Neither Ray-Ban Original Aviator nor William Painter The Hook were recommended by experts this month
On 11 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 108 Sunglasses expert endorsements , however neither Ray-Ban Original Aviator nor William Painter The Hook were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sunglasses received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer or other critically acclaimed Men's Sunglasses of this month.
For reference, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer received 3 endorsements this month, from OutdoorGearLab (19 Nov 2024), Runner's World (28 Apr 2022) and Good Housekeeping (11 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Sunglasses | OutdoorGearLab  | T3  | Runner's World  | luxurylondon.co.uk  | thecoolist  | independent.co.uk  | TheManual  | tripsavvy.com  | Good Housekeeping  | Forbes  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 |  Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer sunglasses are highly praised for their timeless style, versatile design, and durability, making them a popular choice for both men and women. | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Ray-Ban Original Aviator
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  William Painter The Hook | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Men's Sunglasses ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Ray-Ban Original Aviator nor William Painter The Hook were recommended by key experts who publish Men's Sunglasses recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sunglasses | OutdoorGearLab | T3 | Runner's World | luxurylondon.co.uk | thecoolist | independent.co.uk | TheManual | tripsavvy.com | Good Housekeeping | Forbes |
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| 1 | - | $180 | Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer sunglasses are highly praised for their timeless style, versatile design, and durability, making them a popular choice for both men and women. | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Huckberry Weekenders The Huckberry Weekenders sunglasses are highly praised for their stylish design, versatile fit, and durable construction, making them a great option for casual wear and outdoor activities. | - | - | 2 | - | 12 | - | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 3 | - | $180 |  Ray-Ban Clubmaster The Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses are highly regarded for their timeless style, excellent lens quality, and durability, making them a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of individuals and activities. | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $507 |  Persol 714SM Steve McQueen The Persol 714SM Steve McQueen sunglasses are highly regarded for their style, lens quality, and durability, making them a timeless and versatile choice for eyewear. | - | 15 | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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From Seller:
- Classic aviator sunglasses with metal frame featuring padded tips and etched logoing at lens
- Protective case included, cases come in a variety of colors.
- Lenses are prescription-ready (Rx-able)
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From Seller:
- Built-In Bottle Opener Technology: Leave your friends in awe when you whip out your Hooks to snap open the tops of bottles! The hooks aren’t just your regular cosmetic eyewear, they’re bottle openers built into the sunglasses. The sturdy titanium frame allows you to open thousands of bottles without destroying your sunglasses. The military-grade black armor technology ensures that the arms paint doesn’t scratch or chip off no matter how many bottles you open.
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