Rx cycling glasses

[Gimpy00Wang]

I'm due for a new pair of specs and while I'm at it I want to get a pair of Rx cycling glasses -- though not necessarily from the same place, but that would be nice. I did the typical Googling, but I want to get feedback from someone who has already been down this path.

I'm thinking in-frame rather than an insert is the way I would want to go -- though likely more expensive. It looks like Rudy Project has a decent selection of frames. The Horus and Apache look interesting.

Any feedback would be appreciated...

- Chris

[Mongoose]

Check out glacier glasses with RX lenses. The large lenses and side shields give some protection and wind resistance. My frames are regular Julbo Drus frames that I brought to the local eye glass store to have RX inserts put in.

I never found a pair of glasses/goggles with RX inserts that worked well. The lenses on the inserts had to be curved to fit which causes distortion. Plus the two layers cause fogging issues. If I have to wear goggles, I use contacts now.

I've accumulated a bit of an eyeglass/goggle/eye shield collection trying to figure out this problem.

[justwanttoride]

I have used Oakley's for 10 years, they cost 200.00 - 400.00 depending on the frames, i used the last pair for 3 years.

[kmdmac]

I've had good luck with my Rudy Projects. tried the insert first, bad idea. couldn't get a good fit and it really sucks when both sets of lenses fog up and you have to take the whole assembly apart.

lots of $$ though. frames were approx $200 and the lenses were at least another $200. (lots of fancy curved computer control grinding involved)

kmd