Hey is there any sunglasses that perform as good as Oakleys but cheaper? Only current or ex Oakley owners need reply cause you wont know how kick ass Oakley sunglasses are if youve never owned em.
Hey is there any sunglasses that perform as good as Oakleys but cheaper?
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Hey is there any sunglasses that perform as good as Oakleys but cheaper? Only current or ex Oakley owners need reply cause you wont know how kick ass Oakley sunglasses are if youve never owned em.
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I personally like my "Ryders" just as much as mu Oakleys.
I use the "Jolt" series from Ryders and think they are top notch for the price tag.
I use the "Jolt" series from Ryders and think they are top notch for the price tag.
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Thanks, yeah lthose Ryder sunglasses look like a good alternative without paying well over a $100.
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not cheaper, but way better than oakleys...
rudy project.
rudy project.
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Thats a bold statement!
I got some cheap ($35) Optic Never glasses with 3 lens sets form Pricepoint. I like them way better than Oakley when on the bike.
I've had two pairs of Oakleys snap at the temple just behind the hinge, and they never seemed to stay seated on my face well.
I've had two pairs of Oakleys snap at the temple just behind the hinge, and they never seemed to stay seated on my face well.
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true...AllKnowing said:
i've had both over the years. while oakley lenses are pretty good, the completed items suck balls. plenty of hype, lacking in substance.
rudy project lenses are better, and there's absolutely no comparison when talking completed items. far superior products.
How do you define "perform"?AllKnowing said:
I own 4 pairs of Oakleys and 2 pairs of Optic Nerves. IMO the Optic Nerves are comparable with regards to visual acuity, but they are not as robustly made and scratch easily.
PS: My oldest pair of Oakleys are 6 years old. I've had the frames replaced once after an arm broke after 5 years. So I think they're pretty reliable. However, I won't be buying Oakleys again after the one pair owned by my gf started delaminating after a year of use- their customer service out in Asia is the absolute pits.
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I'm partial to Spy sunglasses....most of their sunglasses have interchangeable lenses, and the frames are pretty durable. I use the Neoscoop with orange lenses for trail riding, and the Espada with dark polarized for really sunny days or for road riding. I'm thinking about getting the Sonix sometime soon....
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I'm with Supercorsa. Rudy's all the way. Far more durable and much better lense quality. I'm on my 5th year with my Rudy's. Year round use for biking and skiing...I never had Oakley's last that long.
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because i need prescription lenses with a prescription that oakleys don't do, i use bolle's Vigilante 2 with the prescription insert & interchangeable lenses....they're only a bit heavier and the clarity is the same........and I can see... ;-) these things are about 5 years old and the only thing i've replaced are the rubber grips on the end of the stems
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I agree. I'm looking to get a pair again after being out for a while. One feature I always liked about Rudy and even the old Gargoyles over Oakley was they coated their lenses with a scratch resistant coating, while Oakley doesn't.Too Rass Goat said:
Anyone know a good place to Rudys? I think I remember the clause in the no-fault replacement was that one had to pay full price for them. Is this true?
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Oakley racing jackets.
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I picked up a pair of Tofosis with three sets of lenses for $40 (don't remember the model name), I like them way better than my Oakley Half-Jackets that cost $120 and did not come with any replacement lenses.
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I've had Oakleys, Brikos, Ryders, Smiths, and countless cheaper sunglasses. Oakleys are far and away the most overrated and overhyped brand. IMHO, Ryders are the best value (and they have larger models that fit my face better) with optics comparable to Oakley.
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I've been a Tifosi convert for a few months now. Wore Oakley exclusively for almost 8 years, 5 pairs and only one pair broke which was my fault. I think Tifosis optics rival most other sunglass manufacturers, their price point is hard to beat and they fit my face better than any of my Oakleys did.
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I used to be a huge Oakley fan. Not anymore. Back a few years ago I picked up a pair of Native sunglasses. Every pair of Oakleys I have look like crap compared to the Natives. I also picked up two pair of Tifosi and another pair of Native since and they all blow away the Oakleys. The Natives I give a pretty good edge over the Tifosis, but the Natives aren't cheap. The Tifosi glasses just might be the best bargain for riding glasses out there. For pure quality, clarity and comfort, no question.....Native.
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I love my Smiths. The lens clarity is easily as good as my Oakley M-Frames. I just got some Serphas to replace some cheapo Performance sunglasses. They are not quite as good regarding clarity. Close just not quite. The same went for my Performance sunglasses. Close but just not quite as good. However, I always wore my Performance sunglasses so I guess they are good enough.
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