Misc Oakley sunglasses: worth the money? - Page 4

Christofire · 01-14-2010, 09:32 AM

Up til this point I've not felt the need to spend the higher prices for Oakleys. My history of sunglasses includes a lot of broken pairs (and not always because of my negligence -- though that has happened). Now, one could argue that Oakleys are better made, and so they aren't as likely to break, thus making them worth the money.

For those who have owned them, what do you say?

Dayze · 01-14-2010, 11:03 AM

I would say no.
I bought some on a military base about 10 years ago; a closeout type deal. they were $50. I like them etc, but one day they simply broke when I was taking them off. I liked them while I had them but to break 2 years into owning them.... eh.

I've had the same two pairs of cheap sunglasses for 4 years. bought one pair at a gas station while buying beer and a cooler to go hang at the beech in FLorida. and the other bought at a gas station on my way to go Canoeing. Still have both pairs in my car. Total spent - $8.

**Bearcat** · 01-14-2010, 11:05 AM

As far as style and being out of date, etc; granted, there are only a few pair on oakley.com that I like, I've hardly ever gotten comments on them one way or the other and I've never commented on other people's.... I mean, they are just sunglasses, who gives a shit? I bought them for durability and liked how they looked, oh noes if someone thinks they're out of date or "don't fit my face right" or whatever...

NewChief · 01-14-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtebbe

Quality sunglasses are worth the $$$. I wear SPY+ but that's mostly because a friend of mine gets them for me at cost. They have held up very well. I wear them every day while driving, and all day when I'm outdoors.

I'm rockin' the Cooper XLs

http://www.spyoptic.com/category/98307/ALL

DT

This...

Spy Optics
Smith Optics
Costa Del Mar
Native
Kaenon

I like all these shades. I'm usually choosing shades for either fishing or running/cycling/outdoor wear, though.

NewChief · 01-14-2010, 11:07 AM

I used to work here, and I usually put up this link when buying outdoor gear comes up, but try out Sierra Trading Post:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sea...criptions=True

Good (sometimes great) prices on sunglasses.

Simply Red · 01-14-2010, 11:08 AM

yeah, the blue would look dope, Otter, I concur. I used to have these Bill Blass blue lensed and also had a red lensed, wayfarer styled. Found them at Saks at Phipps, I got a lot of pussy that summer, thank you Bill Blass.

GoHuge · 01-14-2010, 11:09 AM

I've had my A-wires for about three years now and love them. Have had about three pair over ten years, and sold them when I wanted a new style. Just can't wear cheap glasses after polarized Oakley's.
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Radar Chief · 01-14-2010, 11:15 AM

No. Back when they used to lifetime gaurantee their frames they were worth the money but they quit doing that several years ago.

Saccopoo · 01-14-2010, 11:24 AM

I bought a pair of Oakley prescription glasses (not sunglasses) 10 years ago and they are finally requiring a replacement now. They have been sat on (twice) crashed in a sledding accident, and numerous other mishaps and help up incredibly well. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Recommended.

Demonpenz · 01-14-2010, 11:35 AM

is this a thread from the Star Board in 1996? Someone bump "your favorite Big Johnson T-Shirt"

Slayer Diablo · 01-14-2010, 11:44 AM

As long as you don't step on them or forget they're in the driver's seat as you're sitting down, you'll be fine. Even the earpiece one of my friends broke on her pair snapped back on the first time, and probably would've snapped back on the second time if it didn't get lost.

Red Beans · 01-14-2010, 11:45 AM

Had a pair for 7 years then I got drunk and busted them...

COchief · 01-14-2010, 11:46 AM

Anything that shows you haven't had an original thought about style in 20 years is worth the money.

JK, go with what you like. I am a $20 pair kind of guy because I don't like worrying about breaking/losing them which I do quite often. When I did rock spendy shades I always liked Revo lenses and styles the best.

Hammock Parties · 01-14-2010, 11:46 AM

If you spend more than $10 on a pair of sunglasses you deserve to lose them.

Slayer Diablo · 01-14-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

If you spend less than $10 on a pair of sunglasses you deserve to lose them.

Here, I fixed it for you.

**Bearcat** · 01-14-2010, 11:50 AM

Ah, GoChiefs and Slayer chasing each other around the playground, just like the old days.

01-14-2010, 09:32 AM
Christofire Aberzombie and Fitch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southwest Kansas Casino cash: $10004950	Oakley sunglasses: worth the money? Up til this point I've not felt the need to spend the higher prices for Oakleys. My history of sunglasses includes a lot of broken pairs (and not always because of my negligence -- though that has happened). Now, one could argue that Oakleys are better made, and so they aren't as likely to break, thus making them worth the money. For those who have owned them, what do you say?
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01-14-2010, 11:03 AM	#46
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1929358	I would say no. I bought some on a military base about 10 years ago; a closeout type deal. they were $50. I like them etc, but one day they simply broke when I was taking them off. I liked them while I had them but to break 2 years into owning them.... eh. I've had the same two pairs of cheap sunglasses for 4 years. bought one pair at a gas station while buying beer and a cooler to go hang at the beech in FLorida. and the other bought at a gas station on my way to go Canoeing. Still have both pairs in my car. Total spent - $8. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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01-14-2010, 11:05 AM	#47
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-875069	As far as style and being out of date, etc; granted, there are only a few pair on oakley.com that I like, I've hardly ever gotten comments on them one way or the other and I've never commented on other people's.... I mean, they are just sunglasses, who gives a shit? I bought them for durability and liked how they looked, oh noes if someone thinks they're out of date or "don't fit my face right" or whatever...
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01-14-2010, 11:07 AM	#49
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7270204	I used to work here, and I usually put up this link when buying outdoor gear comes up, but try out Sierra Trading Post: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sea...criptions=True Good (sometimes great) prices on sunglasses. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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01-14-2010, 11:08 AM	#50
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	yeah, the blue would look dope, Otter, I concur. I used to have these Bill Blass blue lensed and also had a red lensed, wayfarer styled. Found them at Saks at Phipps, I got a lot of pussy that summer, thank you Bill Blass.
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01-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#51
GoHuge The Truth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10006072	I've had my A-wires for about three years now and love them. Have had about three pair over ten years, and sold them when I wanted a new style. Just can't wear cheap glasses after polarized Oakley's. Posted via Mobile Device
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01-14-2010, 11:15 AM	#52
Radar Chief Wearing ballistic dog goggles. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In the box. Casino cash: $2991503	No. Back when they used to lifetime gaurantee their frames they were worth the money but they quit doing that several years ago. __________________ Like "Cool Hand" Luke I'm busting rocks. __/\|_/[___] \|/ \\_\| ---OllllO _( ))~-( ))-0--))
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01-14-2010, 11:24 AM	#53
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	I bought a pair of Oakley prescription glasses (not sunglasses) 10 years ago and they are finally requiring a replacement now. They have been sat on (twice) crashed in a sledding accident, and numerous other mishaps and help up incredibly well. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Recommended.
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01-14-2010, 11:35 AM	#54
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-223864	is this a thread from the Star Board in 1996? Someone bump "your favorite Big Johnson T-Shirt" __________________
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01-14-2010, 11:44 AM	#55
Slayer Diablo Cross with me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9994900	As long as you don't step on them or forget they're in the driver's seat as you're sitting down, you'll be fine. Even the earpiece one of my friends broke on her pair snapped back on the first time, and probably would've snapped back on the second time if it didn't get lost.
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01-14-2010, 11:45 AM	#56
Red Beans Not dead yet... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indian Creek Casino cash: $1679903	Had a pair for 7 years then I got drunk and busted them...
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01-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#57
COchief Blame it on the Henne Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Donk-town Casino cash: $6283231	Anything that shows you haven't had an original thought about style in 20 years is worth the money. JK, go with what you like. I am a $20 pair kind of guy because I don't like worrying about breaking/losing them which I do quite often. When I did rock spendy shades I always liked Revo lenses and styles the best.
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01-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#58
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $1000478	If you spend more than $10 on a pair of sunglasses you deserve to lose them. __________________ Chiefs game films
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01-14-2010, 11:50 AM	#60
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-875069	Ah, GoChiefs and Slayer chasing each other around the playground, just like the old days.
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