I'm looking for some sunglasses and wanted some feedback.If you had to choose, would you pick Rudy Project, Oakley or 180's? Don't bother posting if you are going to start the "$10 a pair at WalMart" argument. Thanks.
I'm looking for some sunglasses and wanted some feedback.If you had to choose, would you pick Rudy Project, Oakley or 180's? Don't bother posting if you are going to start the "$10 a pair at WalMart" argument. Thanks.
The one's that I found and love are Boston Bills. They're only $20(or were when I got them), they provide good coverage of the entire eye, and look pretty good too (which is 1/2 the point)
Nike Tarj series or Smith Toaster are great glasses and you can wear them casually, as well. Both can be found on ebay for between 50-80 bucks. Toasters come with interchangeable lenses. I have been very happy with both of these. They are lighter than any of that Oakley high-profile crap.
If you want to spend more money, look at Native glasses. They come with some insane lifetime warranty, etc.
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Nike Tarj series or Smith Toaster are great glasses and you can wear them casually, as well. Both can be found on ebay for between 50-80 bucks. Toasters come with interchangeable lenses. I have been very happy with both of these. They are lighter than any of that Oakley high-profile crap.
If you want to spend more money, look at Native glasses. They come with some insane lifetime warranty, etc.
Thanks for the Native suggestion, they come with 3 sets of lenses. I'm going to check those out.
Rudy Projects are some of the best glasses I've ever come across. You won't find better quality, in my opinion.
Of the 3 you list I'd go with Rudy Project. The last time I bought Oakley's (Minutes) the frames wore out quickly. But that's a few years ago so maybe they've improved. I've got a pair of Rudy's (Graal SX) that have been very solid. I think they're going on 3 years.
You should check out Uvex. I started dealing with them last fall, have been very impressed. They're less than half the price of Rudy's. Lenses are very high quality. Plus with some of their glasses you get a bunch of different lenses.
$10 Walmart glasses?? Totally extravagent. Squint, damn it!
The Oakley 1/2 Jackets are nice (the XLJ edition has a more squared off lens and covers a bit more of the face) you can get a ton of lens options (the more colorful outer lens color the more the cost) The start around $109 retail.
The Nike Skylon EXP Round (or squared, also covers more of the face) come with an extra lens set and they run around $89 retail.
There are the Nike Odeon as well (starting at $99) lightweight and set off the frame a bit to allow air around the eyes and not fog up as easily.
And the tried and true are the Oakley Pro M frames with a whole bunch of frame and lens color options (starting around $79 and up.
Hope this helps 8-)
Rudy Project. I have a pair that is 3 years old and still work/look great.
I have run in Oakley Half-Jackets for almost 2 yrs now and I love them. Don't know much about the others, but I would recommend the half jackets.
my faves are the Native dash SS light weight, comfy and 3lenses.
Smith Toaster's are a classic pick.
Ryders are pretty awesome and cheap (around $50). Have had a pair for about a year and no problems.
i would go wit the oakly half jackets, you can run through trails and they never move from your face. great too bc u can replace the lenses...
I wear 180s and they are great glasses. Some of them have the three sets of lenses as well. They fold backwards to protect the lenses (arms are over lenses) when you put them in your bag or whatever. The arms are flexible so the "hug" your face. That got some good other gear too.
Thanks for all of your opinions!!
Native Dash SS and XP --- Lightest on the market and they come with 4 lenses now.