Spec me some sunglasses

OllyM · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:02

I've been thinking about getting a new pair for ages now, but today my Oakley Minutes which I've had for about 6 years snapped, so I definitely need a new pair

Any ideas? I'm really not sure what to get to replace them - mainly use them for driving. Cost... well, I don't want to spend a fortune but I'm happy to pay a reasonable amount if they're decent.

gumbald · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:03

You can't replace Oakleys with anything other than Oakleys

What about some Whiskers, not plastic so less likely to snap?

Morba · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:05

go to a sunglasses hut or something, see what looks good on you.
I loved my old jackets (had 2 pairs in great colours) but when the snapped after many years of use I was unable to find anything in the current range from almost anyone that looked half decent :/

chimponarope · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:06

There's a new style of Oakley Minute out, might be worth a look.

OllyM · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:07

Not sure I fancy another pair of Minutes, I've had them for ages and I think my head's grown a bit bigger so they were getting a bit tight

Think I'll go into Sunglass Hut later on if I get a chance.

semi-pro waster · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:09

Once you are used to Oakleys then probably the only acceptable replacement is another set of Oakleys as gumbald says, but like Morba, I don't like the look of the current range quite as much as the old Eye Jackets (v1.0).

chimponarope · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:10

Haha

If you decide on Oakleys, might be worth going to a local bike shop. My local one did us £60 off my fiancees prescription ones.

chimponarope · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:12

semi-pro waster said:
Once you are used to Oakleys then probably the only acceptable replacement is another set of Oakleys as gumbald says, but like Morba, I don't like the look of the current range quite as much as the old Eye Jackets (v1.0).

I've still got mine thankfully.

Oakley also make glasses for Fox Racing, same materials AFAIK just a different badge, might be worth looking into.

Shikkaka · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:14

Get some Monster Doggs

Check out http://www.shadestation.co.uk.

Lysander · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:15

Does anyone wear sunglasses anymore?? I haven't seen anyone wearing them for ages. Most of the time it's just a fashion statement [and a very 90s one at that].

Voltar · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:15

Aviators- genuine Ray Bans only!

/thread.

Morba · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:16

Lysander said:
Does anyone wear sunglasses anymore?? I haven't seen anyone wearing them for ages. Most of the time it's just a fashion statement [and a very 90s one at that].

your lot around your way just wear caps with hoodies over them?

when the sun is out, loads of people wear them.

gumbald · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:17

Voltar said:
Aviators- genuine Ray Bans only!

/thread.

Aviators: flying. He's driving.

Lysander said:
Does anyone wear sunglasses anymore?? I haven't seen anyone wearing them for ages. Most of the time it's just a fashion statement [and a very 90s one at that].

Beats squinting, especially when driving.

semi-pro waster · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:19

Lysander said:
Does anyone wear sunglasses anymore?? I haven't seen anyone wearing them for ages. Most of the time it's just a fashion statement [and a very 90s one at that].

Your area must be a bit odd then, loads of people wear them during sunny weather round here - ok so there are the occasional tools who wear them in clubs etc but that is rare.

Voltar · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:20

Aviators are the best sunglasses for everything.

GWillow · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:21

Lysander said:
I haven't seen anyone wearing them for ages.

Anything to do with the fact that it's been winter time?

gumbald · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:22

Voltar said:
Aviators are the best sunglasses for everything.

You're one of those people who wears them in a club then?

[TW]Fox · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:24

Get more Oakleys.

kai · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:25

I use these as my driving glasses.

but depends what you use them for, i use Julliets for golf and Dartboards L for everyday however i think the nano wires 3.0 will be replacing dartboards as my everyday where

Voltar · 11 Apr 2008 at 13:27

gumbald said:
You're one of those people who wears them in a club then?

that is a serious allegation indeed sir and it is viewed with contempt. I hate those who wear sunglasses indoors (unless they have glaucoma or eye problems).

I used to have some Oakleys. 'Plastic Fantastic for £100+'

Good for sports though I must say.

Spec me some sunglasses

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