sunglasses

[d@ m@n]

i used to like ray-band in the 80's but since the 90's it's been oakeley for me! =) i also have some armani's and JPG's. =D way cool! 8-)

[shoegaze]

i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..
i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..

So I can, So I can
Watch you weave then breathe your story lines

And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Keep track of visions in my eyes

While she's deceiving me, she cuts my security
Has she got control of me
I turn to her and say

*Chorus*:
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades; oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades; oh no
You got it made with the guy in shades; oh no

And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Forget my name while I collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
See the light that's right before my eyes

While she's deceiving me, she cuts my security
Has she got control of me
I turn to her and say

*Chorus*:
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades; oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades; oh no
You got it made with the guy in shades; oh no

[l-train8]

When you get up in the morning and the light is hurt your head
The first thing you do when you get up out of bed
Is hit that street a-runnin' and try to meet the masses
And go get yourself some cheap sunglasses
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

I spot a little thing and I followed her all night
In a funky pair of levis and her sweater's kind of tight
She had a west coast strut that was as sweet as molases
But what really knocked me out was her cheap sunglasses
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

Now go out and get yourself some thick black frames
With the glass so dark thay won't even know your name
And the choice is up to you cause they come in two classes
Rhinestone shades and cheap sunglasses
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

[Ryan]

black flys are nice...bought a pair a few years ago..have no idea where they are now, but they were pretty damn durable, i liked em better than arnets ...

[l-train8]

seriously, I try not to spend more than $5 on sunglasses, because I just lose them or sit on them or drop them out my car window while I'm on the freeway. And I try to get wayfarers, but it's hard these days. Hard both to get wayfarers and to pay less than $5. Showing my age, I've liked wayfarers since Risky Business came out. 'Cause Tom Cruise wore them when he danced around to Bob Seger. Any of you kids know what I'm talking about? Oh forget it.

anything made by spy is pretty cool. the pair i have now have scoops on the outside of the lenses so that they don't fog when i am biking out in the cold and am all sweaty. it's really a nice feature.

what's more? their home page is orange :)

http://www.spyoptic.com/

[myleftlung]

Originally posted by shoegaze
i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..
i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..

So I can, So I can
Watch you weave then breathe your story lines

And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Keep track of visions in my eyes

While she's deceiving me, she cuts my security
Has she got control of me
I turn to her and say

*Chorus*:
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades; oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades; oh no
You got it made with the guy in shades; oh no

And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
Forget my name while I collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, So I can
See the light that's right before my eyes

While she's deceiving me, she cuts my security
Has she got control of me
I turn to her and say

*Chorus*:
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades; oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades; oh no
You got it made with the guy in shades; oh no


Haha, PUNK! I thought of doing this even before clicking the acfual thread. :)

[myleftlung]

Originally posted by d@ m@n
i used to like ray-band in the 80's but since the 90's it's been oakeley for me! =) i also have some armani's and JPG's. =D way cool! 8-)

I used to wear diapers in the 80's, but now I stick to Hanes and my CK's.

[Zaius]

Originally posted by shoegaze
i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..
i wear maah suunnnnnn glasses at night..

http://www.knurdle.com/albums/giantrobot/fredjenn.jpg

Just like this dork!

[slackerbot]

anyone got more websites or stores in LA the sell sunglasses for a decent price? i'm looking "sporty" ones like Oakley or Rudy Project, but these things are freakin expensive at most places. i need something to protect my eyes when i run. :cool:

[Ryan]

stussys?

[kid_robotron]

I can never find a decent pair of sunglasses that suit me. This summer I dragged an unfortunate friend across the city searching for a pair but none of them were any good. All I want is a pair that a) won't make me look like an insect, and b) are fairly lightly tinited. Do you think I could find a pair? Could I bollocks.

[slackerbot]

yeah, i have a hard time finding sunglasses too. i've got a big head and a low bridge. this rules out most of the plastic type sunglasses for me. so i'm kinda stuck with the metal/wire frames with nose pads. but running or biking with metal shades really sucks.

i really like this pair from Rudy Project, but i just need to find a place that sells them cheap. actually, i need to try these on first and see if they fit my big melon head. ;)

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/images/products/sunglasses/rydon/black.gif

[kid_robotron]

I wouldn't be comfortable with those, they are a bit 'extreme sports' for my tastes.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38127000/jpg/_38127652_frank_150.jpg
This is my style role model. Tobacco tints are where its at this season.

[slackerbot]

Originally posted by kid_robotron
I wouldn't be comfortable with those, they are a bit 'extreme sports' for my tastes.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38127000/jpg/_38127652_frank_150.jpg
This is my style role model. Tobacco tints are where its at this season.

Stussy Filmore

http://store3.yimg.com/I/stussydirect_1764_25531

[ManTron]

I heard that if you copy Mike Reids (aka Frank Butcher) style. Then legally he can kill you in your dreams.

this year its all about the black black glasses - Hepburns where its at, as is Jackie Chan and Onassis (I don't care about spelling or punctuation; or content)

[charlos3000]

people that wear sunglasses inside should take the full 16" of my main gauche inside their rectum.

[EK-4000]

don't forget to sprinkle the mustard...

it's a jack-in-the-dick

[jsoy]

to me sunglasses are kinda like the leather jacket but they at least serve some sort of use...i mean sometimes you have to rock them...i almost just want to wear my snowboard goggles..cause i don't fell like i'm trying to be cool when i wear them...i always lose them anyhow or they get stolen from my car...when i wear them i feel like a socal meathead...can i say that? you guys can say canadian hick...that wouldn't offend me..

[slackerbot]

canadian hick? i didn't know there was such a thing. you're all canucks to me. ;)

[ManTron]

Jsoy I know where you're coming from - when I wear them I feel like i'm trying to hard and feel stupid, alright when i'm driving or something but i couldn't wear them just to walk about in.

people wearing them indoors is surely just not required.

[fad3r]

my sunglasses got stolen and i need some new ones for sunny florida. do polarized lenses make a big difference?

im thinking of getting theses:
http://oakley.com/catalog/colors/eyewear/omatter/unknown/polished_black_black_iridium/

polarized is a difference.

all light reflected directly at your eyes is filtered out,

allowing you to see what is reflecting the light.

it's real handy at sunrise and sunset and also

when looking at water and trying to see past it's surface

btw, every pair of oakley's i've ever owned broke immediately

[shawgirl74]

Originally posted by funkydrunknmonk
aviators for me. lololol ironic!

http://www.posterservice.com/bigpics/3473b.jpg

All of the blood in my head has moved to my boner. Meow to Johnny, the things I would do to him.

[filipEMO]

i likes me dr peepers

[Charlie]

had a couple pairs of diesel sunglasses that lasted me years and they're still good now. got a pair of rudy project sunglasses for biking. they come with three interchangeable lenses and are italian made. paid $100 for them. i'm pretty happy with them so far. the ones i chose are a bit more stylish so i can wear them when i'm not on my bicycle. but they fog up sometimes when i ride. here's a pic:

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/images/products/sunglasses/graal/blue.gif

[BAOH]

Originally posted by d@ m@n
i used to like ray-band in the 80's but since the 90's it's been oakeley for me! =)

if you rock either of these, 75% of the world will either (know) or think you're filipino.

the numbers don't lie.

get some spy's....that way when you're talking to a chick you can perp like you're looking at their head while you peep game.

[BAOH]

or you can get oak's with clear len's.....

(discount tire stylee)

then you can rotate my tire's......

[slackerbot]

Originally posted by fad3r
my sunglasses got stolen and i need some new ones for sunny florida. do polarized lenses make a big difference?

im thinking of getting theses:
http://oakley.com/catalog/colors/eyewear/omatter/unknown/polished_black_black_iridium/
polarized lenses make a difference if you're golfing or fishing. they really do a good job at blocking glare. but most of the polarized glasses i've seen are not that dark. so if you want something darker, you may want to look for something else.

[dimbulb]

Originally posted by shawgirl74


All of the blood in my head has moved to my boner. Meow to Johnny, the things I would do to him.

not, if i get to him first!

*runs for the exit*




my sunglasses are usually from thrift stores, which means that they're most likely not UV protective...

no wonder my eyes' been hurty.

[fad3r]

i had some spy astros. they got stolen. i went to the mall today and bought polarized versions. they are dark lensed.

dope.

[jsoy]

i got some stussy ones that got knicked and i swore never to buy decent ones again...not that they were like $500 bucks or nothing...but then i saw them on sale for $30...cool huh...

[filipEMO]

it's that time again...

so which ones do you guys think?

http://www.crazyg.com/images/v4022tortc.jpg


OR


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/1607TORT1a.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/1607TORT1b.jpg

[slackerbot]

i'd pick neither. only old people should wear those. just like that old lady on those Old Navy commercials. :p

[Zaius]

they are both equally ghey.

[filipEMO]

:rolleyes: :heart:
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2003/US/02/24/sprj.bhm.music/story.rundmc.jpg

[slackerbot]

hehehe. :D

[Decadent1]

So there ya have it folks, out there in TV land,
Get ya some glasses, that are sweep'n the land,
Remember what I said, now I'm a hip-hopper,
Yeah, go get ya some Blu Blockers, uh!

[Zaius]

Originally posted by filipEMO
:rolleyes: :heart:
http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2003/US/02/24/sprj.bhm.music/story.rundmc.jpg

if this were 1985, maybe you could pull those off.














and you were DMC.













nah...they'd still look like you stole your grandma's glasses.....

[filipEMO]

psh.. i'll rock em like a champ and thats the end. :p

[Killjoy]

i love granny sunglasses. proud owner of a pair and lookin to add to my collection.

*hoists up Depends and waddles away

[Margin Walker]

Originally posted by Zaius
nah...they'd still look like you stole your grandma's glasses.....
Or Harry Carey's glasses.

[YelloKitty]

Originally posted by Killjoy
i love granny sunglasses. proud owner of a pair and lookin to add to my collection.

*hoists up Depends and waddles away
waddle over here!
http://replica-eyewear.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=2366
buy one get one free and send it to me :)

[Killjoy]

you're evil! ooh they're cheap too...hrmmm...you're evil!

[YelloKitty]

I KNOW! when i found this site i was like, oh fuck, this is ALL KARMEN

[00447447]

http://replica-eyewear.com/RE2311+compare+to+DG.html

I can't believe I paid full price for these. They look exactly the same!

nice site

[YelloKitty]

i like these, even though they're gaudy
http://www.smartbargains.com/images/product/111827/1118275968_LG.jpg
but for $109 i think i'll look for a knockoff

[misosoupandrice]

I'm looking for some new sunglasses, and I want something thats actually got UV protection so cheap is out. I am looking to spend under $200. Any suggestions? I've been wearing oakleys for a couple years (not those lame plastic wrap around though). I'm looking at Electric and VOn Zipper. Does anyone have expereince with either brand? From what I've seen they look about the same price and quality wise just the differnt styles. Thanks for the help.

[CaptainPajamaShark]

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7262/aoorigpilot8cu.jpg

I want these aviators, damnit.

[MazinKaizer]

if you feel awkward to wear sunglass everywhere why not buying this new oakley thump sunglasses with mp3 player

http://oakley.com/site/media/cache/428e6cfc041d9.png_242_0_0.jpg

from oakley, the price 495$ (ouch)

[CaptainPajamaShark]

Originally posted by MazinKaizer
if you feel awkward to wear sunglass everywhere why not buying this new oakley thump sunglasses with mp3 player

http://oakley.com/site/media/cache/428e6cfc041d9.png_242_0_0.jpg

from oakley, the price 495$ (ouch)

wtf? they look like HR Giger stylee sunglasses.

[misosoupandrice]

I think we the same thing comes to everyones mind with those new Oakleys... "X-TREEEEEEEEM!!"

[JLS]

I've got a pair of Oakley Gas Cans in Polished Root Beer Bronze (22% light transmission) up for sale. There are very very light abrasions to the polish on the inside of the left arm. Other than that they're mint. If anyone's interested I can up detailed pics.
http://store.hdosport.com/ProductImages/oakley/sunglasses/gascan/03-472.jpg

[Jack]

I like these ones:

http://www.replica-eyewear.com/images/full/1395.jpg

But I'd never wear them.


I have trouble with sunglasses... My nose is too wide.

[filipEMO]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000740.jpg

help me find some like these! i've seen some nifty ones this season, but can't figure out where to start.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000742.jpg

[.neur0nster.]

http://www.jokeoftheday.com/pictures/x2wvucyjobdt45h1re8k76glpszmfnqai039_cowsunglasses.jpg

http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/dog.jpg

And, this cool cat sure knows how to wear his shades:
http://www.btigerlily.net/cat_sunglasses.jpg

[d@ m@n]

:cool:

i have myself a pair of Sama Slams. they are the same ones worn by colin farrell in miami vice the movie!

:cool:

[650lex]

Originally posted by filipEMO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000740.jpg

help me find some like these! i've seen some nifty ones this season, but can't figure out where to start.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000742.jpg


they look like Oakley Blades circa '87

[Ryan]

http://www.highsnobiety.com/uploads/pics/supreme_oakley_3.jpg

[650lex]

Sweet
Oakley Frogs - i believe that's what they were called
this is what 4 years at the Sunglass Hut gets you!

[slackerbot]

Originally posted by filipEMO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000740.jpg

help me find some like these! i've seen some nifty ones this season, but can't figure out where to start.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/filipemo/L1000742.jpg
designers are getting lazy. now they're ripping off ideas from Home Depot..

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/7711/900167lr8.jpg

[650lex]

those are just old school oakley blades!

[d@ m@n]

nice! those are oakley frogskins. old school!








Originally posted by Ryan
http://www.highsnobiety.com/uploads/pics/supreme_oakley_3.jpg :cool:

[650lex]

did you use the old school croakies to hold them up?

[d@ m@n]

Originally posted by 650lex
did you use the old school croakies to hold them up?

yeah, i think i had a pair of coakies too with them as well as my oakley razor blades. man that is OG oakely. i still used Oakley to this day!

:cool:

[650lex]

i use to wear the e-wires when i ran - they were perfect and lightweight!

[d@ m@n]

i had a pair or e-wires. gave them to my mom cuz her pair broke.
here is what i have in Oakley currently:

2 pairs of M frames, 1 halfjackets, why 8.0, why 1, square wires, and XX's.

[650lex]

I bought a pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs shields - nice and they were under $100

still want the Gucci shields though and they're $300
:(

[dustin_nguyen]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/78/210241452_ba78de08c6.jpg

[slackerbot]

woah.. "asian fit" sunglasses..

http://oakley.com/category/1046

http://oakley.com/asian_fit

[yamchild]

the sad thing is that i could really use "asian fit" sunglasses. the bridge of my nose is really low and kind of crooked, so it's almost impossible to find ones that fit properly. interesting that the oakley people think asian people have rounder heads, though.

[slackerbot]

there must be a some korean designers working there. :D

or maybe they're trying to cash in on the recent wave of asian golf pros and baseball players.

[650lex]

i remember the challenge of finding sunglasses to fit my asian customers when i worked at Sunglass Hut

the best is when the dudes with the big moon faces would try to squeeze into a pair of $300 Gaultiers!

[atomicscissors]

Originally posted by slackerbot

designers are getting lazy. now they're ripping off ideas from Home Depot..

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/7711/900167lr8.jpg

Hahahahaha!

[feralmuppet]

Ha! I got the the typical asian face. I have to buy glasses with the nose pads on them, otherwise the frames slide down my face. I can't wear aviator or wrap-around frames because the bottoms of the lenses dig into my cheekbones.

I went shopping for sunglasses a few weeks ago. It seems that all stores, from high-end department stores like Bloomingdale's to mall stores like Sunglass Hut sell the same men's brands (Oakley, Ray-Ban, Moasley Tribes, Maui Jim, Prada, etc.). The margins on sunglasses are so high, I expected to see more brands.

[feralmuppet]

I wanted to get a pair of IC! Berlin frames, but they cost an arm and a leg. Even with VSP covering a substantial part of the bill.

[noeruna]

Originally posted by yamchild
the sad thing is that i could really use "asian fit" sunglasses. the bridge of my nose is really low and kind of crooked, so it's almost impossible to find ones that fit properly. interesting that the oakley people think asian people have rounder heads, though.
My Mom has a hard time finding specs for the same reason.

In terms of comfort and fit, if you have a rounder or broader face, it's better if the stems of the eyeglasses/sunglasses have more of a bow or curve to them. An old pair of glasses I wore had straight stems and would leave marks on temples because of my asian moonface. :(

[MazinKaizer]

http://www.nathankowald.com/uploaded_images/black-round-glasses-770543.jpg

a custom made one, I have a friend that own a glasses shop

[SweetArse]

Originally posted by feralmuppet
Ha! I got the the typical asian face. I have to buy glasses with the nose pads on them, otherwise the frames slide down my face. I can't wear aviator or wrap-around frames because the bottoms of the lenses dig into my cheekbones.

Finally got myself a real pair of Ray-Ban aviators. No more $5 plastic knockoffs. The glass(?) lenses are heavy. I was able to adjust the nose pads so the lenses are away from my cheeks. But I get nose pad marks, and from the side, the lenses look a smidge far from my face. And there's a big gap at my brow line where a lot of glare gets in. Whatever, at least they look okay.

[feralmuppet]

It sounds like you enjoy the look. As long as you don't have to actually fly a plane, those frames should work just fine.

I wonder if Ray-Ban's Asian division produces frames that fit asian faces better...

[Telephone]

Now call me lame or whatever, but I like the look of the Ray-Ban Clubmasters. Do they have those with a clear kinda colored frame? Now that would be sweet

[d@ m@n]

The Asian Fit line by Oakley would probably fit you really well. I've got a couple pair of Oakley's in Asian Fit and they are awesome in fit and comfort. Of course the style and quality are off the hook as well! :cool:



Ha! I got the the typical asian face. I have to buy glasses with the nose pads on them, otherwise the frames slide down my face. I can't wear aviator or wrap-around frames because the bottoms of the lenses dig into my cheekbones.

I went shopping for sunglasses a few weeks ago. It seems that all stores, from high-end department stores like Bloomingdale's to mall stores like Sunglass Hut sell the same men's brands (Oakley, Ray-Ban, Moasley Tribes, Maui Jim, Prada, etc.). The margins on sunglasses are so high, I expected to see more brands.

[premium]

Picked up Oakley Hijinx in tortoise shell with prescription lenses. My eye insurance is awesome!

http://centralsurf.co.nz/zen/images/Hijinx.bmp

one thing though, i think my eyelashes are getting freaky long. they touch the lens on my everyday glasses and also on sunglasses.

just started happening...weird.

[d@ m@n]

:cool: Nice! :cool:



Picked up Oakley Hijinx in tortoise shell with prescription lenses. My eye insurance is awesome!

http://centralsurf.co.nz/zen/images/Hijinx.bmp

one thing though, i think my eyelashes are getting freaky long. they touch the lens on my everyday glasses and also on sunglasses.

just started happening...weird.

[atomicscissors]

one thing though, i think my eyelashes are getting freaky long. they touch the lens on my everyday glasses and also on sunglasses.

Ha, I have this problem too.

I picked up a pair of Maui Jim Stingrays a few weeks back.

http://www.otticanet.com/img/occhiali/img_mod_STINGRAY_103.jpg

[CaptainPajamaShark]

http://www.nathankowald.com/uploaded_images/black-round-glasses-770543.jpg

a custom made one, I have a friend that own a glasses shop

going for the Gandhi look?

[premium]

dude, that's obviously the wong fei hong look.

[MazinKaizer]

yeah...... a fat wong fei hong look :p

[dustin_nguyen]

http://23.media.tumblr.com/l5DYCzDRZkv96fxfzQaZmpopo1_500.jpg

What the heck are these?!

[nagasawa]

Damn. I have a pair of late 1980s Rudy Project cycling glasses that look sort of like those.

Anyone recommend any good vintage sunglasses boutiques in LA?

[premium]

http://23.media.tumblr.com/l5DYCzDRZkv96fxfzQaZmpopo1_500.jpg

What the heck are these?!

damn, that's a nice jacket.

[herrokitty]

look like a flyswatter on his face.

[feralmuppet]

http://23.media.tumblr.com/l5DYCzDRZkv96fxfzQaZmpopo1_500.jpg

What the heck are these?!

KANYE WANTS ATTENTION. lc

[650lex]

saving up for some classy kate spade aviators that actually look good on my face!

[premium]

...never mind

[CaptainPajamaShark]

anyone ever ordered from this site before? http://colorviper.ecrater.com/

I want some sweet looking aviators but wanna make sure this company isn't the dude you see at the farmer's market selling knockoffs

[slackerbot]

"100% real or your money back".. hmmm.

my guess is that this guy is not an authorized dealer. that's how/why the prices are so cheap. nothing wrong with that. i'd rather save a few bucks too.

not too crazy about the paypal thing. because if they turn out to be knock-offs or factory defects, it might be a pain to get your money back.

[BOON]

just lost my wayfarers that i had since the 80s a month ago!

[Telephone]

http://www.popbee.com/image/2009/07/martin-margiela-sunglasses-170709-1.jpg

http://fashionindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/rtemagicc_martin-margiela-icognito-sunglasses-1.jpg

Martin Margiela glasses, they're kinda cool, but I can't imagine ever seriously wearing something like that. Kinda reminds me of that Star Trek guy.

[SweetArse]

http://www.popbee.com/image/2009/07/martin-margiela-sunglasses-170709-1.jpg

http://fashionindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/rtemagicc_martin-margiela-icognito-sunglasses-1.jpg

Martin Margiela glasses, they're kinda cool, but I can't imagine ever seriously wearing something like that. Kinda reminds me of that Star Trek guy.

I swear I've seen people wearing these on the street. It really is like they are from the future. Geordi LaForge style. It would be more acceptable if they had some sort of embedded HUD system or were watching mpgs.

[CaptainPajamaShark]

http://www.popbee.com/image/2009/07/martin-margiela-sunglasses-170709-1.jpg

http://fashionindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/rtemagicc_martin-margiela-icognito-sunglasses-1.jpg

Martin Margiela glasses, they're kinda cool, but I can't imagine ever seriously wearing something like that. Kinda reminds me of that Star Trek guy.

http://www.yourprops.com/norm-49df6947ea958-Back+To+The+Future+2+(1989).jpeg

more like Doc's sunglasses in Back To The Future

[CaptainPajamaShark]

http://www.compareskigear.com/img2/600/equipment/polarized-sunglasses/mosley-tribes-aviatrix-56-sunglasses-silver-midnight-express-polarized.jpg

I just shelled out for a pair of Mosley Tribes Aviatrix sunglasses. ouch :eek:

[joetron2030]

Why ouch? Are they expensive or something?

[SweetArse]

http://www.compareskigear.com/img2/600/equipment/polarized-sunglasses/mosley-tribes-aviatrix-56-sunglasses-silver-midnight-express-polarized.jpg

I just shelled out for a pair of Mosley Tribes Aviatrix sunglasses. ouch :eek:

Funny, I just got the Santino. Last year, I tried on every single pair of sunglasses in a store and determined the Santino was the optimal fit for my face. Kind of upset to learn that the frames are from China.

[CaptainPajamaShark]

Why ouch? Are they expensive or something?

yes. $275 to be precise. I won't be telling the wife about this purchase

[esswhykay]

Hey everyone, this guy has a wife!

[esswhykay]

To add, I'd go with Randolph Engineering if I wanted a pair of aviators. Mil-spec supplier to the Air Force and NASA, made in the USA, etc., etc.

http://www.randolphusa.com/

[CaptainPajamaShark]

To add, I'd go with Randolph Engineering if I wanted a pair of aviators. Mil-spec supplier to the Air Force and NASA, made in the USA, etc., etc.

http://www.randolphusa.com/

I only recently heard about RE. Wasn't RE started by someone who used to work for AO? I have AO original pilot sunglasses from a few years back and they seem decent enough, and cost way less than RE. but, I was disappointed to see that the frames said Made In China

[CaptainPajamaShark]

Hey everyone, this guy has a wife!

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/blow%20up%20doll.JPG

everone, meet Suzy

[joetron2030]

All of my sunglasses these days are expensive. Entirely due to the fact that they are all Rx sunglasses. Currently have a pair of Oakleys that I really like.

[atomicscissors]

Currently have a pair of Oakleys that I really like.

I'm currently wearing polarized Gascans. Which ones do you have?

(The pair I'm wearing in my avatar pic are Raybans; I forget what model)

[joetron2030]

OK. Mine are the Socket 4.0s in polished brown/polished black:

http://www.oakley.com/products/4785/15833

[premium]

i have a prescription pair of polarized oakley hijinx in amber/tortoise shell.

i wish the lenses were a little darker. you can totally see my eyes in these.

http://www.altrec.com/images/shop/detail/swatches/OAK/11625.31950_d.jpg

[atomicscissors]

i wish the lenses were a little darker. you can totally see my eyes in these.

http://www.altrec.com/images/shop/detail/swatches/OAK/11625.31950_d.jpg

That's something I've always wondered. Are polarized lenses always lighter?

These are mine:

http://www.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/750x350/0a/4ce4528284ffc.jpg

I don't think I've ever seen a pair of polarized lenses that are limo-tint black.

[joetron2030]

I don't believe it's the polarizing that makes them darker (or lighter). I think it's the specific tinting that's done instead.

If you don't want people to see your eyes, get them mirrored. :D

[premium]

I think that because they are polarized, they block more light than just darkly tinted glasses. For the polarization to be effective, more light may need to pass through the lens? So they can't be super dark?

But yeah, go for the iridium finish. I wish that I had. I didn't get it because the tech that sold me the glasses said that the mirror finish can reflect the sun down onto your face and give a bad burn.

[CaptainPajamaShark]

i have a prescription pair of polarized oakley hijinx in amber/tortoise shell.

i wish the lenses were a little darker. you can totally see my eyes in these.

http://www.altrec.com/images/shop/detail/swatches/OAK/11625.31950_d.jpg

makes staring at a woman's jublees difficult

[joetron2030]

But yeah, go for the iridium finish. I wish that I had. I didn't get it because the tech that sold me the glasses said that the mirror finish can reflect the sun down onto your face and give a bad burn.
I wonder if you can even get iridium finishes for Rx Oakleys? (Just thinking aloud.)

[premium]

you can, but it's more expensive.

if you wear a hat and pull it down low over your eyes, it makes jublee viewing more subtle.

i tell myself that anyway.

[CaptainPajamaShark]

you can, but it's more expensive.

if you wear a hat and pull it down low over your eyes, it makes jublee viewing more subtle.

i tell myself that anyway.

http://snappedshot.com/turbo/sites/default/files/u5/beergoggles.jpg

get some beer goggles

[kamenriderv3]

note to self:
apologize to neighbors about the flooding
refill the pool tomorrow

[premium]

Correction: I 'had' a pair of Oakley sunglasses. They are now currently offshore of Waikiki beach.

[atomicscissors]

Correction: I 'had' a pair of Oakley sunglasses. They are now currently offshore of Waikiki beach.

Scuba diving trip!

[kamenriderv3]

umm. what part of waikiki was that?

i'm bout heading out any sec now.

[premium]

i forgot you were a HI bot.

they're somewhere in the surf in front of the Royal Hawaiian.

[joetron2030]

Did you try to meet up with Robocon and Olene? Nicest folks evar!

[premium]

No, I didn't realize there are so many Hawaii bots here.

[joetron2030]

KRV3, if I'd known you were on Oahu when we were there in December, I would have asked to meet up!

[kamenriderv3]

yeah yeah. i hate you too. :)

[CaptainPajamaShark]

i'm liking the new stuff from Mosley Tribes:

http://mosleytribes.com/summer-12-collection/cayton/

http://mosleytribes.com/summer-12-collection/mateo/