This is a sunglasses review that I held off on writing because, well, they’re Pit Viper. I have nothing against the Utah maker of stoke-forward shades, but it is a vibe. And while I respect the brand’s unapologetically ironic ’80s rockstar motif, I choose my sunglasses based on how well they work, not just how good they look.
And let’s face it, wearing Pit Vipers is at least as much about being seen as what you see. I consider myself a more function-forward spectacle tester. So, I assumed that kept me out of Pit Viper’s target demographic — up until the brand sent me a beautifully packaged pair of “The Limousine” sunglasses a few months back.
Resplendent with its gold wraparound lens, gold frames, and a gold chain — all tucked inside a faux snakeskin box — The Limousine represents the purest elements of Pit Viper, smelted together in unholy alchemy and forged in a fiery pit of giving zero f**ks.
Needless to say, I was impressed. But when I put The Limousine shades on, that bombast and power transferred to me, and I was as dazzled by the view from behind the lens as I was by the reflection it struck in my mirror. I instantly liked these sunglasses.
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- Lenses: Gold mirror (main); Brown fade (bonus)
- Light transmission: 16%, CAT 3 (main); 50%, CAT 1 (bonus)
- Protection: 100% UVA / UVB
- Polarized: Yes
- Snap button lens interchange system:
- Bendable metal nose piece & ear pieces:
- Weight: 45g
Pros
- Perfectly balanced
- Outstanding coverage without frame obstruction
- Absolutely killer vibe
Cons
- Avoid if you don't like gold
- Retainer strap is a little bulky
Pit Viper Limousine Sunglasses Review
Frame
![pit viper limousine gold sunglasses temple arms](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/07/pit-viper-limousine-brown-fade-side.jpg)
Lenses
![pit viper limousine gold sunglasses back of lens](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/07/pit-viper-limousine-backside.jpg)
![pit viper limousine gold sunglasses on wood](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/07/brown-fade-sunglasses.jpg)
The ‘Other’ Pit Viper
![pit viper limousine gold sunglasses on male model](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/07/pit-viper-limousine-hero-gold-2.jpg)
Get It, or Don’t
![pit viper limousine gold sunglasses snake skin case](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/07/pi-viper-snake-skin-case.jpg)