Sunglasses - What is your choice?

[outlawtorn]

This morning the right arm on my cheap-ass pair of sunglasses broke, so I made the decision to fork out some extra cash and get a good pair that in theory should last me a long time.
What are you guys wearing and how do you rate them for cost, safety and comfort? I'm looking closely at the Ugly Fish, cause they appear to be cheaper than WileyX and have the same construction. Thoughts?

[rustyrobot]

Well, I know you haven't even mentioned them but whatever you do, don't get Arnette sunglasses. When you are partly in shade & partly in sun (dappled shade) they create a white glare and you can't see anything at all. Friggin annoying because they weren't cheap either. Especially terrible when riding on tree-lined roads with the sun behind them. I too am in the market for a new pair of sunnies, so interested to see how this thread goes.

[AllanB]

I have a preference for the Dirty Dog brand as they are extremely durable with a quality lens. There is a trader on Trademe selling them well under RRP and Rebel Sports stock them - but wait for one of their 25-30% off sales!

[Goblin]

I use the tinted safety glasses from the tool shop. $10 a pair and they fit nicely in my helmet so are comfy.

[Insanity_rules]

Oakley Gas cans are designed to fit inside a helmet. Thats what I have and they're awesome. Not cheap though but recommended.

http://www.oakley.com/pd/2222

[Crasherfromwayback]

I used to use Ray-Bans, but have since decided my Serengeti's are the best pair of sunglasses I've ever owned.

[cromagnon]

If you are looking for something on the expensive side, go for oakley polarised sunglasses. They provide good protection, are comfortable, huge range, and cut out alot of glare. My 2c

[FJRider]

The local $2 shop ... a half dozen at a time. If they do get lost or broken ... no big deal. Various styles available, as are various sizes...

[JimO]

dirty dogs for me

[spajohn]

If you are looking for something on the expensive side, go for oakley polarised sunglasses. They provide good protection, are comfortable, huge range, and cut out alot of glare. My 2c

Two thumbs up...although I don't wear glasses in my helmet...prefer a tinted visor.

Arnette are awful...they shouldn't be the price they are for the lens quality.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Sunvisor built into me helmet

[TerminalAddict]

mine:
http://www.oakley.com/pd/4868

but I would equally go for a pair of dirty dogs

[Rockbuddy]

I got some Bobsters bought them online had them for ages, changeable lenses, converts from sunnys into goggles

http://www.bobster.com/catalog/produ...ly=Road+Hog+II

[PrincessBandit]

I used to use Ray-Bans, but have since decided my Serengeti's are the best pair of sunglasses I've ever owned.

I have a pair of Serengeti Drivers - awesome sunnies, but tend to pinch into the side of my head behind my ears after a while (despite bending the arms a bit).

The local $2 shop ... a half dozen at a time. If they do get lost or broken ... no big deal. Various styles available, as are various sizes...

Largely I now use a pair of el cheapo plastic crappy looking things which are very nerdy but do the job and very comfortable (arms don't quite curl behind my ears and they don't pinch either). The bonus is, as FJRider said, if they break or get lost I don't really care. The Serengeti's have a wee chip out of the top of one lens and I'm gutted!

[Grubber]

Oakley for me. Paid a princely sum about 5 years ago and they are just awesome. Serengeti would be my next choice. If ya want good glasses you have to pay $200 plus. Trust me, there is a difference.