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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 5,857 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the fast delivery times, excellent product quality, and competitive prices compared to high street stores. People also appreciate the smooth online ordering process and exceptionally helpful customer service when purchasing prescription glasses. Many buyers note that items arrive securely packaged and well protected, making it a reliable option for gifts. Though some customers experienced occasional issues with delivery delays, communication hurdles, or poor packaging, the vast majority of consumers remain fully satisfied. A few reviewers also mentioned receiving items with defects or facing minor return complications, though these instances are relatively rare overall.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my purchase, kept updated on status & sunglasses arrived well packaged & in protective case with lens cloth on date stated. Delivered by Royal mail tracked delivery. would definate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve ordered I believe 3 times now from this company and every time they have been fantastic! Amazing company, and genuine good deals on glasses. Everything comes packaged really well which is great w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a pair of Oakley Airdrop frames from Shadestation as they were the only supplier of the 51mm wide lens frame and their price was incredible. Unfortunately my frame broke, I contacted... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was the first time i have ordered through shadestation and honestly i am very happy. I Got myself the new ray ban x asap rocky frames with prescription and transitioning lenses and they are great!... See more

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Company details

  1. Glasses Store
  2. Optician
  3. Sunglasses Store

About Shade Station

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Founded in 2000, Shade Station is the UK’s Largest Independent Online Retailer of Luxury Eyewear.

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About Shade Station

With several next day delivery options available, you can order today and receive your eyewear tomorrow, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, thanks to our on-site Optical Lab and in-house Dispensing Optician. Our unmatched online selection features over 100 of the world’s leading brands, from luxury names like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Prada, DITA and Valentino to timeless favourites such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Carrera and Police. With such a wide range, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.

To make shopping even easier, we offer a variety of secure payment options, including all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay, giving you the flexibility to pay in the way that suits you best. Whether you prefer to pay in full or spread the cost, checkout is fast, simple and completely secure.

Trusted Expert Knowledge

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When you buy from Shade Station, you are not just choosing eyewear. You are choosing quality, authenticity and confidence from an established retailer trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers since 2000. Our commitment to service goes beyond the basics. Every order is handled by trained specialists, supported by our in-house Dispensing Optician and Optical Lab Technicians.

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Authenticity Guaranteed

Shade Station is an official authorised retailer that is trusted by the world’s leading eyewear brands, and you can be certain that every product you purchase from Shade Station is genuine, and sourced directly from the official supplier. This means you receive the same quality, packaging and authenticity as you would when buying directly from the brand itself, along with the confidence that your eyewear has been sourced through approved distribution channels. Our long standing relationships with brands, plus manufacturer product warranties ensure complete peace of mind with every order.

Why this matters when buying designer eyewear:

- Guaranteed genuine products with no risk of counterfeits.

- Full manufacturer warranty and aftersales support.

- Correct, current branded packaging and accessories.

- Accurate model numbers, markings and serial identification.

- Confidence that your eyewear meets strict quality standards.

Shade Station is a trading name of Blue Green Ltd.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Order no 5057012

Order number: 5057012
Communication has not been great. Leadtime is now entering week 3.
Still no glasses, last comms were SS were waiting for my lenses, this is around 7-8 days ago.
The link didn't work correctly when I was submitting my PD so Im getting really nervous about my order which isn't cheap BTW!!

August 22, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Put my order in for next day delivery…

Put my order in for next day delivery paid extra for that and nothing arrived had I not called them I would still be waiting for my order they did not inform me that the glasses I wanted were out of stock finally got it sorted but that’s because kept following it up was very disappointing.

August 13, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Know exactly what you’re buying in respect of lenses ..

Never again . I purchased a very expensive pair of Tom Ford frames and decided to go for premium lenses to go with them .. I had all the bells and whistles put in the lenses including the anti blue screen lark .. the first time around I received the product opened the case to find what was a pair of said glasses with the lenses fully blue .. when I spoke to the first customer care person , she was curt to say the leased stating implying I was over reacting and that I could have it all resolved for another £40.00 . I asked why upon reviving an order an email couldn’t be sent to the customer stating exactly what had been bought and just clarifying what the product would look like , she again just bluntly said there’s a phone number for this … I could see I was entering into a toxic conversation so sent my glasses back.. more weeks went buy and I heard nothing , I called customer service only to get an automated message saying there was a staff shortage so no customer service was available that day . I sent an email and the person replied stating they had received faulty lenses and had to return them . However now I could have a refund .. having waited this long shade station to presss on and asked to have the £40.00 refunded , which they agreed to do , more weeks went by and Iasked what was happening again .. and had the processed my order .. .. still waiting on new lenses .. I eventually got my new glasses after 2 months of back and forth.. now the lenses cause my vision to blur and the light reactive is not darkening more of a light grey haze.. this time Iwill be asking for a full lense refund and take the frames to my normal options.. this experience which hasn’t ended is the last time I will be using Shade Station or any other on line company like this.. tbc

August 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality product despatched quickly…

Quality product despatched quickly good communication. Happy customer

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi John,

We're so pleased to hear you're happy with the quality of the product and that it was dispatched quickly. Thanks for your kind feedback on your experience with us!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process and a great product at a…

Easy process and a great product at a competitive price. Definitely use again. Fully recommended.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Paul,

We're so glad you found the process easy and were happy with the great product and competitive price.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless.

The best place to buy your sunglasses.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Riccardo,

We are so happy to hear that you consider us the best place to buy your sunglasses - it really does mean a lot! Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish

Great experience from start to finish. Ordered men’s Ray Bans for a birthday gift and saved £60 compared to Ray Bans website! Highly recommend

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Helen,

We're so pleased to hear you had a great experience from start to finish and found such a fantastic saving on the Ray-Bans for a birthday gift! Thank you for your high recommendation.

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product slightly delayed but…

Great product slightly delayed but would buy from again

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Yuvaraj,

We're happy to hear you are happy with your glasses! One of our customer service team will look into your feedback regarding any delays and be back in touch to follow up on this.

It really does mean a lot to hear that you would order with us again in the future.

Thank you again!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The easiest and by far simplest website…

The easiest and by far simplest website for glasses and sunglasses. So reasonable too and so much choice!

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi there,

We're so pleased you found our website easy to use and appreciated the wide selection and reasonable prices.

Thank you for your positive feedback!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy order and fast delivery

From time of order to delivery was minimal. Glasses safely delivered via royal mail. Whilst the glasses were protected by a hard case the box was a bit dented on arrival. Great service from team . Thank you 😊

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Toni,

We're so pleased to hear that your order arrived quickly and that your glasses were safely delivered!

We appreciate your understanding regarding the dented box and one of our customer service team will be in touch just to check in on this.

Thank you again for taking the time to leave feedback on your positive experience with us!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service

Excellence service, very easy to view and complete my order. Kept in touch with progress and delivery. Could not fault this company. Would definitely recommend.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Ms Julia,

We're so pleased to hear you found our service excellent and the ordering process easy. It's great to know you were kept informed about your order's progress and delivery.

Thank you for your kind recommendation!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great glasses love them

Great glasses love them

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi there,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so happy to hear that you love your new glasses. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Now my go to place for Varifocal sunglasses

Bought a pair of glasses which Specsavers messed around with for 2 weeks before letting me know they couldn't add varifocal reaction lenses - spoke to Shade Station who managed to put in thinner Zeiss varifocal lenses that react faster, cheaper than specsavers. My sunglasses look amazing and are clearer and sharper than my current specsavers!
Where I had to chase specsavers for feedback these guys, especially Aadil, were in constant communication without pressure so I always felt in control.

July 18, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Junior,

We are so pleased to hear about your excellent experience with us, especially after the difficulties you faced elsewhere.

It's wonderful that we could provide the perfect varifocal lenses for your sunglasses, offering both great quality and value. We truly appreciate your kind words about our communication and service which we will ensure is passed onto Aadil!

Thank you so much again!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good shades at a good price

Really good shades at a good price. Fast service. Would buy again. Highly recommend.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Alyson,

We're so pleased to hear you're happy with your shades and the quick service. It's great to know you'd buy from us again and highly recommend us!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

great service, all worked very well

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Andrew,

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're so glad to hear that you found our service great and that everything worked very well for you.

Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trusted & Excellent Seller of Sunglasses

What a great company! Bought my 4th pair of Ray-Bans from them this week. As usual, they arrived quickly and were a great price. Definitely authentic Ray-Bans.

That's myself and the kids all sorted for holidays and the rest of the Summer.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi there,

It's wonderful to hear you're so pleased with your latest purchase of Ray-Bans! We're glad they arrived quickly and that you found them to be a great price.

We hope you all have a lovely time on holiday and enjoy the rest of the summer!

Best regards

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Service & Great Glasses

I recently purchased the Ray-Ban Wayfarer from Shade station, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! The glasses are fantastic, but what really stood out was the amazing customer service. The team was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend Shade station!

July 28, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Hi Maham,

We are so pleased to hear you are happy with your new Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses!

It's wonderful that our team provided such friendly and helpful customer service throughout your whole experience with us. We appreciate your high recommendation!

Best regards

Shade Station

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