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May 28, 2020 | 05:31 PM

#11

Kenney

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Being cheap I buy these. They also have the yellow lenses and clear.

Dewalt DPG51-2C Radius Smoke 10 Base Curve Lens Protective Safety Glasses,Blacks

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May 28, 2020 | 05:41 PM

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RHD51

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If you want high quality riding glasses be prepared to pay high price, North of $200.
I picked up a pair of Icicles, at Daytona, two years ago. Aircraft aluminum frame, heavy duty sprung hinges, transition lenses with bifocal, removable cushion, built to last and replaceable lenses.
I love mine, still in great shape after two years, no need to carry different glasses for evening or night riding, can wear with full face or half helmet
https://www.icicles.com/collections/big-daddy-bagger

May 28, 2020 | 09:04 PM

#13

King Nothing

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

got no complaints with the Wiley-X's that I bought a couple of years ago, they work great!

May 28, 2020 | 09:37 PM

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2K10FBLO

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From: TX

Started out wearing my Maui Jim's until a buddy brought up they're not safety rated so I started wearing some Wiley x that I already had. Lenses aren't as clear as MJ but they're still pretty good and the removable foam padding is nice as it further cuts wind

May 28, 2020 | 09:38 PM

#15

IBE

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From: central Fl

Wiley X is the only way to go. i have 3 pairs switched from oakleys to the wiley x they by far have the best optics i have ever seen. jmo

May 28, 2020 | 09:47 PM

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Steve Sportster

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Originally Posted by cowboydoc

I recently did the same thing. I ordered some Wiley X online and they didn't fit my face well, there was a gap between my cheek and the bottom of the foam. Finally went to the HD dealer and tried some on to get the right fit. They were 20% off so it didn't hurt quite as bad, but still north of $100. They are the light adjusting lenses so I don't have to change them out riding in the evening or early morning.

Thanks. Ordering on line was not an option for me for the reason you mentioned: poor fit. I wanted to try them on before buying and the HD store was the only place I could do that. Yep, still north of $100 ($135), not even the transition type, but still worth it to get rid of the distortion. I do not wear prescription glasses, only readers. I can see the road signs and such better now.

Still looking for other options, so thanks to others who have/will post.

May 29, 2020 | 12:09 AM

#17

Narddog

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From: Albuquerque New Mexico

My favorite pair I've ever worn were Spy Astro but they discontinued the Astros a few years back. I wear Wiley X Ignite or WX Ace now and sometimes a pair of Spy Bounty. I definitely like the Ignite best right now. It fits most comfortably under my helmet.

May 29, 2020 | 12:58 AM

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AliensilverFXDBI

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From: USA

Buy them by the case. If you scratch them toss them. Fit nicely in helmets and block 100% of the wind for me. Also. If you go into SPECS you can get a bag to store and clean them. I LOVE Adam Sandovals magnetic frames idea but the shape makes me tear up. My oakleys make me tear up too, M-frames and pit bulls.