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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 12, 2013 at 9:38 pm #734199
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    badkneestom

    I use ballistic protection
    I use ballistic protection safety glasses. My eyes are in zero danger, and they look like sports glasses.

    Unobtanium is plastic. They charge a ton for plastic. I love Luxotica because they have a local branch here, but its still plastic.

    May 12, 2013 at 9:11 pm #734197
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    pdows47

    BBB optiviews if you want a
    BBB optiviews if you want a script in them, about £45 on amazon, and another 40 for lenses from the opticians. Fit nicely, come with the lenses for light conditions, and relatively cheaper than getting oakleys with a script

    May 12, 2013 at 9:04 pm #734195
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    yourpaceormine

    The prescription bit is
    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.

    May 12, 2013 at 8:56 pm #734193
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    KiwiMike

    I’ve owned loads of Oakleys
    I’ve owned loads of Oakleys over the last two decades, (Blades, Razor Blades, M-frames, etc). Back in the day, sure. They were innovative and perfect for running/cycling. Nowadays the £2.99-£5.99 ones I’ve got recently from Aldi and Lidl work fine (100% UV, non-slip bridges/temples etc) and look good too, according to the fashionistas. Oakleys might be fine for people with enough cash for £150+ not to be an issue, but most people aren’t like that, and the differences are almost non-existent these days. Put the £150 I just saved you toward some better wheels 🙂

    I put my £2.99 Aldi glasses vs. Oakleys in the same bucket as the £15.99 CREE XML T6 LED lights vs. £200+ brand-name ones in bike shops. Yes, you can pay a fortune for lights. Do they work better/brighter/longer? probably not. Technology and production evolves and trickles down. The materials used to make £2.99 glasses in China today are the same materials, and probably the same factory as the £150 Oakleys, but the people who spunked a fortune desperately want/need to *believe* they didn’t waste their cash. Do your lenses need to be ballistic-grade and 99.999999% optically perfect? Not with my eyesight they don’t, and I’m not planning on getting shot in the face either.

    May 12, 2013 at 8:41 pm #734191
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    sneakerfrfeak

    Not worth what they cost, but
    Not worth what they cost, but get them anyway, you won’t be disappointed. I’ve had Briko and Rudy Project and much prefer Oakley, and let’s be honest nothing else comes anywhere close on looks.

    May 12, 2013 at 8:38 pm #734189
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    Ghostie

    I still use for both running
    I still use for both running and cycling the same Oakleys I bought ten years ago. Yep, they were worth it to have lasted this long.

    May 12, 2013 at 8:31 pm #734187
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    Gkam84

    To be totally honest. NO. Get
    To be totally honest. NO. Get some Endura Triggers. I can’t see past them now, best I’ve ever owned

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