Hello from Australia

[Quiggers]

Hi all,

My Name is Brendan. I'm a long time wearer of Oakley's as they seem to last a hell of a lot longer than anything else I tried.

I've just bought a new pair of Holbrooks to replace a pair of Ray Bans that the rubber coating has become all sticky.

We've been on holiday in Hawaii and I decided to treat myself to a new pair of glasses in the Kalakaua Avenue Store. I bought a pair of Black Frames with The Black Iridium Polarised lenses. Wore them for 2 days and now have scratches on them from the missus placing them in her handbags... Needless to say, I am a little shattered.

My previous pair of Hijinx are still going strong after 8? years and have minimal scratches. I am a little disappointed as I didn't realise the Iridium coating was so easily scratched.

Needless to say, I will be replacing the lenses. Does anyone have a suggestion for the most hard wearing lense to suit this style of frame? I am open to suggestions, either Oakley or Aftermarket...

Cheers.

Brendan.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

Welcome to the forum.


My suggestion is do not let your wife just toss your pair of sunglasses in her bag to bounce around in there without being inside a case for protection.

It doesn't matter what lens you buy. If you have it bouncing around inside a purse it's going to get scratches.

Buy a case for the glasses. When you take them off put them inside that case.

 

[Quiggers]

Welcome to the forum.


My suggestion is do not let your wife just toss your pair of sunglasses in her bag to bounce around in there without being inside a case for protection.

It doesn't matter what lens you buy. If you have it bouncing around inside a purse it's going to get scratches.

Buy a case for the glasses. When you take them off put them inside that case.

Sorry, I forgot to mention they were in the micro bag supplied and in a section of her handbag specifically for glasses... I also received an Oakley hard case but they are too bulky to carry around all the time.

Needless to say, her 6 year old Prada's and my ray bans have survived this pocket many of times without extra protection...

Anyhow, looks like I need to save for some new lenses...

Are the non-iridium coated Lenses More Durable?

 

[cyclerdoug]

@Quiggers welcome to the forum. The hard cases may seem a little bulky but they are worth the trouble. See if you can find one specific to your pair (some cover 3 or 4 models) or pickup a "torpedo" case. Silver long oval with the O in black on it. Some people like them better than the soft vaults. I just carry that or a soft vault (Juliets won't fit in the torpedo case) and lay it on the table when we go inside and I take them off, or put the case in her purse or bag. After a few times you won't even notice it.

 

[Jacob Carstens]

Welcome to the forum @Quiggers

 

[Orion]

Welcome to the Forum (mate). I only use the microfiber bag if I have them in my jacket pocket with nothing else in there. Anywhere else, they go in a hard case.

 

[pjd1234]

Welcome bro...

 

[OakleyGuru379]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Oakleynerd]

@Quiggers

hello and welcome Brendan!

good choice to replace the Ray whatever....

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thanx

 

[Soulfulfrog]