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dannyhall04

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Shades
« on: March 14, 2016, 10:43:15 PM »
Looking for some new, good-looking and decent shades that don't cost millions. Any good/bad experiences out there? Cheers
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Re: Shades
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2016, 11:53:56 PM »
I love my oakleys, not cheap but worth it.

Have ended up with a spare pair of wiretap that I think I will put in the for sale section, but never know how much to put them on for.

Have also used Sunwise Windrush, excellent value and have different lenses.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016, 07:17:38 AM »
I've used woodworm ones for many years. Have had a few different styles Ave always loved them. Also quite cheap.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2016, 08:12:38 AM »
Had woodworm shades which were excellent value for money. For the last couple of matches last season, I just wore my wayfarers as someone decided to borrow my shades without telling me! I think I paid £20 for two pairs of woodworm from the bay of e


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Re: Shades
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2016, 08:38:42 AM »

Quote from: LDifa on March 14, 2016, 11:53:56 PM

Have ended up with a spare pair of wiretap that I think I will put in the for sale section, but never know how much to put them on for.


About a fiver.

I'd always say Oakleys will be my first choice, with certain lenses.

Otherwise the Woodworms are ok and very cheap. The sunwise have heard to be good too.


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Re: Shades
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2016, 08:49:38 AM »
Sunwise are always a good shout. Lenses are polycarbonate so should be shatter proof too.


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Re: Shades
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2016, 09:07:44 AM »
Oakleys are my first choice - but because of the kids I use bloc sunglasses now - they are cheap and their polarised lenses are pretty good.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2016, 09:18:30 AM »
Local retailer with lowest prices I've found. Good service and reliable. https://www.igero.com
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Re: Shades
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2016, 09:22:43 AM »
Always Oakley for me for sport, and you can get some decent prices if you shop around, but decent is merely a point of view! Currently shopping around for new ones so my bookmarks tab is loaded.

I did buy from Aspex a few years ago and they were pretty good, came with 4 sets of lenses and were super light. Only £25 at the time too.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2016, 09:28:31 AM »
Also, this is why I love Oakley (2:16-2:35 but I've linked it with the time stamp)... https://youtu.be/JXFj4dDWc6A?t=136
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Re: Shades
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2016, 09:35:13 AM »
I've always used Oakley expensive as they are, but I have noticed some of the England women's team using these:

http://www.dirtydog.com

anyone tried them?
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Re: Shades
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2016, 10:05:45 AM »
Oakley's are up there with the best but then they are rather pricey too.

Good alternatives would be the Sunwise models, as well as a soon to be released range from Blitz with prices ranging from £25 to £65.

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Re: Shades
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2016, 10:16:00 AM »
Quote from: GoldenArm on March 15, 2016, 09:35:13 AM
I've always used Oakley expensive as they are, but I have noticed some of the England women's team using these:

http://www.dirtydog.com

anyone tried them?


I bought the Dirty Dog Vendetta a couple of years ago and really like them but haven't tried any of the sports ones.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2016, 11:30:22 AM »
I've read a few things recently, Derek Pringle especially, that are dead against the use of sunglasses, mainly in the slips and for keepers.

Does anyone notice a difference?

I tend to use Oakleys but mainly with the yellow lenses when the light is dull.
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Re: Shades
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2016, 11:44:07 AM »
I spoke to an eye surgeon about this and he said that the wearing of glasses will refract your image - in the way that water does - what this means is that you could go for a catch and your eyes will tell you one thing and your instincts another - so unless you practice only with your shades on then you could be more likely to drop the catch. He did say it was minimal however.

When I field in the slips I don't wear sunglasses and I believe I have a better success rate with them on - which could be entirely coincidental - or entirely in my mind!!
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