Prescription Transition Riding Glasses
#11
I went to Walmart to get a new prescription so I could take it to the local Wiley X source. I found they offered one style//size of m/c riding glasses. I was really leary about ordering a pair from Walmart. I tried on the pair they had on the rack. Fit real well. Only thing was the vented foam around the lenses wasn't removeable. Wiley X's are. I was told that I had 30 or 60 days to return them for a full refund. No questions asked.
I ordered a pair. 9 days later I had the best pair of riding glasses I've ever owned. I've been riding since 1976. They have ANSI rated, transition,progressive lenses for $210.
I ordered a pair. 9 days later I had the best pair of riding glasses I've ever owned. I've been riding since 1976. They have ANSI rated, transition,progressive lenses for $210.
#12
I won't wear transitions eye wear. They take too long to change and are never dark enough. I had the same problem as you with contacts, somewhat. I could ride with KDs and my contacts all day but by the end of the day it was hard to get my contacts out because of the drying. I finally gave in and bought RayBan prescription sunglasses. I'll never wear anything else! It's well worth the exorbitant price tag and they just go with a Harley, even better than KDs!
#14
#15
I won't wear transitions eye wear. They take too long to change and are never dark enough. I had the same problem as you with contacts, somewhat. I could ride with KDs and my contacts all day but by the end of the day it was hard to get my contacts out because of the drying. I finally gave in and bought RayBan prescription sunglasses. I'll never wear anything else! It's well worth the exorbitant price tag and they just go with a Harley, even better than KDs!
#16
Opticsplanet.com is a good source for script eyewear including safety/riding options. I've been through many pairs of riding glasses and found the best thing for me are goggles that are big enough to fit over my prescription glasses but slim enough to still look decent. The latest pair I have came with 3 different lenses (yellow, clear, smoke), fit over my glasses, and don't look all that bad. Most importantly they are about 10% of the cost of transition prescription riding glasses.
#17
Found a pair on eBay with the 3 lenses for $25 w/ free shipping. At that price it's worth it just to give them a shot if your thinking goggles might work for you...
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#20
I have Oakley Flak Jacket XLJs with brown transitions lenses (varifocal). Ideally they'd go a bit darker (19%), but at the clear end they go almost completely clear (93%). No problems with them clearing. My only complaint with them really is that they could be a bit bigger, more wrap around, as they don't keep the wind out of my eyes completely.