I was going to buy a New Wayfarer but this one just has a classic look that I like. I live in Arizona and love the fact that the Original Wayfarer lenses are tilted down to fit my face and block the sun. I'm usually a cheapskate and only buy cheap sunglasses, so buying expensive glasses was a big decision for me. But the retro and classic look of the Original Wayfarer and the superior quality of the polarized lenses are worth it. They are a bit heavy, that has to be taken into account.