Lens Protection Advice

[HKP57]

My wife wears normal glasses and is looking for advice on what others do to protect those lenses while riding from grit and general damage on trails.
She does not want to go for the full goggles look as we don't do the downhill stuff just mainly XC

 

[eFat]

I have Adidas glasses with prescription insert, works very well.

 

[Dax]

I just wear normal glasses, if I crash hard enough to damage them, I'm probably more worried about the damage to my face. Grit has never been an issue, at least I've never noticed it compared to the wear and tear of life.

Other options:
- contact lenses, with some form of safety glasses (I wear Oakley transition sunglasses that go between clear and dark depending on lighting)
- specsavers do a range of prescription safety glasses that might be worth a look.

 

[tretopflir]

WileyX with dust climate protection. Wiley X Climate Control Series. Best glasses I’ve ever worn and my eyes are my life. No eyes no work.

 

[OldBean]

This is what she wants Friend has one .. looks cool.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cairbull-C..._2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=JKY7WWRR2C3XM0FR10HR

 

[mark.ai]

I wear normal prescription glasses during daily life, but have to say I find it nicest to switch to contact lenses when cycling or doing some other kind of active activity. Much easier when sweating a lot or during the rain. Plus can then wear whatever normal sunglasses you like.

 

[Mabman]

This is what she wants Friend has one .. looks cool.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cairbull-C..._2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=JKY7WWRR2C3XM0FR10HR

I think you answered your own question.

 

[Stumpy]

I wear normal prescription glasses during daily life, but have to say I find it nicest to switch to contact lenses when cycling or doing some other kind of active activity. Much easier when sweating a lot or during the rain. Plus can then wear whatever normal sunglasses you like.

+1 - me too

 

[Doomanic]

+2.

I use Bolle safety specs, £12 from Screwfix. Not the most aesthetically pleasing but they have foam pads round the lenses which help stop dust ingress and are vented to reduce misting.

 

[Dax]

They're £12 if you loose or scratch them

 

[Doomanic]

They are anti-scratch. I was going to test the warranty last week but lost them at Dowies...

 

[Stumpy]

+2.

I use Bolle safety specs, £12 from Screwfix. Not the most aesthetically pleasing but they have foam pads round the lenses which help stop dust ingress and are vented to reduce misting.

I’m impressed with them! - just ordered a pair, thanks @Doomanic

 

[Norange]

I've had Optilabs frames with photochomic lenses in for a decade. Despite many, many crashes they're bulletproof and don't move around on your face like normal glasses do. For me with a -8.5 prescription, this is a massive bonus.

Cycling sunglasses | Optilabs

 

[HKP57]

My wife is fairly intolerant to contacts so she is going to go the optilabs route.

Thanks for the input

 

[Norange]

If you are close to them (IIRC they're off the M25 somewhere) then their showroom allows you to try on all their styles and get the best fit to your face.

 

[HKP57]

If you are close to them (IIRC they're off the M25 somewhere) then their showroom allows you to try on all their styles and get the best fit to your face.

No I am 430 miles away

 

[Jirkovo]

Rudy Project Rydon +
RX Direct Clip

Performance Eyewear Rydon - Rudy Project

 

[Gary]

My wife wears normal glasses and is looking for advice on what others do to protect those lenses while riding from grit and general damage on trails.
She does not want to go for the full goggles look as we don't do the downhill stuff just mainly XC

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