I have three pairs of Wiley X Zaks if that tells you anything.

 

Thanks for the good info

 

Ocean Waves

 

I use the $5 safety glasses Harley dealers have on display.

 

I have Wiley X for use with the half helmet. I use the built on shade on the HJC 3/4.

 

I don't know about all that polarization stuff, but I've always thought that I would stick to what the military approves for Soldier eyewear. They have an Approved Products List (APL), Combat Eye Protection (CEP) list, and other products that are supposed to be ballistically superior for hard use. I imagine those products would be shatter proof and durable (like what you might encouter on the road or worse). Just do a google search for some of those terms; the research has already been done. My 2 cents. Hope this helps.

 

I use Wiley's most of the time but have been using my Oakley's lately.

Took a huge bug to the right eye one day and the guts completely covered the lens but never got into my eyes. Was wearing the Wileys that day

 

I have the WileyX with transition lenses and am pleased with them. Good quality and good value, IMO.

 

New to the forum and this thread "caught my eye" since I have been an optometrist for about 30 years now. There are a lot of misconceptions about eyewear and lenses. For motorcycling, ALWAYS use polycarbonate lenses as they are as close to unbreakable as is available. Tint type is strictly a matter of personal preference but generally speaking the light changing lenses do not get quite as dark as a dark sunglass lens but work pretty well in most instances. If you get "Transitions" brand changable tint, you should not notice any major reduction in their tinting ability for several years (this IS a problem with the older &/or cheaper brands of tint). The only advantage to polarized lenses is they reduce reflections off a flat horizontal surface (such as a lake when boating, etc). This can be a safety concern when cycling as it reduces the sheen of a slippery spot in the road and makes it more difficult to pick out. I NEVER recommend polarized lenses for motorcyclists for this reason. They can also, in some cases, reduce visibilty of LCD screens and through windshields as mentioned previously. Most of the major brand names of sunglasses will offer a style that is comfortable and will serve your needs, again its just a personal preference. Most of what they tell you about their "exclusive features" are marketing hype and are available in many different product lines. If you have comfort issues when wearing a helmet, a professional optician or optometrist should be able to adjust your eyewear to fit comfortably under your helmet.

 

Good post