How to Pick Aviator Shades | The Art of Manliness

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Gary Black from Black Optical in Tulsa, OK gives us the rundown on how to pick out the perfect pair of aviator shades. It's more complicated than you think.

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  • @TheMerryPup
    @TheMerryPup8 жыл бұрын

    OK. I'm going with the more squared American Optical frames with the green neutral lens. Now to complete the 'cool' look I just need a different face.

  • @JavaScrapper

    @JavaScrapper

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not no more! Just wear a mask with the aviators

  • @krisnapanyong
    @krisnapanyong8 жыл бұрын

    all glasses suit this guy

  • @ghostrider8307

    @ghostrider8307

    4 жыл бұрын

    All glasses look good on long faces

  • @twistedpears

    @twistedpears

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha i was gonna say that

  • @waldevv
    @waldevv3 жыл бұрын

    I went with a teardrop shape with "golden" frames and brown lenses, quite happy with them. Got the complete bare minimum setup for the prescription lenses and they seem fine, didn't want to triple the cost with polarization and thinner lenses and all that, so in the end it was like 80 bucks for a pair Brown really is a grear color for the lenses, even without polarizarion colors seem extremely vibrant and everything looks much sharper than with my regular glasses. Makes daylight look like a sunset as well

  • @frostyvr9805

    @frostyvr9805

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got the gold frame teardrops with the black/green lenses. Love them and they look awesome

  • @David-xy9yo
    @David-xy9yo3 ай бұрын

    The classic teardrop aviator design exudes authority.

  • @Eyeology911
    @Eyeology9117 жыл бұрын

    I really like your Video. Super informative! Thanks for breaking it down....and yes, every frame looks awesome on you!

  • @tylerhumphreys1513
    @tylerhumphreys151310 жыл бұрын

    Man wtf... all of the shades this guy put on fit him... I can't find ANYTHING that fits my face.

  • @ChrisCaldwellO66

    @ChrisCaldwellO66

    4 жыл бұрын

    TD will fit your face perfectly!

  • @Firefoxtony

    @Firefoxtony

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisCaldwellO66 whats TD?

  • @truecolors9319

    @truecolors9319

    3 жыл бұрын

    py.pl/Aboexqds3JP Brown Lenses _ Gold Frame py.pl/25L04z Black Lenses _ Black Frame py.pl/13XKGX Black Lenses _ Gold Frame py.pl/1rawye Blue Lenses _ Gold Frame py.pl/R1NLb Flash Mirror Blue, Green, Lemon Lenses _ Gold Frame py.pl/hV9db Flash Mirror Purple, Orange Lenses - Gold Frame py.pl/uArjv Green Lenses _ Black Frame py.pl/1vlxcu Green Lenses - Gold Frame py.pl/mK1mV Transparent Light Green Lenses _ Gold Frame py.pl/Wqkbv Silver Gray Mirror Lenses _ Silver Frame

  • @GauravKumar-ic1qh

    @GauravKumar-ic1qh

    2 ай бұрын

    Classic Tear Drop... The 1st sunglassed that the guy used...​@@Firefoxtony

  • @whirlybirdrc
    @whirlybirdrc7 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered my first pair of gold aviators with green lenses. :) Thanks for the video!

  • @janmatthys6730
    @janmatthys67309 жыл бұрын

    After contacting mr Black, Gary told me he's wearing the "Dita Haydon - Navy / Antique Silver". Thanks Gary!

  • @aswinbeats

    @aswinbeats

    8 жыл бұрын

    I spent hours searching for it. I wish I saw your comment earlier. Thank you!

  • @3choBlast3r
    @3choBlast3r8 жыл бұрын

    First navigator you showed looked pretty cool other than that the ray band type aviator always wins for me ... Just ordered like 4 ray band aviators .. but I picked all the weird colors for lenses and should have also picked the classic dark green, with golden frame (or silver) ...

  • @pkslider2479
    @pkslider24796 жыл бұрын

    Camera Guy! FOCUS! you have one job!

  • @Wet_Electronics
    @Wet_Electronics3 жыл бұрын

    This was actually more helpful than I had anticipated.

  • @stephenbrish-vinanskie708
    @stephenbrish-vinanskie7087 жыл бұрын

    thanks this helped my style increase to a hole new level

  • @13Bettencourt13
    @13Bettencourt137 жыл бұрын

    This guy's face fit for every shades he's wearing..

  • @malross8776
    @malross87769 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! :) Many thanks Gary. Mal.

  • @Hellbrokeluce
    @Hellbrokeluce9 жыл бұрын

    Standard black teardrops are hard to beat although I have a classic gold/green set of Ray-Ban teardrops and they are pretty damn cool IMO.

  • @willraz
    @willraz10 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know the ray-ban serial or actual name for the "navigator aviator" at 2:12? Thanks!

  • @braveknight283
    @braveknight2839 жыл бұрын

    No homo, but you look great in all of those shades. I think you just have that face that looks perfect in all styles. Kind of misleading because the average person can't just cycle through styles like you did and pull it off. Nice video though; thanks for the ideas.

  • @terryjames5411

    @terryjames5411

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Logan Craig It's sad that we have to say 'no homo' everytime we compliment a guy like us... Poor world, we are all bros!

  • @clarianken4223

    @clarianken4223

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Terry James SEXISM SUCKS TO US MEN!!

  • @terryjames5411

    @terryjames5411

    8 жыл бұрын

    CLARIAN KEN Sexism sucks us :D

  • @SWLinPHX

    @SWLinPHX

    8 жыл бұрын

    Only in the U.S. Other countries have advanced beyond that childish homophobia. If anyone knows what they are and are not, then they won't care because nothing anyone thinks can change that. And THAT confidence is true manliness!

  • @Playinghaloin2004

    @Playinghaloin2004

    7 жыл бұрын

    SWLinPHX Lmao tell that to India, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, or pretty much any non-western country.

  • @Roy_Godiksen
    @Roy_Godiksen9 жыл бұрын

    Now THIS is a helpful video. Thanks for sharing. :-)

  • @brianstephenson4713
    @brianstephenson47133 жыл бұрын

    This is kool stuff. I mostly wear aviator tear drop shades. This video is super kool.

  • @wadsworth2351
    @wadsworth23512 жыл бұрын

    The first two models are hands down the best. A genuine '40s Ray Ban and the original Lancier by Dita, impossible to find. Any alternatives to them in the present-day aviator scenario? I especially like high-quality aviators, preferably with titanium frames and dark grey polar lenses. Made in Japan, of course. Any ideas?

  • @crashtestdummy87
    @crashtestdummy879 жыл бұрын

    you actually made it harder now for me to pick one. thanks alot

  • @nostalgiaholic777
    @nostalgiaholic7774 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love that sly's Avaitor from Cobra !! damn looking good , May i know which model is that Round mirror is

  • @No-1.In.Particular
    @No-1.In.Particular6 жыл бұрын

    Want the classic 70's cop shades: Mirrored teardrop aviators with a silver metal frames. So badass!

  • @andyd3540
    @andyd35409 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of sun glass at 02:14 and 03:17?

  • @Coldgecko
    @Coldgecko3 жыл бұрын

    Which brand of aviator are good for eyeglasses -- with transitions xtractive? I have a pair of Oliver Peoples Rikson sunglasses and love them -- kind of vintage but fit great. I'm debating on getting the same from eyeglasses -- not sure if it works? Any thoughts on options?

  • @sanjayb0886
    @sanjayb08864 жыл бұрын

    Gary - Anything on frame color? I'm getting Aviators with prescription transition lenses. Thanks.

  • @jomommainoc
    @jomommainoc10 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Very informative.

  • @mervinho666
    @mervinho6666 жыл бұрын

    Great, I was looking for glasses to pilot my jet fighter.

  • @555Gear
    @555Gear10 жыл бұрын

    Step 1, pick AO Original Pilots, because astronauts. Step two, done

  • @Ek70R

    @Ek70R

    9 жыл бұрын

    I guess thats the ONLY way to go bro :)fuck luxxotica

  • @Sophia-ej8fw

    @Sophia-ej8fw

    6 жыл бұрын

    Astronauts wtf ahah

  • @mariopellegrino617

    @mariopellegrino617

    6 жыл бұрын

    Héctor Luis Ibarra Larios i’m an italian collector of rb by baush & lomb simglasses. I agree 👍🏻

  • @johnbarry4095

    @johnbarry4095

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mariopellegrino617 Hey man, I'm just getting into vintage B&L, Amy pointers?

  • @mariopellegrino617

    @mariopellegrino617

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbarry4095 what is amy pointers? I'm italian and it's difficult 4 me to translate english slang.

  • @husbilhumsath8413
    @husbilhumsath84138 жыл бұрын

    Would anyone advise me the model no of the navigator glasses shown in this video ?

  • @kinggrotesk1044
    @kinggrotesk10443 жыл бұрын

    Where would you recommend to look for prescription aviators, full mirror, like, can't see my eyes, just your own face? Looking for a good seller, and the true mirror is a must

  • @chrisischannel
    @chrisischannel8 жыл бұрын

    american optical Eyewear, Inc., where you can order custom-configured AO sunglasses online. AO sunglasses are the genuine, original, classic designs worn by US military pilots for over 50 years, selected by NASA for the Apollo moon mission, and displayed at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. They are proudly made in the USA by AO Eyewear, Inc. at our state-of-the-art facility in Southbridge, MA.

  • @robovirtuoso1354

    @robovirtuoso1354

    5 жыл бұрын

    ok

  • @dhruviin
    @dhruviin9 жыл бұрын

    Can we please have the link of alll sunglasses for where to buy em??

  • @liamsaunders8588
    @liamsaunders858810 жыл бұрын

    This guy looks good in every pair he put on

  • @yair3k
    @yair3k2 жыл бұрын

    What model were the glases in the intro 0:03 I like the square look

  • @Underhills
    @Underhills9 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get the mirror silverflash with silver frame? They don't sell them in any stores in any country I've been to, only found as customized items online, but then they don't operate with three sizes, nor do they follow the standard measurements for the custom ones. Don't get it. Also, the silverflash is not available as polarized. Don't know why that is either.

  • @yamenjawish4005
    @yamenjawish40057 жыл бұрын

    What is the sunglasses at 4:55? Plz :)

  • @ViperPilot16
    @ViperPilot162 жыл бұрын

    Love my silver teardrop Ray Bans, with transition lens.

  • @mohhabib7104
    @mohhabib71047 жыл бұрын

    i want to ask the navigator sun glass type and it s modle in 2:14

  • @bigwarsaw
    @bigwarsaw9 жыл бұрын

    The shades at 4:25. The gradient lenses. But what brand are they? I can only glance something at the end that says "Don" Anybody?!

  • @theodoreroosevelt7471
    @theodoreroosevelt74713 жыл бұрын

    This guy is confident, nice.

  • @mauriciolacruz
    @mauriciolacruz2 жыл бұрын

    Is the "Carrera 64 KHE Palladium Black" model valid for women? I get the impression that they do (or at least they are unisex) due to their rounded "aviator" shape and their slightly smaller size than other rectangular models, but I would like to know your point of view. Thanks.

  • @Torres158
    @Torres1582 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @pstrzel
    @pstrzel8 жыл бұрын

    Clearly this video was not about how to pick best shades for aviation, which was the reason why I clicked on it.

  • @MadMaxx1977

    @MadMaxx1977

    8 жыл бұрын

    The oh-so-hip background music sounds like a porn flick.

  • @pmmeyourdadjokes9811

    @pmmeyourdadjokes9811

    7 жыл бұрын

    yep. and the camera never actually focuses when he's showing something off.

  • @TomF1970
    @TomF19705 жыл бұрын

    If you're going to go with the AO aviators with the paddle temples, get a good pair. I bought some cheap knockoffs. When I was wearing my headset flying and took my glasses off, the paddles pulled off the metal bar and was left under the ear cup. Pain to put those back to together and keep level flight. Just saying... you get what you pay for.

  • @nikolaystepanov463
    @nikolaystepanov4637 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get the Aviators that he is wearing at 2:33. I really like those ones and want them. Can anyone help?

  • @kenacycle
    @kenacycle8 жыл бұрын

    what size are those AO Pilots you wore in the video at 49 seconds?

  • @cesarmartinez6596
    @cesarmartinez65968 жыл бұрын

    What's the name, model and where can I buy the 3rd pair you out on?? The one all black with the wraparound the ear?? Thank you and please

  • @xmz7999
    @xmz79992 жыл бұрын

    Can someone please help me out with the name/brand of the aviators to the left in the thumbnail and the gradient glasses he wore? I swear I can’t find either ANYWHERE

  • @sreekumar7173
    @sreekumar71735 жыл бұрын

    What shade protects the eye in the very very hot india summer?

  • @adamlmader
    @adamlmader3 жыл бұрын

    What are the ones at 4.44 the vintage green with with brow bar. BUY IT NOW

  • @itzkool4
    @itzkool4 Жыл бұрын

    That was helpful, also what's the background music?

  • @jimtroclus
    @jimtroclus5 жыл бұрын

    This son of a gun, switched more than 10 pairs,, and all of them fit perfect on him!! SMH!!

  • @animeaddt
    @animeaddt8 жыл бұрын

    Are those the Odin frames at 2:29?

  • @mark8846
    @mark88462 жыл бұрын

    Gosh this fella looks great in all of them.

  • @elvergalarga8470
    @elvergalarga84702 жыл бұрын

    I beg to differ AO did not start with the square lens and bayonet temples, Randolph Engineering are the original HGU-47/P MIL-S-25948J with over 40 years of experience.

  • @muzammil150
    @muzammil1502 жыл бұрын

    Just what I was looking for

  • @Aspeca_music
    @Aspeca_music5 жыл бұрын

    I bought topgun rayban bt turned out to be bigger.Is it standard size or gt diferent sizes

  • @joseluislopeza.9227
    @joseluislopeza.92278 жыл бұрын

    Hello there! hey just one question I really like the "Navigator Shape" sunglasses that appear in the min 2:12 can you please tell me the Model number and Brand? Thanks!

  • @aswinbeats

    @aswinbeats

    8 жыл бұрын

    Did you find it eventually? I am searching for the same glasses!

  • @joseluislopeza.9227

    @joseluislopeza.9227

    8 жыл бұрын

    Negative...

  • @aswinbeats

    @aswinbeats

    8 жыл бұрын

    Got it - Dita Haydon - Navy / Antique Silver :)

  • @joseluislopeza.9227

    @joseluislopeza.9227

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thaaaanks sooo much!

  • @denisnikolov60

    @denisnikolov60

    8 жыл бұрын

    They are more expensive than a designer sunglasses :(

  • @LoveGixx
    @LoveGixx2 жыл бұрын

    .. are the navigator shaped ones still available?.. i cant seem to find them.. anyone know the model name or number?..

  • @sreekumar7173
    @sreekumar71735 жыл бұрын

    What frame shape wards off stray rays?

  • @olivier4916
    @olivier491610 ай бұрын

    I know this video is old but does anybody know the model of the ones he is wearing at 3:12?

  • @KingWelshy
    @KingWelshy7 жыл бұрын

    Navigator shape with two tone lenses​ 58-62mm would be cool for me

  • @Winston_Smith_84
    @Winston_Smith_844 жыл бұрын

    Good info thanks.

  • @pacodelacruz6240
    @pacodelacruz62408 жыл бұрын

    Oh shit! I picked the wrong sunglasses hrr and its very expensive :'(

  • @wadsworth2351
    @wadsworth2351 Жыл бұрын

    Where can i find a pair of NOS or otherwise pristine B&L Aviator sunglasses?

  • @bigfloppa2756
    @bigfloppa27563 жыл бұрын

    what are the brown and gold glasses in the thumbnail?

  • @Jopet.45
    @Jopet.452 жыл бұрын

    What type of sunglass suite for me sir? I have oval face shape and short hair.

  • @Digger456437
    @Digger4564372 жыл бұрын

    The standard Rayband Aviator is too small. I need a large, but they are not available with the secure temple cables for motorcycling. Any suggestions?

  • @wizardmoto

    @wizardmoto

    7 ай бұрын

    Currently looking for perscription aviators that comfortably fit under a helmet, did you ever find one?

  • @tomaszkasprowicz9644
    @tomaszkasprowicz96449 жыл бұрын

    4;28 what model of sunglasses ia that?

  • @LUIZS87
    @LUIZS872 жыл бұрын

    Which aviators does viper from top gun have on when talking to maverick?

  • @virvikram95

    @virvikram95

    Жыл бұрын

    Ray Ban Caravan

  • @VividFilmProductions
    @VividFilmProductions10 жыл бұрын

    Aviators and Wayfarer sunglasses are the best kind of sunglasses. i also love big rounded black shades like the one Django wears. almost john lennon-esque but less psychedelic and more classy

  • @carl1095
    @carl10956 жыл бұрын

    Such a huge fan of the classic teardrop aviators but alas it doesn't fit my face. But screw that I'm still getting me a pair.

  • @Rayseagate
    @Rayseagate2 ай бұрын

    what brand name are the sporty style sunglasses at 2:30?

  • @7graywolf7
    @7graywolf73 жыл бұрын

    Aviator glasses are fickle things. Either they grant +50 to sex appeal or +50 to dorkyness. Loving the classic design.

  • @annon123
    @annon1239 жыл бұрын

    What is the sunglasses at 4:55 ?

  • @SodiumSyndicate
    @SodiumSyndicate Жыл бұрын

    What's the frame used in the pair at 2:32 ?

  • @DjRickeyRicardo
    @DjRickeyRicardo3 жыл бұрын

    Yo how can I get one like yours that shape design is from the 40s that’s sick it looks better than the new

  • @flanzydias7718
    @flanzydias77187 жыл бұрын

    what brand and model is the black gradient navigator at 2:11 in this video?

  • @marthepedersen1454

    @marthepedersen1454

    Жыл бұрын

    how you find out?

  • @nbjf7402
    @nbjf74026 жыл бұрын

    Soooooo, basically not one mention of a single brand in the video. How does one go about finding one of these styles from this?

  • @natebit8130
    @natebit81306 жыл бұрын

    is there any from the 1930s or 1940s that are still being made today?

  • @bentolinmaddox9806
    @bentolinmaddox9806 Жыл бұрын

    I’m jut sure you’ve got your history right. AO starter with their classic aviator. The teardrop came later.

  • @edc2726
    @edc2726 Жыл бұрын

    Please can you tell me the name and model of these plastic sunglasses Pretty please 2:52

  • @iamselenium4027
    @iamselenium4027 Жыл бұрын

    What model is that navigatorshape one at 2:20? Do you may have a model number..these are awesome and i cant find them.thank you in advance

  • @marthepedersen1454

    @marthepedersen1454

    Жыл бұрын

    how you find out? wondering big time

  • @RogerDoger09
    @RogerDoger0910 жыл бұрын

    Maaan what brand are those at 4:00?

  • @doublemanson
    @doublemanson3 жыл бұрын

    2:13 what brand and model are these

  • @Gabusai
    @Gabusai8 жыл бұрын

    what size are those american optical

  • @benjamindanielsen5204
    @benjamindanielsen52045 жыл бұрын

    I have a heart shaped face, so while aviators complement my shape quite well, it's somewhat difficult for me to find a pair that fits properly as I have a bit of a large face (and large everything else too, I'm 6'6", size 14 feet, broad AF shoulders, I think you get the idea that I'm a gorilla by now). This video was pretty detailed and informative, so it should be pretty helpful for me in finding the right pair for me, thanks a billion.

  • @ShaayarAajnabee
    @ShaayarAajnabee Жыл бұрын

    Which glasses is it at 2:14?

  • @johnspeech
    @johnspeech5 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the model in 2:47?

  • @bolasblancas420
    @bolasblancas42010 жыл бұрын

    RB 3025 001/4F (photo chromatic)... The best.

  • @TrumpeterOnFire
    @TrumpeterOnFire10 жыл бұрын

    I'm a big fan of my Randolph Engineering ones.

  • @SPINERbg

    @SPINERbg

    10 жыл бұрын

    YES!

  • @NandoPalmira

    @NandoPalmira

    9 жыл бұрын

    I like the ones Don Draper uses in Mad Men.

  • @MPerry-ox9qb

    @MPerry-ox9qb

    9 жыл бұрын

    AO are the original aviators used by the U.S. military and later NASA. They're cheaper and every bit as good, or better than Randolph Engineering, or Ray Ban.

  • @willross6555
    @willross65554 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone tell me seriously, should the classic teardrop shape aviators cover eyebrows or not?

  • @pistachiosandpopcorn7146

    @pistachiosandpopcorn7146

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes they do..sometimes they don't. There is no rule. Well the only rule is that they fit your face well as in they don't fall off or look too small..too big is ok in my book looks wise when it comes to sunglasses. But obviously you don't want sunglasses falling off your face.

  • @Joshcoshbagosh
    @Joshcoshbagosh7 жыл бұрын

    2:31 wait what style is that? Is that the Caravan?

  • @arhlenitchon4866
    @arhlenitchon48667 жыл бұрын

    been seeing lots of action movies. that dark large lenses looks likes a gangster

  • @tertuliano1372
    @tertuliano13725 жыл бұрын

    number 2 vídeo is pefect dude

  • @sabi56847
    @sabi568479 жыл бұрын

    2:15 which model is tht?

  • @trevfar8421

    @trevfar8421

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mohammed Sabir Yes, I need these.

  • @gattookhushalani9642
    @gattookhushalani96428 жыл бұрын

    Rayban should have a official show room in every state of every country n that showroom should have every model

  • @AARONKAYE
    @AARONKAYE8 жыл бұрын

    aviators are my favorite. i had 2 pairs already.

  • @pistachiosandpopcorn7146

    @pistachiosandpopcorn7146

    3 жыл бұрын

    How many are you at now? I like other sunglass styles but I don't get the same feeling as I do when I put on aviators. Nothing like them.

  • @khalilshaikh3131

    @khalilshaikh3131

    2 жыл бұрын

    How to order for Ray ban sunglasses

  • @IGreaTI07
    @IGreaTI078 жыл бұрын

    2:47 ? anyone knows ?

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