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Key · 08-19-2004, 07:49 PM

oakleys are the best for sports, imho. that's the only real purpose for them, since most of them wrap-around and have a tight fit, they don't go loose. except for their wire series of course.

the m-frame series are the best for biking i believe, interchangeable lenses allow you to change to different ones for different riding conditions, the lenses in general are a lot larger, and since the frame only runs along the top, the lenses are allowed to flare out to the sides to provide more coverage.

lpj8 · 11-23-2004, 10:43 PM

I just bought myself a new pair of Oakleys (Square Wire 2.0) off of ebay. I've been without a good pair of sunglasses for a few months now ( I lost my last pair in Hawaii), but I couldn't see very well out of the cheap sunglasses that I was wearing. They just didn't feel right. I've had three three pairs of Oakleys over the past 7 years, and they fit me very well, and I can definately see better in a nice pair of sunglasses than at $10 specials at the gas station. That being said, I'm partial to Oakleys because I think they look awesome, and the price isn't out of this world (See Maui Jims). I think that any of the brand names (Ray-Ban, Revo, Oakley, ect) are better than what you get at walmart.
I got my Oakleys for $100 shipped, while they cost $155 plus tax in the store. You can get some exceptional deals on ebay if you know the exact model that you are looking for. So I go to the mall, try on a ton of sunglasses and figure out which ones I like the most, write down the exact model number of the sunglasses and confirm it with the sale representative, and then check out ebay for a couple weeks and buy the exact same pair, new, in box from someone. The last pair I got were Half Jackets and I paid around $70 for those.

1010011010 · 11-24-2004, 01:21 PM

No. Which is not to say they're crap. They're usually well made. They are also consistently designed across the entire frame (This is something that has bugged me about most glasses in general. There's usually a lot of attention to the details on the front of frames, but they all seem to use the same bland earstocks... Oakley actually has product lines defined by the elements of the earstock).

I'm actually thinking of getting some Oakley frames for use as regular eyeglasses... because they're actually cheaper than most eyeglass frames with a similar level of attention to styling. But that's just frames without any lenses. The lenses from Oakley cost more than most of their frames.

merkerguitars · 11-25-2004, 09:28 PM

I don't really think I could spend that much on a pair of sunglasses but only if some conditions applied
1. great warranty ( i'm a klutz when it comes to sunglasses I break them like no tomorrow so if they had a warrany covering replacements then I would be more likely to buy a pair, but I lose them too and that doesn't help.

2. If I was able to get them at cost ( I had a friend whose roomate worked at a fancy sporting goods store and every other paycheck he would use his discount with a full paycheck, so when he would run into some tight times with money he would sell them to my friend for what they pay them for.

I have bought some knockoffs from a county fair in my area which aren't to horrible of knockoffs (not near as good as quality but definately worth the $10 a pair), and I've bought some knockoffs from Mexico that where complete junk.

Halx · 11-25-2004, 11:14 PM

I have my Oakley Minutes... they are polarized and mega durable. They have lasted for a long time. They fit my head tight too. The perfect sunglasses.

alpo · 12-09-2004, 04:30 PM

I really loved my Oakley's, but hated their customer service. I sent a pair back for repair under warranty. They first claimed they never received them. When I had it tracked, I was able to get the name and signature of the person who signed for them in their repairs department. They admitted that they recieved the package, but that it was just an empty torn envelope. I sent the glasses back to them in a case, inside of a box. They seemed to have lost the glasses in their recieveing department, but wouldn't do anything about it. What bothered me the most about the whole process was that they lied and changed their story at each and every step. I have yet to buy a new pair of Oakley's even though I really liked how they looked and I saw out of them.

Jakes · 12-17-2004, 11:02 AM

definately gonna spend money on a good pair of oakleys. i bought my first pair 3 years ago and wore them for 2 summers on a golf course. i only wore them in the morning when cutting grass in the direction of the sun rise beside that they stayed on my head and i never had a problem with them falling off. I bought a second pair for a trip to the beach last summer and both pairs went with me to the beach this summer. i dont recomend wearing them in the water because the waves will rip them off. oh yea and another thing try and but them from one of those little keiosks in the mall. i got mine a t sunglasshut, i paid 140 for the first pair and my gf worked there the time i bought my second pair i got them half off. she said she would give out discounts to people all the time if they asked. the people behind the counter dont care they are gettin paid crap and want to make a sale so just act like your not intrested and maybe they will sell.
another thing is offer to buy a cleaning kit and glasses holder for your car to boost the cashiers sales number for a possible discount.

krwlz · 12-19-2004, 07:06 PM

(If it hasnt been stated) I hear Oakleys arnt even polarized lenses, so in a word... No, they arnt. Ray Bans however are, and therefore eliminate glare.

splck · 12-19-2004, 07:17 PM

I tried Oakleys and I swear I'll never buy them again. Too much money for a little piece of plastic that look kinda funny. I'll take glass lens shades any day over plastic.

Jakes · 12-19-2004, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by krwlz

(If it hasnt been stated) I hear Oakleys arnt even polarized lenses, so in a word... No, they arnt. Ray Bans however are, and therefore eliminate glare.

http://oakley.com/catalog/eyewear/polarized/

You can buy them with polarized lenses if you want, and not all ray bans are polarized its just an option when buying the lenses just like with oakleys. They are both owned by Luxottica. So when comparing the glasses they are just different styles for different people from the same company.

oakley makes a pair of mp3 player sunglasses that are completely crazy for $500 and rayban has titanium framed glasses for $200 so it dependes on what style you like

Cycler · 12-19-2004, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon11983

Oakley are the only shades that my eyes have ever been comfortable with. My Juliets... the best money I've ever spent on sunglasses. To those that dismiss spending high dollar on shades because they worry about losing or breaking them, just think of the money you spent on them before you put them in a potentially dangerous situation. When you spend $275 on shades, you WILL take care of them. My Juliets are about 5 years old, and are in near perfect condition. Working as an Oakley retailer for over 2 years I got in the know on all their little advancements. Call it what you will, but at the most basic level I feel Oakley is unparalleled at keeping the sun out of my eyes. Money permitting, I would like to have a pair of prescription Ducati Juliets.

Yup I agree I bought the Juliets when the first came out (got a deal worked at a bike shop). Still function perfectly and fit well on my head even after taking a hit on the frame after I hit the throttle a little hard on my motorcyle and I wasn't wearing a helmet (stupid I know and doesn't happen anymore) and they took a slide on the street and came out virtually unscathed. I agree on the Ducati model as well when I wore out my last pair of ear socks I ordered a new pair and the sent me the red. Looks good on the old titanium frames.

hokiesandwich · 12-20-2004, 10:18 PM

I have had probs with my eyelashes hitting the lenses on my Oakley A-wires, as well. All I do is slide them down my nose a mm or two, and the problem is solved. That, and being overzealous with lighter fluid have solved the problem nicely for me.

If you are willing, Maui Jims are nice, some have photochromatic lenses, others have graduated tints (lighter/darker from top to bottom of lense) and still others have flexible frames, I believe. They're pretty expensive, but they look a little more professional when you wear them for a business lunch, or walking to the bus station in your suit, etc. Maui Jim's optics seem to be good, as well. Ray-bans are always a valid option.

For the love of God,think of these glasses a couple years down the road, and don't buy some "over-the-top" style from Oakley like every other look-at-me fashionista in the catalogs. Just pick something less edgy, and make sure you like the fit, look, optical quality, and price range before you buy. Bring a friend of the opposite sex with you when you try the things on.

And, depending on where you live, sunglasses can be essential for your eyes in later years. The sun is a vicious bitch, and will destroy your eyes in any number of ways, not the least of which is skin cancer on the thin skin of your cheek bones and nose, which could metastasize to your eyeball. Sunglasses and sunscreen, tough guy.

Faygo · 12-21-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Key

a lot of people associate high priced sunglasses with brand name clothing. the distinct difference though, is that a good pair of sunglasses is an investment- it actually works to protect your eyes. a cheapo goodwill jacket vs $300 abercrombie? eh, both will do the same thing. not so with glasses. why would i risk my EYESIGHT because i wanted to save some bucks?

If you wanted to save your eyes then look for the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards label on the glasses.

Hint it's more then Oakley that has it.

Willravel · 12-22-2004, 09:23 PM

If you want to splurge on something, go for the Oakley Thump PM3 sunglasses. They look like something out of a Mission Impossible movie, sunglasses with headphones. A digital sound processor, an equalizer, MP3, WMA, and WAV file compatibility plus a 6-hour battery, USB 2.0, and frame-mounted volume and track- control buttons--in this flash-memory MP3 player/sunglasses.128MB, $395; 256MB, $495. www.oakley.com

I bought a pair for myself for getting a raise and I couldn't be happier. Pretty decent sound quality, good battery life, and decent memory makes this worth the outrageous price.

Other then that, I'd say just buy whatever sunglasses you like.

sashime76 · 12-29-2004, 04:30 AM

For $390 and up you can own the stylish Oakley with built in MP3 player!

HTML Code:

http://www.hdosport.com/hdosport/oakley/eyewear/thump/order.shtml

And I thought we were supposed to pay close attention to our surroundings?!

BK1017 · 01-06-2005, 08:18 AM

I agree with the idea of investing in nice glasses to protect your eyesight. I am the type of person who has to wear sunglasses on cloudy days or else I can barely see since I have to squint so much. I invested in a decent set of Oakley wires a couple years back and they just recently crapped out on me. Got a new pair now with magnesium frames and springed hinges. It doesn't get much better for protection of eyes and style.

Squinting, in the long run, causes wrinkles on the face which make you look older.

Captain Nemo · 01-06-2005, 11:26 AM

I can't weigh in on Oakleys as I have never had a pair. However, I love my Revo's and they were well worth the price. I actually had a second pair made with prescription lenses in them.

Cynthetiq · 01-06-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

I can't weigh in on Oakleys as I have never had a pair. However, I love my Revo's and they were well worth the price. I actually had a second pair made with prescription lenses in them.

but then you don't have the REVO lenses in them anymore... so you paid for the frames basically.

Halx · 01-06-2005, 12:18 PM

After talking with a guy who is quite obsessed with sunglasses... used to sell them, I've come away with two things: Oakleys are the best sun glasses ever quality-wise, and Christian Dior sucks big.

Captain Nemo · 01-06-2005, 12:21 PM

Cynthetiq, Only on the prescription pair. My dive boat glasses and my other pair have the original lenses

Cynthetiq · 01-06-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

Cynthetiq, Only on the prescription pair. My dive boat glasses and my other pair have the original lenses

when I have the extra cash I'll do something similar for those times that I have to actually not wear my contacts and wear glasses.

Bodhi · 01-13-2005, 11:16 AM

I go for cheap myself. I look for the UV sticker on the $12 piar at Kohls and buy something I like, that's all.

Lebell · 01-14-2005, 04:19 PM

I used to buy Ray Ban Aviators but I lost them too much.

Now I buy 15$ sunglasses at Walmart that look the same and perform the same function very adequately and spend my money on something else.

1010011010 · 02-11-2005, 12:37 PM

Just checking back in to say I did get (clear) prescription lenses put in some Oakley O2 frames. I like 'em. I've had people comment on 'em (which has never, ever, happened to me before).

Also, to clarify my previous post, I'm talking only about their full-frame metal models. I'd never buy plastic frame Oakleys.

Cycler · 02-11-2005, 02:25 PM

Yeah the O2s are sharp aren't they that is what I have worn for a couple of years now. I like them enough to simply replace the lenses and keep the frames.

Suave · 02-11-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fckm

You can just wear coke bottle bottoms. UV light doesn't penetrate glass.

To test your completely inaccurate theory, try lying in direct sunlight through a windowpane for a full 6 hours and come back when you've sufficiently burned your skin.

ibis · 02-12-2005, 06:08 PM

You're the only one that can aswer that question. You can get "foakleys" as most gas stations for $5, it's up to you whether the quality and name brand is worth it to you.

kalisto_911 · 02-22-2005, 10:41 PM

Just a couple weeks ago I noticed that I had lost my Dad's 200$ pair of Nikon sunglasses. I am sooo pissed, I can't afford to replace them and I am so spoiled by their lenses now that I won't be able to buy much else. The lenses in there were this amber-purple that made the entire world look newly beautiful everytime I put them on.

Oh and I had kept them perfect for a long time because I knew they were freakin 200$, I took them along on many journeys.

StanT · 02-23-2005, 01:15 AM

I bought a pair of prescription Oakleys. While I liked the sunglasses themselves, I never got used to the odd way they handled the prescription insert. I got rid of them after a year or so. I now wear a pair of prescription Vuarnets. Expensive and hard to obtain (you have to order them online and have them made in France), they are the finest pair of glasses that I have ever owned.

nowthen · 02-23-2005, 08:05 AM

I have both Oakley sunglasses and prescription glasses. The sunglasses are C-Wires, very *Matrix* style - charcoal black frames with black mirror lenses, I love them, I have had them for over 5 years and they still look like new after much use and abuse. I have never once regretted spending the money on them, because I believe I have had good valuse out of them.

The presciption ones I just got last week, first imprssions are good, lets see if they hold up as well as the sunglasses!

bbbbbb555 · 02-23-2005, 08:56 AM

i dont think oakleys are worth all the money since they are the same as a lot of other glasses that you can get for maybe 50 dollars. you are just paying for the cool oakley name. i have a pair of von vipers, which i probably also paid for the name, but i know that i got a good pair of glasses too. they fit well and have actual glass lenses so they are hard to scratch. they are also polarized which i need since i spend a lot of time on the water.

pocon1 · 02-23-2005, 11:26 AM

Oakleys are a little too rich for my blood, but I do wear quality sunglasses. I have two pair of nike sunglasses, one metal frame with reflective dark lenses for looks and general wear, and one plastic sports frame with swap-out orange and amber lenses. those fit snugly and I can take them skiing, mountain biking, lawnmowing, etc...
Inside I wear them on the top of my head and this keeps me from losing them. I have had these pairs for almost two years. both around 60$ in price.

kebo · 02-23-2005, 01:42 PM

I don't know
kevin

Thermopyle · 02-24-2005, 10:09 AM

the short answer: No fucking way

skinnymofo · 02-24-2005, 10:21 AM

i got a coupon type deal the other day for gattaca brand sunglasses where you only pay for shipping *$10-15
and get 4 fours for that much. if anyone wants the website to take a look gimme a pm

nate_dawg · 03-01-2005, 03:46 PM

I have a pair of Fives that I got at an nhra national event like 3 or 4 years ago from the oakley vendor.

they were like 60 bucks, and they're the only shades that fit my face well, and they look better on me than any other sunglasses i've had.

tough mothers too, they've been used and abused. I'm not sure how many times the ear pieces (is that the word for them?) have popped off.

I had a pair of straightjackets when i was 13 or so, but my mom ran 'em over with her fucking minivan.........then had the audacity to replace them with a fake pair her boss was hocking

i knew what was up RIGHT away, goddamnit

TheOPTICorgasm · 12-31-2008, 10:26 AM

Mostly you should buy sunglasses for quality.

Oakley sunglasses are amazing because they are the strongest lenses out there (industrial grade)

Any other sunglasses will just shatter if you got hit with ur sunglasses on. I am just saying they are the best quality for your money. It says something when the soldiers in Iraq use Oakleys over any other brand. (mostly because they can stand shrapnel)

thingstodo · 01-03-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Willy

I used to know a guy that would only use $600+ fly rods. He seemed to think it made a huge difference in his casting and he simply couldn't fish with the $100 "crap" rods from Cabelas. Then a guy at the fly shop challenged him to cast an expensive rod and a cabela's rod (with tape over the labels) and tell them wich was which and he couldn't do it.

The point is, some people don't feel good about their stuff unless they spend as much as they can afford on it, and people saying things like "better optics" always makes me raise an eyebrow. What does that mean?

IMO with a pair of oakleys you're mostly paying for marketing that they have done to get the perception of "cool". Stuff like UV protection, polarized lenses, etc can easily be found in much cheaper glasses, but you don't get that big elongated "o" on the side that lets everyone know you spent a lot of money on your glasses.

I personally like Ray Bans and my optomestrist approves of the ones I use. That's probably the best test: ask your eyecare providor. They will tell you if your lenses are up to the job and share the downsides as well.

Better optics means your eyes are treated better. That includes the bad light spectrums that are filtered out and how hard your eyes have to work to overcome the distortions of lens you are looking through. When it comes to eyes the money is worth it. Simply stated, Optical Quality means the lens is free from distortion. Lines reflected in the lens will follow in straight lines the even contours of the lens, versus wavy, eye-straining distortions found in non-optical lenses.

Price is not always an indication of quality, but, in general, good optics do cost more. And it's definitely worth it, if seeing clearly and comfortably is important to you! Some specialty lenses, like polarized and photochromics add some additional cost. The quality of the frame is also an issue. Better quality frames hold the adjustment and fit better and last much longer than lower quality materials. Sometimes, you do get what you pay for, but in some cases, you're just paying for a brand name or this season's latest fad. It is important to consider the comfort and health of your eyes when considering the purchase of sunglasses.

allaboutmusic · 01-03-2009, 05:15 AM

Since I wear prescription glasses, I have to have lenses for my sunglasses prescription-made. I currently wear Silhouette frames (they're awesome, flexible and impossible to break, look them up) with photochromic lenses that turn dark in sunlight. I'm only ever getting photochromic lenses in future. The one exception is for driving - I have a pair of driving prescription sunglasses since photochroming doesn't work perfectly in a car.

fiatguy85 · 01-04-2009, 11:40 PM

I have a pair of Crosshair Titatiums and I absolutely love them. They're so light you never notice you're wearing them, they fit great, and they're really tough. They're also ridiculously expensive. My eyes are more sensitive so I tend to buy better sunglasses and keep them for a long time. The only bad experience I ever had with oakley's was with a pair that had spring loaded hinges which broke after almost exactly a year twice. It's certainly a personal choice but if you know you won't lose them and are willing to pay for the style and great lenses go for it.

11-23-2004, 10:43 PM	#42 (permalink)
lpj8 Crazy Location: U.S.A	I just bought myself a new pair of Oakleys (Square Wire 2.0) off of ebay. I've been without a good pair of sunglasses for a few months now ( I lost my last pair in Hawaii), but I couldn't see very well out of the cheap sunglasses that I was wearing. They just didn't feel right. I've had three three pairs of Oakleys over the past 7 years, and they fit me very well, and I can definately see better in a nice pair of sunglasses than at $10 specials at the gas station. That being said, I'm partial to Oakleys because I think they look awesome, and the price isn't out of this world (See Maui Jims). I think that any of the brand names (Ray-Ban, Revo, Oakley, ect) are better than what you get at walmart. I got my Oakleys for $100 shipped, while they cost $155 plus tax in the store. You can get some exceptional deals on ebay if you know the exact model that you are looking for. So I go to the mall, try on a ton of sunglasses and figure out which ones I like the most, write down the exact model number of the sunglasses and confirm it with the sale representative, and then check out ebay for a couple weeks and buy the exact same pair, new, in box from someone. The last pair I got were Half Jackets and I paid around $70 for those. Last edited by lpj8; 11-24-2004 at 03:53 PM..

11-24-2004, 01:21 PM	#43 (permalink)
1010011010 Psycho Location: Virginia Beach, VA	No. Which is not to say they're crap. They're usually well made. They are also consistently designed across the entire frame (This is something that has bugged me about most glasses in general. There's usually a lot of attention to the details on the front of frames, but they all seem to use the same bland earstocks... Oakley actually has product lines defined by the elements of the earstock). I'm actually thinking of getting some Oakley frames for use as regular eyeglasses... because they're actually cheaper than most eyeglass frames with a similar level of attention to styling. But that's just frames without any lenses. The lenses from Oakley cost more than most of their frames. __________________ *Simple Machines in Higher Dimensions*

11-25-2004, 09:28 PM	#44 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	I don't really think I could spend that much on a pair of sunglasses but only if some conditions applied 1. great warranty ( i'm a klutz when it comes to sunglasses I break them like no tomorrow so if they had a warrany covering replacements then I would be more likely to buy a pair, but I lose them too and that doesn't help. 2. If I was able to get them at cost ( I had a friend whose roomate worked at a fancy sporting goods store and every other paycheck he would use his discount with a full paycheck, so when he would run into some tight times with money he would sell them to my friend for what they pay them for. I have bought some knockoffs from a county fair in my area which aren't to horrible of knockoffs (not near as good as quality but definately worth the $10 a pair), and I've bought some knockoffs from Mexico that where complete junk. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

11-25-2004, 11:14 PM	#45 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I have my Oakley Minutes... they are polarized and mega durable. They have lasted for a long time. They fit my head tight too. The perfect sunglasses. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

12-19-2004, 07:17 PM	#49 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	I tried Oakleys and I swear I'll never buy them again. Too much money for a little piece of plastic that look kinda funny. I'll take glass lens shades any day over plastic. __________________ nice line eh?

08-19-2004, 07:49 PM	#41 (permalink)
Key Crazy	oakleys are the best for sports, imho. that's the only real purpose for them, since most of them wrap-around and have a tight fit, they don't go loose. except for their wire series of course. the m-frame series are the best for biking i believe, interchangeable lenses allow you to change to different ones for different riding conditions, the lenses in general are a lot larger, and since the frame only runs along the top, the lenses are allowed to flare out to the sides to provide more coverage.

12-09-2004, 04:30 PM	#46 (permalink)
alpo Tilted Location: Two skips to the left	I really loved my Oakley's, but hated their customer service. I sent a pair back for repair under warranty. They first claimed they never received them. When I had it tracked, I was able to get the name and signature of the person who signed for them in their repairs department. They admitted that they recieved the package, but that it was just an empty torn envelope. I sent the glasses back to them in a case, inside of a box. They seemed to have lost the glasses in their recieveing department, but wouldn't do anything about it. What bothered me the most about the whole process was that they lied and changed their story at each and every step. I have yet to buy a new pair of Oakley's even though I really liked how they looked and I saw out of them.

12-17-2004, 11:02 AM	#47 (permalink)
Jakes Tilted	definately gonna spend money on a good pair of oakleys. i bought my first pair 3 years ago and wore them for 2 summers on a golf course. i only wore them in the morning when cutting grass in the direction of the sun rise beside that they stayed on my head and i never had a problem with them falling off. I bought a second pair for a trip to the beach last summer and both pairs went with me to the beach this summer. i dont recomend wearing them in the water because the waves will rip them off. oh yea and another thing try and but them from one of those little keiosks in the mall. i got mine a t sunglasshut, i paid 140 for the first pair and my gf worked there the time i bought my second pair i got them half off. she said she would give out discounts to people all the time if they asked. the people behind the counter dont care they are gettin paid crap and want to make a sale so just act like your not intrested and maybe they will sell. another thing is offer to buy a cleaning kit and glasses holder for your car to boost the cashiers sales number for a possible discount.

12-19-2004, 07:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
krwlz Fledgling Dead Head Location: Clarkson U.	(If it hasnt been stated) I hear Oakleys arnt even polarized lenses, so in a word... No, they arnt. Ray Bans however are, and therefore eliminate glare.

12-20-2004, 10:18 PM	#52 (permalink)
hokiesandwich Upright Location: Virginia, USA	I have had probs with my eyelashes hitting the lenses on my Oakley A-wires, as well. All I do is slide them down my nose a mm or two, and the problem is solved. That, and being overzealous with lighter fluid have solved the problem nicely for me. If you are willing, Maui Jims are nice, some have photochromatic lenses, others have graduated tints (lighter/darker from top to bottom of lense) and still others have flexible frames, I believe. They're pretty expensive, but they look a little more professional when you wear them for a business lunch, or walking to the bus station in your suit, etc. Maui Jim's optics seem to be good, as well. Ray-bans are always a valid option. For the love of God,think of these glasses a couple years down the road, and don't buy some "over-the-top" style from Oakley like every other look-at-me fashionista in the catalogs. Just pick something less edgy, and make sure you like the fit, look, optical quality, and price range before you buy. Bring a friend of the opposite sex with you when you try the things on. And, depending on where you live, sunglasses can be essential for your eyes in later years. The sun is a vicious bitch, and will destroy your eyes in any number of ways, not the least of which is skin cancer on the thin skin of your cheek bones and nose, which could metastasize to your eyeball. Sunglasses and sunscreen, tough guy.

12-22-2004, 09:23 PM	#54 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	If you want to splurge on something, go for the Oakley Thump PM3 sunglasses. They look like something out of a Mission Impossible movie, sunglasses with headphones. A digital sound processor, an equalizer, MP3, WMA, and WAV file compatibility plus a 6-hour battery, USB 2.0, and frame-mounted volume and track- control buttons--in this flash-memory MP3 player/sunglasses.128MB, $395; 256MB, $495. www.oakley.com I bought a pair for myself for getting a raise and I couldn't be happier. Pretty decent sound quality, good battery life, and decent memory makes this worth the outrageous price. Other then that, I'd say just buy whatever sunglasses you like.

12-29-2004, 04:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	For $390 and up you can own the stylish Oakley with built in MP3 player! HTML Code: http://www.hdosport.com/hdosport/oakley/eyewear/thump/order.shtml And I thought we were supposed to pay close attention to our surroundings?!

01-06-2005, 08:18 AM	#56 (permalink)
BK1017 Upright Location: San Marcos, TX	I agree with the idea of investing in nice glasses to protect your eyesight. I am the type of person who has to wear sunglasses on cloudy days or else I can barely see since I have to squint so much. I invested in a decent set of Oakley wires a couple years back and they just recently crapped out on me. Got a new pair now with magnesium frames and springed hinges. It doesn't get much better for protection of eyes and style. Squinting, in the long run, causes wrinkles on the face which make you look older.

01-06-2005, 11:26 AM	#57 (permalink)
Captain Nemo Insane Location: In a forest of red tape (but hey, I have scissors)	I can't weigh in on Oakleys as I have never had a pair. However, I love my Revo's and they were well worth the price. I actually had a second pair made with prescription lenses in them.

01-06-2005, 12:18 PM	#59 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	After talking with a guy who is quite obsessed with sunglasses... used to sell them, I've come away with two things: Oakleys are the best sun glasses ever quality-wise, and Christian Dior sucks big. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

01-06-2005, 12:21 PM	#60 (permalink)
Captain Nemo Insane Location: In a forest of red tape (but hey, I have scissors)	Cynthetiq, Only on the prescription pair. My dive boat glasses and my other pair have the original lenses

01-13-2005, 11:16 AM	#62 (permalink)
Bodhi Upright Location: Lexington, Kentucky	I go for cheap myself. I look for the UV sticker on the $12 piar at Kohls and buy something I like, that's all.

01-14-2005, 04:19 PM	#63 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	I used to buy Ray Ban Aviators but I lost them too much. Now I buy 15$ sunglasses at Walmart that look the same and perform the same function very adequately and spend my money on something else. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

02-11-2005, 12:37 PM	#64 (permalink)
1010011010 Psycho Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Just checking back in to say I did get (clear) prescription lenses put in some Oakley O2 frames. I like 'em. I've had people comment on 'em (which has never, ever, happened to me before). Also, to clarify my previous post, I'm talking only about their full-frame metal models. I'd never buy plastic frame Oakleys. __________________ *Simple Machines in Higher Dimensions*

02-11-2005, 02:25 PM	#65 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	Yeah the O2s are sharp aren't they that is what I have worn for a couple of years now. I like them enough to simply replace the lenses and keep the frames. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

02-12-2005, 06:08 PM	#67 (permalink)
ibis PIKE!	You're the only one that can aswer that question. You can get "foakleys" as most gas stations for $5, it's up to you whether the quality and name brand is worth it to you.

02-22-2005, 10:41 PM	#68 (permalink)
kalisto_911 Psycho Location: Dreams	Just a couple weeks ago I noticed that I had lost my Dad's 200$ pair of Nikon sunglasses. I am sooo pissed, I can't afford to replace them and I am so spoiled by their lenses now that I won't be able to buy much else. The lenses in there were this amber-purple that made the entire world look newly beautiful everytime I put them on. Oh and I had kept them perfect for a long time because I knew they were freakin 200$, I took them along on many journeys. __________________ I know not how I may seem to others, but to myself I am but a small child wandering upon the vast shores of knowledge, every now and then finding a small bright pebble to content myself with. [Plato]

02-23-2005, 01:15 AM	#69 (permalink)
StanT © Location: Colorado	I bought a pair of prescription Oakleys. While I liked the sunglasses themselves, I never got used to the odd way they handled the prescription insert. I got rid of them after a year or so. I now wear a pair of prescription Vuarnets. Expensive and hard to obtain (you have to order them online and have them made in France), they are the finest pair of glasses that I have ever owned.

02-23-2005, 08:05 AM	#70 (permalink)
nowthen Insane Location: Republic of Panama	I have both Oakley sunglasses and prescription glasses. The sunglasses are C-Wires, very Matrix style - charcoal black frames with black mirror lenses, I love them, I have had them for over 5 years and they still look like new after much use and abuse. I have never once regretted spending the money on them, because I believe I have had good valuse out of them. The presciption ones I just got last week, first imprssions are good, lets see if they hold up as well as the sunglasses! __________________ "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." George Bernard Shaw

02-23-2005, 08:56 AM	#71 (permalink)
bbbbbb555 Crazy Location: New Orleans	i dont think oakleys are worth all the money since they are the same as a lot of other glasses that you can get for maybe 50 dollars. you are just paying for the cool oakley name. i have a pair of von vipers, which i probably also paid for the name, but i know that i got a good pair of glasses too. they fit well and have actual glass lenses so they are hard to scratch. they are also polarized which i need since i spend a lot of time on the water.

02-23-2005, 11:26 AM	#72 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	Oakleys are a little too rich for my blood, but I do wear quality sunglasses. I have two pair of nike sunglasses, one metal frame with reflective dark lenses for looks and general wear, and one plastic sports frame with swap-out orange and amber lenses. those fit snugly and I can take them skiing, mountain biking, lawnmowing, etc... Inside I wear them on the top of my head and this keeps me from losing them. I have had these pairs for almost two years. both around 60$ in price.

02-23-2005, 01:42 PM	#73 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	I don't know kevin __________________ And in knowing that you know nothing, that makes you the smartest of all. - Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)

02-24-2005, 10:09 AM	#74 (permalink)
Thermopyle Crazy Location: Top of the World, Mom!	the short answer: No fucking way __________________ Live life like you're gonna die, beacause you're gonna! - William Shatner.

02-24-2005, 10:21 AM	#75 (permalink)
skinnymofo Addict ed to smack Location: Seattle	i got a coupon type deal the other day for gattaca brand sunglasses where you only pay for shipping *$10-15 and get 4 fours for that much. if anyone wants the website to take a look gimme a pm

03-01-2005, 03:46 PM	#76 (permalink)
nate_dawg Crazy	I have a pair of Fives that I got at an nhra national event like 3 or 4 years ago from the oakley vendor. they were like 60 bucks, and they're the only shades that fit my face well, and they look better on me than any other sunglasses i've had. tough mothers too, they've been used and abused. I'm not sure how many times the ear pieces (is that the word for them?) have popped off. I had a pair of straightjackets when i was 13 or so, but my mom ran 'em over with her fucking minivan.........then had the audacity to replace them with a fake pair her boss was hocking i knew what was up RIGHT away, goddamnit

12-31-2008, 10:26 AM	#77 (permalink)
TheOPTICorgasm Upright	Mostly you should buy sunglasses for quality. Oakley sunglasses are amazing because they are the strongest lenses out there (industrial grade) Any other sunglasses will just shatter if you got hit with ur sunglasses on. I am just saying they are the best quality for your money. It says something when the soldiers in Iraq use Oakleys over any other brand. (mostly because they can stand shrapnel)

01-03-2009, 05:15 AM	#79 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Since I wear prescription glasses, I have to have lenses for my sunglasses prescription-made. I currently wear Silhouette frames (they're awesome, flexible and impossible to break, look them up) with photochromic lenses that turn dark in sunlight. I'm only ever getting photochromic lenses in future. The one exception is for driving - I have a pair of driving prescription sunglasses since photochroming doesn't work perfectly in a car.

01-04-2009, 11:40 PM	#80 (permalink)
fiatguy85 Crazy	I have a pair of Crosshair Titatiums and I absolutely love them. They're so light you never notice you're wearing them, they fit great, and they're really tough. They're also ridiculously expensive. My eyes are more sensitive so I tend to buy better sunglasses and keep them for a long time. The only bad experience I ever had with oakley's was with a pair that had spring loaded hinges which broke after almost exactly a year twice. It's certainly a personal choice but if you know you won't lose them and are willing to pay for the style and great lenses go for it.