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Persol Sunglasses
For durable, resistant, travel-ready extreme, all-terrain sunglasses Persol is the brand you’ll want. Worn by the likes of extreme test pilots, Steve McQueen and some of the world’s sexiest Italian actresses, the brand attempts and achieves it all.
What began in a small courtyard in 1917 in Italy has exploded into one of the most well known and respected international designer eyewear brands. Persol was original a brand aimed at creating high-end, durable and performance-enhancing goggles and driving glasses. When the war broke out, the Protector model was used by the Italian Air Force.
Since the Protector model was held in place by an elastic band and rubber bands around the smoked lenses kept them firmly in place, they were ideal for pilots and drivers of large machinery. They offered protection and most importantly, vision amid the chaos of war. After the war, Protectors were worn by some of the world’s most famous adventure pilots, and Persol made special, made-to-fit models for some of these record-setting pilots.
So meticulously designed were the Persol adventure glasses that the Swiss Military adopted them in the 1920s, and the company was awarded its first of 14 international patents.
When Persol did away with the elastic strap after the war’s end, they began to innovate in the field of elastic plastics for the frames. Their bendable frames became popular with those with oddly shaped heads, but the relaxed, bendable temple bars meant sheer comfort for anyone wearing them. A flexible bridge followed soon after for maximum manipulation by each patron.
Their next innovation, visor shields mounted above lenses, meant overall protection for the patron from sun, reflection and even dust. Since the early days of innovation, Persol had had specialists out in the field testing Persol gear in the most extreme conditions, innovating based on necessity and creating sunglasses and goggles that will offer optimal protection, in any extreme climate.
For extreme adventurers, travelers, lovers of adrenaline or those just rough on their stuff, Persol is a great brand. Try the extremely popular Persol PO649 Sunglasses , which are as iconic as they are fashionable, or the peripheral Persol PO0009 Sunglasses, which make it possible for you to see left and right without the annoying blockage of the temple bars. Women look great in the Persol PO2393S Sunglasses, with tortoiseshell frames and deep tan tinting.
You can try them all before you buy with the innovative Try Now System designed to show you exactly what you’ll look like in all these Persol models, and many more. VisionDirect’s money back guarantee means you’re as secure in your purchases as when you shop in-store. Finally, the Help Center will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns you have during your shopping experience, and they’ll be available throughout the process until you’ve happily received your purchase.