Oakley glasses vs. rest

[Fleming]

 

Actually the lens is the most expensive part of any Oakley sunglass. The rands they gave you off the sunglasses probably took the frames out of the equation leaving you the expense of the new lens as you set out to buy in the 1st place

 

Cant really knock them for constant innovation can you?

 

Replacement lenses are not very expensive from the factory shop. I have had them replaced before and it was a bit over R200, although that was a quite while ago.

 

I wont knock them for "consistent innovation" if the newer glasses actually showed some innovation. All the innovation I see from Oakley is in the frames and different styles, most of which I dont like. Sure, Jawbones make changing lenses easier but I think they look terrible. Just my opinion though.

 

A innovative company would have realized that they have a problem with the lenses and done something to fix that. Its been a problem for years and years now so I am sure they are aware of the problem.

 

[Marius]

Had Adidas Evil eyes, they fogged up so gave them away. Tania has the new Adidas glasses and they are peeling of, I think Fire's also peeled off. I have the Rudy's and although they don't peel off they also fog up...so freaken annoying.. Can't anyone just make something that works?!

[Weight Weenie]

Had some D'arcs and now Rydons with Photochromic lenses, really happy with the fit, build quality and the lens changes from light to dark quite nicely as well ! 

Worked wonder recently at Clear water trails forests.

 

Why/how do the glasses fog up ? I only get this when I stop to rest/drink etc. Does it happen to you guys when riding ?

[Fleming]

 

What I meant was if you bought the lenses outright in terms of pricing... Like new radar lenses are close to a grand but the frames are only 3-400.

 

I see your point but I still wouldnt have this problem if peeling lenses wasnt a issue.

 

Back to the original topic. Next pair of glasses I buy will probably be Rudy Project. I ride with 2 guys who have them and they both rave about them.

 

[Vuilgoed]

I've had my pair of Rudy's (rydon's with impactx photochromic  lenses) for about a year now. They have been properly abused as any pair of good mountain biker shades should be. I am glad to say that they do not have a scratch on them!

 

They do fog up a bit when you stand still but that should just motivate you to get going again.

 

I love my Rudy's and have been recommending them to anybody who cares to listen.

 

P.S. The Rudy lenses are not covered like the oakley's, so I'm pretty sure they won't peel no matter how much you sweat.

 

 

[blockhouse]

One thing about oakleys is they don't fog up, that alone means I'll take a chance on them peeling once every couple of years, as opposed to having to put up with fogging everytime I ride

[Red Devil]

Use Oakley Sunnies for most sports, never had a hassle. Have seen them peel on a mate's(transitions), sent them back to them, replaced... no problems! Find vented G30 lenses the way to go for mtb

[Guest Big H]

I have a pair of D'Arcs glasses with the optical inserts. I sat on the pair with the dark lenses inserted and the reatainer hoos on the lens broke off. Without any questions they gave me a brand new complete set of sunglasses. Had to wait two weeks for the new shipment to arrive. This is what I call proper customer support.

 

Thumbs up to Omnico on a very good South African product.

[techguy]

I've had my Oakley Pro M frames for 5 years with no hassles, I've had Adidas supernovas - fell off my face, Briko Lucifers - same thing the only other ones I've had that worked were the old Briko Stingers I'm going back 10years tho...

[L.T.G]

 

Adidas evil eye' date=' has sweat absorption strip at the top.

 

Great glasses.

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I second that!

great glasses!

 

[ASTANA]

 

I sweat a lot into my glasses. I have had the M-Frames and the Racing Jackets both which are coated using chemical process. I.e not built into lense. Which do you have?

 

Radars

 

Same, Radars. Also have Rudi's - use more on road. Sportsmask - made famous by the one and only Crab man Juan Mauricio Soler Hern?ndez)

 

no problem - sweat like a fountain

[Marius]

The EvIL Eyes are such k@k glasses, not only do they Fog up, they collect sweat on the inside rim you'd swear you were diving... and the lenses peel off. Only thing they got right is the name, "Evil, cuz they SUCK!

[Marius]

The Rudy Radon's I got are just as k@k, they fog up as soon as the weather Temp drops or if it's cold outside, sweat collects on the inside and Outsides. At least the lenses don't on't peel. Oh, and they have nice prescription inserts. The pholy-what-you-mac-call it lenses are also pretty useless for Mtb'ing since it takes for ever for the lenses to adjust to the changing light conditions. 

[firewolf]

bought a pair of Oakley Radars about six months back.  The right side lens clip is broken.  Waiting to see if they will replace for free at the Argus expo. Over the years have had Oakley frogskins, razors? (sic) M frames, ox blood something or other, and now wear Oil Drums off the bike.  Love Oakleys.  Fixing is not that expensive and have always found the turn around time ok.  BUT.....  If anyone out there has a pair of Briko Stingers...

with the blue lens... That would be my personal best old school shades ever!

[Weight Weenie]

Ok Marius you don't seem to like the major players, what do you like ?

 

Bolle? Smith ? others ?