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Motorcycle Sunglasses

Selecting sunglasses or goggles for motorcycling is a more critical topic then any other discussed on this website. Eyewear is one place that serious motorcycle riders should never be cutting any corners! We all know there is a tremendous demand for motorcycle specific sunglasses but what we need to remember is that with this much demand there is always going to be a heck of a lot of sub-standard product available also. Learning what to look for should help you make the wise choice. 

► Vision: I’m not sure about everyone else but I refuse to roll down the road on a $15,000+ bike wearing a $15 pair of sunglasses that are supposed to be “protecting” the only two eyes I will ever have. When you mix in the vibration of riding with a low priced poor quality lens it is a recipe for disaster. Quality sunglasses with the clearest optics are just one of many necessary preparations for intelligent and safe biking. Locating the best sunglasses available for this task is imperative. Wraparound sunglasses with some sort of air block system are simply a necessity. Please remember that we are trying to block the wind and debris, but at the same time you can't completely seal off your eyes. It would create another problem that is just as troublesome. Trapped hot moist air will build on the inside of  any sunglasses that are sealed too well and it will form condensation on the inside of the lens. Also remember, contact points that are too moist will usually cause slipping. Getting sunglasses that have been specifically designed around these issues will save you a lot of hassle later down the road .     

► Comfort: Lightweight wraparounds with slightly snug but adjustable frames will allow you to tweak your sunglasses for the most comfortable fit. Blocking wind and debris while still allowing some circulation will allow your eyes to stay hydrated without either tearing up or drying out.  

► Lenses: Too dark a lens will limit the ability to use your sunglasses in all light conditions and too light a lens is almost useless on a bright sunny day ride. Do you need two pairs? No, but you will either need to compromise on both ends of the spectrum or buy a pair of sunglasses with interchangeable lenses.  

► Polarized Lenses: I personally love polarized lenses for the crisp clear vision and the glare reduction for my driving but the truth is that polarized sunglasses are not very practical on a motorcycle. If you intend to also occasionally wear a helmet with a face guard you will experience vision distortion when you are trying to wear your polarized sunglasses at the same time. If you have a bike with any type of LED  instrumentation you will not be able to read your gauges with polarized sunglasses. As much as I love polarized lenses I cannot recommend them for cycling since our better quality cycling sunglasses are already specifically well designed for motorcycle use. 

► Frame and Lens Strength: Nothing invites disaster like a set of unprotected eyes! Motorcycle sunglasses must be made with lightweight shatterproof lenses and nearly unbreakable frames. Remember the strongest lens in the world isn’t much good if the frames break and send the lens hurling straight back into your eye.   

The SOS Evolution was our only choice! It has everything we were looking for. They have been designed for both protection and comfort with their strong flexible frames and 4 sets of interchangeable shatter resistant optically superior lenses in various tints so that you will be able to match the lighting situations. They also include an entire collection of motorcycling options like two sets of soft touch nose bridges, removable foam padding, side guards, a custom removable and adjustable headstrap and even a storage bag with a micro-fiber cleaning cloth. This is absolutely the best pair of high tech sunglasses on the market today.

	*  Special Note: We just recently began to offer in another category a model that would also be a great sunglass choice for motorcycle use. Please take a moment to check out the new Full Throttle.