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Post by whiskeyriver on Jun 12, 2015 10:14:40 GMT -6
What styles are you all rockin' these days? These are what I am wearin' these days (Randolph Engineering Aviator 55mm in Gunmetal Grey):  |
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Post by davelewis on Jun 12, 2015 11:02:41 GMT -6
I've had a pair of AO aviators for a few years, and they have held up perfectly. Seller is retired Marine, and lots of options for lense sizes, temples, and colors, plus liked that I could get glass lenses! www.aoeyewearonline.com/Home_Page.php |
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Post by exophobe on Jun 12, 2015 11:12:30 GMT -6
I've had a pair of AO aviators for a few years, and they have held up perfectly. Seller is retired Marine, and lots of options for lense sizes, temples, and colors, plus liked that I could get glass lenses! www.aoeyewearonline.com/Home_Page.phpYeah I went with AO when I discovered they used to have the military contract that Randolph now has, and are making the same thing (in the USA) at about a third of the cost of Randolph, and about a fifth of what Ray-Ban charges. |
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Post by davelewis on Jun 12, 2015 11:17:50 GMT -6
I've had a pair of AO aviators for a few years, and they have held up perfectly. Seller is retired Marine, and lots of options for lense sizes, temples, and colors, plus liked that I could get glass lenses! www.aoeyewearonline.com/Home_Page.phpYeah I went with AO when I discovered they used to have the military contract that Randolph now has, and are making the same thing (in the USA) at about a third of the cost of Randolph, and about a fifth of what Ray-Ban charges. Exactly! Quality is there, better price, and heck, you can even buy parts if you want to swap out a different style temple. Plus, I'd rather support the business of a military vet! |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 12, 2015 12:37:17 GMT -6
I buy randolph engineering 58mm aviators. Bayonet temple and polarized lens.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 12, 2015 13:07:01 GMT -6
I don't wear sunglasses often but I do have several pair lying around. I have the 52mm AO aviators and a pair of Mosley Tribes aviatrix sunglasses that I can't seem to find. Due to my ever evolving tastes i've now gravitated towards Persol and there's a pair that Warby Parker just introduced that looks kinda cool.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jun 12, 2015 17:10:02 GMT -6
Haha it's what I suspected...the people here rock similar shades. And I've had Randolph for years because it's what gramps wore.
And I paid the same amount for my Randolph as AO sells theirs for. They are good glasses though, AO. I prefer both to Ray Ban.
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Post by exophobe on Jun 12, 2015 17:19:49 GMT -6
Haha it's what I suspected...the people here rock similar shades. And I've had Randolph for years because it's what gramps wore. And I paid the same amount for my Randolph as AO sells theirs for. They are good glasses though, AO. I prefer both to Ray Ban. Pretty sure the two are made to the same spec, the expensive brand is just the one that happens to be under government contract at the time. You would think that'd make them cheaper, but I guess government contract work is like insurance. The more you're making, the more you charge. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jun 12, 2015 19:37:40 GMT -6
Either way, happy to have gotten mine for $78.
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 13, 2015 8:15:11 GMT -6
Ray Ban's stink they are flimsy. The only one I liked was the caravan and they got rid of it.
AO is better but RE blows the doors off. I get them for work on the towns buck so I can't bitch.
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Post by exophobe on Jun 13, 2015 8:17:17 GMT -6
Ray Ban's stink they are flimsy. The only one I liked was the caravan and they got rid of it. AO is better but RE blows the doors off. I get them for work on the towns buck so I can't bitch. Is it the lenses, the build, or your cost that results in doors blown off? |
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Post by Whiskey Mercenary on Jun 13, 2015 10:46:43 GMT -6
I wear the RE aviators as well. I go with the 52mm and prescription lenses. I got them used on eBay for $25 and couldn't be happier. Really solid frames and they are absolutely timeless.
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Post by Old26 on Jun 13, 2015 11:00:50 GMT -6
Maui Jim are my favorite. I've got some RB, but the MJ's are my go to most of the time - and the one's I've lost 3x @$300+ each. I can't seem to keep them as I don't wear them enough to get into a habit, so I leave them every time...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 12:05:41 GMT -6
The secret to not loosing them for me has been to keep a pair in each car and one at home. I haven't lost any in quite a while. What I have currently.  Spy Maui Jim Gargoyle |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 13, 2015 15:12:15 GMT -6
Ray Ban's stink they are flimsy. The only one I liked was the caravan and they got rid of it. AO is better but RE blows the doors off. I get them for work on the towns buck so I can't bitch. Is it the lenses, the build, or your cost that results in doors blown off? Frame of the RE aviators vs ray ban caravans is not even close. The RE is solid thicker and not flimsy. The ray bans just feel cheaper with the thin frame. RE uses glass polarized lens pretty sure RB uses plastic but I'm unsure. What I do know if RE lens provide very good anti-glare properties. Which I find very important and I only use polarized lens. Cost is a non factor for me. I buy a pair of sunglasses ever year for work on my town account. |
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Post by exophobe on Jun 13, 2015 16:20:18 GMT -6
Is it the lenses, the build, or your cost that results in doors blown off? Frame of the RE aviators vs ray ban caravans is not even close. The RE is solid thicker and not flimsy. The ray bans just feel cheaper with the thin frame. RE uses glass polarized lens pretty sure RB uses plastic but I'm unsure. What I do know if RE lens provide very good anti-glare properties. Which I find very important and I only use polarized lens. Cost is a non factor for me. I buy a pair of sunglasses ever year for work on my town account. I was referring to AO vs RE. F ray ban.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 13, 2015 17:37:50 GMT -6
Frame of the RE aviators vs ray ban caravans is not even close. The RE is solid thicker and not flimsy. The ray bans just feel cheaper with the thin frame. RE uses glass polarized lens pretty sure RB uses plastic but I'm unsure. What I do know if RE lens provide very good anti-glare properties. Which I find very important and I only use polarized lens. Cost is a non factor for me. I buy a pair of sunglasses ever year for work on my town account. I was referring to AO vs RE. F ray ban. Oh oh my first post I was referring to Ray Ban vs Randolph. I do like AO but the only pair I have worn was a 1980's US NAVY pair and they just weren't for me since they were kinda old and I didn't want to get all new rubber. |
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Post by bentin on Jun 13, 2015 17:42:13 GMT -6
Can't do glass lenses since I like to be able to use them when inevitably forgot my actual cycling glasses. I like my Ray Bans, and plastic frames.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 17:54:30 GMT -6
Can't do glass lenses since I like to be able to use them when inevitably forgot my actual cycling glasses. I like my Ray Bans, and plastic frames. I like my Ray Bans as well. I have the RB3386, and they've held up pretty well so far. I considered paying $300+ for a pair, but I lose accessories, gloves/hats/sunglasses, like it's my job. I'm just really glad I haven't lost these in the year I've had them.  |
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Post by thomasss on Jun 15, 2015 3:48:07 GMT -6
 I love my sunglasses (not aviator style but it is not my cup of tea !!!) made in France (for me, it is a plus, not for you  polarized glasses made in erable ( edit : maple) wood (very light)   |
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Post by wisdom on Jun 15, 2015 3:59:11 GMT -6
I love my sunglasses (not aviator style but it is not my cup of tea !!!) made in France (for me, it is a plus, not for you polarized glasses made in erable wood (very light) Isn't "Erable" the same as Maple? I only remember this from those candies I get in Canada.. |
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Post by thomasss on Jun 15, 2015 5:01:32 GMT -6
Isn't "Erable" the same as Maple? I only remember this from those candies I get in Canada.. yep, you're right. I did not remember the name in english fro "erable" : it is maple like maple sirup !!! |
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Post by univibe88 on Jul 7, 2015 11:05:40 GMT -6
Another +1 for AO pilot glasses. I got some in 52MM and put RX lenses in them about 5 years ago. They are going strong. I like that they are a Massachusetts company. I also have a pair of Shuron Freeway (with RX.) www.shuron.com/freeway.htm They are an old American company, very affordable and very sturdy. They invented the "combo" frame that everyone knows from the 50s/60s (I have some of them as eyeglasses also.) |
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Post by Winterland on Jul 9, 2015 21:33:44 GMT -6
I have worn cheapies but have been a Rayban fan. My eyes can be sensitive to the sun so I wear them on sunny or bright days, especially driving. I did check out the Randolph Engineering Caravan and Aviator styles. Almost bought a pair. Will have to check out AO Eyewear also. I like the RB Aviator style but the normal size is a little big for my face. I have seen you can get the smaller size for a decent price online. Will get a pair at some point. These are my main glasses. Suncloud Aviator- Polycarbonate lens. A midpriced brand but seem to be great quality for the price. Ray Ban Caravan- Glass lens. These are the smaller size and I scored them on Ebay. They are a vintage pair but were like new.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Jul 12, 2015 5:16:45 GMT -6
Love the caravan look. What mm are they? 52mm just looks too small.
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