Best sunglasses?

Try Wiley X...fits right into the rough n tough attitude here @ Bladeforums, has style and isn't too bad on the wallet.

Wiley X frames use cutting edge technology to bring you "perfect ocular clarity" as well as the "shatterproof confidence" you need to test your body's physical limits. Currently all FBI, DEA, ATF, Navy Seals and US Special Forces use Wiley X as a standard issue item during operations and training exercises. With the technology, style, and protection used in Wiley X glasses you will outdistance the competition.
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I have a pair of Coyotes that I bought a couple of months ago. They fit really well and do a great job of keeping out the glare. What's even better is that they were 20% off.
 
I had been an Oakley fan until I got the Maui Jim's. I have the Ti fram Kapaluas. First rate.
 
Well, I went to Sunglasses Hut again and tried on a few more pairs. It was at an outlet mall so they had a pretty big selection. Nothing from Ray Ban seemed to suit me, and they didn't have Gargoyles anymore, and only two pairs of Serengettis were left (both womens) and I didn't really like the Arnettes, so I got a pair of Oakley Half Jacket XLJ's in black/fire.

The fire lenses are awesome. They have a nice reflective coating and a lighter tint than the darker lenses like the black iridium, while still offering the level 3 glare/brightness protection thing. The lighter tint also allows you to see far and the clarity is amazing, but its not a huge color distortion, just a slight yellow. Also red and green stand out slightly more so they're great for driving. And you can change the lenses, which is always a good thing. Thanks for the help.
 
Have you looked at Rudy Project glasses? They are made in Italy. I have owned 3 pairs of Oakleys, and after wearing Rudys, will never put another pair of oakleys on. The Rudys have an unconditional replacement policy on their lens. You can also swap lenes back and forth for different light conditions if you have several pairs of lenses. They are in hte $100-$200 range/depending on the model. I bought mine from www.e-rudy.com They have a trial period so if you order them and they don't fit right, send them back. Anyway, it's a viable option to the big "O."
 
i give costa del mars another vote. Great glasses. I have worn oakleys and still have a pair of m- frames, but the costas are a night and day difference. Prices are same as oakleys also



dave
 
hey, interesting thread!

myself, i'm kinda rough on shades so i buy $10-$20 shades once a year or every two years. but lately, i'm starting to consider quality of vision protection an important factor... i feel that up to maybe $50 is a fair price to add proper UV etc...
something "fake Oakleys" (read: Oklies) are'nt probably offering me lol

anyways,
after reading this thread and seeing some names and styles mentioned i have'nt heard of, i did a quick search.

i came up with this site pretty quickly.
http://store.yahoo.com/shadesaver/atlantic.html

almost ALL brands are there, aside from Oakley, but all the other 'trendy' types, i.e. Serengetti, Gargoyle, Ray Ban, Nike, and a good bunch of others too. I felt the prices were damn good.
('round $90 for serengetti, 'round $50 for gargoyle, beats the mall!)
if nothing else, it's a great referrence to brands and styles.

perhaps it might helps some folks looking for shades, find a radical pair for 1/3 of what Oakleys cost, which i feel is rediculous.

one thing i'll never do, is spend upwards of $150+ for shades...
no matter how cool i think they'll make me look,
they'll Definitely remind me i was a fool.
 
Here's my input:

Oakley--nice overall, but tends to scratch easy and are overpriced if bought at MSRP. I second (or fourth) that they are great in a high impact environment. I had a friend in the Army whose Oakleys stopped a riccochet 9mm bullet without pennetration and hasn't worn another brand since.

Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim-- best glasses out there for your eye's health and your comfort if you don't mind spending the cash.

Polarization--best for relieving eye strain due to the reduction of glare without compromising brightness. They're great for on water, driving and in sand environments. I'll never go back to non-polarized lenses.
That said, I agree with the comment about the distractions. Through the helmet visor and 'shield (if I'm tucked on the bike) I see a lot of rainbows. The LCD displays are trickey. I have no problem seeing the ones in my car, watch, cellphone or most any I see on a daily basis, but I can't see the gaspump LCD at most gas stations with my glasses on. I think it's a matter of how the display is set up, and most modern manufactures of cars and such probably orient it properly.

-Jason
 
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