Comments on: Review—The Return of Revo Sunglasses

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:45:46 +0000

I bought a pair of Revo RedPoint sunglasses with the bronze lenses a year ago. I was blown away by the sharpness and contrast these lenses afforded, they smoke my ray ban predator polorized and my oakley whisker polorized. Unfortunately I l

By: John Doe

John Doe — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:57:45 +0000

I agree with those who are VERY disappointed with Revo. I’ve been purchasing Revos for 20 years. This article should be called “The Fall of Revo Sunglasses”. The quality of the lenses have been declining over the decades.

I dropped a recent purchase on the ground ONCE, and they were ruined. Twenty years ago I dropped my Revos on the ground, accidentally ran over them with my car TWICE, and no scratches. True story. What does this say about the quality of Revos now? P…O…S.

If Revo REALLY cared about their customers, they would offer a generous replacement plan like MAUI JIM. When I called Revo, they gave me a 25% off coupon. WTF? Are you serious? I can get 25% off retail almost anywhere.

REVO SUCKS. I was a loyal customer…thousands in purchases, and this is how I’m treated. You know how much a company cares, not when you’re purchasing from them, but when you need their help.

Shame on you Revo.

By: Jesh

Jesh — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:43:10 +0000

Got a pair of Revo Red Point for my birthdate. Polycarbonate lens, gray tint, and pre-consumer recycled material frame. The lenses are outstanding for driving, going to be beach and just about every outdoors activity here in the tropics. The anatomy of the frame make them super light and once you put them on the stay on no matther how hard you jump, move or shake. Super comfortable! I tested them against a pair of similary priced made in Italy Rayban’s and made in Italy Maui Jim and these came on top! Made in the USA!

By: Kent

Kent — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:47:38 +0000

Very pleased with the Revo brand. I own a pair of the Revo Headwall Sepia Brown. Very nice sunglasses, all of my sunglasses are made of acetate and was very happy when Revo decided to make a pair out of acetate. The Headwalls are very durable and very high quality, the lenses are unbeatable about the same quality of Maui Jim Lenses in my opinion. I own a pair of sunglasses from every major Luxoticca Brand, and the Revo brand impresses me. For style and activeness, Revo is a great brand.

By: steve

steve — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:55:49 +0000

I just bought a pair of Revo Guides with the water lens. look great except there is alot of squeaky noise that comes from the frame mostly around the lens. I went back to sunglass hut the next day and most of the polywhatever frames made the same squeak as did the oakleys and some other brands it was kinda hit or miss. I was pleased to know that they were made in the USA although not excited about paying 200 dollars for frames that have a recycle symbol on them. for the level of polarization they claim I thought there would be more color saturation, not much variance between my naked eye and the lens, compared to some other brands like Costa.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:09:51 +0000

Does anyone know where I can find a pair of the 90′s turquoise frame Revolution? After almost 20 years, I lost one of my lens. I haven’t seen a style I really like from the newer Revo collection. I prefer the classic Aviator.
Thank you!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:11:06 +0000

A lot of subjective complaints about Revo that seem a little odd. My Revo Plot sunglasses were as good and in some ways better than three earlier Maui Jim’s. Lightweight, extremely durable, and for filtering harsh sunlight unsurpassed. Unfortunately, I drove over them today trying to get the ill dog into the car and to the vet. The glasses and dog didn’t make it, but tomorrow will buy replacement Revos partly to hide the wet eyes.

By: greg

greg — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:55:33 +0000

Bought my first pair of Revos 17 years ago. I, never had a pair last so long. Their still going strong but I wanted something more updated and the kind folks at Revo sold me a new pair of polarized waterways. Great sun glasses ! Used them on a offshore sailboat race last weekend. I and everyone on the crew were impressed with them.

By: C-Smooth

C-Smooth — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:43:08 +0000

I purchased a pair of pewter Revo Efflux from a local discount retailer for $80 two months ago. The price included case, cleaning cloth and box. I have been very satisfied. I have noted some pealing with the sunglasses at the hinge when folding the arms. I recently purchased a pair of black Revo Efflux yesterday from the same discunt retailer for $80. I like the weight and feel of the sunglasses. I would rank the sunglasses and the brand a solid “B.” Overall, I prefer my RayBan polarized sunglasses, I have three pair of RB polarized. The Revo sunglasses have a cool retro look and solid feel for me. If you can purchase REVO sunglasses at a discount then do it! I would not pay more than $80 nor the high end $200+ price tag for the brand.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:55:47 +0000

Very unhappy with my Revo overhang glasses. They were fine the first few months but then the frames became very loose and the lens are cracking where the screws go in. I sent them into Revo to be fix. Now that lens are on back order and they won’t do anything for me. It’s been over a month that they have had my glasses and they have no idea when new lens are coming in. They show nothing coming in anytime soon. VERY unhappy with their customer service. The people are friendly but they can’t help me so it’s useless. They offered to give me 25% off a new pair. I would rather just go buy a different brand that will last.