As the title says. I've been looking into buying a pair of Holbrooks, but have run into trouble as to which lens to choose. My local shop has a very limited selection, and I'll have to order online. I tried to make a custom pair and ended up with matte black housing, red rivets and icons, and Prizm Ruby lenses.
I currently own a pair of A-Wire 2.0 with what I believe is black iridium and another brand with a brownish polarized lens. The latter lens is my favorite as it works in most conditions, and I'm looking for a replacement. The Prizm Tungsten Polarized seems quite similar but does not look too good in matte black housing.
The Holbrooks will mainly be used for driving, but also as everyday sunglasses, and I do consider buying an extra pair of lenses.
Lenses I have looked at, favorites on top, include:
Prizm Ruby (Looks the best, bronze tone, but not polarized)
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9102?variant=888392279613
Prizm Ruby Polarized (Looks good, polarized, but not bronze. Or is it? Looking at Holbrook at Oakley.com makes me wonder.)
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9102?variant=888392327048
Positive Red Iridium (Rose, good for cloudy days, snow, flat light?)
Oakley Holbrook Matte Black w/+ Red Iridium Matte Black w/+ Red STD - Lifestyle | XXL
24K Iridium Polarized (Bronze and polarized, but no Prizm and looks a bit too flashy, maybe?)
Oakley Holbrook Pol Blk w/24K Irid Pol Blk w/24K Irid STD - Lifestyle | XXL
I've ordered last two, with free return, but I still want Rubys. What are your toughts, and have I overlooked a lens? Should I order Prizm Ruby or Ruby Iridium Polarized
I currently own a pair of A-Wire 2.0 with what I believe is black iridium and another brand with a brownish polarized lens. The latter lens is my favorite as it works in most conditions, and I'm looking for a replacement. The Prizm Tungsten Polarized seems quite similar but does not look too good in matte black housing.
The Holbrooks will mainly be used for driving, but also as everyday sunglasses, and I do consider buying an extra pair of lenses.
Lenses I have looked at, favorites on top, include:
Prizm Ruby (Looks the best, bronze tone, but not polarized)
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9102?variant=888392279613
Prizm Ruby Polarized (Looks good, polarized, but not bronze. Or is it? Looking at Holbrook at Oakley.com makes me wonder.)
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9102?variant=888392327048
Positive Red Iridium (Rose, good for cloudy days, snow, flat light?)
Oakley Holbrook Matte Black w/+ Red Iridium Matte Black w/+ Red STD - Lifestyle | XXL
24K Iridium Polarized (Bronze and polarized, but no Prizm and looks a bit too flashy, maybe?)
Oakley Holbrook Pol Blk w/24K Irid Pol Blk w/24K Irid STD - Lifestyle | XXL
I've ordered last two, with free return, but I still want Rubys. What are your toughts, and have I overlooked a lens? Should I order Prizm Ruby or Ruby Iridium Polarized
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