Hexsplosions wrote:
> Any particular brands you’d recommend?
>
> Pooley’s sell a brand, but they seem quite expensive. I’m wondering if a
> high street brand would suffice or I need ones specifically designed for
> aviation use.
Anything will do, really speaking, though there aren't many high street sunglasses in gradient tint if you go down that road. You can order them off AliExpress from China though for not much money. I have done that with prescription sunglasses and had some nice ones made to my spec for £18!
However there are some advantages in getting the premium brands such as Bigatmo, Ray-Ban, Oakley or, if you want the dog's thingies, Serengeti...they will be just that little bit clearer and cut through haze that little bit better than a £5 pair of off the shelf glasses. Whether you choose to spend the money is up to you! The cheap ones have very similar UV protection to the expensive ones.
Glass lenses seem to just pip plastic ones in terms of clarity, but glass is heavier and can get uncomfortable if you're wearing them all day. I also find glass ones slip down my nose when I sweat so I have to keep poking them back up, as opposed to my cheap plastic ones which will stay put.
You can start off with a cheap pair and upgrade later. You know what they say, buy cheap, buy twice. But then you'll also have a spare pair!