My visually challenged fam: Do you run Rx glasses or contacts for ridings?

@TheBirchCreek

2 жыл бұрын

Rx glasses. Mostly just those I wear regularly. Another pair for longer rides etc. Used to have transitioning lenses. Now I also have a "sporty" pair with magnetic tinted/polaroid clip-ons - that works relatively well, but is far from ideal - I probably won´t get another pair of this kind, will rather go back to transitioning.

@lechprotean

2 жыл бұрын

contact lenses. A setup like your Oakley could work, but the FOV is pretty narrow with the inner prescription lens. For multi-day trips I take dailies and wipe my fingers with wet wipes before putting them on.

@Schlem

2 жыл бұрын

I've just been riding with my Rx spex, but I've been thinking about this for a long time. Haven't found the right pair, and I'm a bit leery of buying a spendy maybe-it'll-fit-my-equestrian-head pair on faith and wishful thinking. Mebbe I'll hit Roka... BTW, a pair of readers is boss when something fiddly arises. thanks!

@pauldeutsch

2 жыл бұрын

I switch it up. Usually contacts and Smith cycling glasses, but sometimes Rx lenses in my Oakley Jawbones.

@luizgabeira3064

2 жыл бұрын

Contacts all the time - bring an extra in the frame bag just in case.

Still waiting for the DKlein X Oakley collab. That would be nice!!

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

OMG This would be next level!!

When I lived in northern latitudes like you are at in Portland, photocromatics were great. Then I moved to west Texas and with no trees or shade for miles, they just don’t get dark enough to properly make riding comfortable.

This is awesome, thanks Dustin!

Thanks for doing this Dustin! So hard to find a good set of prescription sport frames; my favourite so far is definitely the Ombraz with dark tint. Going to order a set of Dolomites for clear RX night riding lenses now. Cheers from Sydney.

Thank you! I needed a few recommendations so badly.

I don't even need rx stuff, but I watched anyway cause, well, your vids rule.

I've been using oakley flak for about 20 yrs and I get my Rx photochromic. On the Flak 2.0, but still a bit oldschool design. Photochromic is great for trails with a lot of tree cover and also for long days that end in a pub ride in the evening.

Rudy Project Hours, which I also got from SportRx. Loving your videos, Dustin!

I like the Bolle that looks like a slightly more streamlined version of the Oakley Jawbreaker. They are also perfect for vlogging while driving.

@adambarlev8992

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see more reviews of the Bolle prescription lens. It doesnt look like its constructed the same way Oakley does it.

After losing prescription sunglass's working trail or riding trail I now always go with the gas station variety or better, the Dollar store. Great looking glasses though and very informative vid.

I’d also add that the weight of the frame + prescription lenses is quite important. I got a smith prescription set up and the weight of the frame and lens was so much heavier than my daily glasses that the bridge of my nose would get quite sore after a day of wearing. I switched to a prescription Maui Jim (very norm/dad core) with much better results. I did just place an order for Oakley Sylas with photochromic lenses so I don’t have to think about switching between my regular glasses and sunglasses if I’m out and about

Always prescription glasses! Goodr with some RX photochromatic has been my go-to lately. 🤠

The only guide that I was looking for, thank you!

@EverythingsBeenDone

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Love this! Well made and works great!!

You did it! Thank you so much! Will go for the Clifden …

Keep pumping that quality content Player!! Love it!!

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teve! Appreciate this positive bump!

@tevemullins8156

2 жыл бұрын

@@EverythingsBeenDone I think you’re spot on with the photochrome lenses. Not to mention you got the best shit on the KZreads. 👍👍

I got the POC do flow with prescription photocromatic lents from Sport RX. Love them. Just very $$$

I've got a set of Bolle that I got from RXSport in the UK - they're bolle RX lenses and I've got varifocal in there... I've got a very strong + prescription and have spent years just putting up with what I could get for wearing on the bike. These are hands down the best riding glasses/lenses combo I've ever had and the first sports specific specs I've had that don't feel like a compromise in performance or my vision.

I wear prescription photochromic all the time, it saves me having to carry multiple pairs of glasses. My Ray Ban frames have carbon fibre arms, are super light and stay put all the time. Those Roka frames look really good, might look into them for my next pair.

On the subject of gear...I'm wondering if you could do a saddle bag or tool wrap roundup? The Outvi Possm and the Blackburn Switch Wrap seem like particularly interesting alternatives to the traditional everything bouncing around type saddlebags. Great stuff as always.

thx for looking out!

Hey Dustin, Great video as always :-). One thing to look out for wrt photochromic. They have to sacrifice range of darkness, they cannot cover the full range from very dark to very light. So.. I have several pairs :-), I use the lower range for cycling (for the Oh Dark Thirty starts), but use the higher range ones for skiing. I prefer polarized and just deal with my cameras (note the smartphones have very high tech screens that are not impacted!). My favorite glasses are made by Oakley and Julbo. Final note, you are young, :-) have you seen a high end opthamologist to discuss options so you do not need prescription? That would be life changing, btw. Thanks again for a wonderful informative video! btw, there is a whole separate topic on color of the lenses, which is 'better' (or more accurately stated, the tradeoffs)!

@SashaLokhtin

2 жыл бұрын

I have julbo ones that is cat 0-3 something like 87% to 12% of light is coming though. I guess for skiing in the mountains you are need cat 4 but at sea level while xc skiing in bright sun i am ok with cat 3

Photochromic surely is the way to go, no need to think about what lens to pop in your sunnies. Massive kudos for the Rob Roskopp board! That was my first board some 35-ish years ago 🤘🏽😎

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Marco! The Rob Roskopp was my fist board as well! You called it with Photochromic I never want to wear anything else!

I primarily wear rx glasses that have a color tint (I've got a set of pink, and a set of yellow lenses). I tend to wear these as my everyday glasses but they work great on the bike as well. The only time I find myself wearing contacts is during snow storms and then I wear regular goggles. Sweet Roskopp deck.

All of them make you look really good. The ombraz dolomite seem interesting since they have no arms that can break

Will always love the use of NORMCORE

Rudy Project progressive photochromatic clear to gray and worn under the helmet straps since they're prescription

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Cool suggestion will look into these!

I use a prescription insert for my Oakley jawbreakers and have no issues using them at all.

Good to know about photochemical lenses. I have been contemplating on them. They look completely clear in your video and they will come in handy in Seattle winter! BUT, unfortunately my eyesights are too bad for prescription sunglasses 😭

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Photochromic is a game changer!!

Smith is the best sport sunglasses, rx or any. (Anticipates feedback from Oakley fan boys ;)

I hate wearing glasses, but, have too. This was helpful. Oh yeah I do need glasses in spring and summer when the gnats are gnasteeeee and seem to have a craving for getting in your eyeballs. Excellent as usual.

i’m on prescription, i have siroko k3 and with photochromic yellow lens i’m happy as hell, especially for the price

I wear contacts and Oakley Jawbreakers with photochromic lenses (love those).

I wear Rudy Project Rydon RXs and they are excellent. With photochromic lenses, these have become my any time day or night riding glasses, my work safety glasses, and my all day every day glasses. One little gripe is that they don’t get dark in the car, as they rely on the uv to make them dark and uv is filtered out by your car windows. I’ve been thinking about getting another pair of dark (non photochromic) ones just for driving duty. They aren’t cheap. But they are so good. And They are so very adjustable with the wire core nose pads and temples. Far more so than the molded plastic of Oakley and most other glasses brands. Rudy Project is top notch!

@leslie7922

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to buy a pair of these :)

Hey Dustin! Thanks for this video! I wear Rokas with their transition lenses full time while cycling and love them. I am interested in the Ombraz with the transition lenses and wanted to see how they compare to the Roka. Thanks!

@EverythingsBeenDone

Жыл бұрын

I love my Ombraz. The rope is Is unique but has its place. The lenses are just as good as the rokas

Prescription without photochromic is what I've found to work the best. We live in Idaho, so we use them for various sports in the summer and in the winter. Since we play in the snow the photochromic goes dark from the brightness of the snow even at night. So my best set up is clear prescription glasses and several pairs of prescription sunglasses. Also, my experience with photochromic is that they don't go dark in your car because of the UV on the windshield is my understanding. It's been a few years since I've had a pair of photochromic lenses, maybe they've changed this? Rock on Dustin!

@barley03

2 жыл бұрын

Roka will transition in the car. They’re the only ones I’ve had that do this. We’ll worth the $$

Will stick with my Rudy Project flip-ups, thank you very much. Dorky? You bet. Do they work? Far better than photochromics which (as others have noted) neither get dark enough for really bright light, nor light enough when it's dark. I wear them for anything outdoors: riding, driving, even just commuting when I have to walk 10 minutes in the bright sun.

Thanks for posting! Out of the prescription glasses, which had the least obstruction when doing an over-the-shoulder check for cars/lane changes/group rides/yadda?

love my ombraz, top tier for sure

I love my Jawbreakers. They are by far the best cycling glassed I've ever had. I dont wear glasses though.

Great review!

I have a pair of rudy project agon frames with prescription photochromic lenses from sportsrx

I wanted to try chromapop from smith and tried out flywheel model prety good bang for buck action and chroma does POP!..

I wore contacts for quite some time but find them a tad uncomfortable. I also had some RX inserts but they were garbag: made the frames heavy and slide down, would mist up and catch dirt, just not a great option. My go to now are a pair of Tifosi Amok direct lens photochromics. A bit pricey here in the UK but for almost all of my riding they have me covered. Look a bit full on when off the bike but they look fine when on it - I find they just do the job well.

Photochromic is definitely the way to go. I have some nike sport frames with polarized & photochromic lenses. One thing I always use is a croakie eyeglasses tether, so don't need to ever worry about glasses slipping due to sweat or bouncing off when I crash, not that I ever do that...

My go to is julbo ultimate photochromic cat 0-3 lens and anti-fog - very comfortable and good side vision on bike. Lifestyle/run/hike is julbo Powell cat 3 polarized lens. Also have a julbo blast with cf3 lens (also cat 3) not really like the frame comfortwise - it is kinda push to much on the ears if used over long periods of time - wear them in dusty/windy conditions since they’re tight to face and stop sand from my eyes. All non prescriptions

I have a pair of RX sun glasses. Maybe you would call them wrap around? They help keep the wind from hitting the side of my eyes and aggravating my dry eye condition. They’re basically one step before going full goggles.

I wear Adidas Evil Eye Half Rims from Austria. They come in a variety of fixed tints with a snap in carrier for prescription lenses. The carrier does NOT move around.

Oakley Holbrook with Prescription Photochromic lenses. Nice for when I start just before sunrise and end with the sun out. Stay on tight and are lightweight.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Those sound perfect!!!

Alright homie, hope we connect on this. I'm 1:04 in, and we haven't talked about Protection category (High Mass or High Velocity, both matter at 25+ mph with rocks and trees) - Looking forward to it. And yes....RX eyewear with safety ratings that not only cover your eyes, but protect them. Like a helmet for your eyes. Seems important enough.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

SMAAAAAAT!

Great review. I use Cocoons fitovers. Work a treat.

I got a pair of 12 year old Oakley Radar with prescription but looking for a new pair. Great video :)

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

Having the need for a prism in my eye prescription, it limits the type of frames, as frames with a pronounced wrap will not work. But switching to a full face helmet with goggles, I can simply use my narrow frame everyday seeing glasses, worn under the goggles. Thanks Dustin for the video.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying that, I was never sure if one could use glasses under Goggles. Stoked on this intel.

I just wear my Rx Wayfarers. Love them.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Love that look! Those are dope glasses

i need to get on this.😁 thanks DK

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Any time

Think I gotta get a pair of Rokas now!

I have been using Oakley Flak 2.0 RX version since 2017. Just broke a lens and am trying to decide whether to just get a new set of lenses in my new RX or go for a whole new set of glasses. Seems that none of the 'shield style' glasses that are so popular generally can't be done in RX... And the Jawbreakers have been around since before the Flak. I would love the mountaineering style glasses, but my road rides involve pacelines and people that are way too close, so I can't lose my peripheral vision.

Rudy Project "Fotonyk" user here, with the Rx insert. Using the same frame for more than 2 years now, have both dark-mirror lenses and the photochromic, so far so good. Swapping lenses and having to clean up between the Rx insert and the inside of the lens is a pain though...

@stevedykes2114

2 жыл бұрын

I'm rocking the Rudy Project "Cutline" with a progressive insert. I've got good at popping out the insert for cleaning, every fifth ride or so.

I went full meme mode and picked up some of those Pit Vipers off of Amazon. They are pretty sweet actually, but I don't love the polarized lenses, makes checking the phone, using a camera, or looking at other screens a bit harder

DK, I can tell from recent experience that there are some sunglasses that won't accept an Rx. That last pair you reviewed a prime example - size and shape make it difficult for an Rx, which means they provide that useless insert. Best to stick with an almost flat type of lens.

im an optometrist. i wear photochromic glasses, i have a pair of oakley radar ev on order as well.

@htonmusic

2 жыл бұрын

photochromic is good for non prescription people too because even in the dark you still need eye protection.

Great Video! After watching it, I decided in Ordering some Clifdens but I got the Photochromatic in Clear to Grey. Got a couple of Question for you if it's ok? How fast is the Transition from Clear to Grey and back to Clear? Does the Cold Weather have any affect on the Transition? Thanks for any Input.

@stuartdilts2729

4 ай бұрын

If anyone else is wondering this: The transition probably takes 1-2 minutes. It's fast enough that they don't stay dark too long when you go indoors, but you can get caught not being able to see if you suddenly go into dark environments. You mostly don't notice the change. The transition is slower in the cold. I mostly notice this during winter twilight. Sometimes you think it's getting real dark, but you take off your glasses and there is still plenty of light to see by. Overall, I do recommend them for your normal glasses or if you can't afford a second pair. My complaints are notable, but don't really come up that often for me.

Wow, I normally just go with whatever $20 sunglasses I can find at the gas station, but I might have to get those Xandis if they offer UV protection. One thing i've noticed is that some glasses funnel air into your eyes and dry them out as you ride. It's hard to tell which ones will do that

You can never go wrong with RX glasses with photochromic lenses. :)

That Roscop sk8 tho!! 💪😎

Where did you make the lenses for your Jawbreak glasses?

Unfortunately I switch between my perception glasses and non prescription Wileyx sunglasses. Love them but can’t afford to make them prescription sunglasses. But for winter I could use a ski goggle that has lens that change from clear to fully tinted. Any ideas?

New shades and an advert for the new Dave Grohl book. My Xmas stocking is sorted!

This is great!

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks player!!

Which size of the Ombraz are you wearing? The regular or the XL size?

I have to wear Rx all the time, so I just use regular glasses....and for sun I wear Over Rx. They just go in front of the regular glasses. Solar Shield branded ones are $20 at CVS.

Daym that was good video

I'm a big fan of the Oakley jawbreaker lenses. Switch out between a clear and dark one. Bought the lenses every 2 years when my insurance rolls over ha.

I like the idea of photochromatic lenses but since I mostly fatbike in winter in Alaska the cold makes them turn dark...even when it is already dark outside. Which is a lot. I have really dry eyes so I finally gave up on contacts :( and now just wear normcore (love it) prescription frames or sunglasses. I have both dark polarized for the bright days on open snow and yellow/amberish tint for more diffused light. Fogging is an issue.

A great Public Service video; too little info. out there about RX options. I started out with Oakley non-prescription glasses and then just purchased RX lenses only when my eyesight got to the point of needing correction.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

What do u recommend if I want to wear sunglasses over my regular glasses. ? Need for cycling

But do these photochromic lens go tinted even across the entirety of each lens. I've had lens where only the part of the lens that's in direct sunlight go dark (e.g. I'm driving and the sun comes through a the driver side window and only 75% only lens become tinted. I literally have to close one eye and use the one lens that didn't go tinted since it was was in the shade on the other half of my face)

Now: Adidas Evil Eye Halfrim Pro with Clip Waiting for: Oakley Flak 2.0 with RX Glasses from Oakley, Prizm Golf - I hope they stay in place while shredding ;)

If you get a green mirror on a green photochromic, the lens will shift from rose to grey, which I find nice.

@EverythingsBeenDone

5 ай бұрын

Oh wow I really want to try this now!

Need prescription sunglasses with single vision photocromatic lenses that are more blade style. I need thick frames around the lenses - specifically no frame at the top. The frame at the top blocks vision when riding on a tri bike or an areodynamic position. I can't find anything. We like the Oakley EV Zero, but can't get it in prescription.

Progressive lens need more attention, by age 35 most people need these, Oakly do some but could do much more, whats the best brand for progressive lens?

I need glasses for reading. I wear non prescription cycling glasses with Hydrotac lenses so that I can read my Garmin when following a route. Turns non prescription lenses into bi focal’s. (Sort of.)

Prescription without photochromic. Options are much more limited with dual prescription lenses. Even more of a PIA for snowboarding.

Fucking great Bro. Appreciate you! You're four eyed Philly friend likes this. Excellent breakdown on all the options.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Superr stoked this helped out!

I use a pair of cheap plastic $10 sunglasses work just fine for me but I've also been known to use a $5 Amazon goggles and heavy snow when I was riding throw the snow

I need bifocals and they are hard to find in a cycling specific frame. Solution: $6 plastic aviator frames from zenni optical with photochromic bi focal lenses. ~$150 out the door.

@davidp7414

2 жыл бұрын

I am a bifocal cyclist too. I wear prescription Ray Bans

@Dr.Schlitz

2 жыл бұрын

I use the Oakley Flak 2.0 with progressive prescription lenses.

I wear contacts and those cheap Xandi joints. My eyes water a ton, so I need lots of coverage and wrap around, not something I can get with typically prescription glasses with my high index.

How did you get your pupillary distance details? Every eye doctor I have had won't share that part of the prescription making it harder to order Rx glasses online. I have tried measuring it myself but the pair I purchased through warby parker were always just a little off and gave me a headache.

@Colleenann61

2 жыл бұрын

I ordered some Rudy Project Rydon Slim frames with photo-chromatic prescription lenses and bifocals from Sport RX. They had me take a photo of my face, holding up a measuring guide that I printed off the website. They created the lens from that.

@brandofluck

2 жыл бұрын

@@Colleenann61 Nice, I'm glad that worked for you. I have never tried SportRX. I wish the prescription would just include the pupillary distance. It seems crazy to withhold that information.

@Colleenann61

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure if you ask your optometrist to give you that number, they would be happy to do so.

"Some guy on internet" earned you a like and subscribe 💪

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

My people!!

I don’t like photochromic glasses cycling as if it goes cloudy (U.K.) or stop off at a coffee shop it takes ages for them to clear. Because my eye sight is so bad, it can’t see without them. Also have dry eyes and using the Wilex X BOSS glasses for cycling as they have a gasket to block out the wind which is great for winter wind and good because they can take my strong prescription 🤔😊😊

is there a video on glasses for people with long eyelashes?

I have oakleys but they came with a light tinted lens, after i moved to arizona i cannot use them because its so damn bright here! and I have sensitive eyes, I will get a replacement lens to use here.

@Ilovethisaccount500

2 жыл бұрын

also I love you style, I wish I was that bold!

contacts for me, I'm a bit of a sweaty fella so my non rx sunnies end up in my helmet vents often due to fogging

Ordered and paid for Oakley Clifdens from my local optometrist. But they just told me my prescription is too high to fit. 😢 I’m so bummed. My left eye is -7.5

about photochromic lenses: ive had two pair of transitions glasses. clear to black. im cheap so i got them at eyemart, and i dont replace them but every 2 to 3 years. if you are the type of person who doesnt replace them yearly, be aware that at least with both pairs that ive had, the transition eventually begins to wear off around the edges and gradually more and more toward the center to the point of when i finally replaced mine last week, when outside, i had about a half inch border of plain glasses with a dark center. looked totally stupid. ALSO, after the transition wears off, the lenses start to turn yellow.. so yeah.. i had a yellowed border around the dark center. double weirdo. this time, i just went with plain lenses so that if i still have these a couple of years from now they dont make me look like a creep.

Do the Ombraz Dolomites block your peripherals at all? Ie. Can you not see people riding beside you when cycling?

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

The oakley Clifdens block the peripheral vision most! Ombras no so much for me

Ombraz for me if I had to choose.

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

A wise Choice my friend!

Do you have another link for the xandis?

@EverythingsBeenDone

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no 🤷🏻‍♂️

Important with any kind of sunglasses is the UV protection. Very cheap sunglasses i ok ften use only tinted glasses that don’t offer any UV protection at all, in fact those can even damage your eyes because due to the tinted lenses the incoming light appears less bright, so your pupils will open wide (like in the night). But because all the invisible UV light coned through your eyes can get damaged. Always check the UV protection before buying!