If your really debating between a name brand optic company and a cheap one, do yourself a favor and try out some name brands. They might seem expensive, but the quality and glass is night and day! I don't wear regular sunglasses. I have to wear prescription sunglasses, but even my all day eye glasses are now name brand. I wear Smith lenses. I find them stronger and lightest than most. I've also owned Dragon and Oakley. Both also great. When paired with Nikon glass, they are the best your eyes could get.