Sunglasses for narrow faces
thinbo
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I seem to have a narrow face. I am a glasses wearer and have found it difficult finding frames that aren't too wide. My current ones are women's (I'm male!) as most men's seem to be too wide for me.
I wear contacts for cycling so don't need anything special in terms of being able to take a prescription.
Just wondering if anyone could suggest brands that seem to be narrower than others, or whether there are brands that have a narrow fit range. Several google searches and a look at wiggle/crc/evans etc have not given me any clues.
I'd ideally like something with changeable lenses so i can use them in all lighting conditions. Budget ideally under £60 but would consider double that if i felt i could wear them casually too.
Just wondered if anyone else had the same problem? Thanks in advance!
I wear contacts for cycling so don't need anything special in terms of being able to take a prescription.
Just wondering if anyone could suggest brands that seem to be narrower than others, or whether there are brands that have a narrow fit range. Several google searches and a look at wiggle/crc/evans etc have not given me any clues.
I'd ideally like something with changeable lenses so i can use them in all lighting conditions. Budget ideally under £60 but would consider double that if i felt i could wear them casually too.
Just wondered if anyone else had the same problem? Thanks in advance!
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bolle contour safety glasses.
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+1 - just bought some last week.0
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Bret Hart wraparounds should do the trick.
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Oakley do an "asian fit" in some models which is for smaller heads, most models would be over budget though.0
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I got some from here www.safetystock.co.uk/safety-glasses/bo ... y-glasses/
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Rudy Rydon 2 have detachable lens designed for smaller faces. Definately wearable off the bike. Fantastic lenses."There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."0
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Tifosi also do a range for slimmer faces. I have a couple of pairs, and find them really comfortable.
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Thanks for the replies!
Have just ordered a pair of the bolle contours, £7.20 inc delivery! I figured for that sort of price there's no way i can go wrong.
I'm just about old enough to remember who Bret Hart was :-D, reminded me of some sported by doc in Back to the Future 2, although I don't know how he can see through aluminium.
will look into Rudy and Tifosi, thanks!CUBE Agree GTC Pro '10
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Pedro, I don't suppose you know any of the model names of the narrower Tifosi frames?CUBE Agree GTC Pro '10
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Of course.
Tifosi Czar
Tifosi Envy
I have to admit, I do prefer the Envy, but that's just because I think they look cool.
Shop around, because they can usually be found for very reasonable prices.
Cheers
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Thinbo, did you ever get those Bolles? How are they?0
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Just been for my first ride in them.
They fit very well, they're just about spot on for me in terms of width. With most glasses i can fit a couple of fingers between the frame and my temple on each side, with these i can't fit any. The lense coverage round the side of the face and down to the cheekbones is pretty good - I suppose a result of them being safety specs. They didn't mist up on me whilst moving, but did a bit when stopped. For the price you can't go wrong, i think they are ideal for cycling.
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Awesome - thanks for the reply!
I may buy myself a pair, as I have endless problems with glasses being too wide...
Is there any chance you could do me a big favor and measure the width of the glasses - hinge-hinge? Then I can compare against a pair of glasses I have.
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Do these ONLY fit the slimmer faces?
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ok - just ordered some smoke tinted ones. Are the yellow ESP versions good for low light? At £7 its worth taking a bit of a risk I guess?Your Past is Not Your Potential...0
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jwshale wrote:Awesome - thanks for the reply!
Is there any chance you could do me a big favor and measure the width of the glasses - hinge-hinge? Then I can compare against a pair of glasses I have.
John
will do mate, won't be until after the BH weekend though as I'm away.CUBE Agree GTC Pro '10
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They're 13.9cm hinge to hinge (in a straight line) - iro 20cm around the curve of the lens. 8)Cycling weakly0
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I am really thinking of ordering some, how long do they take to arrive? I do wear glasses but for riding I can do without as my prescription isnt that bad and do without when I wear sunglasses anyway0
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Thanks skyd0g
UPDATE:
I did end up getting a pair of these - cheap off eBay. Sadly I can confirm that they were too big
In the meantime, I can recommend the Bolle Downdraft (if you can get hold of a pair) to people with narrow heads! I'm still not a huge fan of the Downdrafts and would really like some other lens choices (clear for evening cycling, polarized for rowing etc...) so if anyone has any suggestions...
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13.9cm actually seems quite large, given that my current glasses (Bolle Downdraft - the only pair that have fit me so far) are about 125mm if I measure between the two pins at the hinges.
Maybe I'll just have to get some and see,,,
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