{"product_id":"american-optical-aerosite-ao-237-neon-aviator-safety-sunge-unworn-usa","title":"American Optical Aerosite AO-237 Neon Aviator Safety Sunge UNWORN - USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Optical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerosite AO-237 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Aviator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadstock • Unworn • All Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly collectible example from American Optical’s Aerosite safety line, the AO-237 combines classic aviator proportions with integrated side-shield construction. Originally designed for industrial and high-visibility environments, the Aerosite series represents a unique crossover between aviation heritage, safety engineering, and bold late-80s\/early-90s styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features an eye-catching translucent neon pink frame with original AO grey lenses, preserved in true deadstock condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Historical Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1833, American Optical is one of the most important eyewear manufacturers in U.S. history. The company produced.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. military aviator sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial and safety eyewear for major American industries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames worn by astronauts, pilots, and public figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aerosite line represents AO’s industrial safety division, where classic silhouettes were adapted with protective side-shield construction for workplace and performance environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: AO-237\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine: Aerosite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: American Optical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Late 1980s – early 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AO” on lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AO-237” on temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AO PATENT PENDING” on temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign 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