Opinions on Cycling Sunglasses

[VeloVT]

I have a pair of Tifosi's with interchangeable lenses that I like, and some with the fototec lens. While it's nice to have the option of a clear lens (for riding at night, etc), lately I've been opting for the fototec lenses all the time and I really like them. Tifosi has a lens chart on their website, and the smoke lens (the darkest lens you get in an interchangeable set) lets in 17% of light, while the red fototec lens I have lets in between 35 and 12%, so it actually gets darker than the smoke lens (and in my experience this is the case). They seem to adapt pretty quickly to changing light conditions too.

But I woudn't necessarily recommend Tifosi over other brands (though I'd recommend them on their own merits, as I've been happy with mine). But I bought Tifosi's mostly because they're less expensive (but still good quality).

[Zen]

I got mine at Wal-Mart
Can't wear contacts.You guys are lucky to have all those choices.

[stacie]

I love my Rudy Projects. The ones for smaller faces are perfect. I have the lenses that change with condition and they are perfect even in the bright Florida sun. I often forget I am wearing them because they are so comfortable and never slip. If you plan on changing lenses, I would choose another brand. Rudy's don't seem to do well with often changes. They have a replacement plan for scratched lenses that I have used with satisfaction on many occasions. They are pricey. But I don't mind spending money on quality. They last for quite a while too. stacie

[Susan126]

I too love my Rudy Project Sunglasses! I have the Ekynox SX Sunglasses with the inserts. They fit great, they look great, and I love them.

[Andrea]

I just got some Serfas Miradors in white, and I think they're great. I like how the lense is one piece instead of two seperate lenses. It makes switching them out very easy. They come with rose, amber, orange, and clear options and retail for about $50.

The guys on my team call them my porn-star glasses

[Deanna]

Another vote for Rudy Projects. Even if I wasn't thrilled with the style, the lens quality is amazing. No distortion and if it wasn't for the shading, you wouldn't know the lenses were there.

[Aquila]

I wear contacts and early last year when I started riding a bit more than before, I'd make it to maybe mile four before my eyes were freely running with tears from the agricultural dust and such.

I broke down and got a pair of Oakleys, and they're just incredibly good at keeping dust out of my eyes. I rarely tear up on rides ever anymore, even though it's plough season. I also like that I have good shaded peripheral vision with them.

Mine have a single plastic lense with a rubber nose piece. They don't seem to slip and are remarkably comfortable!