The 50 Best Sunglasses for Men in 2022 (So Far)

Killer shades for every style, face shape, and budget.
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The best sunglasses for men are warm-weather game-changers. Every year, you go through the same prolonged rigmarole over which sunglasses to buy, and every year you end up putting off the decision only to scoop a subpar pair in a last-minute panic. Well, not this year. This year, friend, you do it right. Retro-leaning clubmasters, ultra-classic aviators, newfangled wayfarers? You name it, we got it. Which means there’s a pair here sure to fit your face shape (no matter how angular) and satisfy your stylistic preferences (no matter how idiosyncratic). 

Whether you want to play it safe with the big-names—the Ray-Bans and Persols and Oakleys of the world—or swerve hard with small-batch sunnies nobody else will have yet, we've got you. No matter your taste, no matter your budget, no matter how often you lose your damn sunglasses in the back of a Lyft, we’ve sifted through all the eyewear on the internet to track down the coolest shades available today. Here are 50 of the best sunglasses for men to help you soak up those rays in style.

The All-Time Classics

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available? Start here. These are the failsafe buys that'll always be in style—today, tomorrow, and ten years from now. 

Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

You know the movie. You know the scene.
$161
Amazon

Persol aviator sunglasses (was $321, now 50% off)

Insert requisite Steve McQueen reference here.
$321$161
Sunglass Hut

Celine Homme square-frame acetate sunglasses

Like a cortisone shot of homegrown French swagger, courtesy of Hedi Slimane's impossibly cool Celine.
$500
Mr Porter

Oakley Holbrook sunglasses

Always wanted to look like a hotheaded MLB slugger? Now's your chance.
$163$133
Amazon

The Upgraded Classics

If you're the type of guy whose day is ruined when you see someone else wearing the same thing as you, these sunglasses should be right up your alley. Think of the selection here as a sampler platter of perennial crowd-pleasers, now updated with a little added flavor. 

Diff "Cody" sunglasses

These hand-cut sunglasses from California-based Diff—guaranteed to make you photo op-ready—aren’t shy. They also happen to be the star of our latest GQ box, which means you can nab these $100 shades—plus a whole grip of other specially-selected summer essentials—for a mere $50. (You're welcome.)
$50
GQ

Bottega Veneta BV1147 sunglasses

Bottega's wayfarer-style sunglasses add a little extra oomph via a chunky silhouette and some ultra-luxe gold-tone details.
$305
End Clothing

Garrett Leight Broadway d-frame sunglasses

A throwback to the type of vintage styles that have been around since the '50s—and are sure to stick around through the 2050s and beyond.
$385
Matches Fashion

Oliver Peoples "Cary Grant" sunglasses

Shades that take their cues from the style the North by Northwest actor made iconic.
$339
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Moscot "Lemtosh" sunglasses

A modern-day masterpiece from an NYC eyewear institution.
$310
Moscot

The Total Swerves

Consider yourself a bona fide eyewear authority? Skip the beginner sunnies and head straight for these advanced-level frames. 

Off-White "Nassau" tortoise shell sunglasses

A bold tortoise pattern and a capital F-fashion shape give these major '80s sci-fi vibes.
$285
SSENSE

Balenciaga bat rectangle sunglasses

Somehow even more Batman than the actual Batman sunglasses above.
$490
Balenciaga

Gucci "Navigator" d-frame sunglasses

Big, round, and decidedly out-there, these Gucci frames are the perfect complement to disco-adjacent '70s-inspired style.
$625
Mr Porter

Sun Buddies "Wesley" sunglasses

Nothing like a hit of slime green to liven up your look.
$139
End. Clothing

Masahiro Maruyam MM-0029 / #3 titanium sunglasses

Like a stained glass window for your face.
$640
Self Edge

The Budget Buys

The best part about the treasure trove of sunglasses available right now? You no longer need to spend big to snag a pair that'll make you look like the star of your own summer blockbuster. 

Sito "Nightfever" sunglasses

Shades that'll inspire a Travolta-like strut.
$90
Sito

Lee rounded rectangle sunglasses

If you've never owned a pair of lilac sunnies before, whet your brow with a low-stakes pair that won't break the bank.
$20
Urban Outfitters

Look Optic "Laurel" sunglasses

Premium UV protection for less than a C-note.
$88
Verishop

Warby Parker "Hatcher" sunglasses

The reigning champ of affordable sunnies returns to claim its crown.
$95
Warby Parker

Sunski "Yuba" polarized sunglasses

Skip the sticker shock and go straight to Sunski.
$58
Nordstrom

Huckberry cruisers sunglasses

Knockaround shades that cost less than it does to get thoroughly sauced on your favorite pinot.
$45
Huckberry

The Splurge-Worthy Shades

Spending half a grand on sunglasses seems a whole lot more reasonable when said shades are painstakingly crafted from some of the choicest materials on the planet—and look like it. 

Cartier metal aviator sunglasses

Trusting a jewelery company to make your metal frame sunglasses? That's just called a wise flex.
$1,145
Matches Fashion

Brunello Cucinelli x Oliver People's "Disoriano" sunglasses

Italian cashmere king Brunello Cucinelli teamed up with iconic eyewear label Oliver People's on a pair of sunglasses that will make you feel James Bond-ian levels of handsome.
$680
SSENSE

Cutler & Gross 1393 square sunglasses

A meticulously crafted pair of frames inspired by the brand's own vintage styles from—you guessed it—the '70s.
$560
Cutler & Gross

Rick Owens wrap d-frame sunglasses

When it comes to stepping out of the box (or, er, frame), few designers do it better than our beloved dark overlord.
$775
Mr Porter

Mykita "Claas" sunglasses

All-time good looks and all-day comfort, courtesy of a lightweight stainless steel body and light-blue tinted lenses.
$545
Mykita

The Technicolor Tints

Bright frames and tinted lenses: the quickest way to gift yourself some serious “Wait, is that dude famous?" energy. 

Cubbits "Ampton" sunglasses

Seeing green...the good way.
$165
Mr Porter

Sun Buddies "Edie" sunglasses

When you're ready to push beyond the bold-printed shirt this summer, kick your style into DGAF legend territory with some purple frames.
$155
Tres Bien

Akila "Verve" sunglasses

The blue skies of summer suddenly look a whole bluer.
$140
Akila

J.Crew "Bungalow" sunglasses

A sunflower-y standout to made for pairing with your finest linen suit.
$70
J.Crew

Akila Zed sunglasses

A refreshing hit of lemon-lime to brighten up your vision.
$135
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The Geometry Review 

For certified eyewear experts looking to round out (heh) already extensive collections, consider investing in some distinctly-shaped shades. 

Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow round sunglasses

Round and block-y all at once. That's the Dries Van Noten way.
$430
SSENSE

Loewe square acetate sunglasses

Wear 'em to shut it down at gam-gam's bingo games, then wear 'em to the big boy casino right after.
$360
Matches Fashion

Celine Square metal sunglasses

Celine skipper Hedi Slimane revels in the sleazy glamour of '90s-era Hollywood. These sunglasses wouldn't have looked out of place at a glitzy premiere in three decades ago.
$360
Matches Fashion

Warby Parker "Corwin" sunglasses

Most aviator-style sunglasses sport a teardrop design, but this one from Warby Parker rounds things out a bit.
$195
Warby Parker

Ray-Ban oval sunglasses

It's almost a crime if you don't wear these '90s-tinged sunglasses with a leather blazer.
$176
Amazon

The Sporting Life

Leave it to the tireless churn of the fashion cycle to make the sunglasses you wore warming the bench on your middle school volleyball team look like the coolest thing in the world again. 

Maison Margiela x Mykita MMECHO005 sunglasses

Tour De France type beat.
$635
SSENSE

Vetements x Oakley shield sunglasses

If there were an MLB team based in Bushwick, these would be their official on-field sunnies.
$790
SSENSE

Nike Aero Swift sunglasses

That rounded shape isn't there solely to give off "dad on vacation" energy. It also pushes airflow your eyes, so your heavy, treadmill-induced breathing won't fog 'em up.
$99
Nike

Goodr running sunglasses

Not all running sunglasses have to look "speedy."
$25
Goodr

Westward Leaning Volt 03 sunglasses

Go West, young man.
$165
Westward Leaning

The Aviators

Cruise in Top Gun. Pacino in Scarface. Smith in Bad Boys. Join 'em in the Big Lens Brigade. 

Ralph Lauren automotive pilot sunglasses

Sunglasses that'll pair as well with a knit polo as they will a vintage Italian sportscar.
$235
Ralph Lauren

Warby Parker "Hatcher" sunglasses

Sub-$100 retro aviators you won't feel awful about losing overboard.
$95
Warby Parker

Tom Ford Marko aviator sunglasses

For dudes without movie star-sized heads (and movie star-sized egos), minimal aviators with a slimmer shape are the way to go.
$425
Neiman Marcus

Ray-Ban classic aviator sunglasses

$162
Amazon

Randolph Engineering Concorde classic aviator sunglasses

Handcrafted in the USA to the highest-flying standards.
$309
Amazon

The Small-Batch Specialists

Are you the kind of music fan who only likes bands that nobody else has heard of yet? These artisanal, under-the-radar eyewear labels are for you.  

Ahlem "Rue Saint Dominique" d-frame acetate sunglasses

Fully visible metal inserts put the made-in-France craftsmanship front and center.
$500
Mr Porter

Selima Optique "Harrison" sunglasses

These throwback acetate aviators come in a ton of different colors, but these are GQ-office favorite.
$425
Selima Optique

Kuboraum C8 bi-color d-frame sunglasses

The quickest way to ape Two-Face's style, minus the anger streak.
$335
Matches Fashion

L.G.R. Raffaello sunglasses

Shades that might just make you pack it up for good to enjoy a leisurely retirement under the Tuscan sun.
$410
L.G.R.

Grey Ant "Notizia" sunglasses

The right kind of black gold.
$185
Grey Ant