Knockaround Fast Lanes Review

The Knockaround Fast Lanes are not to be underestimated. These shades may be less expensive than most, but their lens and frame quality speak for themselves. Sturdy and handsome frames surrounded quality, polarized lenses to help you both look good, and enjoy the view. These shades are some of the lighter sunglasses we've tested, which makes them rest easily on our own faces.

Likes

The quality of the Knockaround Fast Lanes feels like a much pricier option. Both the frames and the lenses held up during our testing, constructed with plastic and polycarbonate that can handle some wear and tear.

We had no glare and excellent clarity, even on sunny days. Meanwhile, the lenses had little distortion, which can help prevent eye strain, especially for all day wear.

The Knockaround Fast Lanes also feature polarized lenses, which can help filter out harsh glare from surfaces like bodies of water and snowbanks. The coverage on the lens was uniform, without any weak spots.

The Fast Lanes also showed excellent UV blocking capability. We shone a UV light at the glasses and had very little pass-through to our test card.

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The frame quality also exceeded our expectations. They are lightweight, feel feathery while wearing, and the hinges put up with our day-to-day wear.

We enjoyed the style of the Knockaround Fast Lanes. The slender frames made these look sleek and contemporary, while the overall shape felt almost like an homage to Mid-century modern styles.

If you're looking for a lean and mean Wayfarer-style pair of shades, the Fast Lanes are for you. They aren't a statement piece, and will blend seamlessly with casual outfits.

Speaking to the quality of the frames, the Fast Lanes are also prescription-compatible. We found these frames comfortable, with no pressure points along our temples and nose.

The coverage was generous, especially for a less expensive pair of sunnies, which tend to be on the smaller side. The lens itself was wider than most, which is important for angled sunshine and glare from water or snow. The plastic surrounding the lens is thin, so our field of vision wasn't obstructed.

Dislikes

There wasn't much we didn't like about the Knockaround Fast Lanes, but these won't fit everyone. These particular sunglasses are best for wider faces, and may look and feel oversized on a more petite face.

Our test pair featured a gray tint, which gives a neutral contrast. This is certainly serviceable, but it doesn't enhance colors like an amber lens. Knockaround does offer this pair in a wide range of lens and frame color combos for you to pick and choose from to match your preference, but be aware that the gray won't offer the most vibrant view.

If you're looking for blue-blocking abilities, look elsewhere; these shades don't have any blue-blocking properties beyond their tint, which treats all visual wavelengths equally.

Although the frames are of excellent quality, they don't feature a bridge that is grippy or adjustable, unless you're willing to pay extra.

Should you Buy the Knockaround Fast Lanes?

The Fast Lanes are some of the best inexpensive pairs of sunglasses we've had tested. If you're after a classic pair of shades that are high-quality without the pricetag, these are worth your consideration. They are comfortable for long-duration wear, and the lenses are polarized. Narrow and petite faces should look elsewhere though.

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