Cycling Glasses reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 190 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Cycling Glasses brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/bicycling, r/CyclingFashion, r/torontobiking, r/bikecommuting. Top-rated brands include Oakley (4.4/5), Tifosi (4.2/5), Rudy Project (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews190
Subreddits9
Posts26
Brands66
Products59
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#1
Oakley
4.4
(50)
"As a contact lens user it's the best for me. Super close to the face without bothering so no water in the eyes when it rains or that windy effect on the eyes"
"Oakley Jawbreaker gets my vote"
"Oakley Katos until I die. Expensive but worth it."
"Agreed, I got some Sutros after my Smith's broke and they blow the Smiths out of the water."
"Oakley Sutro with the prizm lenses. Perfect in every way, except price, in my opinion."
"I got a pair of Oakley Jawbreakers last year and love them."
"Oakley are the bar by which other sports glasses are measured. On top of that their Prizm road lens is the most versatile lens I have ever used."
"I use clear Oakley Crosslinks when overcast and dark Straightjackets when sunny."
"Not cheap. ~650USD. Worth it."
"I have oakleys with multifocal. They’re wide, transition lenses and they are great!"
#2
Tifosi
4.2
(18)
"Tifosi's are awesome. Used to have a pair for running, now I have a pair for cycling, with interchangeable lenses. $80. Great value."
"I love love love my Tifosi Alliant riding glasses."
"I love my Tifosi glasses. Name brand and trusted at under $75."
"I wear tifosi with a reader in the bottom - lets me read my computer and im fine w distance."
"I also use tifosi, my lbs sells them so I will go 50/50 between these and my Oakley's"
"I’ve worn the Seek FC photochromic for MANY years. They’re crystal clear unless it’s bright out, then they get a bit darker."
"I use Tifosi and am satisfied with the quality."
"Tifosi or Goodr"
"Tifosi, $25 for basic but you can get interchangeable for about $60."
"I use tifosi and definitely recommend them."
#3
Rudy Project
4.1
(14)
"I’m very pleased."
"I got myself a pair of Rudy Project Cutline and I am very happy with them."
"Sugggesting Rudy project cutline with Rx inserts. Adjustable bridge, able to accept my strong prescription, and modular lens system."
"The Rudy’s were the only frames able to accommodate the thick lenses required."
"I use Rudy Project Rydons with their prescription insert."
"I've also had a prescription pair from the Rudy project."
"I used Rudy projects with the insert."
"I use Rudy Projects that allow for prescription inserts."
"Rudy Project"
"The big difference I’ve noticed versus my budget glasses is the quality of visibility has maintained after 5 or so years and the frames have held up."
#4
SportRx
4.4
(8)
"SportRx has been great for me. Large selection."
"I used SportRx to buy prescription cycling glasses that had transition lenses."
"Www.SportRx.com hands down. Rx Oakley, Rudy, high Rx, etc. - whatever you need SportRx is your go-to for prescription cycling sunglasses."
"SportRX has made me a few sets of prescription wrap sunglasses that work really well for cycling. Decent price, too."
"Prescription glasses changed riding for me."
"We've been pretty happy with getting prescription cycling sunglasses from SportRx."
"I ran into the same thing a few years ago & bought mine from SportRX. They did right by me after some issues with one of the lenses."
"Great glasses. Not cheap but for the first time in years I can see my garmin on my rides."
#5
Goodr
4.3
(6)
"Goodr. Their Wrap Gs are lightweight, polarized, have interchangeable nose pads, come in bright colors (match your bike!), and cost $45."
"My dude, GOODR sunglasses are the way to go. Wayfairer style, polarized, and stylish as hell."
"+1 goodr like the brand and product"
"Goodr. Glasses range from $20-35. Polarized options with anti-slip."
"I’m a fan of Goodr glasses. Light weight, good grip, polarized."
"Goodr look em up cheap and good looking polarized etc."
#6
RockBros
4.0
(6)
"I'm digging the Rockbros rabge. Cheap, light, comfy, adjustable nose pads for my flat Asian nose. Ditched my Oakley Prizms for good."
"Buy the RockBros for $20… be happy"
"Really enjoy Rockbros oversized full frame polarized sunglasses from Amazon. Also really enjoy their photochromic set too. Budget friendly, under $40 Canadian."
"Cheap, light, comfortable. They feel pretty cheap, but mine have been pretty indestructible for the past 2 years."
"Cheap, light, comfortable. They feel pretty cheap, but mine have been pretty indestructible for the past 2 years."
"I would suggest the rockbros photochromic. Had them a while now and really like them."
#7
Roka
4.4
(5)
"I’ve purchased multiple pairs of prescription sunglasses from Roka & SportRx and have been happy with both."
"Roka - super light and grippy sunglasses and regular glasses you can wear on the bike."
"Roka"
"I got a pair of Roka. Expensive but worth it."
"There are so many huge cycling sunglasses. You really just need to find your price point."
#8
Zenni Optical
3.2
(6)
"I have these. They stay put, are inexpensive, and work great."
"These aren't perfect as cycling glasses, but they are quite cheap and wrap-arounds provide more coverage than most prescription sunglasses."
"Zenni optical has options. For something you will eventually crush, drop, ride over, etc... Zenni does well and is cheap."
"I've got a couple of pairs of Zenni cycling glasses with insets, they're fine."
"I got some Zenni's with the clip inserts for $28. They look like those '$15 foakleys' that you'd buy from a cart on the street."
"I got some cheap ones online from Zenni, and they are really just plastic sunglasses with a mini-clip on prescription pair of lenses."
#9
Decathlon
3.8
(5)
"Purchased a clear one and one with yellow tint from decathlon."
"Thanks, purchased one of each :) "
"The decathlon ones, I ride early morning so it’s perfect"
"Decathlon eye-wear range are bang-for-the-buck."
"Decathlon are pretty cheap."
#10
Wiley X
4.0
(4)
"I like my Wiley X frames. comes with or without prescriptions, removable foam padding around lens 'socket', various tints and they're rated as safety glasses."
"I use Wiley X (being shooting glasses) are ANSI rated. I typically get them in just my distance prescription."
"WylieX."
"WylieX !! better price than Costa's."
#11
Pit Viper
4.0
(4)
"Pit viper all the way!!"
"There are so many huge cycling sunglasses. You really just need to find your price point."
"They have polarized lenses as well as Z87 rated lenses, plus they look cool af."
"Pit Vipers bro, unless you're a roadie then something extra dorky and expensive."
#12
Alba Optics
5.0
(2)
"I have the Mantra, love em."
"I’m running the Alba Optics Delta’s with photochromic lenses for early morning/late afternoon rides and they are exceptional."
#13
Smith
4.5
(2)
"Spring for a pair of Smith chromapop glasses or shields. You will not regret it, and they have a terrific warranty."
"I just use Smith parallax 2 (or parallax max) sunglasses and find them on eBay for decent prices."
#14
Revant
4.0
(2)
"I’ve bought lenses from Revant as well and they are good. And pretty inexpensive."
"I just got new photocromatic lenses for my Oakleys from Revant optics."
#15
Blender Eclipse
4.0
(2)
"Grabbed both the Phantom Black and the Phantom Boss. Used it yesterday and loved it."
"Grabbed both the Phantom Black and the Phantom Boss. Used it yesterday and loved it."
#16
Smith Optics
4.0
(2)
"Smith optics have great sunglasses and their lens-changing mechanism is super quick."
"There are so many huge cycling sunglasses. You really just need to find your price point."
#17
KOO
4.0
(2)
"I like the koo demos, light and don't fall off."
"Koo demos/spectros with optical inserts love them."
#18
DeWalt
4.0
(2)
"I've got the DeWalt ones. Rock solid."
"Get some deWalt or own brand protective glasses. I’ve got a pair for night riding like £3-5 and obvs design to take a knock!!"
#19
Julbo
4.0
(2)
"Julbo Intensity"
"One example I'm currently looking at is the French company Julbo."
#20
Peppers
3.5
(2)
"I use Peppers Road Warrior. Only $40."
"I'm now using some peppers floating frame glasses. They were $20 and they're not perfect, but they will work well."
#21
Costa Del Mar
5.0
(1)
"Costa Del Mar prescription lenses in Spyro XL frames. $500 but I can wear them anywhere driving, cycling, hiking, and casual wear. Their polarization is the best I've seen in sunglasses."
#22
MEC
5.0
(1)
"I really like these From mec because they are photosensitive and I forget I'm wearing them."
#23
Adidas
5.0
(1)
"I got some adidas evil eye evo sunglasses with prescription glasses and they are amazing."
#24
Ombraz
5.0
(1)
"10/10 highly recommend. I got the dolomite frames."
#25
Pyramex
4.0
(1)
"These are what I wear pretty regularly. Anti-fog, ANSI rated polycarbonate lenses, less than $3/pair."
#26
Kapvoe
4.0
(1)
"Kapvoe X2 cycling sunglasses and they are like $30 and look like the Oakley Kato’s and are photochromic and polarized as well."
#27
Gin Optics
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a pair of Gin Optics Wraptors for $25. Red frames with ReActive ClearPlus lenses."
#28
Manis
4.0
(1)
"Manis Tokul. Comes with three sets of lenses, prescription converters, and a hard case."
#29
Serfas
4.0
(1)
"I've got some Serfas Sike-Out glasses. They come with 4 sets of interchangeable lenses, including photochromic lenses."
#30
UVEX
4.0
(1)
"YES to safety glasses bc they have to meet safety standards. I use UVEX and could care less if they don't look cool."
#31
Stihl
4.0
(1)
"Stihl brand safety glasses. Affordable, stylish, lens choices."
#32
Suncloud
4.0
(1)
"I have these and I like em Suncloud Hotline Polarized Sunglasses."
#33
Ryders Eyewear
4.0
(1)
"I've got these recently and they are comfortable for road cycling, and have two extra color lens sets."
#34
Cébé
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Cebe Cinetik for years."
#35
Liberty Sport
4.0
(1)
"I wear liberty Sport “Choppers”, made for motorcycle but they are great for cycling. They have a strap and fit super snug."
#36
Melon Optics
4.0
(1)
"I've been liking Melon Optics Alleycat, good lens options for trail, Enduro, road, gravel, whatever."
#37
Native Eyewear
4.0
(1)
"Native Eyewear will make you custom lenses to fit in existing sunglasses."
#38
RecSpecks
4.0
(1)
"I had a pair of RecSpecks, made with my prescription and they tint in the sunlight. Frames and prescription $400. They wrap around and are super comfortable."
#39
Shady Rays
4.0
(1)
"I've had great luck with Shady Rays. They have a lifetime guarantee with 2 free replacements. Most styles are around $50 with some premium options."
#40
Endura
4.0
(1)
"Endura. 1/4 the price of Oakleys, great quality."
#41
100%
4.0
(1)
"JS cycles carries some 100%. I do really like the shades and being able to easily swap to a clear lens."
#42
Pirhana
4.0
(1)
"Pirhana and Torege make great sports glasses."
#43
Torege
4.0
(1)
"My torege pair came with a hard case and 3 interchangeable lenses."
#44
Que Shark
4.0
(1)
"Que shark is good. Bought off Amazon. Came with 2 tinted lenses a clear lens and a carrying case for under 50$"
#45
Blizz
4.0
(1)
"Blizz has several nice models in that price level."
#46
POC Sports
4.0
(1)
"There are so many huge cycling sunglasses. You really just need to find your price point."
#47
Maxx
4.0
(1)
"My LBS started carrying Maxx for $20. Super comfortable--I was shocked."
#48
Performance Bikes
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a pair of sunglasses with interchangeable lenses from performance bikes while it was on sale. They work great."
#49
Zenni
4.0
(1)
"I bought some ray ban style prescription sunglasses from Zenni, super affordable."
#50
Rockbros
4.0
(1)
"I bought a pair for like $25 and was pleasantly surprised they come with an insert for rx lenses."
#51
CAGlasses
4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of prescription cycling lenses from caglasses.com for a very reasonable price."
#52
Specsavers
4.0
(1)
"I got some decent wrap around glasses from the local Specsavers store."
#53
Rec Specs
4.0
(1)
"Check out Rec Specs. They have a full line of glasses and goggles."
#54
Rapha
4.0
(1)
"Rapha makes glasses that you can put prescription lenses in."
#55
100 Percent
4.0
(1)
"I prefer 100 percent, RX glasses. Not cheap, but bulletproof."
#56
Blenders
4.0
(1)
"I like my Blenders. They have lots of styles."
#57
Bertoni
4.0
(1)
"Bertoni makes glasses with adjustable nosepiece."
#58
Foster Grant
3.0
(1)
"I got some Foster Grants at my local pharmacy. They aren't the most stylish but they do keep the sun out a lot more than the clip on ones."
#59
3M
3.0
(1)
"If you can wear contacts, 3M safety glasses are about the cheapest things out there."
#60
Granger
3.0
(1)
"Granger sells a nice selection of safety glasses I'd you need choices."
#61
Sport Sunglasses
3.0
(1)
"Sport Sunglasses 708619"
#62
EyeBuyDirect
3.0
(1)
"You can get fairly cheap prescription sport glasses from them although the choice is not great."
#63
Knockaround
3.0
(1)
"Knockaround"
#64
Duco
3.0
(1)
"Duco cheap ones from the Amazon shithouse. They’ve still lasted, interchangeable lenses for different light/times of year."
#65
Faukleys
3.0
(1)
"Faukleys off AliExpress, or safety-glasses (Mike Holmes brand are pretty good for riding and very affordable)."
#66
Iron Man
3.0
(1)
"Iron man $30 at Academy work fine."
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