To understand the need for polarized sunglasses, it's helpful to understand how light works. Light that is reflected off of flat surfaces, like that of a road or smooth water, usually reflects back horizontally. Polarized sunglasses, because of their vertical orientation, reduce this annoying, and potentially dangerous, glare. 
For many years, boaters and fishermen were the only ones to use polarized sunglasses. Today, however, many people who spend a lot of time outdoors are looking for that perfect pair of fashionable polarized sunglasses. If you are wondering if fashionable polarized sunglasses are for you, consider this. Are you a skier, golfer, biker, jogger, or do you perhaps work outdoors? If you answered yes, then a pair of these sunglasses may be for you.
Hobie Polarized is a great place for us to begin our search. Hobie Polarized uses state of the art technology, without dialing back on their fashion. Their sunglasses filter out glare and harmful UV light, while transmitting just the right amount of light for the wearer's comfort. The result is increased visual clarity and reduced eyestrain. You get the best of both worlds; great technology and high fashion, all in one great package. Here are some of the looks they offer:
- Seaside
The aptly named Seaside is from the Hydro Clean Plus collection. It fits a large frame and is available in two colors: a shiny black frame with grey lenses, or in an elegant tortoise frame with copper lenses.
- Trestle
The Trestle has an eight base curve, a co-molded rubber temple and nose, and is prescription friendly. Additionally, the Trestle features precision flex hinges for the utmost in comfort. Four looks are available:
- Black Frame with Grey Lens
- Black Frame with Grey Lens plus Blue Mirror
- Black Frame with Grey Lens plus Green Mirror
- Black Frame with Photocopper Lens
- El Capitan
There's no doubt that this is a fashionable polarized look! El Capitan is especially arresting with its black frame, grey lens and blue mirror look. This look also features Megol enhanced temples, a pin hinge, an eight base curve and is also prescription friendly.
- Sunset
From the Statice collection we have Sunset, a cat-eyed shaped, heavy handed frame with handmade Italian Zyl, a Hobbie S/S hinge and a central wire core for a supreme fit. Two colors are available:
- Black Frame with Grey Lens
- Tortoise Frame with Grey Lens
- Riptide
The Premier series gives us Riptide, a handsomely framed polarized sunglass that features Megol enhanced temples, Megol nose pads and a curve friendly design. The Hobie logo is also prominently placed on the frame temples.
- Avalon
A key feature of the Profile series, Avalon is distinctive in its metal frame and square-cut look. These sunglasses feature polycarbonate lenses, a stainless steel frame, and non-slip nose pads. Two colors are available:
- Gunmetal Frame with Grey Lens
- Gunmetal Brown Frame with Copper Lens
