Best sunglasses

(33drew) · (33drew) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-09-2003, 10:14 AM

Im gonna buy some new shades soon and i was wondering what everyone's favorite brand was other than oakley.

(sae4life) · (sae4life) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 06-09-2003, 10:24 AM

Arnette

(jaegermaster) · (jaegermaster) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 06-09-2003, 10:28 AM

Smith Carbonics. A bit spendy, but well worth it. I also wear their slider series.

damnation 06-09-2003, 10:30 AM

SPY SPY SPY!

(iewc_vp) · (iewc_vp) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 06-09-2003, 10:58 AM

SPY!!!

blais22 06-09-2003, 10:58 AM

I dig the almost all of the spy's. I have a pair of black fly's right now, the sci fly. I like them as much as my old MC's.

(iewc_vp) · (iewc_vp) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 06-09-2003, 11:03 AM

Von Zipper makes some pretty dope shades too!

leggester 06-09-2003, 11:15 AM

I wear Coyote glasses. Real glass so it doesn't scratch the first time you go out. Around $60.00 - $120.00

I hate plastic glasses. They don't last a week.

sarah_g 06-09-2003, 11:18 AM

Fendi

(sid7) · (sid7) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 06-09-2003, 11:43 AM

i have 3 pairs of spys and a pair of dragons. I love all of them!

snowdog 06-09-2003, 11:54 AM

Von Zippers and Legend, go through about 2-3 pairs a month! Delta eats those things up like candy!

(forwaken) · (forwaken) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-09-2003, 12:47 PM

Nike Tarj Classic. Only 70 bucks and pretty happy with them so far. Just got them 4 days ago though.

sickboy 06-09-2003, 12:50 PM

I don't have a pair, but Legend has a set of glasses that float.

(kimmy) · (kimmy) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 06-09-2003, 1:02 PM

Dragon's....with a lifetime warranty you can't go wrong. I have had a pair of Dragon's for about 3 years and have sent them back several times, always having a new pair returned back to me except the lenses which is standard with any sunglass company.

(barry) · (barry) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-09-2003, 1:04 PM

Wal-mart- 6.99.

I always forget to take them off and they end up at the bottom of the lake. Cheapies are the way to go.

B-

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 06-09-2003, 1:05 PM

I use anarchy, but am considering purchase of a pair of dragons.

vanderski 06-09-2003, 1:51 PM

If you want the best lenses Maui Jim's are great but are about $200.00

(tdeneka) · (tdeneka) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-09-2003, 1:53 PM

Hot Buttered

Whatever you get, get polarized, especially for sunny days on the water.

nat3060 06-09-2003, 2:14 PM

i have a pair of legends.. very awesome.. no glare at all.. you see things that you cant see with your normal eye it cuts out glare so much

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-09-2003, 2:26 PM

Arnette

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 06-09-2003, 2:56 PM

I'll second the fact that if you are gonna spend the money make sure they are polarized. My Anarchy's have held up pretty well.

big_daddy_ben 06-09-2003, 3:03 PM

Maui Jim’s!!!!!!!!!!
They will change out any scratched lens for $30.00 as long as you own them. Also one of the best at stopping the glare, off the water.

smwakeboarder 06-09-2003, 6:21 PM

spy , arnettes are ugly

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-09-2003, 6:25 PM

thats the pot calling the kettle black.

jpoppa 06-09-2003, 6:33 PM

dragons!!, I just bought my fourth pair - polarized this time. they are awesome and you can't beat the warranty.

(jarabacoa) · (jarabacoa) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-09-2003, 7:10 PM

Maui Jim's all the way!!!!

(cs1094) · (cs1094) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-09-2003, 8:35 PM

Black Fly 'Flyway Patrol'

ridehyco 06-09-2003, 8:57 PM

SPY!

I just bought my 4th pair...3rd of microscoops

H

(supersport) · (supersport) **Join Date: Dec 2001** 06-09-2003, 9:05 PM

REVO H2O wraps

(33drew) · (33drew) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-09-2003, 9:30 PM

I looked at spy's due to everyone's advice but has anyone used them for snowboarding, mountain biking, running or anything like that where there is a bunch of wind. How well does it block the wind from your eyes? I am wondering about that because i am really into all those sports also.

(bob) · (bob) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 06-09-2003, 10:35 PM

Sorry Andrew but i have to say it, i love my oakleys, you do have to protect them like they are an investment. You wouldnt see someone who has to wear corrective glasses loosing them all the time, i dont but i work for my money so when i spend over $100...well over $100 i would like to think i treat my glasses as well as anything i spend that much money on.

(w4k3b04rd3r19)

legends...I like mine everyone who has tried mine on likes them and wants to get a pair so try them

ridinhigh 06-10-2003, 3:24 AM

Serengetti (sp.?)... unfortunately my wife has permanently borrowed them from me...

(pyrosmurf) · (pyrosmurf) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-10-2003, 3:56 AM

Spy and the Chrome Black Fly's.

amcdouga 06-10-2003, 6:25 AM

von zipper

turtle 06-10-2003, 6:53 AM

You can get any kind that you want, just get polarized.

(lsvlance) · (lsvlance) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-10-2003, 7:03 AM

I tried plastic lens sunglasses, mostly Oakleys, for a while, but had to go back to glass lenses. I prefer Serengeti's lens to look through, but I wish they'd put a glass lens in a plastic wrap around frame.

Right now I'm wearing their newest metal frame (with spring hinges) and their polarized lens....and they're okay.....but they let a little too much light and wind in around the sides.

aka Bradley Beach 06-10-2003, 7:28 AM

I've got a pair of Oakley Full Metal Jacket Minutes. Love em! Great lake shades!
Last year I broke one of the ear pieces and sent it back to Oakley, $5 in shipping and 2 weeks later they sent me a new pair, old lenses though...

(3puttwilson) · (3puttwilson) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-10-2003, 7:38 AM

Smith Spawn- $80

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-10-2003, 7:50 AM

I prefer Serengeti's, but wear Legend Wishbone Floaters on the water.

Too much of my money is resting at the bottom of lakes all over Utah.

E.J.

(ryin) · (ryin) **Join Date: May 2002** 06-10-2003, 1:24 PM

Dragons, they are sweet

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-10-2003, 2:37 PM

SPY! I have the M2's, love 'em, had the Micro Scoops, loved those too, but I gave 'em to my mom.

whitechocolate 06-10-2003, 2:50 PM

It all depend on what your doing. Smith "Bookies" and or Black Flys "High Fly's" in Gold" for Pimpin. Gucci or Versace for Hanging at the Pool Hard rock (Vegas) or South Beach (Miami) SPY "MS Scoop" for Mountain Bike and anything super active. Thick framed Glasses for Mafia related activity Like Black Fly's #5's.} Oakleys for Tractor Pulls and Mullet watching

stu_hert 06-10-2003, 11:14 PM

I have Oakleys, Smith, Black FLys, and Arnettes. The Arnettes get the most face time, the Oakleys the least. The Arnettes are the lightest, and super comfy. I'd look into them.

Stu

(siuski) · (siuski) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 06-11-2003, 6:05 AM

Andrew, I have had the smith toasters, they didn't block wind doing anything but walking. I now own Spy Micro's they rule!. Good coverage for muddy trails, good on the motorcycle and you can get the extra lenses for cheap. I did go through 2 sets of the rust color though. The paint orange pealed something fierce. Anyone have the same problem? Spy replaced them no questions asked. I switched to the black/clear and love them.

whitechocolate 06-11-2003, 7:39 AM

p-work My Spy's Are Pealing what did you do to get them replaced

(sid7) · (sid7) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 06-11-2003, 9:21 AM

andrew, i wear my spy's for mountainbiking also. i love them they work great! i have a set i the green and silver lens and i love them for biking!
They keep the wind out.

(33drew) · (33drew) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-11-2003, 9:38 AM

Thanks alot everyone i will probably go with the spys.

(siuski) · (siuski) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 06-11-2003, 10:07 AM

Grant- I just took them back to the shop where I bought them, I listened to the convo between Spy's sales rep and the shop and they seemed to know there was problem. It also seems like Spy's sales dept. is very minimally staffed. It took like 10 min. on hold to get to talk to anyone. You might try to contact them directly if they have a number on the web.

bobbymucic 06-11-2003, 11:24 AM

SPYs and black flys are great, not too expensive. A while back I had issues with some black flys..and they took care of me.

I picked up some Nike glasses with interchangeable lenses at costco. They came w/ black polarized lenses and amber non-polarized, I think I paid ~40 bucks at the costco in Burbank,CA. One drawback to them..when folded up, the lenses like to pop out.

(troyl) · (troyl) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 06-11-2003, 2:42 PM

I really like the Bolle product line. Plus if you rent cars from Budget you get points to get Bolle products free! (I have 5 pair) Nothing beats a good quality polarized glass lens.

luluharris 06-11-2003, 5:48 PM

Girls i have a really cool pair for sell.. They are Brand New Arnette Nomads, really cool colors.

(alan_bogdanoff)

Don't play with little kid's sunnies.
Maui Jims Polorized.
The only way to go.
All the other major surf brands cost a peanut to make and are made by starving sweat shop kids over seas.
Although Quicksilver is coming out with there own copy of Maui Jims Polarized - they might be sweet.
Per Sols are great also.

(malibususpect) · (malibususpect) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 06-11-2003, 9:17 PM

im really liking my anarchy's

(solo) · (solo) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 06-11-2003, 10:06 PM

I have a few sets of new zeals and I love them. Check out:

http://www.zealoptics.com/us.html

jbf 06-12-2003, 11:51 PM

cp-eyewear

jbt200 06-13-2003, 9:09 PM

u gotta be representin wit the bolle' i like 10 pair one in every color... my dad sells them so i got the hook up!

shikafly 06-15-2003, 9:38 PM

I had a pair of Dragon Boxes, which I liked, but I have to admit I bought rather hastily without shopping around. Unfortunately, those sank to teh bottom of the lake. My newest pair are Arnette Stances. I like them way better than the Dragons. If I lose this pair, I might have to go back to WalMart glasses like Barry said.

supraboarder 06-16-2003, 8:01 AM

I just wanted to say this even though I know you don't want oakleys. I always wondered why anyone would ever need sunglasses that could stop a shotgun blast from 15yds away. well I found out when my dad and bro were in a car accident. you should've seen the glasses. They were COVERED in dents and scratches from broken glass/the airbags. I can't imagine what would've happened if they were wearing any other glasses... Wrote a letter to Oakley and they sent 2 new pairs the next day. They've got my business for life. Never tried anything else, so I wouldn't know about them.

demi_barbito 06-16-2003, 9:06 AM

Oakley Water Jackets RULE!

Demi

www.DemiBarbito.com

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-16-2003, 9:30 AM

After seeing the fish of my local lake wearing $120 pairs of oakley's, I decided on the cheapest possible pair of glasses possible.

4.50 at walmart. If you loose them...who cares!

I'll let me speedo do the talking not my glasses.

Ray Bann polorized are my normal driving.