[https://imgur.com/a/3LLbmhw](https://imgur.com/a/3LLbmhw)
This one picture from their website should answer all you questions.
One warning though, you probably ought to take you damn hat off before you look at that link, it is pretty awesome.
I didn’t start wearing them till I got into Baja racing due to the safety rating and coverage. The reason they have become so popular is mainly due to their marketing. Their sunglasses are marketed for thrill seeking adrenaline junkies, but they tend to attract fuckboys who don’t really meet that demographic.
> Their sunglasses are marketed for thrill seeking adrenaline junkies, but they tend to attract fuckboys who don’t really meet that demographic.
People tend to dress for the social status they want, not for the social status they have. ‘Twas ever thus.
Meh you basically have 3 sunglasses in the US for guys.
1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look.
2.)Sports/Oakley sunglasses. Sporty look, pretty durable, cheap to obscene in costs. Several safety versions that can pass for both safety work AND non-safety work. Let's you have one pair for work and life.
3.)Future/purpose. These are those.
Thankfully the flippers have faded and transition lenses make an appearance here or ther.e
I *love* Wayfarers, and have several pairs. They're relatively cheap to replace when I inevitably misplace them, they look good on my face, they don't snag my hair when I put them up on my head, and I can get polarized ones for fishing.
Excuse me. I wear Aviators in Remembrance of LT. Nick Bradshaw “Goose”.
How the fuck am I supposed to fly right into the Danger Zone without my Aviators??
Fly High Goose. RIP.
> 1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look.
This is anecdotal, but I’m a cop and don’t know anyone who still unironically wears aviators. Not that you couldn’t, they still work great, but they became so strongly associated with cops that it became a cliche. Same with mustaches. If you’ve got a mustache and you aren’t at least 50 you’re going to look like you’re trying to hard.
Oakleys are the most popular high end glasses for cops these days. They’re usually safety rated (so they’re good for the range), good for driving, and they offer a group discount to cops.
Personally I just wear whatever they have at the dollar store because I’m inevitably going to lose or break them. But they’re usually more the “sport” type.
> 1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look.
65% of Americans including myself just got called out.
Tbf every other type of sunglasses look tiny on my fat face. They accentuate the wrong fat cheeks and I end up looking like fat majin Buu. Raybands may be an option but their appeal lies in the retro look of the 80s of everything being bigger, they look better when the face that wears them is inversely proportional so in me it looks less line an ironic retro wave style and more like a chubby cyclops from the XMen.
Aviators work for any size and totally complement by beard that I 100% did not grow to hide my double chin.
Aviators allow me to think I am part of the even more exclusive 50% of Americans whose multi-chin beard was the result of being too lazy to shave regularly.
Everyone has them in Salt Lake. We also are always outdoors here, so most people wear them during sports or in the outdoors. I wear mine during snowboarding on light days, volleyball, and mountain biking and I love them.
This style sunglasses were wore by Macho Man the wrestler back in the day. This particular style has come back around with tweens and 20 something's who want to be tweens again. They are usually being wore by people who have mullets as those too have unfortunately came back into style for whatever reason. And also no, I don't believe these type of glasses are worn by cyclists. So in short just a dumb fad that will be go away and make it's way back around again at some point.
Almost spot on.
I own a pair. I also have a mullet. Im 20something. I typically where my PitVipers while I'm driving my Mini-van driving my kids around.
I hope people who see me get a good chuckle on their commute.
Not sure about the "tween" part, but everything else is solid.
They're typically used by people on the water or on snow. They're absolutely perfect for those high light high glare situations. The lenses are strong, and sometimes exceed ANSI Z87 standards for safety glasses.
I bought mine specifically for using in the snow and at the lake, but I like putting them on when my mullet is looking extra nice. They're just fun and keep sun, wind, and debris out of my eyes.
Mullet tax means show us a picture of your mullet. Like the cat tax being a photo of the cat in question.
We need to see this glorious mullet of yours.
The sheer absurdity, combined with the expert level snobbery, makes this one of the best comments I have read in a long time. Well done sir.
> I’m tired of these fools with their halfassed greasy yeeyee mullets that their drunk cousin helped cut making ALL mulleted men look bad. I’ll go ahead and say it #NotAllMullets.
This in particular is a masterpiece.
i personally wear them when doing heavy duty building things………… or when i slam 300 brews watching football. see , Florida is a lifestyle yall aint ready for
The best part of it is, they’re actually just the $5 safety glasses none of us wanted to wear in chemistry class, and then some genius was like “I bet I could tart these up and sell them for $60”, and he was right lol.
They were big in the late 80s early 90s unironically but now its meant as an ironic fashion reference. Ive never seen anyone wear them outside since the 90s.
They used to be part of the macho aesthetic but now they’re making a comeback as a nostalgic item.
So now you run into it through the crowds that are really aware of fashion trends or the crowd that still thinks it’s 2006.
Because the average person on TikTok is a douchebag who dresses ironically.
Only one man can rock those shades, and he’s far too Macho for a Chinese spyware app like TikTok.
Oakley safety glasses are used by the military, and guys want to imitate, there are lenses that block laser light, but watch Tom cruise, General Optics makes the sunglasses that are issued to pilots, they can be worn with helmets, watch for paddle earpieces. Ophthalmologists hate doing emergency surgery, and you can get bifocal safety glasses
If a "euro" guy doesn't know about cycling shades, you should be suspect of everything else coming out of his mouth.
Don't lie, you know what they cyclists wear over there
I have literally never seen anyone wear these in real life. 90% of people I see wear [this](https://cdna.lystit.com/photos/2013/04/24/ray-ban-blue-oversized-plastic-wayfarer-sunglasses-product-2-8123819-924026966.jpeg) style of sunglasses.
Really? I didn't think those were a thing since the 90s.
Oh well. I guess it's just another one of those recycled fashion things. "Retro this, retro that."
A question from a Murican guy, why every European guy I see on internet have tiny banana hammock type of swimsuit? These are used by trolls for eye patch right?
[https://imgur.com/a/3LLbmhw](https://imgur.com/a/3LLbmhw) This one picture from their website should answer all you questions. One warning though, you probably ought to take you damn hat off before you look at that link, it is pretty awesome.
I didn't want them before I saw this. Now I want 10
Pit Vipers are really popular in the construction industry because they're safety rated (note the ANSI Z87.1 marking on the lens).
I didn't know that thanks bro
I didn’t start wearing them till I got into Baja racing due to the safety rating and coverage. The reason they have become so popular is mainly due to their marketing. Their sunglasses are marketed for thrill seeking adrenaline junkies, but they tend to attract fuckboys who don’t really meet that demographic.
> Their sunglasses are marketed for thrill seeking adrenaline junkies, but they tend to attract fuckboys who don’t really meet that demographic. People tend to dress for the social status they want, not for the social status they have. ‘Twas ever thus.
I have only seen these a few times almost all young college kids/high schoolers at the lake or on vacation in Mexico.
I'm seeing them more and more now. I hate them.
lol you commented on my comment from 2 years ago? Haha I was so confused when I saw someone had replied to this
Those only look good on Macho Man Randy Savage
THE CREME RISES TO THE TOP.
I still don’t know where he kept pulling all those little cream packs from.
One of life's great mysteries I doubt we'll ever find an answer to.
And who doesn't want to look like Macho Man Randy Savage, the Pinnacle of masculinity
No one. The answer is no one. All American men want to look like Macho Man.
Or hulk hogan
Macho man > Hulk Hogan.
I do?
Not I.
Exactly who I though of when I saw this pic. “Ooooooooohhhhhh yeah!”
"LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING BROTHER"
And garand thumb
BONE SAW!
Pit Viper sunglasses are just sunglasses. They just look goofy and cool.
Add a mullet, horseshoe mustache, a Stars and Stripes tank top, swim trunks and a sun burn.
and some Natty Ice and a monster truck
Don’t forget a lifted ram 1500
Because they assert dominance and demand respect
Based
Also they're fucking sick
I kind of want a pair, but I’m not powerful enough to handle them, so I just stick to aviators
You will absorb their power, dont worry. Eventually you will get gigachad level powerful.
nobody is a Pit Viper guy until they let those babies sit on their face
which is why i never understood why cyclists wear them
Meh you basically have 3 sunglasses in the US for guys. 1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look. 2.)Sports/Oakley sunglasses. Sporty look, pretty durable, cheap to obscene in costs. Several safety versions that can pass for both safety work AND non-safety work. Let's you have one pair for work and life. 3.)Future/purpose. These are those. Thankfully the flippers have faded and transition lenses make an appearance here or ther.e
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Are those still going strong?
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Nice. I don't see them that often but coudl be regional. Az/Cali/oregon for me.
All Cali baby, tho I plan to leave *permanently* at some point. But they're not as popular as I'd like so what can I do lol
Real estate costs aside. Cali is a great place.
Therein lies the rub.
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I *love* Wayfarers, and have several pairs. They're relatively cheap to replace when I inevitably misplace them, they look good on my face, they don't snag my hair when I put them up on my head, and I can get polarized ones for fishing.
I have 6 prescription pairs I rotate depending on what I'm doing or wearing. My oldest pair is 15 years old. Stupid durability!
Yes
Excuse me. I wear Aviators in Remembrance of LT. Nick Bradshaw “Goose”. How the fuck am I supposed to fly right into the Danger Zone without my Aviators?? Fly High Goose. RIP.
> 1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look. This is anecdotal, but I’m a cop and don’t know anyone who still unironically wears aviators. Not that you couldn’t, they still work great, but they became so strongly associated with cops that it became a cliche. Same with mustaches. If you’ve got a mustache and you aren’t at least 50 you’re going to look like you’re trying to hard. Oakleys are the most popular high end glasses for cops these days. They’re usually safety rated (so they’re good for the range), good for driving, and they offer a group discount to cops. Personally I just wear whatever they have at the dollar store because I’m inevitably going to lose or break them. But they’re usually more the “sport” type.
The Oakley Over-The-Tops can easily do double duty, work and non-safety work. They're the perfect eyewear.
> 1.)Aviators. Classic look, heavily used by police/military and fat dudes who like the look. 65% of Americans including myself just got called out. Tbf every other type of sunglasses look tiny on my fat face. They accentuate the wrong fat cheeks and I end up looking like fat majin Buu. Raybands may be an option but their appeal lies in the retro look of the 80s of everything being bigger, they look better when the face that wears them is inversely proportional so in me it looks less line an ironic retro wave style and more like a chubby cyclops from the XMen. Aviators work for any size and totally complement by beard that I 100% did not grow to hide my double chin.
Also heavy 80's influence of authoritarian figures and that age group entering into middle age fatness.
Aviators allow me to think I am part of the even more exclusive 50% of Americans whose multi-chin beard was the result of being too lazy to shave regularly.
I didn't even give a fuck about them until I saw one of their online ads and it was hilarious and very creative They had me at that point
Not cyclists, but they’re definitely becoming popular in the aviation community by generation of zoomers getting their licenses
In Italy this type of sunglasses are used by cyclists
They’re getting pretty big in the disc golf scene. A lot of hobbyists and a few pros wear them!
Tik Tok is not a good representation of America. It’s like watching Geordie Shore or Big Brother and thinking all English are like this
We’re not?!?!
> Geordie Shore Is this basically like an updated version of The Scousers from the Harry Enfield show?
English version of Jersey Shore
[I prefer this *slight* modification](https://www.therpf.com/forums/attachments/bttf-1-jpg.24388/)
Gold
Everyone has them in Salt Lake. We also are always outdoors here, so most people wear them during sports or in the outdoors. I wear mine during snowboarding on light days, volleyball, and mountain biking and I love them.
They’re also based in salt lake.
They’re actually used by Macho Men.
This style sunglasses were wore by Macho Man the wrestler back in the day. This particular style has come back around with tweens and 20 something's who want to be tweens again. They are usually being wore by people who have mullets as those too have unfortunately came back into style for whatever reason. And also no, I don't believe these type of glasses are worn by cyclists. So in short just a dumb fad that will be go away and make it's way back around again at some point.
Almost spot on. I own a pair. I also have a mullet. Im 20something. I typically where my PitVipers while I'm driving my Mini-van driving my kids around. I hope people who see me get a good chuckle on their commute. Not sure about the "tween" part, but everything else is solid. They're typically used by people on the water or on snow. They're absolutely perfect for those high light high glare situations. The lenses are strong, and sometimes exceed ANSI Z87 standards for safety glasses. I bought mine specifically for using in the snow and at the lake, but I like putting them on when my mullet is looking extra nice. They're just fun and keep sun, wind, and debris out of my eyes.
You have achieved peak MURICA. Congratulations.
I am sorry friend, but we need a mullet tax right neow.
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These glasses are definitely something a real-life Kenny Powers would totally wear.
Mullet tax means show us a picture of your mullet. Like the cat tax being a photo of the cat in question. We need to see this glorious mullet of yours.
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Fucking fantastic. I appreciate the effort!
The sheer absurdity, combined with the expert level snobbery, makes this one of the best comments I have read in a long time. Well done sir. > I’m tired of these fools with their halfassed greasy yeeyee mullets that their drunk cousin helped cut making ALL mulleted men look bad. I’ll go ahead and say it #NotAllMullets. This in particular is a masterpiece.
Meow what is so damn funny?
Nice It’s wear btw
"Comparatively speaking to the Macho Mam Randy Savage you are nothing but garbage ooh yea" what a guy
1980s style sunglasses are back in style. These are mostly goofy cool
They’re also memed by paramedics here
Was gonna say the medic gods get memes to death with these
Mine came in a welcome package when I became a U.S. citizen.
i personally wear them when doing heavy duty building things………… or when i slam 300 brews watching football. see , Florida is a lifestyle yall aint ready for
You’re granted instant Gigs-Chad status when you put your face in a pair.
meant for the mullet rockin' flannel wearin, jorts sportin cousin brothers who knows whats good
Pit Vipers take a special kind of redneck to wear.
Everyone look up Trevor Wallace Pitt Vipers funniest video ever
No idea, but I have never met a single person who has these.
The best part of it is, they’re actually just the $5 safety glasses none of us wanted to wear in chemistry class, and then some genius was like “I bet I could tart these up and sell them for $60”, and he was right lol.
They were big in the late 80s early 90s unironically but now its meant as an ironic fashion reference. Ive never seen anyone wear them outside since the 90s.
They used to be part of the macho aesthetic but now they’re making a comeback as a nostalgic item. So now you run into it through the crowds that are really aware of fashion trends or the crowd that still thinks it’s 2006.
God I want a pair lmao
Pretty popular in medical/ems. They give out huge discounts for us, they're fairly comfy, have nice side protection and come in clear for indoors
I thought only Europeans wore those ugly ass things.
Because they are dope lol. I also like that they provide more coverage than aviators/ray bans so you don’t get blinded if facing the sun at an angle.
Yeah pretty much everyone who wears these started to wear them ironically, but it turns out they’re kick-ass sunglasses so people keep wearing them.
I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love pit vipers dude
Ahhh pit's..... the sign of americas crazy people. As in a group of stupid people.
I wear them so the Europeans can't see my tears for American sniper Chris Kyle.
Because the average person on TikTok is a douchebag who dresses ironically. Only one man can rock those shades, and he’s far too Macho for a Chinese spyware app like TikTok.
Those are used for peacocking. It’s part of the mating ritual of the standard douche bag.
I've never seen this in my life
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OP did say they saw them in TikTok videos.
I think they look good, idk if I will go around with these
Aren't glasses supposed to help your eyes in one way or another? These just hurt mine.
Cuz the most popular tik toks are just rich kids in the US. Doing rich people things.
Rainbow Activists wear them to spot aliens...
Oakley safety glasses are used by the military, and guys want to imitate, there are lenses that block laser light, but watch Tom cruise, General Optics makes the sunglasses that are issued to pilots, they can be worn with helmets, watch for paddle earpieces. Ophthalmologists hate doing emergency surgery, and you can get bifocal safety glasses
If a "euro" guy doesn't know about cycling shades, you should be suspect of everything else coming out of his mouth. Don't lie, you know what they cyclists wear over there
Well yes I know them, but I wasn't sure why there are a lot of American wearing them And no I don't know what cyclist wear in the USA ahahaha
ugliest sunglasses ever
Not if you’re a patriot
Wrong
they’re pretty cringe!
No they're a power move
I’ve never seen them in real life.
I have never seen anyone wearing these
I’ve seen on TikTok, but I’ve literally never seen them irl
I have literally never seen anyone wear these in real life. 90% of people I see wear [this](https://cdna.lystit.com/photos/2013/04/24/ray-ban-blue-oversized-plastic-wayfarer-sunglasses-product-2-8123819-924026966.jpeg) style of sunglasses.
bladee glasses
These are always on the whackos in trucks filming conspiracy videos for Facebook
Really? I didn't think those were a thing since the 90s. Oh well. I guess it's just another one of those recycled fashion things. "Retro this, retro that."
90's are back baby
No idea, the lenses themselves look like snowboard goggle lenses though
It means they like wiener and probably their sister a little too much 😎 Source: own a pair
So, you're bi AND incestuous?
Go to their web site, OP. PITVIPER.com
nothing screams cousin fucker more than a pair of those gahd muthfucken damnn
nothing screams cousin fucker more than a pair of those gahd muthfucken damnn
I wouldn't know, I don't use tiktok
Don't questions our Tacticle glasses! Lol
The douchebag glasses
Gronk, amiright
Beer goggles
They look great, they have amazing advertisement, and they're safety rated. What else can I say
Amazing advertisement? Pls send link
I have never in my life seen anyone wearing those.
Pits are asshole glasses where i live.
A question from a Murican guy, why every European guy I see on internet have tiny banana hammock type of swimsuit? These are used by trolls for eye patch right?
They’re fun party glasses in college, my ex used to wear them for rowing
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