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9 June 2006, 10:51 PM

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.

9 June 2006, 10:59 PM

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 · 9 June 2006, 11:00 PM

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?

padi56 · 10 June 2006, 12:17 AM

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

10 June 2006, 01:08 AM

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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 · 10 June 2006, 03:51 AM

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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. · 10 June 2006, 03:55 AM

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.

Rockrolex · 10 June 2006, 04:51 AM

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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.

10 June 2006, 04:57 AM

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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.......

10 June 2006, 04:59 AM

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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....

).

Rockrolex · 10 June 2006, 04:59 AM

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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.

10 June 2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

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.

I didn't know senior citizens could be metro as well.

Rockrolex · 10 June 2006, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I didn't know senior citizens could be metro as well.

Who're you calling senior citizen, sonny?

JJ Irani · 10 June 2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Who're you calling senior citizen, sonny?

Another two years for you, Ed....here in NZ, we have to be 65 to qualify as "Senior Citizen". And no more wise-ass remarks about my age, you tossers!!!

mailman · 10 June 2006, 12:19 PM

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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.

dman · 10 June 2006, 01:27 PM

Another perk of being a golf pro is the freebies when it comes to Oakley and Maui Jims.

I like those Al, they look very cool, I have a pair of clips for my glasses, but just end up wearing my contacts 95% of the time.

C.J. · 10 June 2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

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.

Thanks, Paulie

they're perfect. When I was on midnights I would ride to work in the dark and ride home when the sun was glaring. I hated carrying two pair of glasses. Somehow, which ever pair I left in my fork bag would scratched beyond recognition

I had a pair of Wiley-x with interchangeable lenses. After switching the lenses for a while they would begin to pop out, at 70mph or so

Needless to say, I went back to the old, two pair plan

12 June 2006, 01:04 AM

The lenses in these fit really tight. I think they will last quite a long time as the deisign for locking the lens inserts in is quite solid.

Anyway, here they are on:

Why am I dressed like it's fall? Because it was very cool out yesterday.....not used to wearing cashmere sweaters in June, but the weather here is about 10 degrees C under the average for this time of year....

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:06 AM

They look good, Al................................................ .................................................. .On you

They do, they look good, I like them

Prince · 12 June 2006, 03:09 AM

Are you sure you're not related to Roy Orbison? 'Cause...'cause, there's a distinct resemblance there!

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:12 AM

My luck with sunglasses is horrible. I used to wear a pair of Ray Ban aviators. They were fairly cheap and I really liked them. My wife didn't, she said i looked like an old man with them,

so she told me that they broke accidentally

and bought me a pair of Oakley's, I think they're called half jackets. They're nice but I liked my old ones. Anyway, the Oakley's were expensive, around $200. They lasted six months and just broke a couple of days ago

. This is why I don't like spending alot of money on sunglasses.

Prince · 12 June 2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

...I used to wear a pair of Ray Ban aviators. They were fairly cheap and I really liked them...

I'm with you there. That's exactly what I wear. You need to get a new pair and tell your wife that the Oakleys somehow got broken!

What's fair is fair!

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I'm with you there. That's exactly what I wear. You need to get a new pair and tell your wife that the Oakleys somehow got broken!

What's fair is fair!

Already ordered from uswings

They'll be here Tuesday

Prince · 12 June 2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Already ordered from uswings

They'll be here Tuesday

You da man, Craig. You da man!!!

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:30 AM

Now, I just have to convince her that the Oakleys really did break by mistake

Prince · 12 June 2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Now, I just have to convince her that the Oakleys really did break by mistake

Oh, I'm sure you will make that happen!

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Oh, I'm sure you will make that happen!

I'm glad one of us is

Prince · 12 June 2006, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I'm glad one of us is

LOL

I would just say something like: "See! That's why I like the Ray Bans - if they get broken, its not that much of a loss. I'm sorry these got broken, but these things happen."

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL

I would just say something like: "See! That's why I like the Ray Bans - if they get broken, its not that much of a loss. I'm sorry these got broken, but these things happen."

Sounds perfect, Allan

I'll have her call you, explain it to her just like that, please

mailman · 12 June 2006, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

My luck with sunglasses is horrible. I used to wear a pair of Ray Ban aviators. They were fairly cheap and I really liked them. My wife didn't, she said i looked like an old man with them,

so she told me that they broke accidentally

and bought me a pair of Oakley's, I think they're called half jackets. They're nice but I liked my old ones. Anyway, the Oakley's were expensive, around $200. They lasted six months and just broke a couple of days ago

. This is why I don't like spending alot of money on sunglasses.

I wear a cheap pair of $22 HD shades when I drive. They fit well and I've had them for 4 years.

9 June 2006, 10:51 PM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	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.

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10 June 2006, 03:55 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	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. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

10 June 2006, 01:27 PM	#16
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Another perk of being a golf pro is the freebies when it comes to Oakley and Maui Jims. I like those Al, they look very cool, I have a pair of clips for my glasses, but just end up wearing my contacts 95% of the time. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 June 2006, 10:59 PM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	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.

12 June 2006, 01:04 AM	#18
---- Guest Posts: n/a	The lenses in these fit really tight. I think they will last quite a long time as the deisign for locking the lens inserts in is quite solid. Anyway, here they are on: Why am I dressed like it's fall? Because it was very cool out yesterday.....not used to wearing cashmere sweaters in June, but the weather here is about 10 degrees C under the average for this time of year....

12 June 2006, 03:06 AM	#19
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	They look good, Al................................................ .................................................. .On you They do, they look good, I like them __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Are you sure you're not related to Roy Orbison? 'Cause...'cause, there's a distinct resemblance there! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 June 2006, 03:12 AM	#21
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	My luck with sunglasses is horrible. I used to wear a pair of Ray Ban aviators. They were fairly cheap and I really liked them. My wife didn't, she said i looked like an old man with them, so she told me that they broke accidentally and bought me a pair of Oakley's, I think they're called half jackets. They're nice but I liked my old ones. Anyway, the Oakley's were expensive, around $200. They lasted six months and just broke a couple of days ago . This is why I don't like spending alot of money on sunglasses. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 June 2006, 03:30 AM	#25
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Now, I just have to convince her that the Oakleys really did break by mistake __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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