Customer Reviews Ray-Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer 54mm

Thank goodness for Zappos! I was initially hesitant about these: Wayfarers had made a huge comeback in the last few years, and I'd already lived through the 80s revival, so I just couldn't imagine being a part of the machine again. However, these are a truly iconic style that you cannot really argue with. The smaller size looks downright awful on my angular face, and I am used to wearing oversized vintage sunglasses anyway, so I gave this style a whirl. SO GLAD I DID! It took me few tries to get just the right ones before I finally settled on these. They are a fantastic size for my big ol' head (for such a petite gal, I have a monster noggin!), but for those who might worry about them being too large-lensed, I say don't. They are the perfect in-between size for those like myself who prefer larger lenses, but not massive for those who might feel conspicuous in "bug" sunglasses. With Zappos very liberal return policy (including free shipping), I was able to finally make the right choice after a few tries and I am truly satisfied with the supreme customer service, and my new shades. I even ended up buying another of the exact same style for my clear prescription, everyday glasses. YAY ZAPPOS. Thanks again!

Placed my overnight business-day VIP order late on Sunday night, and these glasses were in my lap before 11:00am on Tuesday. How's that for customer service? Amazing! Anyway, what can you say about Wayfarers? You know you've got a classic original when they're the only brand of sunglasses sold by Brooks Brothers. Say what you want about when Wayfarers are trendy or when they're outdated, but the truth of the matter is that they are timeless, can be worn by absolutely anyone, and are worth every penny due to how well they also shield out harmful sun rays, which is the entire point, anyway, right? Because Wayfarers are so universally coveted, they are also among the most counterfeited sunglasses in the world, so be sure you purchase from a reputable dealer! Nearly every online vendor selling these for less than this price are selling fakes. Go with Ray Ban directly, Zappos, or major, reputable department stores. Otherwise, your product will be of poor quality, and you will ultimately lose money replacing cheap fakes than if you just buy the real thing once! Finally, take care to order the correct size! There is the 47mm lens / 22mm bridge (small, mostly for kids), the 50mm lens / 22mm bridge (average, most common), and what I need, which is the 54mm lens / 18mm bridge (large). If you're like me, and have a larger head (I wear a fitted 7 3/4 hat, for instance), you need the larger ones to avoid a poor fit that won't quite look right. If you need small or large, you can't get them directly from the Ray Ban website, by the way. They only sell the 50mm version. While I prefer the original 2140 Wayfarer model, there's also the 2132 New Wayfarer model. These work best for those who don't want their sunglasses to pop out so much, and appear a bit more subtle. Myself, though, I love the original, time-tested style. To me, there is only one Wayfarer - the 2140.

And, just in case you're wondering, Zappos does sell 100% authentic Ray Bans Wayfarers (along with everything else). Not only did I contact Ray Ban corporate, who gave their full seal of approval on Zappos, but I checked every single thing on these Wayfarers that indicate fakes -- from the 7-layer barrel hinges, to the high-quality logos on the temples, to the laser-engraved RB logo on the lens itself, to the proper bar code label on the box, to the "K" next to the CE label on the inside arm, to the metal rod running through the arms themselves. I absolutely guarantee anyone questioning the authenticity that these are, in fact, the real deal.

Ordered these Sunday night and got them Tuesday thanks to Zappos kindly bumping up the free shipping to overnight! Love Zappos and love these Wayfarers! I've wanted a pair for a long time and didn't realize they came in two sizes. I'm definitely glad I opted for the bigger size. The mediums I'd tried on previously always felt a little small for my (oval-shaped) face. Plus, I love wearing bigger sunglasses. Thank you, Zappos, for continually being awesome!

Timeless... The Original Ray-Ban wayfarer will never go out of style and this larger incarnation is no exception. It is quite a bit larger then the medium sized one, but they still work for me. I own a pair of both sizes that I swap out based on the look I'm going for as these could be a bit more fashion forward because of the size or would be really good on the beach to block as many of those rays as possible. Overall, awesome shades. I'll be buying these in Tortoise soon.

Got them for my husband and he loves them. I think he looks hot, and he thinks they're super comfortable. Classic style, can't go wrong. These are actually his second pair because he left his first pair on a table at a wedding and was SO sad when they didn't turn up (heck, I wouldn't turn in Ray-Bans either!). I surprised him with a new pair and he was giddy. He almost left the second ones on a table at a restaurant, but now I know to look after them myself. ;)

These shades are awesome. They are classy, comfortable and not very expensive. They fit perfectly! Zappos had a better deal than Ray-Ban itself. I would definitely recommend this pair of eyeglasses.

I've had a few Ray Bans within the last year or so. I can vouch and say that these are my favorite pairs. And I'm extremely glad I went with the bigger size to cover my face. The tint on the sunglasses are also pretty dark so no one can see your eyes that easily. With the other Ray Bans I've had, they were flimsy and didn't stay on my head and in fact stay good on my face. With these, I opened it out of the box and put it on my face without needing any adjustments. I can wear these any day of the week. Came in perfect condition with next day shipping. Will be buying my next pair of sunglasses through Zappos.

This was not a quick purchase for me. I did a lot of research, purchased a pair of cheap knock offs and then decided I needed the real thing in spite of the price. I wanted that classic Audry Hepburn look and these definitely fit the bill. They are substantial without being heavy and the optics are crystal clear and really do the job of taming the sun. Did I mention the price was also lower at Zappos than other big name sites? I have taken good care of them and expect to have them for years. I love them!

RayBan Wayfarers are the standard in sunglasses. The quality is second to none and the style will compliment any thing your wearing.

Just perfect! Perfect size, comfortable, strong, and so cool! Love them!

Awesome! Great for people with wider faces. Very comfortable, nice lenses. Shipping was pretty fast, despite being held up due to adverse weather.

I love my new glasses! I was so happy to find out Zappos sold these raybans. And they shipped it so fast. I love my Zappos.com! Rock on! :-)

When it comes to classic looks, the Ray Ban wayfarer is at the top of my list. I love sunglasses with big frames, very Hollywood! So I was concerned that the Ray Ban's would be to small. This pair, being the largest of all the original wayfarers, turned out to be the perfect size. Smaller than my other glasses, but still big enough to suit my style. Very, very pleased, they have a strong place in my sunglasses rotation!

These are great. I have a big face so these are perfect for me. Maybe a little bit on the heavy side but I think these are a great mid-price pair of sunglasses. If I sat on them, I won't cry about it. I bought a pair of Marc Jacobs sunnies for about 400usd and I just could not throw them around my bag. What's the point of buying something if you're scared of using them to their fullest, right? So I returned those. Anyways,love these Ray-Bans! Get them!

I am very satisfied with my purchase. My husband loved the glasses. I appreciate the great customer service and I have told lots of people how great you are. Thanks.

I ordered the black Original Wayfareres for my 21 and 19 year old daughters. Funny, I wore them at exactly the same ages back in the 80's. Anyway, the sunglasses came in two days, were in perfect condition. Just so you know, these are oversized Wayfarers that sit tilting in. the size might overwhelm a small face. Hope this helped.

First of all, thank you Zappos for the free overnight shipping! That was so awesome and such a nice surprise! You guys rock! These sunnies are actually hard to find, so I was happy to see that you guys carried them. They're really great, and beautiful, and were delivered in perfect condition! More importantly, they fit perfectly on my man. Such classic shades! Plus the oversized look makes them look ultra hip! Keep up the good work and have a Happy Holiday!

My favorite sunglasses! I ordered these on Zappos after I lost them at Buca di Beppo. But I was so happy when I got these! I love the fact that it has a huge frame and it covers my face! Yay!

I loved the way these sunglasses look! Very classic. I unfortunately had to return them only because they fit my head crooked.

Classic. Amazingly strong, comfy, versatile sunglasses. One downside: because of their shape, they can\'t be perched on top of your head.

Gorgeous! I was looking for large Wayfarers and these fit the bill! I only like really big sunglasses, and these fit perfect, and are so comfortable! Thanks Zappos for the fast shipping!

I choose Zappos for its outstanding customer service. Sometimes if I choose regular ground, I may receive an email telling me my order will be there the next day! The free shipping both ways is the best, and help in choosing what I need in exchange is great!

I've been searching for sunglasses that worked on me for the longest time. While I was in Miami I came across a sunglasses hut and tried these on. The larger version definitely fit my head better than the standard size. At that moment I fell in love with them and ordered off Zappos immediately. They are my daily pair while I walk around Manhattan for work. They cut the sun tremendously but are able to do so without changing the color of the natural landscape. Great glasses.

I absolutely love Ray-Ban Wayfarers! I bought 2140 Large black on black. They are awesome. They give you an automatic rich Hollywood look! They go with any & everything. I have about 45 pairs of sunglasses and I pick these everytime! There's so many copycats of these but once you get the real thing you'll never go back EVER! They are big so if your small go for a smaller size but these fit perfectly for me. My friends try them on constantly and they look awesome on everyone!