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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: johnhol78 on May 23, 2012, 06:29:12 pm

Title: Sunglasses time
Post by: johnhol78 on May 23, 2012, 06:29:12 pm
Well the time has come to ditch the old specs and get some new prescription sunglasses.

Sister found a great site glasses called eyewearbrands

Thinking some ray ban aviators personally though fear the Goose comparisons  :grin:

So come on people let's see what you wearing....
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: micaerin on May 23, 2012, 06:31:35 pm
Rayban wayfarers are back in, you can't beat the classic's
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Baz300 on May 23, 2012, 06:36:11 pm
I have aviators with a mirror lense

Bought them in Ibiza in 2009 after the cheap glasses I got from the local shops started melting with the heat.

They are still perfect and kept in my car for sunny days
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: johnhol78 on May 23, 2012, 06:39:06 pm
I have aviators with a mirror lense

Bought them in Ibiza in 2009 after the cheap glasses I got from the local shops started melting with the heat.

They are still perfect and kept in my car for sunny days

NICE
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: jhtrophy on May 23, 2012, 08:33:05 pm
u aint doing it right if your not rocking the holbrooks :happy2:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 23, 2012, 08:55:43 pm
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I've got prescription vario-focal and polarized Oakleys:

They're limited edition grey and red frames. can't find a pic right now but will post one later.

Being vario-focal it takes care of sharp focus on both the car's instrument displays and the road ahead.

Although lightly mirrored they let in a lot of light and colouration remains very natural. I've had Bolle and liked them but the Oakleys are my best so far.

Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: markc on May 23, 2012, 10:13:39 pm
I wear Oakleys, have various pairs :drool:.    :laugh:

Crosshair 1 Ti VR28 Iridium (polarized)
WHY 8, VR28 lenses (polarized)
Have 2 pairs of Juliet's, 1 pair is gen 1 X-Metal with Ruby lenses (Rare), other pair is Plasma frame with Gold Iridium lenses.  
Penny X- Metal, VR28 Iridiums,
Romeo 1 X-Metal, black Iriduim lenses ( v rare and expensive now),
XX X-Metal, black iridiums and spare purple lenses.
Monster Dog, crystal black frame with black iridiums.  
and finally (I think), a pair of Fuel Cell, polished clear with Violet Iridiums.

Phew !!!!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Oli on May 23, 2012, 10:20:57 pm
Oakleys for me, all polarised. Perfect
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: TANNER on May 23, 2012, 10:56:39 pm
All about the Val Kilmer Ice Man Aviators!
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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 24, 2012, 12:21:07 am
^^^^
I used to wear Ray-Ban Aviators but had an accident on my bike and the metal frame just missed my eye. So it was plastics from then on. Classic shape though and a nice big lens.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: monte on May 24, 2012, 12:44:40 am
All about the Val Kilmer Ice Man Aviators!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fgg83%2Ftanner23_bucket%2F4d5eeb9a.jpg&hash=b220bcd1e191e5c055949b824fb185a70217e65c)

I LOVE the Aviator glasses  :happy2: Unfortunately I'd look sexier in those joke glasses.  :sad1:

Ive tried loads of aviator style glasses…. ray ban, police, boss etc. They just don't suit me.  :booty:

I think they are to rounded for me.


These are my Lacoste gigs…..

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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: andrewparker on May 25, 2012, 11:10:26 am
I normally hate Oakleys, however I bought a pair of Frogskins this morning.

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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: tony_danza on May 25, 2012, 12:15:56 pm
Frogskins or GTFO.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Superted74 on May 25, 2012, 05:27:29 pm
Thought Oakley polorized was just an expensive gimmick until I bought a pair. Awesome glasses and won't buy anything else
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 25, 2012, 05:34:26 pm

Thought Oakley polorized was just an expensive gimmick until I bought a pair. Awesome glasses and won't buy anything else


....Oh no! Oakley know exactly what they are doing and their technology is world leading  :notworthy: It's not just the 'brand label' which makes them expensive.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Nodz on May 25, 2012, 06:32:14 pm
I've got polarised ray bans and I don't know how I used to drive without them
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Hedge on May 25, 2012, 06:45:56 pm
I have cheapo Vision Express frames with polarised lenses and the are spot on for driving.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Andy on May 25, 2012, 07:07:48 pm
i need really dark sun glasses with only having sight out of one eye.I find the expensive sun glasses aren't dark enough for me :sad1:
and when i did have a expensive pair i always used to sit on them
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: sideshowfred on May 25, 2012, 07:43:12 pm
Ray Ban Wayfairer's for me. My dad gave me an old pair about 5 years ago. I lost them, bought some brand new ones at alot of cost then found my old ones again.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: reflex11 on May 25, 2012, 07:55:53 pm
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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: andrewparker on May 25, 2012, 08:39:44 pm
I have to say, I'm not bothered about polarised lenses. I have some in a pair of Police sunglasses and although the difference is noticeable I find it hard to rave about them.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: s3dubbin on May 25, 2012, 08:45:35 pm
My white gold wayfarers. Awesome glasses. Used a lot this week. Stevie.  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1114.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk524%2Fs3dubbin%2F25052012279.jpg&hash=d87ba8d40675da3f8380032ae3f2012011736f43)

Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Gtiain on May 25, 2012, 09:10:31 pm
My white gold wayfarers. Awesome glasses. Used a lot this week. Stevie.  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1114.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk524%2Fs3dubbin%2F25052012279.jpg&hash=d87ba8d40675da3f8380032ae3f2012011736f43)



+1 for wayfarers, the epitome of cool   :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 25, 2012, 09:23:23 pm

I have to say, I'm not bothered about polarised lenses. I have some in a pair of Police sunglasses and although the difference is noticeable I find it hard to rave about them.


....I don't have a diagnosed condition but I can suffer from double vision followed by migraine and brought on by sudden bright light. I hate fluorescent light too. I find that the polarised lenses help reduce that liklihood and I'm glad to say that I haven't had a migraine for several years now.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Jussa on May 25, 2012, 09:24:27 pm

I have to say, I'm not bothered about polarised lenses. I have some in a pair of Police sunglasses and although the difference is noticeable I find it hard to rave about them.


....I don't have a diagnosed condition but I can suffer from double vision followed by migraine and brought on by sudden bright light. I hate fluorescent light too. I find that the polarised lenses help reduce that liklihood and I'm glad to say that I haven't had a migraine for several years now.

And u like Oakleys just like mine  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Frenzy on May 25, 2012, 09:57:29 pm

Thought Oakley polorized was just an expensive gimmick until I bought a pair. Awesome glasses and won't buy anything else


+1  :congrats:

....Oh no! Oakley know exactly what they are doing and their technology is world leading  :notworthy: It's not just the 'brand label' which makes them expensive.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Jussa on May 25, 2012, 10:04:10 pm

Thought Oakley polorized was just an expensive gimmick until I bought a pair. Awesome glasses and won't buy anything else


+1  :congrats:

....Oh no! Oakley know exactly what they are doing and their technology is world leading  :notworthy: It's not just the 'brand label' which makes them expensive.

 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: andrewparker on May 25, 2012, 10:21:33 pm
Wankfest.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Jogon on May 25, 2012, 10:46:02 pm
Frogs for me
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff379%2Fjogongtd%2Fa9e7447a.jpg&hash=854262860c72f69fab5310b7ff583be655096413)
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: MC71 on May 25, 2012, 10:58:38 pm
Randolph Aviator

Been using these for approx' 15 years and would highly recommend. I use the Non-polarised (green tint) with bayonet temples. I was given these as a present  by my father when I started my PPL Licence (he has used various pairs of these for years) and also use them in the car. Not sure if it's true but he said these are standard issue for the NASA astronauts (sounds good anyway, when peeps ask!)
Oh and only around the £100 Mark as well so not to bad!
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: johnhol78 on May 25, 2012, 11:00:15 pm
Well went for these in the end.........delivery Monday hopefully.

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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: MPS on May 25, 2012, 11:07:20 pm
I've been rockin' these Pippa Middleton specials for a few years now!   :jumpmove: 8)  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunglasses-shop.co.uk%2FFileRepository%2FImages%2FSunglassesPhotos%2Fenlarge%2Fray-ban%2F3386-0049a-2.jpg&hash=c0a758edd9cd684aa1d2ed2f5c0e7e8c2b11ebcb)
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 25, 2012, 11:33:38 pm
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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Jussa on May 26, 2012, 12:50:20 am
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I've still got those Robin, and just bought an identical black pair  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Baz300 on May 26, 2012, 05:25:07 pm
I'm liking these now  http://uk.oakley.com/products/6980/26303
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Powervalve Nige on May 26, 2012, 07:38:44 pm
Got to be the Oakley Juliet X metal for me....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh269%2Fnigeblueflame%2Foakley-juliet.jpg&hash=439846764fa34e8d9dc05b2f2c7520103fed88b5)
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: mortygttdi on May 26, 2012, 07:51:31 pm
I have the old Oakley C wires Ti frames with blue iridium lenses had them for nearly 9 years now and not a scratch on them :happy2:

Darren
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: andrewparker on May 26, 2012, 08:19:14 pm
I'm liking these now  http://uk.oakley.com/products/6980/26303


Do it.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Frenzy on May 26, 2012, 09:22:03 pm
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I've still got those Robin, and just bought an identical black pair  :happy2:

I've got the same, i think (bought them 2 years ago in miami), in black
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: Jogon on May 26, 2012, 09:39:57 pm
I have the old Oakley C wires Ti frames with blue iridium lenses had them for nearly 9 years now and not a scratch on them :happy2:

Darren

Remember them well , I had mine safe and sound in my "Vault"

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Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: jhtrophy on May 26, 2012, 09:47:21 pm
like i said earlier holbrooks, they do the vr 46 ones too and nicer than frog skins imo
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: andrewparker on May 26, 2012, 09:54:09 pm
like i said earlier holbrooks, they do the vr 46 ones too and nicer than frog skins imo

Holbrooks are massive though. I tried a pair and they just looked daft.

Incidentally, I reckon every F1 driver at the moment wears Holbrooks around the paddock.
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: jhtrophy on May 26, 2012, 10:07:42 pm
like i said earlier holbrooks, they do the vr 46 ones too and nicer than frog skins imo

Holbrooks are massive though. I tried a pair and they just looked daft.

Incidentally, I reckon every F1 driver at the moment wears Holbrooks around the paddock.
smaller than frog skins, didn't know f1 drivers wore them, so we saying their for people who like cars? :P to be fair, oakleys are the levis of sunglasses, everyone wears em
Title: Re: Sunglasses time
Post by: RedRobin on May 27, 2012, 01:49:29 am
^^^^
I remember when Oakleys made their first appearance in the peleton of professional cycling. I think they still are considered the height of cool. Bolle were cool too.