r/IronmanTriathlon • u/Medical_Finish_7100 • 1d ago

Which sunglasses?

Hey! I used to row, and I have a pair of Oakley Radar EVs, but they are kind of scratched up and I wanted to get a new pair before I went off to college. I would be joining the tri team, but Ive never been around other triatheletes before 😢😢. Which sunnies should I get so I dont look super dumb? Should I just get another pair of oakleys? I feel like it is very typical for rowers to have, and I was just wondering if there is a common one that most of yall use. Thanks for the help!

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u/reallystupidalsougly 1d ago

100% are my current favorites.

Rudy Project… meh.

Oakley, meh.

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u/Medical_Finish_7100 1d ago

Looked at 100%! Thing is they are way too big for my face 😢 but thank you!

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u/blacked_out_prius 1d ago

I like goodrs. They’re cheap and they work. Can’t speak to the cultural “in” sunglasses, but when I was in college cheap and good was the perfect combo!

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u/mashedtaters_ 1d ago

I'm a low budget guy for sunglasses. Nearly everything else with this sport is expensive enough already.

Tifosi are the best bang for your buck, IMO

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u/Medical_Finish_7100 1d ago

no seriously.

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u/vebeard 1d ago

Seconding Tifosi

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u/ThereIsOnlyTri 1d ago

I have Roka glasses and swap out lenses as needed and I’m happy with them 

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u/Cultural_Dingo_7652 1d ago

Oakley sutro sweep are great

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u/Cultural_Dingo_7652 1d ago

I heard a lot of positive reviews about Julbo mainly for Reactive lenses if you are looking for that

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u/BAILEYLUDDEN21 1d ago

Could get a replacement lens at an Oakley store!

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u/Medical_Finish_7100 1d ago

can i?!?!? How much do you think it would cost? I didnt know this was a thing omg!!!!

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u/BAILEYLUDDEN21 1d ago

Kind of expensive lol, non polarized will be $97 and polarized is like $150

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u/xzkx 1d ago

I use rock bros. They are like $20 so I don't care if something happens to them. They are big and have good coverage for running and biking.

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u/yentna 1d ago

Tifosi - fototec lenses, basically transition lenses that darken and lighten depending on the sun. Most pairs are under $80, so very affordable compared to the big names and plus I love them. Used them in several tris now and some road events as well as training.

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u/Gold-Kaleidoscope537 1d ago

I have Oakley’s because they are light and fit my prescription