I took these sunglasses for a week-long trip to the beach and they performed admirably. They fit so comfortably and are so lightweight that I almost forget that I'm wearing them. I chose the matte black finish because I wanted to avoid a painted color coating that might peel off (as I've had problems with that happening to other pairs of sunglasses), and I am happy I did. The matte texture is soft and doesn't get sticky. The nose piece does not seem to leave much of a mark when I take them off, and there aren't any sharp raised seams from the plastic casting process that would dig into my skin.

The lenses themselves were just what I needed on bright, sunny days at the beach with the sun reflecting off the water and the sand. It was certainly an environment in which I was glad to have polarized lenses. They were also excellent for the 10 hour drive home.

The only flaw I've noticed is that the hinge on one of the ear pieces is looser than the other. However, that is hardly a concern when the glasses are being worn.