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Posted: 11/15/2017 12:44:15 PM EDT

I've been an Oakley guy for years, but wondering what you guys consider to be the best value today in eye protection. I'm not looking for casual daily wear, but something I can wear when I'm shooting or hunting. Here are my requirements:

durable (won't scratch easy)
impact protection
UV protection (tinted)
comfortable

For reference, the best fit in Oakleys for me have been the Oakley Holbrooks and the Oakley Monster Dogs. I have a pretty big/wide face.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: 11/15/2017 1:06:12 PM EDT

[#1]

Smith aegis echo if you wear over ear protection when shooting.

Posted: 11/15/2017 5:44:22 PM EDT

[#2]

Best value? Probably Edge. I normally buy 5 pairs of edge glasses at a time from Amazon for shooting/sun glasses.

Posted: 11/15/2017 10:19:07 PM EDT

[#3]

I really like my Wiley X P-17. The matte black version is about $60 on Amazon

Posted: 11/15/2017 10:56:28 PM EDT

[#4]

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Best value? Probably Edge. I normally buy 5 pairs of edge glasses at a time from Amazon for shooting/sun glasses.

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Same with me.

The Edge Dakura fit my face really well. I think I have a half dozen variations with polarized and non polarized lenses. With the polarized being around $35 and non polarized around $15 I buy them a dozen at a time.

I also work in construction which is probably a bit harder on things than most people.

Posted: 11/16/2017 4:38:29 PM EDT

[#5]

I've been very pleased with my Revision Sawfly with polarized lens.

Posted: 11/16/2017 6:04:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks guys. I don't think the Edge will work, because a review said it's a smaller frame. The Wiley X P-17 is on my short list right now. Price is in the middle, ratings are good, and I really don't want to spend more than $50 if I can help it. Smith's are nice, as are the Sawflys, but I'm not ready to drop $100+.

Keep the recommendations coming.

Posted: 11/16/2017 8:09:56 PM EDT

[#7]

Edge has a lot more glasses than the Dakura:

http://edgeeyewear.com/site_us/glasses.php

They also have goggles.

Posted: 11/17/2017 11:03:35 AM EDT

[#8]

Check tactical assault gear’s website or Ebay for the smith aegis kits. I’ve been able to get crazy deals from both places, I bought a second kit for parts...

Posted: 11/23/2017 6:59:27 PM EDT

[#9]

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I've been very pleased with my Revision Sawfly with polarized lens.

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I wear Sawfly every day for work. Love them.

Eta: They are cheaper on ebay etc.

Posted: 12/5/2017 5:16:31 PM EDT

[#10]

Subscribed... I just lost my Oakley Radars I've had since my first trip to Afghanistan in 2012 :(

I probably won't be happy until I find another pair of those but might try something cheaper in the meantime.

Posted: 12/15/2017 4:49:04 AM EDT

[#11]

Even untinted Oakley lenses will block UV. I vote Oakley SI. A lens replacement is as cheap as $24 from your current set if you are LE/military. I personally use M frames, original, 2.0, and 3.0 series. Revision Sawfly with LE/mil price is only about $60 for a 2 lens set. I'd not have a tinted only option for shooting.

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