Cool Shades

[Pat Donnelly]

http://www.panoptx.com/

Joel P. showed me these a few years ago, great for snow, cycle and bike sports as they have a foam piece around the frame to block wind. I have not been able to find locally. They have a close out section from their on line store and one model (Gust Lite) to fit large heads! Closeout priced @ $39.99

Had problems ordering on line, so I phoned in the order 925-484-0292 - No problem.

Via phone, they offered standard 3 day shipping @ $10; only overnight and 2 day express were offered on line.

[Randy S.]

I've looked at them before. My concern is that when you do get snow in there, its going to be a pain to clean out. Plus the foam part will take abuse from regular cleaning. If you have problems with wind in your eyes, then they're probably a good solution. They'll certainly keep the sunlight out well. I prefer Native or Smith sliders so I can change lenses.

[Tim Tuthill]

Hey Pat and Randy: I think Harley shops uaed to cary the full line. Don't know about now. The foam is a concern of mine also. What happens if it tears?? Do they replace?

[Pat Donnelly]

I also have a pair of Smith Sliders but they are a bit snug and I could use the wind blockage to reducing the tearing effect but I do like the ability to change out the lenses. Will have to see how the foam stands up although I have a few pair of old goggles with foam intact.

[Neil Gendzwill]

I have a pair of old Oakley Eye Jackets that work great, wrap around and stay close. I wear contacts so I need to keep the wind out of my eyes. I love the Oakleys, only wear goggles on cold or snowy days. My wife calls them my Spiderman glasses.

[terekhov]

my vote is for oakley racing jackets
work tearless until low mach1 speeds

[Derf]

Cycling and other sport: Oakley M-Frame
Walking, driving, other everyday things: Oakley Half-Jacket
Snowboard: always goggles (Smith), never regular shades, unless it's 10 degrees C or above

[mnovak]

Rudy Project -- lots of selection and particularly for those who need prescription lenses -- unlike Oakleys which are very limited if you need Rx lenses. Rudy Projects are really popular with cyclists too and I use them for that as well.