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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Just bought a pair of Under Armour "Impulse" sunglasses. They work fantastic for me. No wind blow-through around the rubber nose piece even at highway speeds. I've tried Wiley X, and some HD glasses, along with some cheaper goggles. These Under Armour did so well, I went and bought another pair for spare. They don't have the foam trim that falls apart after a while. Didn't need it...NO wind at all gets through to mess with my eyeballs.
Around $75 a pair.
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Use what ever floats your boat...

Me, I wear the best, Ray-Ban - Predator
 
Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by babalu
ray ban wayfarers work great for me (during the day). at night i just use some cheap ones i got at a dealership somewhere.
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Rode over a pair that dropped out of my pocket . . . nothing broke. I was sold!
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hunter2678
as long as they're at least polarized I dont care....
Polarized lenses should never be worn while riding a motorcycle. They block glare and reflected light and those are what worn you of water or oil on the road ahead. They also can distort vision when looking through a windshield or helmet visor.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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I wear a pair of Wiley X's that I really like. I highly recomend them
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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have a pair I got at a safety show 5yrs ago.. mirrored and fit me great and keeps the sun out over the top in late west riding...

wish I could get some more but don't have any idea who made them...
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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I love Wylie X glasses (they are my all time favorite) but they are so expensive that I am intrigued by this conversation about Chicago sunglasses. I checked Amazon but it appears they're out of stock or just not selling them anymore. Are there any other online sources for these?

Thanks,
 
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Go to Home Depot and get a pair of $10 safety glasses. Great periferal vision, uv protection and for me and several fellow riders they work great.
 
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Wiley X glasses here. I got them with the green and clear interchangeable lenses.
 
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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The 7 eye glasses look really nice. I have tried several different brands myself. I am looking for something to stop the wind from coming in between my eyes and doesn't blur my vision from the rounded lenses.
 



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