Maui Jim Whaler Sun Glasses

The History

It's always interesting to learn just how a product got its name. There's not always a story behind every pair of sunglasses, but the Whaler has one. According to Sunglasses Internationale, these sunglasses were given their name in honor of the whalers and the whaling period in Lahaina, Hawaii, which spanned the period of time from 1825 to 1860. Why is Lahaina important? It's the location of the Maui Jim home office.

What Maui Jim Whaler Sun Glasses Offer

Maui Jim is a well-known name in the sunglasses business, and for a good reason! You can count on their quality and performance. Here are a few things the Whaler in particular has to offer:

• A great option for males, according to the Maui Jim site. Females will probably want to pass on these.
• Flexon® Temple so they're harder to break
• Flexon® Bridge/Crossbar for the same reason listed above
• One hundred percent UV protection
• PolarizedPlus®2 Technology
• SuperThin (ST) Glass Lens, which gives you the benefits of glass without the additional weight
• Corrosion resistance
• 8-base frame

Colors, Sizing and Pricing

Available Colors

You can get a pair of Maui Jim Whaler sun glasses in two color combinations:

• Gunmetal/Neutral Gray
• Metallic Gloss Copper/HCL® Bronze

Both lens colors are great for everyday wear and the two available frame colors are almost universally flattering.

Size

If you're shopping online, it's always helpful to know the sizes of the lenses, the bridge, and the temples. That's the only gauge you'll have outside of the overall shape and the color to base your purchasing decision on. The Whaler style has the following sizes:

Lenses: 60 mm

Bridge: 18mm

Temple: 135mm

In addition to the sizes, Maui Jim's site offers additional advice: These sunglasses look best on round or oval faces. They're considered to be a medium to large fit.

Pricing

On the Maui Jim website, you'll see that the regular price for the Whaler sunglasses is $329.00. Expect to pay somewhere in that ballpark when you shop anywhere else.

Find Yours Now

If you're hesitant to shop online for your sunglasses, check out local shops like the Sunglass Hut. If you need prescription lenses, check with your local optical shop to see if they can order the Whaler frame for you (or if they already have it in stock). You can also check out the Dealers section on the Maui Jim website to find a retailer near you that will be glad to help you decide if the Whaler is right for you.

If you're not hesitant to shop online and you don’t need special lenses, you can find your Whaler sunglasses at:

• Sunglasses Internationale, where they have the Whaler sunglass in either color for $329.00.

• Sunglasses Giant also has the Whaler style for $329.00.

• Amazon has them for $329.00, as well.

Most online retailers of Maui Jim offer the Whaler at the same price. Be sure to keep your eyes open for sales, free shipping, and even free sales tax. That could make the difference when it comes to selecting the right online store.

Don't forget to check out their return policy, just in case the sunglasses arrive and don’t look as great on you as you'd hoped.

A Final Word

The Whaler sunglasses are a great choice for men who don't plan to be participating in any sports while they wear them. If you're a male who's most interested in casual wear sunglasses with lenses that agree with most light, you're in luck with these. Be sure to take the fit guidelines listed above into consideration to ensure a comfortable and flattering fit.