Both my wife and I have a pair of Roav's. I bought them just to be able to pocket my sunglasses and pack light on trips. They fill both roles perfectly! IN addition my wife in particular has received numerous compliments her sunglasses. Friends, relatives and even passerby on the streets of New York have complimented her. They also are much sturdier than they first seem. We have dragged them to tailgates, Europe, etc and never had a failure. These are superb.