Speaking of sunglasses.......

Since I am not a candidate for LASIK, I wear contact lenses most of the time. However, due to an eye condition, I sometimes have to wear glasses for weeks at a time. The prescription sunglasses I have had for the past couple of years really suck, as they are pair of regular glasses with dark coated lenses. The sun tends to "get behind" the lens if it is over my shoulder, for example, and then there's nothing but glare. I hate them.

So, I went to my optometrist, and looked at what wrap around styles they might have that can be fitted with a prescription. I opted for glasses made in Italy by a company called "The Rudy Project."

http://www.rudyproject.com/products/...4&idLivello4=8

They are nice glasses, and have a great feature - you can swap the lenses.

So, I bought a set of lenses with my prescription in them, and also some that have no magnification for when I am wearing my contacts. Total cost was $340 Canadian, which is still cheaper than my Oakleys were.

Here they are with the non-prescription lenses in:



And here they are with the prescription lens inserts sitting in front:



You can also get different coloured lenses if you want to swap in different light conditions, or for different activities.

Rudy has it's roots in cycling. Very euro-chic among cyclists and from what I understand they make excellent products.

Al, I know exactly how you feel about prescription sunglasses. This seems to fit the bill really nicely.

[Rockrolex]

They look great sitting on the table, Al, but how do they look on. Do you look kinda dorky in them? Is the comfort worth it if you don't look good?

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

They look great sitting on the table, Al, but how do they look on. Do you look kinda dorky in them? Is the comfort worth it if you don't look good?

They look great on.....not sure I understand what you are getting at with that comment?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Avalon

They look great on.....not sure I understand what you are getting at with that comment?

I'm sure Ed's just having you on, Al....no need to get into a flurry, pal....you know Ed!!

[C.J.]

Looking good, Al Do the lenses tend to pop out every now and again? I've had a few pair of glasses with interchangable lenses when I had my motorcycle and that always seemed to happen with them.

Originally Posted by C.J.

Looking good, Al Do the lenses tend to pop out every now and again? I've had a few pair of glasses with interchangable lenses when I had my motorcycle and that always seemed to happen with them.

Well, since I've only had them less than 24 hours, it hasn't been a problem so far.......LOL!

Based on how bloody difficult they are to do the swap, I think they will stay put quite well (unless I break them in the process of switching the lenses, that is....).

[mailman]

Originally Posted by C.J.

Looking good, Al Do the lenses tend to pop out every now and again? I've had a few pair of glasses with interchangable lenses when I had my motorcycle and that always seemed to happen with them.

I've seen those Craig and have heard of the same problems with them. That's why I wear these.

http://www.panoptx.com/html/va_pages...117_diablo.htm

The removable eyecup is great because with my older pair of Panoptix, I always carried another pair of sunglasses with me so the foam on the eyecup wouldn't get filled up with sweat when I wasn't riding. When the foam becomes wet, the inside of the lenses fog up when I'm riding. This feature prevents that from happening. Also being the day/night version, no more clear glasses to bring along either. Or no more riding home at night with dark glasses if I stayed out later than planned. This pair is the best of both worlds and you get zero wind in your eyes also.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Avalon

They look great on.....not sure I understand what you are getting at with that comment?

Sorry, Al. I was just yanking your chain. Nothing was intended.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, Al. I was just yanking your chain. Nothing was intended.

No worries Ed - I was just wondering if the old guy wearing pastel slacks and white loafers was going to start giving me fashion advice.......




Just kidding, of course.......

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Avalon

No worries Ed - I was just wondering if the old guy wearing pastel slacks and white loafers was going to start giving me fashion advice.......




Just kidding, of course.......

Wouldn't be caught dead in pastel slacks. But I do have a pair of cream colored loafers that go well with my Zegna jeans.

[padi56]

Never been one for sunglasses,especially some of these overpriced designer stuff.Quite happy with my normal varifocal glasses with Nikon Super Transition lenses.