I've read all the previous posts re cheap vs. expensive glasses. Very amusing, however, I need something decent that will hold a prescription lens. I have had Oakley 5 prescriptions in the past and liked the fit however the frames were subject to cracking (without benefit of hitting parked car). Oakley replaced them but I guess I'd rather not have to replace frames just from wearing them. Anyone use prescription sunglasses and have a recommendation on a decent pair for duathlon? Thanks much.
By the way, any comment on fitovers for regular specs?
I bought Briko after reading a review in Bicycling. Suffice it to say, that I'm sorry that I did.
Tom
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I've read all the previous posts re cheap vs. expensive glasses. Very amusing, however, I need something decent that will hold a prescription lens. I have had Oakley 5 prescriptions in the past and liked the fit however the frames were subject to cracking (without benefit of hitting parked car). Oakley replaced them but I guess I'd rather not have to replace frames just from wearing them. Anyone use prescription sunglasses and have a recommendation on a decent pair for duathlon? Thanks much.
By the way, any comment on fitovers for regular specs?
I've read all the previous posts re cheap vs. expensive glasses. Very amusing, however, I need something decent that will hold a prescription lens. I have had Oakley 5 prescriptions in the past and liked the fit however the frames were subject to cracking (without benefit of hitting parked car). Oakley replaced them but I guess I'd rather not have to replace frames just from wearing them. Anyone use prescription sunglasses and have a recommendation on a decent pair for duathlon? Thanks much.
By the way, any comment on fitovers for regular specs?
I went to Sunglass Hut and picked up a $10 pair of plastic, non-prescription Ray Bans. Then I walked across the mall to Lenscrafters, handed the pair to a salesperson and told them I wanted prescription lenses put in them. His first reaction was "uh... gee... I don't know if we can do that" but after pressing a little, the guy in the lab said it wasn't a problem.
The end result is a pair of prescription sunglasses that cost under $100. They have survived a lot of everyday abuse such as dumping them in the bottom of a transition bag, sitting on them, etc (although no major incidents yet). So far, I've been nothing but happy with them.
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I've read all the previous posts re cheap vs. expensive glasses. Very amusing, however, I need something decent that will hold a prescription lens. I have had Oakley 5 prescriptions in the past and liked the fit however the frames were subject to cracking (without benefit of hitting parked car). Oakley replaced them but I guess I'd rather not have to replace frames just from wearing them. Anyone use prescription sunglasses and have a recommendation on a decent pair for duathlon? Thanks much.
By the way, any comment on fitovers for regular specs?
I am using a set made ("marketed" is probably more accurate) by Adidas. Lot's of adjustments for lens angle, nose-width. The design is similar to the Bolle/Briko in that the prescription is not part of the eyeshield - - like Oakley.
I would buy them again. I have had these for three years and I expect that there are more available options available these days.
BTW: I dropped the Oakley's for the same reasons. I also didn't like the behind-the-eyeshield design because I have long eyelashes; the Briko and Bolle design (small specs attached to the nose-piece) didn't work. Adidas has the same basic design, with just a little more room.
