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32,574
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 5,854 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the affordable prices, the impressively wide range of eyewear styles available on the website, and the exceptionally fast shipping times. Many happy buyers note that products always arrive securely packaged, in immaculate condition, and exactly as described on the online store. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delivery delays or facing prolonged waiting times when ordering their custom prescription lenses. A few consumers also encountered minor issues with items arriving damaged or found the return process challenging to navigate properly. Some reviewers noted that getting proper support or resolution for these complications took longer than expected.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would definitely recommend and buy again. Good selection, fair prices. Easy to find exactly what I was looking for. Arrived within stated SLA, well packaged. Only issue was delivery company (Royal M... See more

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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

Ordered my new Versace glasses on the evening of the 22nd of August 2026 & they were here by 11.30am on Sunday the 23rd August. Well packaged and order exactly right…1st class service from this compa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had some questions before I placed my order , re sizes & who the Delivery Company would be , as I’ve had nightmares with order that NEVER delivered by EVRI …. I was connected with a super helpful la... 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 4 out of 5 stars

Value for money

Sunglasses are good quality and a comfortable fit. They arrived on time and are good value for money

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It’s great to hear the sunglasses are a good fit and arrived on time. We really appreciate your feedback on the value too.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had two pairs now

Had two pairs now. Brilliant service

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s lovely to hear you’ve come back for a second pair and had another good experience. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued support.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great glasses

Great glasses, good price and delivered the next day.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Great to hear you were happy with the glasses, price and next-day delivery. Thanks for leaving such a positive review.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price for the Oakley glasses ,

Good price for the Oakley glasses ,
quick delivery
Will use again,

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for your feedback. We’re pleased the price and quick delivery met expectations, and it’s good to know you’d use us again.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You had the glasses I wanted in stock…

You had the glasses I wanted in stock at a very good price and my delivery came the next day.
Altogether an easy and efficient service.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

We’re glad you found the glasses you wanted at a good price and that delivery was so quick. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive prices and quick delivery

Easy search feature on website. Very competitive pricing compared to other sites. Great customer service/ communication and fast delivery. I would highly recommend.

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for the kind words. It’s great to hear the website was easy to use, the pricing was competitive and the delivery and communication were both spot on.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery keep you updated on your…

Fast delivery keep you updated on your order very happy with my sunglasses highly recommend

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Pleased to hear you were kept updated and that your sunglasses arrived quickly. Thanks for recommending us and for taking the time to leave a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Ray Bans at a good price and…

Lovely Ray Bans at a good price and quick delivery!

July 29, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Glad to hear you’re happy with the Ray-Bans and that delivery was quick. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service and Info , via Web Chat with Rachel

I had some questions before I placed my order , re sizes & who the Delivery Company would be , as I’ve had nightmares with order that NEVER delivered by EVRI …. I was connected with a super helpful lady called Rachel, who patiently answered my questions & send the info that I needed , so it was EASY to complete my purchase with confidence . I LOVE Shade Station , great company , very user friendly

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear Rachel was able to help and give you the confidence to place your order. Thanks for sharing such lovely feedback — we really appreciate it.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice, great value, great service

Always a great choice of glasses, at great prices

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for your kind words. We’re pleased you’ve found the range and pricing to be consistently strong, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.

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Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company and fast delivery good…

Good company and fast delivery good items I love it so much

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear you’re happy with your order and that it arrived quickly. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about the items.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with purchase

Very happy with purchase, wanted to change frames in the end which they did happily, would certainly use again

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

We’re glad we could help with the frame change and that you’re very happy with the purchase. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing us for your prescription glasses.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product ,price and delivery first…

Great product ,price and delivery first class.
Having never heard of Shade StationI was sceptical but no worries as my sunglasses were exactly as described and a great price too

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear everything arrived as expected and that you were happy with the price and delivery. Thanks for giving Shade Station a try and for taking the time to leave a review.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Really happy with the service , purchased new Oakley sunglasses at a huge discount to the official site.

Unknown to myself they came with a hard case supplied, the ones I bought elsewhere this year did not even though they were far more expensive.
The case I ordered to go with them was spot on and now house my previous purchase

Will definitely use again

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

It’s great to hear you’re happy with your purchase and that the case was a useful bonus. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review and for choosing Shade Station. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and sunglasses

Great service and sunglasses. Great price too

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for leaving such a lovely review. We’re glad you’re happy with the sunglasses and the price, and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Great service!

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you were happy with the service.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

website unresponsive & unclear

Found the website a bit unresponsive & not very clear to navigate but otherwise a good experience with good customer service interaction.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thank you for your feedback. It’s good to hear the customer service was helpful, though we’re sorry the website felt a bit unclear to navigate. We’ll keep this in mind as we continue to improve the experience.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service and quality sunglasses

It was a really easy order process to complete. The range of sunglasses is fantastic and such a variety.
The Oakley frames are such brilliant quality and look so stylish.
I won't be going anywhere else in the future.

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Shade Station

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It’s great to hear the order process was easy and that you’re happy with the quality and style of your sunglasses. We really appreciate your support and hope we can help again in future.

Best Regards,

Shade Station

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