Hey guys, first time poster and looking to purchase my first pair of Oakleys. Just want to thank you guys for the help before I get into the details!
Some information so you guys have something to work with:
-I have a pretty long and slim face. I looked online and a website said I should go with glasses that aren't too thin, which will accentuate this feature. True?
-My price range is no more than $120 for polarized glasses, which I realize means I might not get what I'm looking for but we'll see, not sure if I'll wait or spend the extra money.
-I'm not looking to play sports in these, they will be for leisure like driving, walking around, going to the beach, etc.
-I don't like anything fancy. Normal colors- black for the frame, and not sure about the lenses. Normal design, nothing funky.
Now I went to the website and picked out a couple of my favorites, not in order:
1. Crankcase- Nice frames, but I don't especially like the holes to the side of the lenses.
2. Fuel cell- Very nice frame as well, but I don't like how the top of the glasses is almost a straight line, I like the more rounded look.
3. Ten- Like these a lot, are they too big?
4. Fives Squared- design looks perfect and they are cheap, probably my favorite. However, they look pretty thin, which is something that might not work with my face. I also ready they are pretty tight.
5. Gascan- These look pretty nice, but something seems a little bit off. Are they too long across? Maybe it's that little tip which I believe is used to block out the sun from the sides.
6. Hijinx- Saw a deal on these and they looked perfect and almost bought them. I read some reviews saying they are too big, so I went to a store and tried them on and they are way too big, didn't like them. The actual shape and design is really nice, but too big.
Lenses- Not sure what I should get. Nothing fancy so I'm thinking black or gray. I'd like how I look in black, but not how everything will be so much darker. Grays would be nice because I'd be seeing a more natural color. I'm ok if it doesn't block out as much sun, are there any other cons?
I'm very picky and indecisive unfortunately but I will make my decision today or tomorrow because I'm going on vacation soon. I will also go to the store one more time and check a couple of them out.
1. I know it's ultimately my decision, but do you guys have any input/ suggestions?
2. Do people in sunglasses stores usually make commission? I'd like to ask an employee for help but I don't want to waste their time when I'll probably buy them on amazon for a cheaper price. The nearest store with a nice selection of Oakley glasses is Solstice.
Thanks!
Some information so you guys have something to work with:
-I have a pretty long and slim face. I looked online and a website said I should go with glasses that aren't too thin, which will accentuate this feature. True?
-My price range is no more than $120 for polarized glasses, which I realize means I might not get what I'm looking for but we'll see, not sure if I'll wait or spend the extra money.
-I'm not looking to play sports in these, they will be for leisure like driving, walking around, going to the beach, etc.
-I don't like anything fancy. Normal colors- black for the frame, and not sure about the lenses. Normal design, nothing funky.
Now I went to the website and picked out a couple of my favorites, not in order:
1. Crankcase- Nice frames, but I don't especially like the holes to the side of the lenses.
2. Fuel cell- Very nice frame as well, but I don't like how the top of the glasses is almost a straight line, I like the more rounded look.
3. Ten- Like these a lot, are they too big?
4. Fives Squared- design looks perfect and they are cheap, probably my favorite. However, they look pretty thin, which is something that might not work with my face. I also ready they are pretty tight.
5. Gascan- These look pretty nice, but something seems a little bit off. Are they too long across? Maybe it's that little tip which I believe is used to block out the sun from the sides.
6. Hijinx- Saw a deal on these and they looked perfect and almost bought them. I read some reviews saying they are too big, so I went to a store and tried them on and they are way too big, didn't like them. The actual shape and design is really nice, but too big.
Lenses- Not sure what I should get. Nothing fancy so I'm thinking black or gray. I'd like how I look in black, but not how everything will be so much darker. Grays would be nice because I'd be seeing a more natural color. I'm ok if it doesn't block out as much sun, are there any other cons?
I'm very picky and indecisive unfortunately but I will make my decision today or tomorrow because I'm going on vacation soon. I will also go to the store one more time and check a couple of them out.
1. I know it's ultimately my decision, but do you guys have any input/ suggestions?
2. Do people in sunglasses stores usually make commission? I'd like to ask an employee for help but I don't want to waste their time when I'll probably buy them on amazon for a cheaper price. The nearest store with a nice selection of Oakley glasses is Solstice.
Thanks!