How to Pick Aviator Shades | The Art of Manliness

[@krisnapanyong]

all glasses suit this guy

[@ghostrider8307]

All glasses look good on long faces

[@twistedpears]

Hahaha i was gonna say that

[@TheMerryPup]

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]

Not no more! Just wear a mask with the aviators

[@tylerhumphreys1513]

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

[@ChrisCaldwellO66]

TD will fit your face perfectly!

[@Firefoxtony]

@@ChrisCaldwellO66 whats TD?

[@truecolors9319]

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[@GauravKumar-ic1qh]

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

[@braveknight283]

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]

+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]

+Terry James SEXISM SUCKS TO US MEN!!

[@terryjames5411]

CLARIAN KEN Sexism sucks us :D

[@SWLinPHX]

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]

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

[@jimtroclus]

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

[@555Gear]

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

[@Ek70R]

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

[@Sophia-ej8fw]

Astronauts wtf ahah

[@mariopellegrino617]

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

[@johnbarry4095]

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

[@mariopellegrino617]

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

[@13Bettencourt13]

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

[@waldevv]

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]

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

[@pkslider2479]

Camera Guy! FOCUS! you have one job!

[@David-xy9yo]

The classic teardrop aviator design exudes authority.

[@willraz]

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

[@BigBossMSF]

Ok but which one let’s me ride into the danger zone ?

[@Get_Splooshed]

2:13 someone please tell me what those are they look fuckin sick

[@ShaayarAajnabee]

Same. Which one is it?

[@LUIZS87]

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

[@virvikram95]

Ray Ban Caravan

[@andyd3540]

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

[@JESUSisALIVE-ourGOD]

It would be really helpful for everyone if he could leave make and model.. number of sunglasses shown in this video.

[@iamselenium4027]

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]

how you find out? wondering big time

[@mervinho666]

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

[@pstrzel]

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

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

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

[@pmmeyourdadjokes9811]

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

[@chrisischannel]

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]

ok

[@janmatthys6730]

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

[@aswinbeats]

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

[@wadsworth2351]

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]

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

[@elvergalarga8470]

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.

[@joseluislopeza.9227]

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]

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

[@joseluislopeza.9227]

Negative...

[@aswinbeats]

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

[@joseluislopeza.9227]

Thaaaanks sooo much!

[@denisnikolov60]

They are more expensive than a designer sunglasses :(

[@lemagreengreen]

Who recorded this? Shakycam, weird zoom, out of focus for much of the video...

[@Roy_Godiksen]

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

[@7graywolf7]

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

[@yair3k]

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

[@olivier4916]

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

[@gabelsv4245]

now that i have aviator raybans all i need is a pornstache to look cool

[@Hellbrokeluce]

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.

[@g4meboy13]

If you take one step back or the damn camera man didn't have a zoom fetish you'd be in focus

[@stephenmorrish]

The only lens you need is Polaroid, seriously coloured lenses are all horrific once compared to polarized lenses. All depends on if you are wearing sunglasses for you or other people. Real men wear sunglasses so they can see better. True we would prefer to look cool doing it but that is not the primary reason. Invest in Polarized lenses, trust me it's where it's at.

[@SodiumSyndicate]

You need tinted lenses depending on the terrain. When hiking in the desert or snow & when proximate to large bodies of water - you are better off with the right tint, Category 3-4 UV protection & Polarized filter.

[@dhruviin]

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

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

ARRGGGHHH It pisses me off they don't make them out of gold anymore. And their special gold plated edition don't count..gold plated is not worth shit. They should have an option to get both...obviously gold would be expensive. But the price that they put the gold plated at...was ridiculous and they could have made it all gold.

[@3choBlast3r]

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) ...

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

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

[@SPINERbg]

YES!

[@NandoPalmira]

I like the ones Don Draper uses in Mad Men.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

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.

[@dennismosher5454]

1937= Jack Nicholson's birthday - and he always wears aviator glasses! IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!

[@xxz9411]

so jealous of this guy, he looks great with all kinds. I have a baby-fat and flat asian face, hard to find one that really suits me :(

[@jerm2867]

if you have the asian face just wear those big ass aviators

[@x7stringinJSCx]

Ray-Ban actually make "asian fit" sunglasses in most of their line up. Could try those on to test it out.

[@pacodelacruz6240]

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

[@ezekielk.3629]

ray bans silver mirror aviators - the bad boy aviators!

[@Underhills]

Needs to be silverflash mirror with silver frame. Very hard to come by.

[@bondjamesbond5949]

Navigator

[@liamsaunders8588]

This guy looks good in every pair he put on

[@ViperPilot16]

Love my silver teardrop Ray Bans, with transition lens.

[@Xozzen]

I found police brand aviators to be the best looking

[@sanjayb0886]

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

[@Underhills]

Rayban is not an American company. Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian Luxottica Group.

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

Luxottica is contracted to manufacture most sunglasses on earth.

[@topaviatorsunglasses]

BlackLabelSlushie But you can still get Made in America aviator sunglasses by Randolph Engineering at aviator-sunglasses.net/product/randolph-aviator-sunglasses/

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

Interesting I´ll check it out thanks

[@AlienRockPictures]

BlackLabelSlushie Also American Optical.

[@yamenjawish4005]

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

[@larrysmith6797]

The statement you made through the first 35 seconds of the video makes no sense whatsoever.

[@Digger456437]

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]

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

[@willross6555]

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

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

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.

[@whirlybirdrc]

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

[@nobodynothing00000]

I always thought 58MM ray bans were way too big for most peoples faces. 55MM looks quite good on most people.

[@DjMarkGuzman]

You said that Ray Ban started Aviators, although you talk about AOs, I think you need to do some history checking before you make a comment on who was first.

[@jonnda]

Step one, look for the brand American Optical. There is no step two.

[@Ek70R]

Fuck yea :)

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

Why do they give credit to Ray Ban?

[@cactaceous]

+jonnda RE's are better.

[@chrisischannel]

you know it !! 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.

[@No-1.In.Particular]

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

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

I wish they'd stop showing Tom Cruise. He's a dlck and he's not a Pilot.

[@sabi56847]

2:15 which model is tht?

[@trevfar8421]

+Mohammed Sabir Yes, I need these.

[@depfro]

ASK HIM WHAT HE USES FOR HIS HAIR!

[@PoetryAndMas]

depfro beeswax

[@alfa_romeo0701]

One can go for all shapes n styles only once you own the basic tear drop with say dark green lenses.. Top Gun still rules 😊

[@husbilhumsath8413]

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

[@theodoreroosevelt7471]

This guy is confident, nice.

[@animeaddt]

Are those the Odin frames at 2:29?

[@MitchyBoi03]

My Aviators are a little big, and that's surprising, because I have a big ass head. They still look cool though.

[@mohhabib7104]

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

[@impact0r]

1:30 Yeah, because fighter pilots wear sunglasses and not jet-plane helmets with tinted visors, breathing apparatus and HUD display.

[@x86868]

2:14 model and color pls.

[@Pop_Shepski]

Caravan > Aviator

[@absk601]

You seem like you don't know anything about the history of these sunglasses.

[@stephenbrish-vinanskie708]

thanks this helped my style increase to a hole new level

[@mauriciolacruz]

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.

[@edc2726]

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

[@atvridah]

FOCUS... too much focus drift way too hard to watch

[@nikolaystepanov463]

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

[@Rayseagate]

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

[@69993377ZYPP]

Only 1937!

[@xmz7999]

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

[@Angeloflight444]

I will have to disagree with most commentators here. I think for this guy the square ones and the "mixed elements" one as he called them fit the best. The others are a bit weird for his shape. Not unwearable mind you but just a bit off. I think that the squareness compliments the curves of his face. But hey.. Maybe someone intentionally goes for that look. Great sunglasses all of them by the looks of it though :)

[@wadsworth2351]

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

[@bentolinmaddox9806]

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

[@kianmirkazemi5679]

aviators are not for being cool. they're for keeping the bloody sun out if your eyes when flying. -source I'm a pilot

[@itzkool4]

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

[@LoveGixx]

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

[@Joshcoshbagosh]

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

[@cesarmartinez6596]

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

[@Underhills]

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.

[@bigwarsaw]

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?!

[@TomF1970]

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.

[@rscottrogers22]

What is the name of the background music?

[@rscottrogers22]

Anybody?

[@MDcoolst]

Sanude - Dardstorm

[@rscottrogers22]

Not even close

[@SweeturKraut]

FYI "The Dude" wears plastic aviators in The Big Lebowski.

[@DjRickeyRicardo]

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

[@adamlmader]

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

[@kinggrotesk1044]

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

[@hebrews11vs5]

Nothing really says ' tough guy in authority ' like a pair of aviator sunglasses.

[@IGreaTI07]

2:47 ? anyone knows ?

[@flanzydias7718]

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

[@marthepedersen1454]

how you find out?

[@Jopet.45]

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

[@ZviJ1]

Look... this guy covered the subject's entire ground, *except* for explaining polarized lenses. Shame that he managed to omit that

[@malross8776]

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