Sunglasses for smaller faces??

[grits]

as usual most of the glasses are made for men..But gotta at least not look like a fly when rideing.. :eek: ,,so I was just wondering if yall had some suggestions for some for folks with small faces and of course everyone knows a gal never pays full price so any helpful tips on where to look on-line for such glasses would be cool too..def. would be interisted in multi-lens glasses as most reg. sunglasses are tooo dark for me I end up just takeing them off cause I cant see in the woods with em on!!,,thanks ahead of time
Peace and Bike Grease
Grits

[Cyclenaut]

There are two things that I have a hard time passing up when I'm in bike shops: messenger bags, and sunglasses.

I also don't wear huge frames well. Oakley makes several womens glasses that have smaller frame sizes. Nike also makes some smaller versions, and have a model with interchangeable lenses, which are included. There's always the Smith Slider, which was one of the first sport glasses based around the ability to change lenses.

My latest pair is the Specialized Singletrack. Yes, that's right, the same
Specialized that makes bikes. They've introduced a new line of sunglasses with photochromic lenses. They have a mountain version and a road version. The road version has a tint that gets a little darker than the mountain version, the idea being that when you are in the woods you don't want the lenses to go quite as dark as when you are exposed on the road. They have no limit on the number of times they transition because of some new fangled technology they are using for the lenses. They aren't cheap, though, and the odds of finding them discounted in their first year is pretty slim.

My choice has always been Oakley, as they have the best optics and lenses that have proven themselves to really protect the eyes during impacts. The drawback is that they don't make many pairs with interchangeable lenses, and those that they do make don't come with the other lense options (unless you get the Jackets that come as a complete kit, $$$$).

I'm not sure about sites to look for as I usually get mine through the shop I used to work in.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

[wooglin]

I'm seeing big displays of Tifosi glasses showing up at shops these days. Lots of selection and they're cheap (like $30) so you can get different pairs for different conditions. And they come in all shapes and sizes too. I even found a pair that fits my kid.

[hophead]

I just took my wife to Performance Bicycles a couple of weeks ago to get a pair of glasses and she got a pair of Performance Vega's. They are on sale for 22.48 (and still are). They come with a case and 3 sets of lenses. Hard to beat for the price.

[DirtRagArt]

I'm seeing big displays of Tifosi glasses showing up at shops these days. Lots of selection and they're cheap (like $30) so you can get different pairs for different conditions. And they come in all shapes and sizes too. I even found a pair that fits my kid.

I like the Quam 1.0, as I've apparently got a small face. The retail price on the ones with three sets of interchangable lenses is $50, the same glasses sold with a single set of lenses retails for $30.

I'll leave it up to you to figure out how to get them for less than retail.

[EBasil]

Several of the riders in my wife's group wear those Performance Vegas, or another Performance model that looks similar.

[Divscotty]

I have a smaller paif of optic nerve scanner II, that are nice with interchangable lenses but they FOG up badly. My husband's don't fog but mine do. I have to take them off just to see often.

I have used cat crap, two different brands of skiing no fog clothes, soap, a gel that I smeared on... i've tried about evertyhing I can purchase but none of them work for me.

Any ideas?

Divscotty

[grits]

I tried pair of those Performance glasses and for ME they tended to scratch easily and seems the fogged up as well but that was a year or more ago..and they didnt hold their shape so well..just wonder IF I spend more $ on a pair that they will not scratch so easily and hold their shape and or not fog?..such as the Smith Sliders which are currently on sale @ Performance..? but seems I tried on the Sliders and they were a bit big fer my face Long Skinny face..Reckon I would sacrifice looking like a fly dork SOME for performance but I am sure they are some smaller frames out there that will hold up a bit better just wonder if like Most but Not All things bikeing realated u get what u pay for? would be nice to Not have to pay Big $ for GOOD glasses which can easily be lost or broken...I see now that it really is a good idea to use glases for safety esp, for contact wearers!! :eek: reckon if folks could post what name brands have proven to be worthy in the past ..tiss worth it to spend a bit more on something that will last longer and perform better..I have yet to do that with glasses!! :rolleyes: Thanks
Peace and Bike Grease
Grits

[hawkxc]

I've always had good luck with Dragons...especially when it comes to frame geometry...although the majority of the performance-y pairs they make seem to be for the mens.

However, their Rail is a considerably small frame, and you can get them with all sortsa lens combinations. I just found an old pair of Twins (which they don't make anymore because they're so huge) with yellow lenses that are perfect for the woods.

Check it out: http://www.dragonoptical.com

[Divscotty]

One of the things that slows me down with buying sunglasses online is 99% of the glasses I try on don't fit. So buying on line would be real risky not worth the potential savings for me.

Divscotty

[hawkxc]

I wouldn't expect anybody on this forum to sell out the little guy and go straight to an online retailer.

That said, webpages do have great links, usually, to dealers nearby.

[geckoman]

I'm sold on the Smiths. Three sets of lenses, polarized available, realatively cheap replacement lenses and a wide variety of tints. The real selling point for me is that they are hard to break. I broke my first pair after 3 years. They had been in my car in sub 0 weather overnight then I tried to change the lenses improperly ie the wrong direction. They make 3-4 versions for smaller faces and run about $100.

As for anti fog, stop into a motorcycle shop and get some anti fog that you use on helmet shields. Works for my snowmobile helmet. Nothing but air flow will stop condensation though, which may be what you're dealing with.

[Divscotty]

I just purchased a pair of mid size Smith Interchangable Frontline glasses. I think they fit fine. As for fogging I shall see. But they may have a chance because they have a stand up adjustable nose piece and the lenses do not touch my face so the air should move about the lenses better. I will know soon enough I guess.

HOWEVER, I only looked at the glasses at the store. The case is total junk. It is made of some fuzzy material that that gathers dust and lint, it won't hold the glasses and the lenses sneek out of their little holders in the case before it has ever even been put in a pack. I have written Smith about their case and will wait and see what they have to say. But for an active pair of glasses they sure came with a frilly silly case. I could see that if they were cheep but they cost $109.

Divscotty

[Divscotty]

I was very pleased with Smith Sunglasses Customer Support. They answered my email immediately. No cover up at all - they said the cases were not made to specifications and they will totally take care of the issue. I always purchased Smith Ski Goggles and had good luck with them. I am now pleased with the customer service of Smith Sunglasses division too.

Also a good thing today happend with my Specilized shoes. Last week at Brundage ID the sole separated, I duct taped the shoe together to finished the day. The shoes were a little over a year old but had plenty of life left in them. Well Specilized replaced the shoes, even let me upgrade to a better pair for a little extra. It really pays to support your LBS the customer service can sure make up for the little extra paid.

I'm pretty happy tonight.

Divscotty

[tmfm]

Grits you probably have already purchased a pair but my favorite glasses are the smith toaster sliders. They are a lower profile frame than the slider 01. I found them here
http://www.sbcoutlet.com/smith.htm
Mrs. tmfm

[Rev.BudGreen]

I am a big believer in three things when it comes to shades for cycling:

1) fit

2) polarized lenses (cuts waaaaaaay down on glare, plus they're great for use while paddling & fishing, too)

3) interchangeable lenses (clear for night, yella for woods, dark for sunny days on the road)

I bought a pair of Native "Silencers" at the last Outdoor Retailer show to give 'em a shot and I liked 'em so much that I bought a pair for my girlfriend, who happens to be, shall we say, "Petite." Didn't get her the "Silencers," though, as (yes, I know this sucks) she doesn't ride. I got her the Ripp RS and she claims these are the first glasses she's ever had that actually fit. Anyway, here are links to a couple of their styles which are designed for smaller faces. The Future's So Bright........Peace.........Rev.

http://www.nativeyewear.com/dash.htm

http://www.nativeyewear.com/ripprs.htm

[rOcKeTdOg]

have you tried Addidas Evil eyes?, they come in two sizes, best fit i've ever had for eyewear, loads of adjustability too and lots of lenses to fit, and if they are good enough for Hans Rey?