Shady Rays Reviews 

548
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Considering 68 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the pricing, often finding the "free replacement" policy misleading due to unexpected processing fees and additional charges. Customers frequently reported poor product quality, with lenses lacking clarity, frames breaking easily, or products arriving scratched. Many also experienced issues with customer service, citing unresponsiveness and difficulty in resolving problems. Conversely, a small portion of people praised the product quality, highlighting the clarity, fit, and comfort of the sunglasses. Some reviewers were also happy with the customer service, describing it as exceptional, responsive, and helpful in resolving issues or processing replacements.

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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

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of black camouflaged talons from Shady Rays (SR) and received them within a week. I wanted to leave my honest opinion about what I think so here it is. First of all I go through one p... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Tried the Huron Frame with the Glacier Polarized lenses. Wow , terrible quality lenses. Looks nice, but the lenses are like $10 gas station, Unsuable due to internal reflections. Surely no AR coating... 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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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

548 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frame cracked if prescription is high due to lens thickness

The frame quality when it comes to prescription eyeglasses is very poor. I ordered one pair and they cracked below the left eye lens after 6 months. I sent them to repair and they lasted a month or so. After almost 2 months of being at their optical department, they cracked again on the same spot. I though I'd use them for regular sunglasses, but I owned some random pair of sunglasses from a random Chinese company on Amazon, and they looked perfect. I think it has to do with the fact that the prescription on my left eye is high and the lens is too thick for the frame to hold it. Very disappointing but that's life.

July 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

The first pair of replacement glasses I ordered got lost in transit, so within two days of contacting them, a new pair were put on rush, sent out & we received them within three days!! Very impressed!

July 10, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service is not good!

First off, I have been a Shady Ray's customer for many years. Life happens and I have had to pay for shipping of replacements, my fault so not mad. I have also had warranty issues and up to this last week never had an issue. This time I have reached out via the website and with pictures the warranty was handled quick. The problem is the link they sent showed $0.00 for the replacement and it does not show completed on their end. I have reached out repeatedly via email and text. No real person to talk to!!!! I have yet to get a response from my email request and the text will reply after 24 hours and when I respond within a minute or two no response for another day or 2 asking for the same info I gave them before. Not sure what is going on with their company this go round. It is unfortunate cause I feel the glasses are good for the price and, used to be good warranty.

July 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warranty is a joke. Bought 2 pairs of shadyrays about 5…

Bought 2 pairs of shadyrays about 5 years ago. With the lifetime warranty, that's a bunch of baloney. Had a pair in my truck, went to put them on and the earpiece broke,tried online replacement only to be met with jumping through hoops a4i et phone home on the frame could not find,but hey 20% off purchase over $60.00 that not going to happen in to the garbage they went,stick your glasses where the shadyrays doesn't shine.

July 16, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey there! Sorry your experience went the way it did, if you want to reach out via social media and share some photos of the damaged shades we can see if they are eligible for replacement under our craftsmanship warranty!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed repeat customer

Love the product, but support is terrible.
I was trying to get a replacement for damaged glasses, and about 75% of the way through the process, the rep that was working with me just completely went MIA. Now, on the website, I have a shopping cart with my replacement that will not submit no matter what I try. Very disappointed repeat customer.

Update… Still no progress on getting a replacement. Finally received an email from a different associate, who emailed me a “manual invoice” to complete the replacement transaction. The previous associate I was working with said that I could replace with the same style in a different color, as the color I am replacing is no longer available. Well, this “manual invoice” is only good for the unavailable color (it was a special edition) and I am unable to complete the replacement process. This experience has solidified that I will never purchase a Shady Ray product again. Yes, their name says it all. Knocking down from 2 to 1 star.

July 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order arrived in a damaged box

My order arrived in a damaged box, and the sunglasses were damaged as well. The customer service response was rapid, responding within minutes of my initial response, and sending a new pair without any hassle.

July 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would rate them lower if I could

I would rate them lower if I could. They have shipped my first order with them to an address in another state, that I did not give them. As far as calling them to advise them; three voice mails for assistance and now on hold once again for 15:00 minutes without speaking to them. Their customer service motto is “don’t answer the phone and maybe they will go away”. First time ordered from them and probably the last time.

July 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best ever!!


Just to let you know that I have many pairs of sunglasses, from $15-$300, but yours are my favorite and best ones I have ever had. Both my wife and I have bought 2 pairs and we love them. Everyone is so clear! Thanks for your great product!!

June 8, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Style Great...Quality of Lenses Not So Much

I have bought probably 8 or 10 pair of sunglasses from SR's over the years. It seems that the quality of the scratch resistant coating is not nearly as good in the last couple of years as it had been. My glasses all seem to get scratched in the course of normal use quicker and quicker. I have purchased replacements for several pairs today but I think I will go elsewhere in the future to get glasses where the lenses last longer.

June 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered and sent to the wrong address

Ordered and sent to the wrong address, customer pretty much immediately fixed the situation and have a new pair on the way to me! That’s going above and beyond and was not expected. I will be a customer for life.

June 26, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Customer service & quality dropped


***UPDATE*** it’s been over two weeks since I was provided a replacement order form. Completed it but still no update on my replacement order, no order number, no sunglasses. I’ve been told they are “processing as quickly as possible” several times and still no clarity. Suspicions confirmed.

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Found this company a few years ago. Loved my first pair. They lasted and eventually broke- got them replaced with a new pair, a week later that pair broke. 2 breaks in a month in the exact same place. Frames have gotten cheap.

They used to have good customer service and quality.

No phone number to call. No response to email or texts. Online “warranty claim” won’t let me move forward.

Guess I’ll be switching.

June 13, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey! Sorry for the troubles with those shades, if you'd like we can set you up with a new pair from a different collection! To see if those hold up better for you!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor craftsmanship, lack of Customer service response

I purchased my shady rays less than six months ago. I contacted them about the defect in the frames and the prescription lenses. I returned the glasses to them. They corrected the prescription lens problem, but not the frame problem now I’m getting no response from them at all. I’m a big fan of Oakley because they are OSHA rated and I can wear them for safety glasses. I thought I found something new with Shady rays that I could wear outside of work, but if their customer service isn’t that good and the frames are made that cheaply I guess I’ll have to go back to Oakley At least their warranty works, and the people are responsive. My suggestion don’t buy.

May 18, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey there! I did look into things, it appears you reached out a few days ago and your issue has been resolved as of yesterday. If you have any additional concerns or issues that we overlooked please let us know and we'll be happy to get that taken care of for you!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I bought a pair of prescription…

I bought a pair of prescription sunglasses from them about 2-3 years ago and they have now broke 3 times in the exact same spot. Between my nose and eyebrow eveytime. It is nice to be able to get them replaced, but I would look for better quality if you want prescription glasses, the $160 is not worth it if I have to replace them every year.

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey there! I've very sorry to hear of your experience. If you would like a full review of your glasses done by our lab, please reach out to our Optical Team and we would be more than happy to get that set up for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received the wrong pair of sunglasses…

Received the wrong pair of sunglasses and the company did nothing to make it right. Customer service is practically non-existant.

June 7, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hey Jay! It looks like we were able to confirm that the pair you received is the pair you ordered, however, I understand they are not what you were expecting. I do apologize. If you need help setting up an exchange/return, please contact our support team and we would be more than happy to assist.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a set of Shady Rays Sun…

I bought a set of Shady Rays Sun glasses but forgot to give them my distance prescription. I ask to send them back - and pay the difference for the prescription. Was told that policy is - they won’t work on “used sunglasses!! Buyer beware CUSTOMER N0 SERVICE
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May 21, 2024
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Reply from Shady Rays

Hi Jeff! I'm so sorry about your experience. I did look into your order and it appears you accidentally ordered a non-prescription pair of glasses instead of prescription. Our lab cannot put a prescription lens into non-prescription glasses that have been used, but we did offer to take the non-prescription glasses back for a full refund that you can then apply to place an order for a prescription pair. In case you missed that email, please check your spam or junk mail and respond back if you'd like to take us up on that offer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service.

Initially had a tough time with the warranty. However, they did do the right thing. Their products are good and durable for the price. I will be purchasing from the more oftern.

May 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old school customer service 😎

Just absolutely professional and most importantly friendly customer service. I had an issue with my one pair of glasses, simply emailed them, and was responded to by a helpful customer service representative. I’m a customer for life!

May 14, 2024
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