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Oakleys – are they worth it?

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  • May 12, 2013 at 7:57 pm #18761
    wjputt

    Considering getting some Oakley glasses. Ones with a prescription required though. Seem very expensive. Are they worth it?

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  • May 13, 2013 at 8:37 pm #734229
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    wjputt

    yourpaceormine wrote:The

    yourpaceormine wrote:
    The prescription bit is ridiculously expensive. If you want interchangeable lenses for different conditions then consider Rudy Project. I have used Rydons with the prescription Rx insert for about 8 or 9 years. Insert clips into frame and sits just behind the Rydon lens. Can change Rydon lens as normal, or if you don’t want to use the Rx insert (if you start using contacts say) then take the Rx insert out. (Other plus side is if you prescription changes than it is a heck of a lot cheaper).
    Negatives – felt a bit strange at first, but soon got used to it. Insert not really visible to the outside world except when I use clear or yellow lenses. In very cold conditions + wet they steam up. (Anti fog treatment works well unless you go for coated prescription lenses).
    Big plus is you can often pick a Rudy Project pack up cheap, frame and a few different lenses. Rx insert can be ordered in by Rudy srockists. Your optician can glaze the insert which is handy particularly as most opticians refuse to give out your PD measurement (as not part of the prescription). You will need to check Rudy website for maximum Rx index that insert can support.

    This is really helpful. Please clarify what the Rx is? Would I need to go back to my optician to get the insert lenses or is there another way of doing that? That is getting the prescription and obtaining it from the Rudy Project provider?

    May 13, 2013 at 7:03 pm #734227
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    andyp

    ‘I might be biased against
    ‘I might be biased against glasses after wearing childs NHS specs in the 80’s.’

    Thing is, those NHS specs would have had decent optics. Unlike ‘any sunglasses you fancy’.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:59 pm #734225
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    Leviathan

    Contact lenses and any
    Contact lenses and any sunglasses you fancy. Take you sunnies off: still see! Don’t have to carry spare glasses. Clear vision if you glance over your shoulder and no joggling movement effect. Look like yourself not like a hipster.

    I might be biased against glasses after wearing childs NHS specs in the 80’s.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:57 pm #734223
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    andyp

    ‘I would guess that most
    ‘I would guess that most glasses over £30 – £35 will be just as good as the Oakley’s’

    I suspect your guess would be very wrong.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:47 pm #734221
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    TheHatter

    I’ve had Rudy Projects with
    I’ve had Rudy Projects with inserts and never got on with them and I’ve been happy with my Oakley Half Jackets that I got last year. They didnt work out that expensive either as I got the lenses from [url]http://www.balanceoptics.com/index.php/lens/prescription-sports/prescription-lenses.html[/url] and the frames from ebay. All in with transitions presciptions came in at a little over £200 including postage which is only a little more than the cheapest presciption sunnies.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:42 pm #734219
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    fizzydroadie

    Oakleys every time.
    Lens
    Oakleys every time.
    Lens quality superb and they don’t seem to scratch. Best thing, when you decide to change them, pop them on Ebay and get at least 60% of your purchase price back, Not sure any other sport glasses do that….

    May 13, 2013 at 6:33 pm #734217
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    Stumps

    To be honest i’ve got a pair
    To be honest i’ve got a pair of Oakleys and they look the biz, but they are not prescription and after a long ride me heed is knackered.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:32 pm #734215
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    Stumps

    Gkam84 wrote:Get some Endura

    Gkam84 wrote:
    Get some Endura Triggers. I can’t see past them now, best I’ve ever owned

    Does that not defeat the purpose ? If you cant see past them 👿 👿 👿

    May 13, 2013 at 2:58 pm #734213
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    Wando

    I’ve had numerous oakley’s
    I’ve had numerous oakley’s over last 20 years never a bad pair, currently using jawbone custom with polarised lens, fantastic, highly recommended for on/off the bike. Reasonable value too at balance optics

    May 13, 2013 at 10:15 am #734211
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    mr-andrew

    I would guess that most
    I would guess that most glasses over £30 – £35 will be just as good as the Oakley’s. There are some great glasses made by smaller brands like Julbo, Cebe, BBB and Uvex that will be as good. With Oakley you are paying as much for a bit of branding and fashion as anything else.

    May 13, 2013 at 8:50 am #734209
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    lolol

    I had the DHB ones for a
    I had the DHB ones for a while, they get sweat on them and half way through a hot ride you cant use them. Now I have some BBB ones, they are great, £30, never muck up and if I drop them, have done already, its not a heartbreaker.

    May 13, 2013 at 8:27 am #734207
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    notfastenough

    How strong is your
    How strong is your prescription? I can’t use Oakleys because they only go up to -4.0 or -5.0 (depending on which design you choose). I need -6.5, and my Bolle Bounty prescription specs are superb. They cost £254, so that gives you an idea of how good I think they are.

    Personally, I try never to take my sight for granted, and won’t buy cheap specs. Not worth it.

    May 13, 2013 at 8:08 am #734205
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    andyp

    ‘They charge a ton for
    ‘They charge a ton for plastic.’

    no, they charge a ton for superb optics.

    May 13, 2013 at 6:56 am #734203
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    andycoventry

    Never buy cheap glasses,
    Never buy cheap glasses, slight optical imperfections can in the short term cause headaches and do lasting damage in the long term – You get what you pay for.

    May 12, 2013 at 10:58 pm #734201
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    jengy

    Yes they are a bit pricy and
    Yes they are a bit pricy and you don’t want to lose them, but the transition ones that go from 50 to 20% or so are great for being on the bike. I’ve got some 12% ones as well for really sunny or skiing, all prescription.

    I’d definitely buy again, I don’t like taking them off to put my normal glasses on!

    They do need careful measuring for the rx, to make sure the pd. is correct, online suppliers seem a bit hit and miss so your optician is probably safer.

    I have tried glasses with an extra insert, but don’t like the extra weight, and they tend to make the lenses sit further away, so don’t work so well, particularly in bright sun

    Get some!

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