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The best 2008 sunglasses for men

With spring in the air and summer around the corner, everyone’s making a mad dash outdoors for some sunshine and sport.

On your way out, grab your sunglasses to help shield your eyes and step up your style.

2008 has brought a fresh perspective to the world of shades: The focus is on sophisticated, subtle frames and refined, graduated lenses. So, for those among us ready for an upgrade, here’s a look at some of the best 2008 sunglasses; and to offer something for everyone -- at every price point -- we took the liberty of providing similar 2008 sunglasses that have the same amount of cool, but sport a lower price tag.

Giorgio Armani Double Bridge Aviators
Price: $265
Two fashion icons collide in the Giorgio Armani Double Bridge Aviators. Armani, known for his sleek sophistication, brings his signature touch to a style of shades that’s an all-time staple in men’s fashion -- aviators. This particular pair of 2008 sunglasses demonstrates the suave, masculine appeal found in simple lines and classic design.

Oliver Peoples Aero Sunglasses
Price: $350
Hollywood’s elite clamor to Oliver Peoples for the best in chic, high-quality shades; the Aero aviators demonstrate why. Fashioned from smooth metal and in-the-moment gradient lenses, these shades create a superbly posh image. When you couple their fast-paced appeal with their hidden-away comforts, the Aeros can make any average Joe look like a big-shot playboy.

AskMen.com pick: Fossil Cole Sunglasses
Price: $38
Paying homage to classic style is what Fossil does best, and nowhere is that more clear than with its Cole sunglasses. A flawless replica of old-school aviators, these 2008 sunglasses are industry standard in terms of elegant, everyman appeal: straightforward design, vintage detail and masculine charm. Thankfully for the traditionalists, Fossil is still making ‘em like they used to.

Diesel Palladium Shield Sunglasses
Price: $180
Diesel’s commitment to street-smart, urban cool transcends nicely into eyewear, and the proof can be deduced from the Palladium Shield Sunglasses. With their oversize lenses and sleek frames, complete with hip detailing above the bridge and temple, these 2008 sunglasses rock an edgy vibe that’s somewhere between sporty and self-righteous.

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