](https://www.eyebuydirect.com/2555867). At that price, it is perfect for anyone who wants to add a second (or third pair) of glasses to match a suit. It's also a great option for someone like myself who LOVES his transition lenses but wanted something with a bit stronger sun protection that he wasn't afraid of losing at the beach.  ## Would I Buy from EyeBuyDirect Again? After wearing these glasses at home in San Diego as well as on a couple trips over the past few weeks I can say that It is absolutely something I would consider using as a customer. 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