I drive professionally, 8 hours a day - 5 days a week, and a good pair of sunglasses is essential for me to be able to drive comfortably and safely.

I was using a pair of sunglasses I picked up at Walmart, but they left a lot to be desired.
These RIVBOS glasses were an excellent upgrade.

First thing I immediately noticed was the polarized effect. Without the glasses I could see glaring reflections of my dashboard bouncing back at me off the windshield that made it difficult to see, but as soon as I put on theses glasses the windshield reflections that clouded my view were entirely gone!

Second thing I noticed was the color tint that these glasses had. Unlike other sunglasses that grey out the sun, or tint it with amber to look like late afternoon, the RIVBOS give my view a slight cool blue tint which is actually much better in my opinion.
You see, when I used to drive with sunglasses that would darken or amber tint my vision, it would actually make me feel sleepy. A very undesired effect when driving. I think my brain would be tricked into thinking it was night or late afternoon, and I would often get drowsy behind the wheel.
I've found that the blue tint of the RIVBOS actually had the opposite effect. As soon as I put them on my vision felt clear and I felt alert and wide awake (even at 8am).

The only knock I have against these glasses is that they feel and look really cheap. In the photos I thought the frames were made of aluminum, but they are entirely plastic. On the bright side, they are super light weight. They are so light weight that they barely even make contact with the bridge of my nose, they are mostly supported by the arms - so no weird nose marks from wearing them all day.

Thanks for reading, I hope this was helpful!

This is my second pair of these -- the first were lost during a trip to the UK (along with the case) -- and these have been the best purchase of sunglasses I have ever made. The first time I bought them, I didn't even realize they came with a case -- that was just icing on the cake. I took them everywhere -- especially on my daily bike commute. I have a 'big head' (as in, even the XL hats are too tight to be comfortable) -- these had an excellent fit -- and my wife (much smaller head) said they also fit her well, too!

The polarized lenses work great -- and they have excellent coverage around the eye -- which is definitely a plus when it comes to windy winter days.

They don't 'feel' like "cheap" sunglasses to me -- and they've withstood my toddler son playing with them while on my head. For ~$20, you will have a hard time finding better value. These work, they are durable, they come with a case, and they have an excellent fit. They have an excellent customer service track record -- if the pair you buy isn't quite right for some reason, let them know, they'll make it right!

I wish I had discovered this brand sooner. These are great sunglasses, available with a variety of lens types for situations ranging from heavy overcast days to bright sunlight. Are they on par with $150 Oakleys? No, but they are definitely serviceable, good-looking sunglasses. No, you won't get status symbol points with these but you also won't beat yourself up as much if you lose or scratch these!

I've gone through countless "cheap" sunglasses as well as a number of mid-range brands like Suncloud. For under $25, I don't think it's possible to get any better than RIVBOS. In addition to high quality lens coatings and contemporary, sporty styling, these come with some nice extras. Each pair comes with a hard case with hook that works well for connecting to a backpack, a soft pouch, a cord retainer for wearing around your neck, and a microfiber cloth. They also come with a little instruction booklet that describes the different lens colors/types available and optimal applications.

This is now my go-to brand for low cost/high value sunglasses.

Love them! They are blue, but the darkness of the glasses does not make you feel like you are in another world, or that you are looking out through... something really dark (haha). It feels like exactly the right amount of protection. They are comfortable, and I have a big head. The polarization is real, they give you a card to check, but I can also tell by looking at a computer screen. If you hold them up to the computer and turn them with the inside of the lens facing you, they will look completely black from a certain angle (~90 degrees).

I appreciate all the extras they give too! I tucked the strap in my hiking backpack, just in case I need it when hiking. However, the glasses feel really grippy (in a good way) on my face. I use the soft case and cleaning cloth on the glasses daily, and (bonus!!!) use the hard case for my bluetooth headphones (the hard kind that fold up).

I don't usually leave reviews. I own 3 pairs of Rivbos shades (different colors - I am not totally nuts) - extremely comfortable and stylish. When one of the lenses fell out and I could not put it back in I e-mailed Rivbos. They promptly responded within hours and asked me for my address and a picture of broken sun glasses, which I provided. In couple of days I received a free replacement. Great sunglasses, great customer service. Highly recommended!