Sunglasses help needed

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auburnfive

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• Jun 4, 2023

• #1

I am not a particularly careful person, and have noticed most of sunglasses ( although not prescription, but good quality) are quite scratched up. Thought I’d treat myself with a new pair before my next Camino, any suggestions for a model that is scratch resistant?

 

Robo

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Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23

• Jun 5, 2023

• #2

I only use prescription glasses that tint in the sun.
But I pay extra to have the lenses coated for protection.
My last pair lasted 8 years of every day use.
No scratches.

Maybe it's how you use / care for them?

Just as an example, I was always losing my pens at work.

So I bought a really nice expensive pen.
I've had it about 15 years and know exactly where it is and it sill works great.

 

donalomahony

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"Camino from 2013 to 2019" paused for now...

• Jun 5, 2023

• #3

Personally, would buy 3 pairs of Decathlon sunglasses at c€15 each and a case.

 

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Mobilemejen

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• Jun 5, 2023

• #4

auburnfive said:

I am not a particularly careful person, and have noticed most of sunglasses ( although not prescription, but good quality) are quite scratched up. Thought I’d treat myself with a new pair before my next Camino, any suggestions for a model that is scratch resistant?

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Maui Jims are my favorites---Costco usually carries them. I was told that cheap sunglasses are actually more harmful than no sunglasses. I do like bigger ones, and a bit of side protection is helpful on the windy parts.

 

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Sedona2007

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Le-Puy to Cahors 2016, Cahors to St Jean Pied 2017

• Jun 5, 2023

• #5

The problem with some "cheap" sunglasses is that some offer NO UV protection and really are worse than no sunglasses. They are dark enough that your pupils open more and therefore more UV light passes through the lens. However, some have the sticker that states "UV protection" so theoretically would be fine. (If you believe there is truth in advertising.)

 

Corinne Lombardi

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2017

• Jun 6, 2023

• #6

Take a look at snow board, surfing or fishing sun glasses. They are built to handle tough outdoor treatment and usually have good lenses and are mostly not horribly expensive. Blenders snowboarding glasses are around $50 USD and are quite good. I also had a eye glass keeper which kept them out of harms way and allowed me to drop them off my face when I did not want them on.

 

_zoro_

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2022 via Camino Frances, 2024 Camino del Norte

• Jun 6, 2023

• #7

Two suggestions 1. ROKA - these would be a treat. You can decide what type you like/need via their website. What is important for me is that my sunglasses stay-put. ROKA's are made for athletic pursuits so they are made for performance and therefore can take a bit of a beating. The major bonus is they are super lightweight. Same for my number two suggestion 2. Goodr - these are not a treat; you could buy 10 pair for the price of one pair of ROKA, but they too can take a beating but only for so long, or so short...The coating on the lens is shotty and once it goes there is no turning it around. Not that it matters, but I quit buying them awhile ago because I kept visualizing them in land-fills.

 

SarahTheKiwi

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Planning 2024 Camino Frances

• Jul 26, 2023

• #8

I use Tifosi Optics Veloce sunglasses - these are made for cycling and running - but there are multiple styles and colours. The lens are interchangeable - so you can have multiple lens types for the one frame. My lenses tint to the sun and also have a bifocal lens. Often I forget they are on my head when heading indoors (as they adjust to the light). Brilliant for walking through forests, as not constantly removing and replacing glasses due to shade, and I also use them to shield my eyes from the wind.

Veloce Sport Sunglasses - Gloss Black Interchange - Tifosi Optics

Unleash your athletic potential with Veloce Sunglasses. Ideal for baseball, cycling, golf, pickleball, running and tennis. Optional readers available.

tifosioptics.com