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Kaenon Burnet Sunglasses - Polarized
Remember that ’40s drop top with the finned tail-lights you saw cruising the street during the last Labor Day parade? You’d blend right into the driver’s seat material by wearing the polarized Kaenon Burnet Sunglasses. From behind the wheel, these SR-91 polarized lenses cut the glare off the freshly waxed hood, and the slick metal inlays on the smooth, lightweight TR-90 frames keep you looking suave. Juice the gas pedal a little, and enjoy the view of the crowd from behind these optically crisp, distortion-free shades.
Bottom Line:
Timeless, buttery smooth style with up-to-date optical performance.
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I would say this is a Small-to-Medium frame.
By: Zach Pina
July 9, 2012
special sauce boss
By:
Zach Pina
July 12, 2012
The Burnet is my first pair of sunnies from Kaenon (pronounced "kay-nun" - just throwing that out there), and I'm now confident it won't be my last. It's not kool-aid; the SR-91 lens technology that Kaenon has patented is the real deal. The downside with many polarized lenses is that the polarization filter often adversely impacts the clarity of the lens itself, but that's the magic of SR-91 -- it delivers maximum glare reduction while still preserving its near-perfect clarity. Kaenon also adds a comprehensive series of scratch/impact and moisture-resistant coatings to the lenses, which have a nice mirrored finish to them - even the lighter Copper series of lenses. Now, as for the Burnet frame itself (I got the Special Sauce colorway), it's masterfully constructed in Italy using a very high quality and lightweight TR-90 plastic. I would have almost preferred that Kaenon use acetate, as it would allow for a little more precise frame adjustment, at only a slight weight penalty. I only say this, because the Burnet is definitely a smaller frame best suited for medium-sized faces. If you need a little more coverage but love this subtle retro style, check out the Burny. I'm willing to forgive the minor sizing gripes though, as the Burnet really is an impressive and timeless sunny, and one I fully expect to wear when out for long hours out on the road or water.
* Special Sauce, Black/Tortoise, and the Tortoise colorways are quite a bit darker than pictured - only under direct sunlight do the colors really come alive
* Kaenon has discontinued the pictured silver hard case, and is now shipping its sunglasses with a zippered black and orange soft case, along with the included microfiber storage bag
Havana c12
By: c122580377
November 16, 2011
These are sick. Havana isn't as bright as the picture shows which I like more.
1 Comment Last Comment: January 26, 2012 by: c122580377
By: c122580377
January 26, 2012
Besides being the most comfortable glasses I've ever worn... They are sturdy as rock. Such solid construction... Exemplified by my girlfriend jumping on me... when they were in my pocket (not in the case). She landed directly on them and because these glasses are my babies... I threw her off me, checked on them and they were all good. Now I have to explain to said girlfriend why I care more about my glasses than her.
The best. Hands down
By:
Ben Givens
October 24, 2011
I've had a lot of sunglasses. Most have been polarized. These are hands down the most comfortable, best fitting sunglasses I've ever had. Rubberized nose piece adds comfort and grip and the frames stay put on your face extremely well. The lens is unmatched for clarity and weight. Hinges are well built and frames seem very durable. No one wants to pay $240 for sunglasses that are going to fall off doing anything active...especially something like deep water fishing and have them slip off your face into the water. These can be worn running, hiking, biking and even kayaking or rafting (although I'd get some chums!). If you have the cash, and are good at keeping track of your sunglasses, pull the trigger.... you wont regret it. * MADE IN ITALY
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