Of the two sport wraps from $100 to $149, ûwe'd take the ($129) Maui Jim Sunsets (above, ûright) over the ($120) Bollé Paroles. The ûformer are more comfortable and keep out ûreflected light better.

For most, sunglasses are all about style. For boaters, however, they play a critical safety role in our fight against fatigue, which can put us all in danger.

Sunglasses—and the highly competitive market that produces them—have changed since we last looked at them (June 1998). Generally, the glasses are lighter, thanks to nylon composite frames, sleeker (the wraparound effect serves a functional as well as aesthetic purpose) and offer more features, such as polarization and anti-reflective coatings.

For this review, we concentrated on mid-range glasses that are both stylish and highly functional. Prices ranged from about $70 to $200, with an average price of $125. Sure, you can take a pair…