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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by smokingjoe
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...kd+sun+glasses
The way I loose/abuse glasses, I buy several pair of these, They work well.
Best/joe
Those aren't wrap-around glasses. How do they keep your eyes from watering at highway speeds?

Here's a pic of my $2 wrap-around riding glasses. Great wind protection.


 

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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BobbyH83
I need recommendations. I liked the Wiley X Echo at the dealer yesterday but at $150 I had a little sticker shock. I stopped in for parts and hadn't been shopping for glasses so that may be a good price. My normal sunglasses are Oakley fuel cell. JP cycles has a pair with darkening lenses for $40 which seems super cheap. What are you guys wearing?
$150 is dirt cheap. You don't mention if you need Rx. If you do, then check out www.sportrx.com for glasses for riders.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Another vote for Wiley X. I use the Wiley X Brick for riding, valor for regular sunglasses and the rouge for work with clear lenses. They are great
 
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by HDmikie
Those aren't wrap-around glasses. How do they keep your eyes from watering at highway speeds?
I dunno, my eyes have never watered with them, maybe Im missing something by not trying wrap arounds, I just always used these.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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I use 3M Moon Dawgs. They are less than $10 at Home Depot. Come in clear and smoke lens with black frames.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyH83
I need recommendations. I liked the Wiley X Echo at the dealer yesterday but at $150 I had a little sticker shock. I stopped in for parts and hadn't been shopping for glasses so that may be a good price. My normal sunglasses are Oakley fuel cell. JP cycles has a pair with darkening lenses for $40 which seems super cheap. What are you guys wearing?
Sweet Jesus, who gives a f***!?! My God posers like you are so shameful. Who CARES what glasses you wear or how much they cost?!? I wear cheap-o glasses, couldn't tell you who made them, don't care. Sell your bike, please.
 

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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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They should met ANSI Z80.3 specs. A projectile in the eye could ruin your day,and more.
Also in some places,if they don't meet spec,you can get an equipment fine.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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I was a big Oakley fan for many years, than I found Wiley X. I use the gravity in polarized, won't ever go back to Oakley
 
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I have two pairs for the bike, both HD. One pair transition, one pair dark.

I have several pairs of Oakley's, which are for all other forms of transportation.

Buy what you like, even if nobody gives a flying f.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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If you like Oakley but hate paying a high price for their prescription sunglasses and you are active duty military, veteran, law enforcement, or first responder, check out Oakley Standard Issue. They have really good prices on both prescription and non-prescription stuff. I wear an Arai full face with their pro shade system, so I don't even wear sunglasses under my helmet anymore.
 
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