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kaian
06-26-2006, 08:35 AM
I need to buy some everyday use sport sunglasses. I already have riding glasses (Smith Sequel II) and those fit well, but now I need some good sunglasses for every day use that look good and have good functionality. I have a very small face. I'm 5'0", 110 lbs, so I am pretty small. Most sunglasses are huge on me!

I would like something that is a wrap around style (keep sun out of the sides and top well), something that is under $50 (so possibly something good on sale), preferably a plastic frame (no metal), something that has rubber ears/nose grips, and something that is gender neutral looking. I don't need my sunglasses to be overly feminized. :)

I have looked at the Bolle Sizzles because they appear to be ideal, but I can only find them online and don't want to have to return them. Has anyone used these? I also saw some various brands on Sierra Trading Post, but I am not familiar with them. :confused:

Suggestions from other small faced women would be very helpful!

Shimpie
06-26-2006, 10:34 AM
I have a small face and no nose bridge, so I had a hard time finding sunglasses too. The only polarized glasses that I've ever found to fit are Native sunglasses. http://www.nativeyewear.com/styles.htm

I have an older model called Hexx, which has been replaced by Ripp RS. When the Hexx style was discontinued and on sale for $30, I bought 3 pairs!

ladyfish
06-26-2006, 10:44 AM
I second the Native glasses. I have the interchangeable lenses Dash and it really fits well. I have a hard time finding glasses that fit. So look for the small frame sizes in Native.

Fuji Girl
06-26-2006, 01:40 PM
I have a small face too, and the Smith Toaster Slider sunglasses are the ones I wear - they're pricey, but have a lot of interchangeable lenses. They're a little bit cheaper if you don't get polarized lenses with them. They have them at REI and at terrybicycles.com (also check out rei-outlet.com for a lot of close-out deals):

http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?c=Apparel&sc=Headgear+%26+Glasses&item_no=74030

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=1842321&parent_category_rn=4500652&vcat=REI_SEARCH

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47845444&parent_category_rn=4500648&vcat=REI_SEARCH

Denise223
06-26-2006, 01:42 PM
My husband is an optician and he recommends "Cocoon" sunglass eyewear. They have several sizes, including small, and are polarized.
They are in your price range, $39.95.
They are a great product and for the price, one can't go wrong.

Denise

Kathi
06-26-2006, 02:14 PM
For small faces Zeal Optics http://www.zealoptics.com/

I have 3 pair and I'm lusting after the ZB-13 polarized lenses. My new bike is due soon so I'm watching my expenses.

I do have the ZB-13 lense in my ski googles and they are wonderful.

KnottedYet
06-26-2006, 07:43 PM
I have Oakley Minutes. They've been my only sunglasses for about 6 years now. Just saw some at Sierra Trading Post for something around $50.