The American Optical Racer pairs a handcrafted gray marble acetate frame with True Color Gray AOLite nylon lenses. Polarized lenses are fitted as standard on this configuration, and the whole frame is assembled in the United States by AO Eyewear.
The Racer uses a handcrafted acetate front with a slightly squared eye shape. Solid acetate can be heat-adjusted by an optician, holds its finish, and is straightforward to re-lens when your prescription or preference changes.
American Optical states that all AO frames are manufactured in the US using globally sourced components, which is exactly the standard the Buy American Campaign applies: the manufacturing happens here. AOLite nylon lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant than glass, while SkyMaster glass lenses give the sharpest optics and the best scratch resistance — pick the one that matches how hard you are on your sunglasses.
