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Lani means sky in the Hawaiian language. Lani Shades was founded by sailors in Hawaii looking for the perfect sunglasses for looking up at the sky to trim your sails on the bright blue waters of Hawaii. The crew of Sail Hawaii needed the best quality UV400 polarized scratch resistant lenses in durable, comfortable and stylish frames that float if they fall overboard.
Sailors love the ocean and seeing that all the other floating polarized sunglasses on the market were made of cheap plastic, the crew of s/v Gemini didn't want to contribute to the plastic pollution problem which we are so sad to see in our oceans and littering our beaches in Hawaii.
Plastic is everywhere in our lives and we realize that a pair of sunglasses isn't going to save the world. But damn it, not everything needs to be made of cheap plastic! The problem is the overconsumption of unnecessary plastic and bamboo and wood sunglasses are an example of something practical that can be made better with sustainable and biodegradable materials.
Lani Shades didn't invent wood sunglasses but we made the connection that some designs actually float and are perfect for sailing. We continually test many designs and work with our manufacturing partners and style advisors to offer only the best quality, stylish and unique sunglasses designs that people love. Shipped with Aloha from Hawaii.
A practical alternative to unnecessary plastic on the beach. Each purchase plants a tree with One Tree Planted and pulls a pound of plastic off the beach with 4ocean. That's why sell them, but people buy them because they're awesome. Sunglasses for sailors - that everyone - on land and sea loves.
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Let customers speak for us
These sunglasses are AMAZING! I spend all day conducting conservation field work on remote islands where eye protection is essential. No sunglasses ever looked so fetching while protecting against sun and sand. They are light weight, stay on my face while boating, and come with a beautiful case to store them in while I rest up for the next days' adventures. Part of my work is removing plastic marine debris from beaches and I that is why I searched for a bamboo frame. I sure am glad I found Lani who shares in my passion for clean oceans! I will never have to shop around for another company. Lani Shads is part of the family now!
"I absolutely love these sunglasses! After spending over 35 years on the water as a boat captain, having sailed countless miles around the world and across the Pacific, I can confidently say I wish I had these shades on every voyage. They’re practical, fit perfectly, and even manage to make an old captain like me look great! A perfect blend of style and functionality."
We love basking in the sun near the ocean on a sunny summer day, so it is amazing that my boyfriend and I can now wear shades with ease. We can wear it to protect our eyes from the hot sun and we can wear it in the water to cool us down. If it drops, then it floats! How amazing is that! Wearing shades is so different now. We definitely want more in different colors!
I enjoy surfing and sailing. I have several of pairs of sunglasses in my drawer. My Lani Shades however become my go to pair. They’re light, comfortable to wear. The polarized lenses reduces glare from the sun on the horizon on reflection from the ocean. Eagerly awaiting my recently ordered second pair of Lani Shades.
The quality of the product speaks for itself. I love how light they are I have trouble wearing anything too heavy. Highly recommend 10/10 ❤️
Love these cool shades that are eco friendly! I keep one pair in my truck and one at home.
I am absolutely in love with the feel and functionality of these glasses if you sell or love water sports you’ll never lose them because the float right back to the top if you lose them. They are perfectly polarized and lightweight! The service is amazing and made with quality and aloha
Wow,
Stoked that these local wooden glasses float. Brought a few for my family.
Mahalo Lani shades
Big fan of my recent purchase of the Lani Ohe Classic shades. They are super unique and eye catching, matching with a nice blazer and jeans. When out on the town in Tokyo, often tell people ask where I got them and compliment my look. When I'm out navigating the canals in my urban kayak, I can rest assured as they fit my face snugly and they float!
Keep the strong vibes going, Team Lani. Big ups and much mahalos!
Lost my sun glasses while swimming at the beach a few days ago, while looking for a new pair, I found Lani Shades. I never had wooden glasses before, but these are great! They float, light weight and feel great! Thank you! Definitely recommend
I love how lightweight and comfortable they are. The hinges give just the right amount of pressure to stay on without causing discomfort. The lenses are really high quality too. They’re bamboo but they don’t even really look like it since they’re dyed really well.
Picked these up a few weeks ago and have gotten plenty compliments. The bamboo finish feels and looks great! Definitely would recommend.
I love the sunglasses! They’re so simple, but cute. The best part is they float and they’re wooden. I’ve already dropped them in the water at the dock and was able to easily retrieve them!
These glasses are much lighter weight than any I have used in the past. They also don't get super hot when leave them on the dash or in the sun. All my glasses in the past roast my face when I put them on if they have been left in the sun. The lenses are great, I really like the color and the polarization. The only thing better than the glasses was the service. Five stars all around.
Hi. I recently purchased my Lani shades and went sailing with them in Oahu. I jumped into the water and loved how they stayed snug on my face as I swam about in the ocean. I def reco these for any curious water babies.