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Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses
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I've been looking online but I don't know where the best place to buy them is, and I'm nervous about buying sight unseen. It seems most cycling sunglasses are mens/unisex and there aren't any women's specific sunglasses. I'm worried about getting ones that are too big for my face without the ability to try them on.

I don't want to spend a ton of money, they'll be used solely for cycling. Any ideas?
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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Buy some sunglasses and try them on.

If you don't like them, return them.

When you find a pair that you like, have prescription lenses installed.
Last edited by: jimatbeyond: Jan 24, 21 15:28
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [jimatbeyond] [ In reply to ]
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jimatbeyond wrote:
Buy some sunglasses and try them on.

If you don't like them, return them.

When you find a pair that you like, have prescription lenses installed.

Hm, that's a possibility.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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Free shipping and free returns...

https://www.ebay.com/...349624.m46890.l49292
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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I have 2 pairs from Walmart. I need bifocals to be able to see my cycling computer. First pair I got lined bifocals. Second pair I bought progressive. The ones I have are soft frames they hug my face well and they were reasonable price. I was able to try them on. I don't care much about brand but usefulness.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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Second what Jim said about getting the non prescription trying them on and returning. I know you said you wanted to keep in budget but I’ve gotten both Rudy Project and Roka RX versions for a couple hundred bucks if you wait or use sales/coupons (they are both fantastic)
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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Have you looked at Roka? Just got an email from them this morning and it was specifically about prescription.
https://www.roka.com/...=210122_RX_Insurance
I do not have any but maybe someone here can give you feedback about their experience with them.
They look a little expensive but nice quality and take insurance / HSA...
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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SportRx has folks that know their products and can make specific recommendations based on size, prescription, etc.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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I second the SportsRX. I'd call them with your prescription after you pick a couple style you like to see if your prescription works. Also, give some consideration as to how dark you want your lenses. I find myself going a little lighter, but I like to trail run and MTB in the trees with them.

I'd be careful with the buy a pair you like and then add prescriptions approach, especially if you have a medium to strong prescription.

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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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They make Oakley glasses in prescription.

https://www.oakley.com/...BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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I have a pair of Roka Rx sunglasses that are my everyday sunglasses. I also have a pair of Oakley RX sunglasses that I use for races.
Both are brilliant and work really well.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [jharris] [ In reply to ]
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jharris wrote:
They make Oakley glasses in prescription.

https://www.oakley.com/...BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Yep, love mine (though they do get a bit slippery with sweat). Valve model, great wraparound. Transition lenses (clear to grey), great for all conditions. Not cheap, but keep them safe and they will last for years (assuming your script doesn't shift)
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [MattyK] [ In reply to ]
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You can buy Oakley Valve sunglasses all the time for about $65 with free shipping and free returns.

Earlier this year, I purchased two pairs of Valves for $25 each.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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Sports Optical in Denver can put almost any Rx in almost any frame.

drn92
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [jimatbeyond] [ In reply to ]
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jimatbeyond wrote:
You can buy Oakley Valve sunglasses all the time for about $65 with free shipping and free returns.

Earlier this year, I purchased two pairs of Valves for $25 each.
Good luck getting high curvature, good optics transition lenses for that price...
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [MattyK] [ In reply to ]
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MattyK wrote:
jimatbeyond wrote:
You can buy Oakley Valve sunglasses all the time for about $65 with free shipping and free returns.

Earlier this year, I purchased two pairs of Valves for $25 each.
Good luck getting high curvature, good optics transition lenses for that price...


The prices I quoted were for the sunglasses only.

Why would I want transition lenses?
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [jimatbeyond] [ In reply to ]
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jimatbeyond wrote:
MattyK wrote:
jimatbeyond wrote:
You can buy Oakley Valve sunglasses all the time for about $65 with free shipping and free returns.

Earlier this year, I purchased two pairs of Valves for $25 each.
Good luck getting high curvature, good optics transition lenses for that price...


The prices I quoted were for the sunglasses only.

Why would I want transition lenses?

Well I’d you’re going to focus on that single word, a) because they’re awesome, you can use them at any time of the day or night, and b) the upcharge for that alone is a small percentage of getting good high curvature lenses anyway. Stop focusing on the trees for the wood.
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Re: Where to Buy Prescription Cycling Sunglasses [Erin C.] [ In reply to ]
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I spent $60 to buy some single vision, sporty, polarized sunglasses from Zenni in August.
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