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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the quality of the products, highlighting the clarity and fit of the sunglasses. Several people are also very satisfied with the customer service, noting prompt responses, helpfulness, and the ease of getting replacements. The warranty policy is a significant draw for many, with some praising its straightforwardness and the company's commitment to honoring it. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product quality, mentioning issues like easily scratched lenses and frames that snap or crack without much pressure. There's also considerable frustration regarding the pricing, with some feeling the products are overpriced for their quality and that the "free replacement" policy involves unexpected processing fees. The warranty itself is a point of contention for some, who report difficulties in getting replacements.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I dislike the shady business practice of selling us a free replacement gimmick. $30 is not free replacement, and to be quite honest you're basically paying what the cheap glasses are worth. I will co... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The sunglasses are great if you are looking for a one night stand or a summer to remember. You need to give it gentle love like don’t submerge it in the pool, more less so a beach. These things tend t... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The glasses are fashionable and frames are well constructed.HOWEVER the lenses disintegrate after a couple of years, even if following their instructions about how to clean. I have more expensive glas... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was psyched to buy my first pair of shady rays until I recieved the glasses. The packaging is fine and the frames are decent as well but not the lens. There is no crispness and clarity like other gl... See more


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High quality Polarized Sunglasses that include lost and broken protection. Live Hard. We Got You.


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3.0

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

515 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I dislike the shady business practice…

I dislike the shady business practice of selling us a free replacement gimmick. $30 is not free replacement, and to be quite honest you're basically paying what the cheap glasses are worth. I will continue to replace them until my replacements are up but i'm done after that. I like the looks of them but they do not hold up any better than a gas station pair of sunglasses. My problem is the frames, always snap, and I am a very meticulous person. I understand paying a shipping fee but $30 processing plus shipping is ridiculous. I bought a pair of Carerra from sunglass hut with five year free replacement and it is actually free.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey there! Sorry to hear about your experience, if your shades are having craftsmanship issues we will have those replaced at no cost to you! If you'd like to send an email to me directly i'd be happy to help you out with your replacements! Jacobb@shadyrays.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tint on glasses peeled

Tint on glasses peeled. 6/16/24 was approved for warranty replacement. 2/12/26 still haven't received the warranty replacement, have been dealing with customer support for that entire time and it's groundhog day over there. Repeat the process with no results.. they suck at keeping their word. Buy another pair of glasses and dobt buy from this company, terrible, terrible, decision.

12 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I finally lost my sunglasses

I finally lost my sunglasses. I went back after 3 or 4 years to act on the “lifetime replacement policy” only to find out they cancelled it. Not sure how you cancel something like a “lifetime policy. Shady indeed……

29 January 2026
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey there! So sorry about your shades, shoot me an email at jacobb@shadyrays.com and I will make sure we get your replacement handled for you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Liars

When I purchased sunglasses from Shady Rays it was said in writing that I had a lifetime replacement policy. 5 years later I finally need to make a claim and they say my 2 year period has expired. They are liars and cheats and I will never do business with them again.

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

I have bought 2 different styles of Shady Rays. Unfortunately, my favorite pair broke while ice fishing and it was own fault. I received my replacement pair incredibly fast without any questions asked and they shipped them for free. Not only are these sunglasses great quality, the customer service is outstanding!

31 December 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was psyched to buy my first pair of…

I was psyched to buy my first pair of shady rays until I recieved the glasses. The packaging is fine and the frames are decent as well but not the lens. There is no crispness and clarity like other glasses I own, they seem cloudy which was really a big disappointment.

1 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought it on special and it wasn't what…

Bought it on special and it wasn't what I wanted, would only exchange at the retail price and it took 2 months of bitching to get that done. Now the incessant emails and text can't be stopped. They will rip you off. I took the screwing but now they won't shut up with the adds. There is no place to opt-out of this crap. Their customer severce is in a deep underground well some where with very limited understanding of your problems. They Suck

20 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service

I went to the Store located at the Oxmore Mall found a pair that looked and fit good, the sign had them at $132.00 and the Black Friday 50% off. Well at check out I was informed the price was off by $10.00 because I picked the blue lenses. He also apologized and said that the sign does not say that but they are $10.00 more. What a ripe off. Then I contacted the company office and they told me the same thing even when the sign does not mention a price difference. No customer service at all

28 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shady Rays will have my business as…

Shady Rays will have my business as long as I need more sunglasses! Their customer service in on point, timely and I spoke to an actual person. They also have one of the best return policies I can remember dealing with. Great company!

12 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shady Rays Love them!!

Originally, I found them on Facebook and thought I would give them a try. Thinking they would be a cheap product, I couldn't have been more wrong. I love the glasses more than any others I have owned.

10 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dnt waste your money

I ordered 2 pair of sunglasses and they only sent one pair with a crappy hard case and won't refund my money or ship the pair owed to me. So unsatisfied and disappointed. The pair they sent wasn't worth the $59 on top of the extra I paid for the second pair.

27 September 2025
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey Tina! I'm sorry to hear you are disappointed with your purchase. I did look over your most recent order, order #6874906 and it does appear only one pair of Signature Series Black Glacier Readers (+2.0 strength) for $59 and one hard case for $10 were purchased, there was not a second pair of sunglasses purchased on that order. I apologize for any confusion! You are welcome to return the items for a full refund if you are still unhappy with your purchase. To get started, please visit returns.shadyrays.com and enter your order number along with your shipping zip code. From there, you can select the item(s) you'd like to return and choose whether you'd like to shop for an alternate pair or request a refund.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Products / Exceptional Customer Service

Shady Rays not only has high quality products, but they also have exceptional customer service. I have been highly satsifed with my purchases and beyond pleased with the response time, professionalism, knowledge, and handling of any inquiries I have had from a customer service perspective. I highly recommend this company!

16 September 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

SHADY upsell they try to hide

Sunglasses are fine, but SHADY is darn correct. They AUTO add a crappy "Hard case" to your order and it's super easy, especially on a phone, to not see this little "slide" indicator that they've done that. It doesn't show up as another separate item or anything. Tacked on $10 for a crappy case I threw away. That is, in fact, shady.

7 September 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought sunglasses at a Shady Rays…

I bought sunglasses at a Shady Rays store at Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, live in Iowa. I bought these glasses on 8.22.25 and on 9.11.25, one of the damn arms on the sunglasses will not stay right like the other side and wobbles around loose. It seems the hinge on the over priced sunglasses does not work correctly only after 3 weeks of wear. Come on!

11 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I lost my sunglasses

After losing my sunglasses so I remember Shady Rays has a replacement policy. So I went through the proper steps and get a replacement pair. And I was shocked at how quickly they responded back! I got my new pair in less than a week. When I opened the package I noticed it was the wrong pair. So I reached out to them and they got me the correct pair! And it only took 4 days!!!! No that's customer service... I have 3 pairs and my wife has a pair.

27 August 2025
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