Gunnar Made Some Bold Choices With Their Dume Glasses

Just An Incredible Look

I’ve tried out Gunnar glasses before, and found them pretty useful. They’re good for cutting out blue light, and they look great. Whether they look great on me is up for debate. If nothing else, this latest pair is really growing on me. Gunnar’s Dume glasses aren’t just functional, they’re kind of cool? If you’re wanting to solve your blue light problem in style, these might be the answer.

The ad copy says these are modeled after the pair Tony Stark wore in Age of Ultron. And like, I can see the resemblance. I don’t look like Tony Stark when I wear these. It’s more of an ‘art dealer with a ketamine problem’ vibe in my case. Which might be just what you’re going for! I don’t know your life. The yellow lenses, reinforced frames, and black and gold palette all evoke a powerful vibe regardless. Are you a classier, sexier breed of gamer? A gonzo journalist sent here from the 1970s? Or maybe a sleazy producer who says things like ‘So you wanna be a star, huh?’ The possibilities are nearly endless.

Sharp wit set aside, I keep wearing these glasses. In fact, the longer I have them on, the more I like them. But I’m a man who likes to make loud statements with his accessories. Even beyond their unique appearance, these are pretty well-made. The frames feel light yet sturdy, almost to a fault. I’ve got an enormous head, you see. This makes breaking in glasses an essential step for wearing them. That slight distension of the arms is what will keep me wearing them long-term. If you’ve got a more ‘regular’ sized head, none of this will be an issue. You’re probably able to wear hats as well. What a blessed life you lead.

Well-Crafted Frames

I don’t have an answer re: the science when it comes to blue-blocking lenses. Some experts claim they don’t do enough, but they also say to cut the amount of blue light in your life. But when you live in a sunless cave like I do, you need to counter the effects of screens. Sure, it’s not a ‘cave,’ it’s a ‘condo.’ and yes, we have windows! We just haven’t been able to see outside of them in months. The point is, these glasses are a useful bulwark against the blinding sun that is my laptop monitor, a lone light amidst a suffocating fog of shadow. I’m gonna look like a literal moleman by the time those tarps come down.

Gunnar glasses have come a long way since the company’s founding. The Dume glasses represent a big departure from the more traditional frame styles. We’re not just in this for the function anymore, these glasses can look cool as well. If you’re looking for a sexier, cooler blue-blocking solution, Gunnar’s Dume glasses are a pretty good choice.