Cheap Sunglasses??
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 212
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From: Wickliffe, Ohio
I'm not sure that the price of the glasses is directly proportional to how much protection they offer. Granted, you probably don't want to be wearing a $10 pair, but sometimes you're paying extra for a name. There's probably a middle ground in there somewhere.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2005
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Thank you. I always appreciate common sense.
To say "your eyes only worth 50 bucks" just demands the response "your eyes only worth 160 bucks" 400 bucks or whatever you paid for your expensive glasses?? Duh; simply a childish response.
Spend whatever you want on sunglasses or eye protection but I think some of the responses has been to share information about where you can get decent stuff for reasonable prices.
I've broken a lot of pair of $200 sunglasses. And there is no price tag you can put on your sight but its nice to find some decent prices on stuff that may not have the designer price tag.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Ramona, Ca
You only have one set of eyes, and I don't think the technology is here yet to do eye replacement. I have spent upwards of $400 for a pair of polarized sunglasses and I will say this: you can tell a huge difference between $10 cheapos and glasses that are better constructed. I personally have a pair of Wiley X glasses that cost $160, are polarized, and I use for riding and I couldn't be happier. I would rather spend $100 or more on glasses for my only set of eyes then spend the same on another chrome do-dad that I have to clean and polish. Make HD rich and let your eyes go to .....!
You're all grown men and women, and can do what you want, but that's my 2 cents.
You're all grown men and women, and can do what you want, but that's my 2 cents.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 414
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From: Southeast
I wear Oakleys, and it is great.
Guys, we need to take better care of the better sunglasses. Treat them like the fine optics they are. Store them in a quality crush proof case. Clean them with only good micro fiber. I use a little Plexus on mine. Don't sling them around.
They are an investment, treat them well and they will be around a long time.
Oh, and keep a pair of good clear safety glasses wrapped up in a micro fiber towel with the bike so you will have them when you need them, my. 02
Guys, we need to take better care of the better sunglasses. Treat them like the fine optics they are. Store them in a quality crush proof case. Clean them with only good micro fiber. I use a little Plexus on mine. Don't sling them around.
They are an investment, treat them well and they will be around a long time.
Oh, and keep a pair of good clear safety glasses wrapped up in a micro fiber towel with the bike so you will have them when you need them, my. 02
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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What can you say? There a lot of people who equate quality with price.
How many times have you heard somebody say "You get what you pay for"?
Advertising guys love those people.
At the end of the day, everyone pretty much does what they want.
How many times have you heard somebody say "You get what you pay for"?
Advertising guys love those people.
At the end of the day, everyone pretty much does what they want.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 43
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From: Odessa, MO
I just ordered the Ultras from www.riderseye.com last week. Not really cheap in my opinion, $157 with shipping, but all of that cost is because I have to have prescription and I ordered the transition lenses. The frames were actually free with the prescription order. I haven't gotten them yet, but will report back when I do. I had to get something because I've been riding with my regular prescription glasses (polycarbonate lenses). I haven't had any trouble with wind in my eyes, but they shake relentlessly at higher speeds which makes it hard to concentrate and focus because when they shake, everything I see shakes. Can't have that.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 10,366
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From: Connecticut
I've worn just about every brand out there. Hotleathers sells glasses for $5. They are the ****. I keep a dark pair and clear pair with me.
At that price, I am not concerned about them getting damaged, etc...
Peace.
At that price, I am not concerned about them getting damaged, etc...
Peace.
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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Wiley X™ Climate Control Airborne Sunglasses.
I found these glasses http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net....aspx?a=497220
They seem to be around $80 or so most places on line. I just ordered a pair, I'll let you know how it works out when they show up but for $30 plus shipping its seems like a great deal.
Also, if you are in the military, or work for a police department, Oakley has a site where once you set up an account, you can buy certain things for 50% off.
I found these glasses http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net....aspx?a=497220
They seem to be around $80 or so most places on line. I just ordered a pair, I'll let you know how it works out when they show up but for $30 plus shipping its seems like a great deal.
Also, if you are in the military, or work for a police department, Oakley has a site where once you set up an account, you can buy certain things for 50% off.