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11/16/2017 7:21am
I'll never look as cool as 007 peeling off a pair of Ray Bans or Tom Cruise rockin' Aviators in Top Gun, but I can try.
This year I also acquired contact lenses, which is neat because I can actually see what I'm riding for the first time in my life. Can you see where this is going?
I need some dope shades, by which I mean, functional, comfortable, and I guess...stylish - which is hard to come by in this sport which is notorious for producing, shall we say, "that guy from out of town"-styled sunglasses.
Earlier in the year, I purchased some Smith Attack Max, they are comfy, provide good coverage, and generally make me look like an off-duty Green Barette, which is cool. However, the "rose" lens was...not what I was hoping, and then I lost them in the New England Autumn foliage - classic. Smith does not sell replacement ear-pieces or nose pieces (I still have the green mirrored lens which is actually siiiick), and I do not want to spend more money on something I already have.
So, TL;DR: who makes your favorite eyewear, with interchangeable lenses, preferably with a clear lens option?
Doesn't have to be bike-specific either, I'd rock some wicked construction/safety glasses if they don't fog up.
[Cool-guy-putting-on-sunglasses-and-walking-away-exit]
This year I also acquired contact lenses, which is neat because I can actually see what I'm riding for the first time in my life. Can you see where this is going?
I need some dope shades, by which I mean, functional, comfortable, and I guess...stylish - which is hard to come by in this sport which is notorious for producing, shall we say, "that guy from out of town"-styled sunglasses.
Earlier in the year, I purchased some Smith Attack Max, they are comfy, provide good coverage, and generally make me look like an off-duty Green Barette, which is cool. However, the "rose" lens was...not what I was hoping, and then I lost them in the New England Autumn foliage - classic. Smith does not sell replacement ear-pieces or nose pieces (I still have the green mirrored lens which is actually siiiick), and I do not want to spend more money on something I already have.
So, TL;DR: who makes your favorite eyewear, with interchangeable lenses, preferably with a clear lens option?
Doesn't have to be bike-specific either, I'd rock some wicked construction/safety glasses if they don't fog up.
[Cool-guy-putting-on-sunglasses-and-walking-away-exit]
The ones that I have use great lenses and I was able to customize the jaw, icon carrier, icon ring, and sock kit, c/o the Oakley website. I haven't had problems with them fogging up either. I have also realized that the newer ones are a lot easier to clean. Comfort level is a lot better too.
The older Oakley Jawbreakers look better, though, particularly the TLD special edition ones. The lenses tend to have bubbles appear fairly quickly, unfortunately, particularly if you live in an area with hot summer temps.
TL.DR: The older jawbreakers looked better but the newer ones are more comfy and have better lenses.
I rarely wear them off the bike, and I only use the clear lenses on the bike. Hands down the best solution I have found, light, high quality clear lens, super comfortable, and huge amount of coverage.
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