And why. Where did you buy them? (Hey it getting sunny out and I need a new pair)
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March 9, 2009 10:24 p.m. porksboy HalfDork
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March 9, 2009 10:26 p.m. EastCoastMojo Dork
Oakleys.
Don't hate me because I can buy them at wholesale. 
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March 9, 2009 10:31 p.m. mtn Dork
These, with gray lenses. They make me look like a shiny happy person, but the more expensive brands work better. As a caddy, I made sure that I got some that work. I got them at sunglass hut, I had a coupon.
Seeing as caddy's are in the sun ALL the time, I think that we have a pretty good source on sunglass effectiveness. Stick with the big brands, with big lenses. Another good place to buy is from Bass Pro Shops or something similar, fisherman have to deal with it too. As far as good cheap (and I mean cheap) sunglasses go, go to your walgreens and find some good Blueblockers.
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March 9, 2009 10:38 p.m. mad_machine UltraDork
I wear oakleys too. The wrap around kind. my eyes are very light sensitive being gray/green.. so the more protection I can give them, the less headache I get out in the sun
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March 9, 2009 10:42 p.m. Luke Dork
mtn wrote:
These, with gray lenses. They make me look like a shiny happy person, but the more expensive brands work better.
^^^They only make you look like an shiny happy person if worn in conjunction with a bluetooth ear-piece
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March 9, 2009 10:48 p.m. HiTempguy Reader
I wear a pair of prescription Rayban's. They are freakin' awesome! As for where I got them, I have no clue! I still haven't been able to find the place as I needed new lenses (almost two year old perscription). It was at a regular optical store though (Lenscrafters, Sears Optical, someplace like that). I won't tell you how much they cost though
Well worth the money, they still look like brand new and I wear them while racing.
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March 9, 2009 10:48 p.m. pigeon Reader
Another pair of Oakleys here, I've got the Whiskers with the black Iridium polarized lenses. Polarized is the key, it cuts the glare. I have very sensitive baby blues and I wear these nearly every day, even cloudy days, to cut glare. Even in fog on bright days they'll cut through to allow better sight distances. My only problem with them is perhaps they're a little too dark, but there's other options for polarized lenses within Oakley's line. The Whiskers are really light and I think classic good looks. I saw a pair of Whiskers with the titanium frames and I think the regular Iridium lenses on clearance at Sunglass Hut a few weeks ago for around $100, I almost snapped them up but the Wife frowned too much. Holy heck they were so light it was crazy. I do like those Half Jackets pictured above too, a friend has them and likes them alot.
Previously I had a pair of Serengetis in the Georgetown frame and Drivers lenses. Loved the lenses but the frame was just too small, and I really wanted polarized. Actually I still have them, the other reason besides fit I replaced them was one hinge screw kept backing out and getting lost, very annoying.
I bought both online, I forget where but I think it was whoever was the cheapest online authorized dealer.
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March 9, 2009 10:55 p.m. mtn Dork
Luke wrote:
mtn wrote:
These, with gray lenses. They make me look like a shiny happy person, but the more expensive brands work better.
^^^They only make you look like an shiny happy person if worn in conjunction with a bluetooth ear-piece
No bluetooth, but I do drive a red BMW convertible in the summer
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March 9, 2009 11:09 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Another Ray-Ban fan. I have the Predator J, which I guess are the glasses worn in Men in Black II. (I found this out after I bought them.)
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March 9, 2009 11:30 p.m. noodle New Reader
I found a set of Oakley Blades in the flight deck of a 757. I tried to find the Captain that had lost them, but no one claimed them....so, they're mine.
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March 9, 2009 11:39 p.m. 96DXCivic Reader
Ray-Ban Aviators that my dad found.
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March 9, 2009 11:42 p.m. benzbaron Reader
I have a pair of perscricption rayban wayfarers and they have lasted over 3 years, but are all scratched up now. Good glasses and well made.
Also great on a motorcycle I bought them because they give you pretty good eye protection.
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March 9, 2009 11:47 p.m. DILYSI Dave UltimaDork
A variety of gas station / wal mart specials. Generally black frame. I also still wear the aviators JG gave me at the '07 Challenge. They live in the WRX.
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March 9, 2009 11:52 p.m. wherethefmi2000 Reader
Oakley m-frame, wileyx romer II's, and ess ice. All are ballistic rated (I like keeping shrapnel out of my eyes thanks) and I love yellow tint lenses.
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March 10, 2009 12:02 a.m. maroon92 SuperDork
I always wear Von Zippers.
Unfortunately, I have developed the need for glasses, and have not got prescription sunglasses yet.
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March 10, 2009 12:05 a.m. Opus HalfDork
I use to be a ray ban fan until I went through a pair in 4 weeks. After that, I only wear Uvex Bandit safety glasses.
They are fairly tight to my face and use them in place of goggles when I ride my dirt bike. They are safety glasses and are optical grade. Also I can buy 10 pairs for the same price as 1 of raybans and 1 pair will last longer than the last set of raybans.
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March 10, 2009 12:32 a.m. Keith UberDork
MEC Javelin glasses. I suspect they're sold under other names, I've seen them with different logos.
Good enough wind protection that I can wear them skiing (and I do tend to move pretty quickly there) or cycling. Interchangeable lenses so I can swap over to yellow when driving in fog or dim light (came in handy on the Targa) or replace the lenses if they get banged up. Decent optics. $32 Canadian, can't argue with that.
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March 10, 2009 12:36 a.m. gubby New Reader
Ray-Ban Clubmasters, bought 'em on Ebay a few years ago. I wanted something different, and I love the classic styling.
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March 10, 2009 1:12 a.m. gamby UberDork
I think these are it. Darker tint, though. Mine are prescription, so they ran me $340 at the optician. Ugh.
I dig the pseudo-60's coolguy black wraparound thing ,so I got these.
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March 10, 2009 1:26 a.m. Lesley SuperDork
20 Year old Vuarnet Skilynx.
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March 10, 2009 1:45 a.m. Osterizer HalfDork
Black? check Polarized? check Aviators? check
I go through sunglasses regularly, it seems. My favorite so far have been a pair or glass-lensed Costas.
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March 10, 2009 2:37 a.m. thatsnowinnebago HalfDork
Mirrored aviators from Target. Polarized, badass, and $15, what's not to like?
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March 10, 2009 5:14 a.m. ignorant PowerDork
I can't wear normal sunglasses.. My prescription is too screwed up.
going to try these guys next http://www.heavyglare.com/
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March 10, 2009 5:43 a.m. NYG95GA Dork
Another RayBan aviator fan here.
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March 10, 2009 5:46 a.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
Oakley Eyepatch in one car.
AO Safety sunglasses in the other (Lowes $9 specials, but the optics are quite good)
And, when my contacts/eyes are bugging me, prescription Bolles.
