Best glasses for winter/dark times?

[sorensi]

I am looking at clear glasses that work well during the winter months. Especially during the day on forest trails. . Any recommendations here? I already have the Julbo React 0-3 Photocromic, but I find them a bit dark even at the lightest.

 

[militantmandy]

I have sun gods with completely clear lenses. Can you not just get clear lenses for your current glasses?

 

[sorensi]

I have sun gods with completely clear lenses. Chicken you not just get clear lenses for your current glasses?

good point. bit the brightest lens they have only let 75% light. I am looking at the POC Devour clear version as well.

 

[James_C]

these are awesome

Oakley EVZero Blades Sunglasses - Matte Black / Clear Black Iridium Photochromic - RxSport

A sleek lens cut makes Oakley EVZero Blades one of the standout sports frames of the year, a great look on and off the road or field of play!

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can use at night and bright sunshine!!

 

[militantmandy]

good point. bit the brightest lens they have only let 75% light. I am looking at the POC Devour clear version as well.

Ah I see. The Sun Gods are 89% I think.

 

[Paulquattro]

Cheap safety glasses for me no point in my opinion buying expensive then scratching them and throwing them away
especially with UK winters and mud

Portwest PW38 Pan View Clear Safety Glasses | safetecdirect.co.uk

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[Eduardoramundo]

Madison Enigma Glasses

adult

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[RustyIron]

Oakley Photochromic lenses are good in the full sun and for night riding. I've tried Chinese knock-off lenses, and they are not even close to being as good as OEM.

I'm currently using Oakley's Trail Torch lenses. They protect your eyes from the sun and increase contrast. They're great for all daytime conditions, but are not good for night riding.

 

[E Bob]

Oakley Photochromic lenses are good in the full sun and for night riding. I've tried Chinese knock-off lenses, and they are not even close to being as good as OEM.

I'm currently using Oakley's Trail Torch lenses. They protect your eyes from the sun and increase contrast. They're great for all daytime conditions, but are not good for night riding.

Interestinly enough iv just got back from bike park wales where my trail torch lenses seemed a bit dark through the woods, iv used them for years, first time in the daylight "albeit in the woods" they let me down

 

[irie]

Interestinly enough iv just got back from bike park wales where my trail torch lenses seemed a bit dark through the woods, iv used them for years, first time in the daylight "albeit in the woods" they let me down

Used to wear Oakley Trail Torch glasses but now wear Oakley Trail Torch goggles which have ~36% VLT. When it gets too dark for them have some Smith low light ski goggles (with the foam cut out) with a VLT of ~50%.

Why do I now wear goggles?

Reason is that I have hearing aids (hearing damage from a previous life road racing stupid dB bikes) and if I wear glasses and crash then I risk losing a hearing aid. Don't ask me how I know. At £1,500 an ear its not a risk I want to take. Do look like a dork with goggles in summer but hey, if it means I don't lose £1,500+ in the undergrowth in a crash then I'm good.

 

[John Beedham]

Clear lens 100% accrui 2 goggles for winter ... stops the cold air and tearing up .... not with a full face ... I know ...sinner!

 

[CraigR]

Look at Wiley X (Wiley X Sunglasses and Safety Glasses - USA Online Store), they have sunglasses with replaceable lenses. Dark and light and I believe even clear.

 

[Mabman]

I recommend a good light as well.

 

[Utah Rider]

I use yellow tinted shooting glasses at night. Scheels has them for cheap.

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SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

 

[shep]

+1 for yellows.
Helps reduce the glare from the trees what with all the modern monster lights these days

 

[Haveland]

Last winter, I ran Shady Rays Snow Googles and you can swap out the lens. Perfect since I need a darker shade while the sun is out due to the glare off the snow, but then I can switch to clear when the sun sets. Just bought the yellow lens to try out as well.

 

[Milktoast]

I had the same issue in overgrown/forested areas too but the price for mtb glasses was pretty expensive. I ended up buying two pairs from Temu with clear transition lenses for $10 AUD each.
They're comfortable and have held up really well so far.

 

[hogicid]

Used to wear Oakley Trail Torch glasses but now wear Oakley Trail Torch goggles which have ~36% VLT. When it gets too dark for them have some Smith low light ski goggles (with the foam cut out) with a VLT of ~50%.

Why do I now wear goggles?

Reason is that I have hearing aids (hearing damage from a previous life road racing stupid dB bikes) and if I wear glasses and crash then I risk losing a hearing aid. Don't ask me how I know. At £1,500 an ear its not a risk I want to take. Do look like a dork with goggles in summer but hey, if it means I don't lose £1,500+ in the undergrowth in a crash then I'm good. https://glassesonline.uk/

I have an excellent pair of strong UV protection glasses made by Oakley. prescription and polarised. Cost lots of £.18 months old. Are these ok ? They dont have side protectors though, so I'm wondering if its worth the risk ?

 

[irie]

If they work for you then you're good. But I suggest using some glasses retainers (such as Chums) so that you don't lose them when you fall off. In summer I now wear glasses with retainers because by ensuring the glasses won't come off completely I don't risk losing a £big hearing aid.

 

[Utah Rider]

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