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The Level: Durable Everyday Titanium Sunglasses
The Level is the pair you reach for when you want one frame that does everything and survives all of it. It...

How Durable Are Titanium Sunglasses, Really?
Very durable. Titanium frames resist the three things that kill most sunglasses, bending, snapping, and corrosion, far better than plastic or ordinary...

Titanium vs. Acetate vs. Stainless Steel Sunglasses
Titanium is the best all-around choice for durability, light weight, and hypoallergenic comfort, which makes it ideal for daily and active wear....

What Makes a High-Quality Polarized Lens (and How to Spot a Cheap One)
The single biggest difference between a high-quality polarized lens and a cheap one is how the polarization is built in. The best...

The Gold Hook: Gold Titanium Sunglasses With a Bottle Opener
The Hook is the frame the entire William Painter line is built on, the aerospace-grade titanium pair with a bottle opener machined...

Sunglasses With a Lifetime Warranty: What It Really Means
A lifetime warranty on sunglasses is only worth as much as the words around it. The good ones cover loss, breakage, and...

Are Titanium Sunglasses Worth It? A Buyer's Breakdown
For anyone who wears sunglasses every day, or who is hard on their gear, titanium is worth it. The frames are lighter,...

How to Open a Beer Without a Bottle Opener (13 Ways)
You can open a beer without a bottle opener using almost any rigid edge and a little leverage: a countertop, a lighter,...

Do Bottle Opener Sunglasses Actually Work? An Honest Test
Yes, they work, and not as a gimmick. A well-built pair of bottle opener sunglasses pops a cap as cleanly as the...

The Story Behind The Hook | William Painter
The Hook started with a bad decision and an expensive mistake. A handstand on the Hollywood sign, a $500 pair of designer...