Summer’s long, bright days typically require a pair of stylish sunnies to protect your eyes and top off your beachy outfit. As we all know though, sunglasses can be really expensive, they’re easy to lose and some are very fragile. To help you steer clear of rip offs, cheap gimmicks or expiration-dated trend-extremes, we’ve compiled a list of 10 men’s sunnglasses below the $100 mark.
Be sure to find your next pair of shades here – whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, round- or slim-faced, all or none of the above. We’ve graded our selection based on three main criteria, namely the design, the value for money and their sustainability.
Discover the 10 Best Men's Sunglasses Under $100
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nordgreen
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Available in the displayed Champagne, this model also comes in Havana Classic or Solid Black. This model is the perfect intersection of old and new, past and present, merging a charmingly nostalgic silhouette with color combos that echo the now. Made from bio-acetate, this one and the other Nordgreen glasses are your way to go if you care not just for your wardrobe, but also for the environment.
🟩Price : $99 ➡ $89
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Specifications:
✔️Bio acetate/metal frame
✔️Bio based polyamide lenses
✔️Lightweight
✔️2 year warranty
✔️Giving back program
✔️Available in different colors
✔️Enjoy 15% off [Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
London's 53mm Square
Ted Baker
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Which brings us right to our next contender: Ted Baker is known and beloved around the world for its apparel and homeware. Accessories, like sunglasses, are also on the menu, and rather dashing ones at that. This thick-framed pair of black and blue shades are edgy and modern, to serve your outfit a side-dish of icy coolness. Unfortunately, however, Ted Baker’s sustainability activities leave something to be desired.
🟩Price : $99
Specifications:
✔️Square frame
✔️Plastic frame
✔️Plastic lenses
✔️100% UV protection
✔️Polarized lenses
vagsoy
Nordgreen
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The bold oval design of the Vågsøy unisex sun frames matches the contrasts of this magnificent island. The bio based polyamide lenses match the transparent olive and lavender frames and Vågsøy also comes in a sporty design of black frames with blue mirror lenses. Aside from helping you gain a new fashionable companion, the purchase of a Nordgreen product also benefits a good cause. The Danish accessory brand is known for its benevolent initiatives in support of educational, environmental, and medical causes around the world. Win-Win.
🟩Price : $89 ➡ $81
[Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
Specifications:
✔️Classic timeless design
✔️Bio acetate frame
✔️Bio based polyamide lenses
✔️2 year warranty
✔️Giving back program
✔️Available in different colors
✔️Enjoy 15% off [Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
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sunski
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Sunski’s Bernina impresses with its unusual frame, available either in tortoise or matte black. The retro-futuristic look might not be up everyone’s alley, but for those that feel drawn in by its goggle-like shape, this is the summer standout accessory you didn’t know you needed. Also, the brand is known for its commitment to green commerce, using only recyclable and/or recycled materials and packaging.
🟩Price : $100
Specifications:
✔️Polarized lenses
✔️Lightweight
✔️100% UV protection
✔️Available in different colors
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Nordgreen
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The unisex sun frame of Gotland is made in bio acetate and its design captures the idyllic holiday vibes of the island. The bio based polyamide lenses come in dark grey, light brown and brown. GOTLAND model also comes in Solid Black, Transparent Brown, Transparent Olive. Aside from helping you gain a new fashionable companion, the purchase of a Nordgreen product also benefits a good cause. The Danish accessory brand is known for its benevolent initiatives in support of educational, environmental, and medical causes around the world. Win-Win.
🟩Price : $89 ➡ $81
[Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
Specifications:
✔️Classic timeless design
✔️Bio acetate frame
✔️Bio based polyamide lenses
✔️2 year warranty
✔️Giving back program
✔️Available in different colors
✔️Enjoy 15% off [Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
Unisex peripheral
indescratchables
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Aside from their innovative anti-scratch, anti-UV technology, these shades come with a kind of window in the temples – a detail you don’t often come across, if ever. As far as standing out goes, these shades are a no-brainer. The label itself is no stranger to sustainability, though similar to some of the other brands mentioned here, it is yet to implement greener practices more holistically, currently pertaining to select collections.
🟩Price : $100
Specifications:
✔️Transparent lenses
✔️Polarized lenses
✔️100% UV protection
✔️Polycarbonate Material
✔️Scratch resistance
faro
Nordgreen
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Experience the captivating allure of Scandinavian design, specially crafted to elevate your summer adventures under the sun. Get ready to be amazed by sunglasses like never before. Meet Fårö, the unisex frames that redefine style and functionality. With a variety of lens colors ranging from dark grey to vibrant orange, Fårö offers both creative and classic options. These lenses are perfectly complemented by bio acetate frames available in black, havana, and cream. Step into a world where fashion meets innovation with Fårö.
🟩Price : $89 ➡ $81
[Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
Specifications:
✔️Unique design
✔️Bio acetate frame
✔️Bio based polyamide lenses
✔️2 year warranty
✔️Giving back program
✔️Available in different colors
✔️Enjoy 15% off [Code : SUPREMEFIVE]
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le specs
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This model’s creamy, ivory-colored frame combined with Negroni-red glasses is the embodiment of a dreamy, sun-soaked summer vacation. At below 100, these shades are as affordable as they are chic. Sadly, if you’re interested in your purchases’ environmental impact, these might not be your way to go.
🟩Price : $90
Specifications:
✔️Unique Design
✔️Rectangular Frame
✔️100% UV protection
✔️Plastic frame
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polaroid
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Most people probably associate the word “polaroid” with a type of camera or photograph. However, it really refers to a manipulation of light that reduces the glare from reflections and bright surfaces, and the Polaroid Eyewear brand mastered this for its lenses. They create an array of popular silhouettes at an attainable price. While even their detailed ones don’t reinvent the wheel, they’re a safe bet for anyone – no less thanks to their passion for sustainability.
🟩Price : $65
Specifications:
✔️Aviator sunglasses
✔️Stainless steel Octagonal Frame
✔️Adjustable non-slip nose pads
✔️100% UV protection
✔️Available in different colors
Based on the above, we’re going to quickly round up this list, by naming our favorites per category that we rated them by three different criteria:
