Sometimes, getting ultra-specific is the right way to upgrade your wardrobe of menswear essentials. Some brands specialize in just a few things, and they do those things extremely well. Take AETHER Apparel.

The LA-based brand was founded in 2009 with a focus on creating highly technical outerwear that was rugged enough for the trail and refined enough to wear around town, and they’ve developed something of a cult following.

I personally appreciate the brand’s elevated, stylish approach to the best technical menswear, and they’ve upped the ante even further as of late. You see, AETHER Apparel (arguably one of the best online menswear shops out there) recently designed and launched a fresh new set of some of the best sunglasses for men — pretty cool, right?

Luckily, the results are everything you’d expect from a brand obsessed with quality and precision, and in my personal experience with these sunglasses, they more than live up to the hype. You see, the AETHER Apparel Sequoia Sunglasses fall right in line with the rest of AETHER Apparel’s rugged menswear.

That means they’re ready to perform in the heat of the day or on your daily commute, out on the open road or back in town at a rooftop bar. In my experience, I’ve found these sunglasses are also easy to transport — thanks to the custom, hard-wearing nylon carrying case — and are sleek enough to tuck easily into a blazer or T-shirt pocket when not in use.

The AETHER Apparel Sequoia Sunglasses are made from some of the finest materials on the planet (in this case, natural Japanese acetate derived from wood pulp and cotton). They boast a rich amber color not unlike tortoiseshell glasses, and in my experience, the frames are remarkably durable and yet lightweight.

They also feature oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings to repel oil, spills and water, while the lenses themselves on these stylish men’s sunglasses deliver crucial UV protection (of course).

The AETHER Apparel Sequoia Sunglasses (which are also available in sleek Matte Black, Grey and a cool Blue Tortoise design) update the classic aviator shape in sleek-yet-rugged fashion — these shades are versatile enough to wear with your favorite henley and stretch chino shorts, or else with your best summer suit. And given the price tag of the AETHER Apparel Sequoia Sunglasses (a splurge-worthy $425), I’d wager you’re going to want to wear ’em as much as possible. Get out there and get after it, my friends.