Okay, let’s talk about this Rickie Fowler sunglasses thing.
I was watching some golf, you know, just flipping through channels on a weekend. And there’s Rickie Fowler, standing out as usual. Not just the clothes, but those sunglasses. Big, kinda orange lenses, different shape. Caught my eye immediately. My first thought was, “Huh, those are… something.” Bold, definitely bold.
So, naturally, I got curious. Pulled out my phone right there on the couch. Typed in something like “rickie fowler sunglasses”. Took a bit of digging, clicking around different sites. Found out the brand, saw some pictures up close. They looked pretty high-tech, probably cost a fair bit too.
This whole thing got me thinking back. Years ago, I saw another athlete – can’t even remember who now, maybe a tennis player or cyclist – wearing some really sleek-looking gear. Shoes, I think it was. And I went down the same rabbit hole. Had to have ’em. Spent ages tracking down the exact model, paid more than I probably should have.
The Reality Check
And you know what? They were just shoes. Looked cool, sure. But they didn’t make me run faster or play better. After the initial excitement wore off, they just became another pair of sneakers in the closet. Ended up being kind of a hassle, honestly. Felt like I bought into the hype more than anything practical.
So, looking at these Fowler sunglasses, I had that flashback. It’s easy to see something flashy endorsed by a pro and think, “That’s the secret!” But usually, it ain’t.
- I remembered the cost of that old gear.
- I remembered they didn’t actually improve my game.
- I remembered they eventually just gathered dust.
This time, I just closed the browser tabs. The sunglasses look cool on Rickie, part of his whole brand. But for me? Probably overkill. I’ve already got a decent pair of sunglasses that do the job when I’m out and about or messing around outdoors. No need to chase the latest shiny thing just because a famous guy wears it. Learned that lesson before. Just sticking with what works for me. It’s less fuss, and frankly, saves a bit of cash too.
