Hi, new forum member here, I have a pair of Mainlink XL's with Prizm polarized black lenses that I love for everyday wear/driving/etc. I've been using them for everything since I got them about a year ago, but I recently moved to an area where I have a greenway trail just down the road that has a lot of tree cover. I'm often running or biking on that trail around either dawn or dusk in addition to commuting on my bike as much as possible. I find the Prizm polarized black lenses to be too dark to use in lower light situations but I like still having protection, so I'd like to pick up a pair of Oakleys specifically for running and biking with lenses that can cover all conditions.
I've spent too much time already reading reviews, so I figured I'd post here. If I'm looking to get a pair of Oakleys specifically for running and biking in all lighting conditions, what would your suggestion be (frame and lenses)?
Based on what I've read, I'm wondering specifically:
1. Should I go with photocromic lenses or a single frame with a clear lens and another, darker lens?
2. If multiple lenses, polarized or non-polarized for the darker lenses? I've always much preferred polarized (especially while driving), but I've also always used the same pair of sunglasses for everything.
3. Is there a Prizm lens that would cover all of this? I've read good reviews on the Trail and Trail Torch lenses, but I'm not sure that they'd be great for dawn/dusk on a trail (or bright sunlight, for that matter).
I have a larger head and I'm leaning toward the Flak 2.0 XL frame because I think I'd prefer something that would look relatively normal for everyday wear (as I'll be commuting to work often on my bike), but I'd appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance!
I've spent too much time already reading reviews, so I figured I'd post here. If I'm looking to get a pair of Oakleys specifically for running and biking in all lighting conditions, what would your suggestion be (frame and lenses)?
Based on what I've read, I'm wondering specifically:
1. Should I go with photocromic lenses or a single frame with a clear lens and another, darker lens?
2. If multiple lenses, polarized or non-polarized for the darker lenses? I've always much preferred polarized (especially while driving), but I've also always used the same pair of sunglasses for everything.
3. Is there a Prizm lens that would cover all of this? I've read good reviews on the Trail and Trail Torch lenses, but I'm not sure that they'd be great for dawn/dusk on a trail (or bright sunlight, for that matter).
I have a larger head and I'm leaning toward the Flak 2.0 XL frame because I think I'd prefer something that would look relatively normal for everyday wear (as I'll be commuting to work often on my bike), but I'd appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance!
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