You don’t know how long I’ve been looking for good made in USA sunglasses. I’ve heard that Oakley sunglasses are made in USA (at least some varieties) but I have not been able to get in touch with their PR department (too smug maybe?). They’re not really my style either. Anyway, I was recently contacted by a PR company representing Randolph Engineering. Randolph Engineering makes a variety of sunglasses and shooting eyewear right here in Massachusetts. They actually supply our military with sunglasses as well. For instance, their Aviator model is standard-issue for Army helicopter pilots and Navy pilots.
As suppliers to our armed forces, they have patriotically resisted the temptation to offshore all their production to China and make a cheap product cheaply. The glasses are all hand-soldered and assembled in their Massachusetts plant. Even the frames’ metal parts are stamped by them and not outsourced. Other parts, such as nose pads, are imported, but that’s really not bad considering how things are these days.
I am reviewing the “Ad Man” gold rim sunglasses from the “Untouchables” collection by Randolph. This is definitely a quality product. They feel appropriately heavy (just enough, not too much) in my hand and sturdy with movement. There is no feeling of flimsiness or looseness. The fit is perfect without needing adjustment and the look is definitely classic and classy. I would highly recommend these sunglasses (or I wouldn’t be reviewing them on my blog!) You can find a retailer for Randolph through RandolphUSA.com. On doing a brief Google search, aside from the company website, there were multiple listings on ebay stores and a handful of retailers. There were also multiple local brick and mortar retailers when I used the retailer locator function on RandolphUSA.com. Generally the prices range around $100.
So, if you want to be patriotic when buying sunglasses, you can buy Randolph Engineering!
Smith sunglasses are also made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty.
Most Smith Glasses are not made in the USA (at least anymore). I bought a pair, but the response from the company when I emailed them “Good morning. Our Swindler Sunglass Model is Made in China. We do have some models that are Made in Italy, and others that are assembled in the US from Foreign parts. I’m sorry for the confusion with that. A couple of our Sunglass Models that are assembled in the US, are the Interlock Trace: http://www.smithoptics.com/search/?q=trace, the Interlock Spoiler: http://www.smithoptics.com/search/?q=spoiler.
Great post! I’ve been looking for new glasses and these look perfect. Thanks.
I was looking for those sunglasses on internet but i can’t find that lens color, all other colors are bright and yours seems like dark/black..
What’s the ‘name’ of that lens color you have and can people see your eys when you wear them?
Mine is not that dark. You can see my eyes through the lenses in person. I don’t have the packaging anymore so I can’t give any more details than that now. It’s a dark green-gray color.
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