Best value Eye Protection? What should I get?

[John Browning]

What is the best value in eye protection out there today? I am due for some new glasses and want something that is as safe as possible. Here is what I'm looking for:

#1 - Safety over looking tacticool. I am ugly enough and old enough that looking awesome went away as a concern a long time ago.
#2 - I wear an 8 3/8ths size hat, so must fit people with enormous heads
#3 - I don't want goggles
#4 - Budget of $100ish or less
#5 - Interchangeable lenses a plus, but not required.

Thanks.

[SB1964]

I like the Wiley X brand. Several styles & not too pricey. They don't scratch too easily either, important to me. I've had my current pair for 1.5 years & I shoot a fair amount. My dome is about 7 3/4, they fit my face just fine, better than most I've used. YMMV.

[CK_32]

Oakley's .


Don't buy, invest.

[maylebox]

I've been using the ESS Ice Kit for about 18 months. I definitely recommend them. Interchangeable lenses and runs about $60.

http://www.amazon.com/ESS-Eyewear-Ice-Eyeshield-Black/dp/B003N9LQE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420083714&sr=8-1&keywords=ess+ice+glasses

[deerdeerdeer]

http://www.amazon.com/3M-11329-Virtua-Anti-Fog-Glasses/dp/B00166OALC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420084550&sr=8-4&keywords=protective+glasses

[BigPimping]

All z87 rated glasses provide the same protection. I get all mine from work. Big5 has nice variations.

[AreWeFree]

Uvex safety glasses, excellent American made gear.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RMH1K8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RMJ6W4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[uhlan1]

Wiley and Oakley

[DBADRAT]

Wiley X is what I use for almost everything imaginable, I have owned the original pair since 1997, keep buying lenses very year or so.

[SB1964]

Good thread, as quality glasses are very important. Not trusting these baby blues to crappy glasses. OP, I can't remember where I got my Wileys, they came cased with several lenses. I need to look & see where I found them, seems to me online. Riflegear doesn't seem to have them.

[SMarquez]

I have been using these. They are available in tinted and clear.
They are really comfortable and pretty tough. This is the cheap bass turd special. Hard to beat 2 for $20.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Safety-Indoor-Outdoor-Classic-Series-Black-Frame-Gray-Lens-Safety-Eye-Wear-90191-8V025T/202551333

http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Safety-Classic-Series-Black-Frame-Indoor-Outdoor-Mirror-Lens-Safety-Eyewear-90190-8V025T/202551331

[John Browning]

Good thread, as quality glasses are very important. Not trusting these baby blues to crappy glasses. OP, I can't remember where I got my Wileys, they came cased with several lenses. I need to look & see where I found them, seems to me online. Riflegear doesn't seem to have them.

My old pair are Romer IIs but the lenses are all scratched up. If they're still top of the heap, maybe I'll just get some new lenses. I thought maybe there had been some improvement in the last 10 years, guess maybe they're still good to go.

Thanks for all the help, might get a new pair and new Wiley-X replacement lenses, too.

[SoberClurichaun]

All z87 rated glasses provide the same protection. I get all mine from work. Big5 has nice variations.

I also grab my eyewear from work.

That link Amazon link posted above had them for around 30 but they're used if you're open to that. Seems cheap enough and I would assume you could buy new lenses.

[Bansh88]

3M from Home Depot. They have clear and dark. Look fairly cool. ANSI certified. $10.

If you're budgeting for $100, I think tacticool is higher up on your list than you'll admit.

[duckman1]

I like the Wiley X brand. Several styles & not too pricey. They don't scratch too easily either, important to me. I've had my current pair for 1.5 years & I shoot a fair amount. My dome is about 7 3/4, they fit my face just fine, better than most I've used. YMMV.

I like this as well, better than my Oakley's.