ABOUT HERO SUNGLASSES
Our sunglass story began in 2007 when our first brick-and-mortar storefront, Shades, opened in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Shades quickly became an integral part of the seasonal community, leading to the expansion of over ten locations across the Jersey Shore, Delaware, Florida, and California. Throughout our 18 years of owning, operating, and expanding retail locations, we became experts at delivering top-notch customer service all while offering the largest, best-selling assortment of sunglasses. The expansion of Shades helped our father and son team focus on the elements of owning a business they were most passionate about: sharing a best-selling product assortment with more of the world and giving back to our communities. With dreams to reach a bigger audience through an e-commerce platform and further our philanthropic endeavors, Hero Sunglasses was born. Hero Sunglasses offers exclusive membership discounts on many popular sunglass brands to those who serve the community.
WHO QUALIFIES?
You are eligible if you are employed by a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency. This includes:
- City, County, & Local Departments
- State Police & Highway Patrol
- Sheriff’s Departments
- Federal Agencies (TSA, FBI, US Marshalls etc.)
- Correctional Departments
- Former | Retired Officers
At this time, non-government employed law enforcement is ineligible for membership, due to vendor restrictions.
You are eligible if you are employed by a local, state, or federal fire agency. This includes:
- City, County, & Local Fire Departments
- State & Specialized Fire Departments
- Federal Agencies (Wildlands, U.S Fire Admin. FEMA, etc.)
- Former | Retired Firefighters
- Paramedic, EMT, and EMS.
Volunteer Firefighter & EMS are eligible, with a verifiable ID
You are eligible if you are licensed with the following medical qualifications:
- Board Certified Doctor and PA’s
- Registered Nurse (RNA, NP, LPN, etc.)
- Allied Health Professionals (PT, OT, Speech, and other clinicians)
- Paramedic, EMS, EMT
- Medical Technicians
If you have a question about your eligibility, please message us via our live chat for additional assistance.
You are eligible if you are active duty, reserve, or are a veteran of our armed services. This includes:
- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, National Guard, Coast Guard
- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, National Guard, Coast Guard
- Military Academy Instructors and Students
ACTIVE DUTY:
RESERVE | VETERAN STATUS:
Official military ID must be submitted for verification.
You are eligible if you are an employee of a government agency. This includes:
- Federal Employees
- State Employees
- Local Municipal Employees
Government contractors are unfortunately not eligible for membership at this time.
You are eligible if you are educator within the following workplaces:
- Public School (Pre-K to 12th Grade)
- Public Universities
Private institutions are unfortunately not eligible for membership at this time.
THE HERO PERFECT FIT PROMISE
The Hero Perfect Fit Promise is simple and straightforward. Wear your sunglasses for 30 days. If you don’t love them, for whatever reason, initiate an exchange and try out an alternative pair, as many times as it takes to find your perfect fit!
OUR PRICE MATCH POLICY
We pride ourselves on service and selection, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of paying a higher price at checkout. If you see a lower price on an identical item, we will match the advertised price. Send us an email, text, or live chat, and we will provide you with a code to match the difference!
Hero Sunglasses has sole discretion in determining an “Authorized Reseller.”
OUR RETURN POLICY
Any order can be returned within 30 days of purchase, for a full refund, as long as the product has gone unworn and is returned in original packaging. Every frame we ship has a Hero Perfect Fit Promise tag on it. If the seal is broken, the frame is considered used or worn, and is no longer eligible for a full refund.
If the seal is broken, you still qualify under the Hero Perfect Fit Promise. The Hero Perfect Fit Promise is simple and straightforward. Wear your sunglasses for 30 days. If you don’t love them, for whatever reason, initiate an exchange and try out an alternative pair, as many times as it takes to find your perfect fit!
To exchange through the hero perfect fit promise, the sunglasses must be without: scratches, scuffs, dents, damages or visible signs of wear & tear.
To initiate a return or exchange, please go to your account page.
OUR WARRANTY POLICY
Our 365 Day Warranty is simple and straightforward. Here’s how it works: If a frame you purchased from Hero Sunglasses is damaged or destroyed, you can send it back to us within 365 days of purchase and we’ll give you a 50% off discount code to purchase a new pair.
- Product must be sent back to us in advance of receiving the discount code.
- All Maui Jim claims are handled directly through Maui Jim Inc.
- In the event you experience a manufacturer’s defect within the time period your manufacturer’s warranty is still valid, please reach out to the brand directly for a typically cost-free replacement.
To initiate a warranty claim, please contact us via email at support@herosunglasses.com.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Shipping & Delivery Carriers
All orders will ship from our distribution center within 1-2 business days and will ship free via USPS Ground Advantage (estimated delivery time of 3-5 business days).
If you require expedited shipping on your order, next day shipping is available for purchase. For expedited shipping, please select UPS Next Day Air upon checkout (estimated delivery time of 1 business day.) Calculated fees will be applied to your purchase.
Shipping Protection Plan
We understand that your order is important to you, and we want to ensure that it reaches you in perfect condition. That’s why we offer our Shipping Protection Plan for just $7.99 upon checkout. This optional plan provides you with added peace of mind by safeguarding your order against potential issues during the shipping process.
What’s covered: Our shipping Protection Plan covers your order against damage, loss, or theft that may occur during the shipping and delivery process. Whether your package encounters rough handling, gets misplaced, or experiences an unfortunate incident, this protection plan has you covered.
How it works: By opting for the Shipping Protection plan, you are taking a proactive step to protect your purchase. If an issue arises during shipping and your order is damaged, lost or stolen, simply contact us via email at support@herosunglasses.com within 48 hours of the carrier provided delivery date.
Claims process: In the event of an issue, we are committed to providing a quick and efficient resolution. Our claims process is straightforward and ensures you are informed each step of the way. If your product(s) were not received in the manner they were intended to be received, due to a shipping and/or delivery issue, we will provide you with a replacement at no additional cost to you.
It is important to note that Hero Sunglasses is not liable for any damage, loss or theft during the shipping process if the Shipping Protection Plan is not purchased. By opting out of this plan, you are taking responsibility for the safe arrival of your order.
Order Tracking
To track your order, please log into your account to access your order history. Select the option to track your order. You will receive email and text updates regarding the status of your order.
NOMINATE A HERO
Hero Sunglasses wants to celebrate our everyday Heroes who go above and beyond to positively impact the community. We are excited to launch our “Nominate a Hero” program, whose mission is to honor Heroes who selflessly serve to better their communities.
If you know a Hero that is deserving of recognition, we want to hear about them! We encourage any members of the community to “Nominate a Hero” as a way to acknowledge their commitment and dedication to service. We are looking for inspirational individuals who possess qualities of integrity, ambition, selflessness, optimism, perseverance, and fortitude.
To submit a nomination, visit our “Nominate a Hero” page. Simply fill out the nomination form, where you will have an opportunity to provide details about why your nominee deserves to be recognized. Selected nominees will be spotlighted on our website and social media pages, where their contributions will be celebrated. Additionally, these selected nominees will be in the running to win prizes such as Hero merch, sunglasses, cash giveaways, all-expenses-paid vacations & more!
Visit our Nominate a Hero Program page.