Yes, I know that it is winter, but can anyone recommend sunglasses suitable for running, as first thing in the morning the sun in in my eyes for a couple of miles and as I wear contact lenses my eyes stream(on the rare days it is not raining). I am a cheapskate so forget Oakleys etc. Also where can I buy them...mail order?
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I think Paula wear Nike glasses and they stay in place OK. Didn't RW have a feature on glasses a few months back. Anyone remember what they said ? I think Oakleys got the vote, but they are pricy.
I more than happy with them.
http://www.oakley.com/ostore/eyewear/square_wire_2.0_sh/
Fab
But need to take out a second mortgage.
£30 ish
I suspect they move around more with the optical inserts as they are a bit further from your face, but in comparision to normal glasses, well, there's no comparison. Changable lenses are pretty good, especially if you need glasses anyway and enjoy all sorts of sports. Vision3K were really good as well, I was impressed. No, I don't work for them!
But unfortunately I cannot tell you the name of the model that I have. It just says NIKE USA (made in china..) on them They were under £50.
Various lenses are also available for them
Will
The replicas don't seem to last as long as the real thing, probably made from cheaper materials, but when they are new it is almost impossible to tell original from replica. I can't see how they get away with it.
Martin.
I have bought some fakes before, but did worry about using them in strong sunlight so coughed up for the real ones.
They do look the part though.
What sort of statement is someone making who wears fake Oakleys? A fashion statement? I want people to think I'm affluent and trendy enough to wear Oakleys when actually I can't afford them. Some statement.
And yes even the genuine Oakleys do steam up despite what they tell you in their adverts
The lenses do offer protection against flying objects and don't shatter - I have an old pair complete with a dent to prove it.
My main use for them is for cycling when protection from wind & grit is priority 1, especially at this time of year. I certainly don't wear them as a fashion statement, I have found the M frame to be the best for cycling but don't want to pay £115 for them when they don't last any longer than cheaper pairs.
Martin.
One thing about non UV protecting glasses is that they may be dark, so your iris will open more to get more light, but if the lens doesn't filter UV out - you are worse off than having no glasses.
I guess this really isn't an issue though until our summer comes round again.
I've no idea about the merits of originals nor any fakes, but I would think the Consumer Association (Which Magazine) could cover a round up comparison of Fakes Vs Originals in sunglasses & tell us what the UV protection really is. Perhaps the Great British public are toooooo trusting & accept that a label saying "Oh yes, this will keep you safe" will in fact keep you safe!
Although I have wondered about wearing sunglasses for running, I've not got round to doing anything about it. I am interested in what to buy / not buy, so keep the comments comin'.
JC.
I saw them on the net without inserts about £40 to £50, if you look around some of the specsaver type opticians may do them cheaper if you need inserts.