eye protection and fashion

[love2bike]

I love my Tifosi sunglasses - I have the "Envy" which is a smaller version of the "Slip" - I bought them on the web for $50. They also come with the 3 different lenses.

[run it, ride it]

I have Ryders that came with a tag saying, "fits small faces." They don't even slide down my extremely narrow bridge when I run, and the arms are long enough not pinch behind the ears (the main problem with getting kids' frames). They were about $40 at Running Room.

[Bikingmomof3]

I just purchased a pair of Tifosi sunglasses off TE. I will let you know how they are when I get them. I was a die hard Bolle fan, from many years of skiing. I thought these looked better suited for biking and I liked the idea on non-slip, since sweating is a constant problem for me.

[Rai Sue]

My cheapo glasses solution: Safety Glasses!

When not wearing my sunglasses, i wear a pair of safety glasses to protect my eyes. I borrowed (and kept them) from my carpenter bf on a different project.

I couldn't see spending the cash on clear glasses just for biking (i wear prescription glasses for distance, but can still get away w/o them). I love them--much more protection than my sunglasses, but they're pretty cheap and light. ANd they're designed to save your eyes from dangerous high-speed objects.Even nice ones are only in the $10 range.

You can get clear or sunglasses ones. I like how they curve around to fit my face. And i won't be too sad if i scratch them or break them, b/c of the price and availability. Some models are built for replaceable lenses if they do get scratched, or if you want to switch in your sunglasses lenses.

Just so you don't think i'm going about wearing the things you used in high-school chem lab, here's a link:

http://www.northernsafety.com/cart/c...KW=GP100UVEX01


but i'd advise going and trying some on at your local working-person's supply store.

I've actually gotten complimented on my "cool biking glasses" by other bikers!

Folks might also want to try the similar thread going on in open topic here on TE under the title "Contact Lenses"

[MissGrace]

My cheapo glasses solution: Safety Glasses!

When not wearing my sunglasses, i wear a pair of safety glasses to protect my eyes. I borrowed (and kept them) from my carpenter bf on a different project.

I couldn't see spending the cash on clear glasses just for biking (i wear prescription glasses for distance, but can still get away w/o them). I love them--much more protection than my sunglasses, but they're pretty cheap and light. ANd they're designed to save your eyes from dangerous high-speed objects.Even nice ones are only in the $10 range.

Oh thank goodness!! I thought I was going to stick out as some tight-wad because I refuse to spend more than $20 for something that will most likely not last a year.

I second the safety glasses! I go to G.I. Joes and snag some clear safety glasses and then for sunny days, for $14 I get polarized 100% UVA/UVB protected sunglasses. Check the anglers section for the cheapest lenses. I can wear them with no fear of being out big $$$ for sunglasses.

[extra-vert]

Actually, that's funny to hear in reference to the safety glasses. My family is in construction, and I too, started using the more sleek versioned clear safety glasses for non sunny riding. Here I thought I was the only one. But I want to thank everyone for the great ideas for small face glasses. I'm looking into every one of them. Though I haven't purchased any yet, I did find a nice fitting pair of Bollés at the Presidio Sports Basement in SF. Except for the lens colors, the actual frame had a very flattering shape. I think they are called the "Downdraft".