which are good road eye shields?

[Puffin]

As I'm doing more roadying now, my darling Smith Sliders that have been on many mtb adventures over the past few years just sit too low on my face when I lean forward and I have been riding without rather than go cross-eyed looking over the frame. I don't like to ride without, but don't know what's good on the market or if there are any road position specific shields? I'm not fussed about the look, but I've got a pretty narrow face and a narrow bridge, which doesn't help keeping glasses on! Oh and I don't have much money to spend! :o Anyone have any tips?
Thanks

[KnottedYet]

I have some Tifosi glasses that fit my narrow head/face. http://www.rei.com/search?vcat=REI_SEARCH&query=tifosi&x=0&y=0 I have the Forza FC (Full Coverage). They do a better job of keeping goobers out of my eyes than my beloved Oakley Minutes did.

[ChickWithBrains]

Is it a position problem, or a sliding down your nose problem? The latter can be fixed with a good elastic headband meant for holding athletic glasses in place.

If it's position, try Active -- I like their glasses even better than my beloved Oakley Half Jackets and do fine for both the run and bike part of the triathlons I've done.

[OakLeaf]

S&W Mini Magnum from MSC Direct (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=4537175&PMT4NO=31293557)

Narrow size to fit youth/women's faces, excellent optical quality, ANSI impact resistant, not too scratch prone, UV blocking, wraparound design with great coverage, comfortable flexible nose piece, adjustable earpieces, available in smoke, yellow and clear, $8. Can't beat 'em with a stick.

I order them by the case so I'll always have a spare pair when they get too scratched, or if I misplace them. Is $90 too much to pay for 12 pairs of sunglasses? I haven't bought expensive sunglasses since the dog ate my Oakleys. :eek:

[Brandy]

I love the Rudy Project Maskeryna's (http://http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Rudy_Project-tcncmf/lb.html)!

[sundial]

I have a pair of Tifosi with transitional lenses. I love those glasses for overcast days and transitional seasons. I think I paid $65 or so for them.

[BikeDutchess]

I'm a Tifosi fan too, with the Fototec lenses. Used those lenses for everything from light rain to bright desert sun.

Although I must say, OakLeaf's recommendation for the Mini Magnums sounds appealing--you certainly can't beat that price!

[Puffin]

OMG!
It's really freaky in the UK to be looking at gun websites :p

But these do make sense. Will see if i can find them here.
Thanks, all.

[OakLeaf]

Those are actually made by Olympia Eyewear. You may have better luck finding them under that name in the UK. I don't know if that line is exclusive to S&W or not, but I don't suppose the marque has the same cachet in the rest of the world as it has in the USA ;)

Anyway, MSC, where I linked to, is an industrial supply house. Safety glasses, y'know. Most towns have an industrial supply place that will sell at retail to the public in small-ish quantities. If you want to look for those glasses, try that.

[VeloVT]

I have Tifosi Forza sunglasses with fototec lenses, as well as the Tifosi Slip sunglasses with interchangeable lenses.

I actually like the Forzas quite a lot; the fototec lenses work over a very wide range of light conditions, they fit my face and provide good coverage. Very light and comfortable too. They look a little geeky on me though.

The Slips are a tad heavier and I notice this, but they are still comfortable, even for running. The thing that bugs me about them is that they have a substantial vent at the top of the lens, which does actually seem to help keep them from fogging, but in the summer on long rides I feel like all of that air rushing past my eyes makes them dry. On the other hand, it's nice to have at least one pair of interchangeable lens glasses for when you want to ride at night with clear or light yellow lenses. And the shape of these is very flattering on my face for some reason. Gives the illusion of great cheekbones.

I ended up with Tifosi's because they're so reasonably priced -- I think each pair was between $50 and $60. Someday I'll splurge on something schmancier, but for the time being these were a good value.

[northstar]

I have a pair of Natives that I really like. I think they're called Attacks. Easy snap-in lenses...and my hubby can borrow them because I got a nice big pair.

[spokewench]

I have Ryder's - fairly cheap. They have lots of styles and I just look for a small face style. I just cant see spending too much on glasses, they have ones for about $40, fit good for a small face, and have changeable lenses, i.e. regular dark, clear, yellow.