Cholo Sunglasses

Narrow wraparound and rectangular shades in dark tints for a classic West Coast street look.

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Introduction

The shades tied to this style are narrow and wraparound: a slim rectangular or blade lens, a straight brow line, thick temples and a dark or mirrored tint that sits close to the face.

  • Lens curvature, because a base 8 wrap hugs the cheekbone while a flat lens sits away from it.
  • UV rating stated in the specification, not implied by how dark the tint looks.
  • Frame width across the front, since wrap styles have little flex and a wide face needs the larger size.

Check whether the temples use metal core hinges, which survive daily folding far better than plastic.

FAQs

A slim horizontal rectangle or a curved blade lens with a flat top edge. The frame wraps toward the temple rather than sitting flat, which is what creates the tight, close to the face profile.

No. Tint depth controls brightness only. Protection comes from a UV400 or 100 percent UVA and UVB rating printed in the specification. A dark lens without that rating can be worse than no sunglasses.

Mirror coatings cut glare off pavement and water and hide the eyes, which suits this style. They do scratch more easily than plain tints, so a hard case and microfiber cloth are worth having.

Look at the total front width and temple length in millimeters rather than a small, medium or large label. Wrap frames have little adjustment, so a few millimeters decides whether they pinch behind the ears.

Polycarbonate and TR90 frames are light and take impact well, while acetate feels more substantial and holds color depth. Either is fine if the hinge is reinforced, which the listing photos usually show clearly.