Safety Glasses reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 153 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Safety Glasses brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/Construction, r/electricians, r/SafetyProfessionals, r/bicycling. Top-rated brands include Zenni (4.1/5), Oakley (4.7/5), Stoggles (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews153
Subreddits33
Posts47
Brands73
Products56
153 reviews from
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#1
Zenni
4.1
(12)
"Zenni prescription safety glasses dude, I use them for paintball and they’re brilliant"
"I ordered from them, worked out well."
"I recently just got a pair and they are great."
"I bought a pair on Zenni.com that work well."
"I got mine off Zenni, they aren't too bad."
"I also got mine from Zenni."
"Has Z87.1 rated glasses for like $40."
"Give zenni a shot."
"Good price, solid design, cheap enough I wont cry too hard when I need to replace them"
"It would cost around $100"
#2
Oakley
4.7
(9)
"Oakley does prescription safety glasses. All ballistics rated"
"If you can find war plug you like I recommend the Oakley Flak 2.0 glasses."
"But if you want the best brand that also makes safety glasses then Oakleys are the way to go."
"Try the ol school looking Oakley razor blade style.."
"I recommend oakleys. They are ballistic rated."
"I've had good experience with Oakley Flak 2.0s."
"Oakley makes nice safety glasses."
"The newer model of Oakley M-frames are pretty decent in my experience."
"Oakley is the only brand I wear. Little pricey but durable and comfortable"
#3
Stoggles
4.6
(9)
"By far my favorite pair were from Stoggles."
"A coworker wears Stoggles and I've tried them on and they're very comfortable."
"A lot of us at work get Stoggles because they are so much better than any other safety glasses."
"Not sure about the brand but I have some from Stoggles that I love."
"They’re z87 certified full coverage and you can add a prescription to them."
"I was planning on trying stoggles once I get my new prescription in a month."
"Do inexpensive prescription safety glasses."
"Stoggles."
"Stoggles."
#4
3M
4.2
(9)
"3M Virtua CCS safety glasses are great."
"3m prescription ones…"
"3m secure fit, i think they are called, are what I wear everyday."
"I use 3m or whatever cheap ones they have at HF and HD."
"3m got some pretty cheap and still certified options."
"I use the 3M plastic safety glasses."
"I use the 3M plastic safety glasses. Like $20 for 6 pair on Amazon."
"I've got a pair of 3M EX Eagle. They fit."
"Makes some good ones and more options than needed."
#5
Dewalt
4.5
(6)
"Dewalt are an excellent purchase."
"Dewalt are an excellent purchase. Have had a pair for several years."
"I tend to wear goggles as I find it easier with my glasses."
"Dewalt makes some nice ones, and surprisingly cheap."
"I have a pair of these Dewalt goggles and they work pretty well."
"£6 Dewalt safety glasses from Screwfix do the job for me."
#6
Bolle
4.6
(5)
"We use Bolle they’re the best so far for areas of high humidity."
"Bolle are a really good brand, and I use them daily."
"Offers some excellent safety eyewear with good optics."
"Bolle makes good ones that last awhile."
"That have a gaskets and they have a elastic head band."
#7
Nemesis
4.4
(5)
"Nemesis is about the best safety glass out there."
"Nemisis always"
"Nemesis Safety Glasses."
"I suggest the Nemesis style glasses, it’s what my teams have preferred."
"I've always found them to be quite comfortable."
#8
Milwaukee
4.0
(5)
"When i was a tech i really liked milwaukee safety glasses"
"The Milwaukee ones never get any complaints."
"I'm having really good luck with Milwaukee Safety Glasses available in sunglass and clear."
"Try the black Milwaukee ones."
"Milwaukee safety glasses."
#9
Safestyle
4.5
(4)
"I wear mine when I go out on weekends too theyre fantastic"
"My favourites. They do a few different frame types."
"Australian company called safestyle. Everyone I see wears them over here."
"Check out safestyle."
#10
Uvex
4.0
(4)
"Last time I worked for AES coporation in a power plant, they used uvex safety glasses"
"I used the Uvex Genesis RX."
"I use safety goggles like this; https://www.screwfix.com/p/uvex-ultrasonic-sports-style-safety-goggles/36877."
"I often wear a Uvex face shield."
#11
Wiley X
5.0
(3)
"Frames and lenses are great."
"I've been using various models for 14 years."
"They come in prescription polycarbonate lenses."
#12
Pit Vipers
4.3
(3)
"Pit vipers"
"Some guys buy pit vipers on their own."
"Z87+ Pit Vipers."
#13
KleenGuard
4.3
(3)
"KleenGuard Nemesis is the only thing I wear at work. Their the most comfortable ones I’ve ever tried on."
"I wear nemesis both on and off the job. They fit, they’re comfortable, and they don’t look terrible."
"If they are good enough for Oswald Cobblepot they are good enough for you!!!!!"
#14
HexArmor
4.0
(3)
"I really like hexarmor."
"Hexarmor makes some quality stuff."
"They have prescription safety glasses with optional tint and some even have transition lenses"
#15
Amazon
4.0
(3)
"But I’ve worn these for years. They perform well, don’t aggravate my fat head, and stay relatively fog-free compared to others."
"You can get imitation $200 cycling glasses for like $15 on amazon they both work the same."
"I've been using these for the past couple of years and I like them a lot."
#16
Tifosi
4.0
(3)
"I use Tifosi Tyrant shades. If I recall correctly, they were just at 100bucks with 3 sets of lenses."
"Tifosi and Goodr would be two brands to look at."
"Tifosi has good glasses that are $60-70."
#17
Thor Labs
4.5
(2)
"I went overboard and bought glasses from Thor Labs."
"Thor labs sells NoIR those are good and come with verifiable tests/docs."
#18
Honeywell
4.5
(2)
"Good, comfortable glasses will treat you well."
"Over-the-glasses (OTG) safety glasses by Honeywell on Amazon for ~$10."
#19
ESS
4.5
(2)
"Those are high impact rated so no bb will go through them, they are cheap, about $30-$40 for 3 shield (glasses) and frame."
"ESS have a brand of goggles with active ventilation."
#20
Carhartt
4.0
(2)
"The carhartt brand ones fit me well..."
"The carhartt brand ones fit me well."
#21
Rx Safety
4.0
(2)
"Go to rx safety and order a pair from there."
"I think I used rx-safety.com before too."
#22
RX-Safety
4.0
(2)
"Go with a place specializing in safety glasses."
"I buy mine from RX-safety, it's a website online."
#23
NoCry
4.0
(2)
"I really like NoCry. They were recommended to me by a coworker."
"Fit well and don't have much distortion."
#24
UVEX
4.0
(2)
"Imo try uvex stealth, uvex patriots, uvex bionic shield"
"For those that wear normal glasses, I purchase UVEX."
#25
Garage Optical
4.0
(2)
"My union goes through https://www.garageopticalltd.com/safety-eyewear."
"Https://www.garageopticalltd.com/safety-eyewear looks like it has a larger selection of frames."
#26
Safety Glasses USA
2.5
(2)
"Take a look here."
"Don't buy cheap glasses, you only get two eyes..."
#27
HeatWave
5.0
(1)
"I got the HeatWave brand Future style clear anti-fog ones two months ago AND I FUCKING LOVE THEM!"
#28
Bollé
5.0
(1)
"Bollé are the best brand I’ve found for eye protection."
#29
Valken Tactical
5.0
(1)
"I have valken tactical Tango goggles and they don't fog one bit."
#30
Prescription Safety Glasses
5.0
(1)
"One of the best decisions I have ever made was finally purchasing prescription safety glasses."
#31
Iron Wear
5.0
(1)
"My work provides glasses called iron wear or iron fog I'm not sure where to get them but they are amazing."
#32
Grainger
5.0
(1)
"Best bet: go to the suppliers like Grainger and Fastenal and whoever else has a B&M in your area. Try them on."
#33
MAGID
5.0
(1)
"[Best](http://MAGID Gemstone Y50 Performance Anti-Fog Safety Glasses with Side Shields, Amber Lens, Scratch-Resistant Polycarbonate Lenses, 1 Pair https://a.co/d/5Db42Ck)"
#34
Bifocal Safety Glasses
5.0
(1)
"The greatest invention of this century is bifocal safety glasses."
#35
Welding
5.0
(1)
"Get a number 5 shade pair of welding/cutting glasses."
#36
Laserland
5.0
(1)
"They're certified, OD6 density, and cost $60."
#37
Eagle Pair
5.0
(1)
"Those are the gold standard."
#38
Jackson
5.0
(1)
"Jackson hell raisers"
#39
Phillips Safety
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend split shades with Didymium on top."
#40
S&W
5.0
(1)
"I'm all about the S&W's these days."
#41
Desert Revision
4.0
(1)
"I have had great luck with desert revision 2's with the top foam taken off."
#42
Pyramex
4.0
(1)
"I mean, I use Pyramex i-force glasses, no complaints here for those."
#43
Eyecon
4.0
(1)
"Eyecon at Southgate centre"
#44
Alberta Association of Optometrists
4.0
(1)
"They have a program for safety glasses."
#45
RX Safety
4.0
(1)
"I would get a plastic pair with integrated side shields so they are not wiggling around while you wear them."
#46
Elvex
4.0
(1)
"I'll check these out!"
#47
CloudRay
4.0
(1)
"CloudRay brand has some cheaper options, look for the proper OD+ rating and wavelength rating for your needs."
#48
Shop Shades
4.0
(1)
"Check out shop shades."
#49
Factory Optical
4.0
(1)
"I've gotten them from factory optical, they had a few options."
#50
Hoya Optical
4.0
(1)
"My company gets ours throughout Grainger who uses Hoya Optical to supply them."
#51
Philips
4.0
(1)
"Of the two I prefer Philips as their TrueView 3 lenses are nicer then Wale's shade 3s."
#52
MCW
4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of MCW glasses for about $50."
#53
Thorlabs
4.0
(1)
"Thorlabs,Phillips Safety,Laser Safety Industries."
#54
Eyemart Express
4.0
(1)
"Eyemart Express sells smaller frames as well."
#55
Rudy Project
4.0
(1)
"For prescription lenses, outside of “talk to your optometrist”, I’d look at something like Rudy Project bicycling glasses."
#56
WileyX
4.0
(1)
"Last time I had to get them done they were about $150 for a pair of foam lined WileyX safety glasses."
#57
Kleenguard
4.0
(1)
"Kleengaurd/Jackson Nemesis or any of its rebranded or unbranded clones"
#58
Didys
4.0
(1)
"They are all you need for 104."
#59
Crossfire
4.0
(1)
"If anyone has a small head try the crossfire brand, they fit well"
#60
Shadyrays
4.0
(1)
"Shadyrays did have some."
#61
Coeyewear
4.0
(1)
"Coeyewear"
#62
Optix Eyewear
4.0
(1)
"I bought replacement lenses (Optix Eyewear) and the lenses came without the white edges."
#63
Specsavers
4.0
(1)
"I used to supply vouchers that get the bearer prescription safety glasses from Specsavers."
#64
Eyewear Canada
4.0
(1)
"Got mine at eyewearcanada dot com."
#65
Lowes
4.0
(1)
"I just purchased some semi wrap around sun/safety glasses from Lowes Hardware store for 18 USD."
#66
ESSEYEPRO
4.0
(1)
"Might try this company. This is what I use."
#67
Magid
4.0
(1)
"Magid Y50."
#68
Hilti
4.0
(1)
"I used to love the Hilti Safety glasses, they were the best."
#69
Heat Wave
4.0
(1)
"I do also love Heat Wave, they are pretty amazing."
#70
Northern Tool
4.0
(1)
"I find these to be comfortable enough that I don’t usually bother to take them off on breaks."
#71
Air-Gas
4.0
(1)
"You can purchase some through Air-Gas."
#72
Onyx
4.0
(1)
"My wife bought a pair of Onyx glasses with interchangeable lenses she likes off Amazon."
#73
Lenscrafters
2.0
(1)
"Forget Lenscrafters. Go to a proper optometrist office."
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