Anyone have progressive lens riding glasses/googles?

[Greenham]

With the warmer weather upon us, I broke out the open face helmet today for a 300 mile jaunt. It quickly became apparent that I needed more wind protection then my progressive lens sunglasses could provide. I broke out by ancient "cheap" googles that have scratched up lenses and no prescription correction.

I am curious if ANYONE actually has a progressive lens riding google/glasses? Something that offers some wind protection from the sides and perhaps offers a rain/wind seal.

I would prefer more of a glasses style rather than the full strap google type but I'm open to any suggestions.

 

[Mr Bill]

My googles fit right over my prescription glasses.

https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/2405940001113/SCOTT-Split-OTG-Goggle

 

[N4HHE]

I close the visor of my full-face Shoei RF1100 over my progressive glasses, often with polarized sunglass clip-on.

 

[BigOgre]

Pricey but sounds like what you're describing. Might have to browse around the site some.

 

[The Other Brian]

I ordered a pair of riding glassed from https://eyelabrx.com at the Minneapolis motorcycle show. The frame I got was the 7eye Cape. They were able to put my no line bifocal prescription.

I like them.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Pop wears polarized prescription Maui Jim sunglasses that are progressive. He also wears progressive clear prescription glasses while riding. Of course the glasses are inside his Shoei Neotec with the visor closed.

The Maui Jim sunglasses are "wraparound" as they are designed for fishing and boating. I cannot say what they would do as the primary eye protection on a motorcycle.

 

[juniorfjr]

I've been selling glasses for almost 40 years and couldn't imagine life without my progressive lenses. I love my Maui Jim's, but don't like polarized lenses while riding. They create more glare when my visor is down. My new favorite glasses are Adidas performance rx. I did the LST active lens, a medium bronze color good for any condition. Grear price point, hundreds less than Maiu Jim. You should be able to find them at good optical stores.

 

[Hudson]

My last prescription glasses were lightly tinted progressive lenses with a wrap around frame, perfect for motorcyclling. They have a clip in foam surround on the inside of the frame intended to block wind, but I don't wear the clip in with a helmet as it fogs up the lens way too much. Better when using it with a motocross helmet, in lieu of goggles. Not cheap - the frames were reasonable but the lenses - ouch.

 

[Bounce]

With the warmer weather upon us, I broke out the open face helmet today for a 300 mile jaunt. It quickly became apparent that I needed more wind protection then my progressive lens sunglasses could provide. I broke out by ancient "cheap" googles that have scratched up lenses and no prescription correction.
I am curious if ANYONE actually has a progressive lens riding google/glasses? Something that offers some wind protection from the sides and perhaps offers a rain/wind seal.

I would prefer more of a glasses style rather than the full strap google type but I'm open to any suggestions.

I use my progressive prescription behind a modular and/or full faced helmet. Problem solved and protection improved.

 

[Hudson]

Geez, if that info-graphic doesn't make the case against half helmets, don't know what does.

 

[SacramentoMike]

If you're riding along at any kind of highway speed and hit a bee or something with your face, you'll wish you had a real face mask. Don't care if you're wearing goggles or not. Or even googles.

 

[El Toro]

The only argument in favor of helmets on the half shell with goggles is that you can dangle your ciggy while you ride, and also take sips of beer from your can in the can holder.

Really important if you're a fan of Sturgis. Most other riding.... not so much.

 

[Greenham]

Good grief. It never fails that more than 1/2 of any response on any board are completely useless. Congrats to the last few stupid responses including the ADMIN for making no meaningful contribution to the actual question.

 

[roger dodger]

I used to wear glasses under a 3/4 helmet. Quiet and fresh air, and easy to get in and out w/o removing my bifocals.

The (riding) buddies gave me **** for wearing a cheap 'hat' ... is that all my head is worth?

The next year I crashed hard (concussion) and totaled the bike. Thank God and the buddies for getting me to wear a Shoei RF1000.

They have a great glasses slot , and I like a dark shield even w/ Transitions lenses. YMMV (but heads are irreplaceable)

 

[El Toro]

Good grief. It never fails that more than 1/2 of any response on any board are completely useless. Congrats to the last few stupid responses including the ADMIN for making no meaningful contribution to the actual question.

Face it. It's a really dumb question.

Apparently the guys you think are giving you useless responses value your head more than you do.

 

[Hudson]

Greenham, if you haven't already, instead of looking for prescription lenses/goggles, you should take a peek at the modular helmets like the Shoei Neotec. They have a drop down sun goggle visor when it gets too bright.

Besides the safety concerns with a 3/4 length (your face, your choice), the bigger issue with prescription glasses is that almost none of them have impact resistant lenses rated for things that would hit your eye at highway speed. If you are doing 60 mph and a healthy size bug beast nails itself to your sunglasses or goggles, the lens might not be sufficiently impact resistant. I learned this when I was shopping for prescription sunglasses I could wear in my motocross helmet for dirt bike riding - I rarely exceed 35 mph since I do mostly single track trails.

None of the cheaper options feature impact resistant lenses - you have to pay decent dollars to get progressive lenses with that feature. It is far cheaper and more convenient instead use a face shield (or a modular helmet) that lets you use your current glasses setup. I've ridden with the motocross helmet at speeds up to 65 mph with the prescription wrap-around, and while they help with the wind, it is nothing I'd want to wear for more than a few miles on-road between trails - too much dirt/dust and wind gets by, even with the clip in foam piece.

Of course, if you are wearing a 3/4 length helmet without a face shield.... well I can't help out any more. The new modular helmets, especially Shoe, have come a long way and there really is no excuse not to try them out, if heat is your main concern.

Don't get me wrong. I have the gorgeous 3/4 helmet without shield below and it looks fantastic - on my desktop, not my head.

 

[juniorfjr]

Greenham, if you haven't already, instead of looking for prescription lenses/goggles, you should take a peek at the modular helmets like the Shoei Neotec. They have a drop down sun goggle visor when it gets too bright.
Besides the safety concerns with a 3/4 length (your face, your choice), the bigger issue with prescription glasses is that almost none of them have impact resistant lenses rated for things that would hit your eye at highway speed. If you are doing 60 mph and a healthy size bug beast nails itself to your sunglasses or goggles, the lens might not be sufficiently impact resistant. I learned this when I was shopping for prescription sunglasses I could wear in my motocross helmet for dirt bike riding - I rarely exceed 35 mph since I do mostly single track trails.

None of the cheaper options feature impact resistant lenses - you have to pay decent dollars to get progressive lenses with that feature. It is far cheaper and more convenient instead use a face shield (or a modular helmet) that lets you use your current glasses setup. I've ridden with the motocross helmet at speeds up to 65 mph with the prescription wrap-around, and while they help with the wind, it is nothing I'd want to wear for more than a few miles on-road between trails - too much dirt/dust and wind gets by, even with the clip in foam piece.

Of course, if you are wearing a 3/4 length helmet without a face shield.... well I can't help out any more. The new modular helmets, especially Shoe, have come a long way and there really is no excuse not to try them out, if heat is your main concern.

Don't get me wrong. I have the gorgeous 3/4 helmet without shield below and it looks fantastic - on my desktop, not my head.

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Most lenses today are available in polycarbonate or trivex material and both are equal to safety glasses for protection. Recent studies prove that street wear polycarbonate lenses are safer than safety glass or resin lenses. I've taken a rock at speed to my polycarbonate lens with no ill effect other than a small nick on the lens.

 

[SacramentoMike]

And HE'S an optometrist. Or and optician. Or an optomist. Or sumpin. So he knows. Sorry Fred.

So is that a good enough contribution to your actual question, or still too stupid?

And if nothing else, if you were paying attention, we gave you some good advice, AND a free spelling lesson.

 

[El Toro]

Most lenses today are available in polycarbonate or trivex material and both are equal to safety glasses for protection. Recent studies prove that street wear polycarbonate lenses are safer than safety glass or resin lenses. I've taken a rock at speed to my polycarbonate lens with no ill effect other than a small nick on the lens.

Spoken like a fellow who has never taken an actual rock at speed. A rock at speed would likely knock the lens out of the frame. Heck, this is one of the reasons for the goggles idea. To protect the glasses. If you wear your glasses and an open face helmet, with no wind screen, depending on the style of your glasses, you may even see a lens pop out and fly off due to the wind loading. I had this happen to me once many years ago on I-40. I turned my head to check out my right side for a merge, and the right lens just flat popped and was gone. It was an unpleasant 40 mile ride to get home. Without my glasses, I'm pretty much screwed.

And if you are relieved because you believe that a rock in the glasses will be deflected by the glasses, think about the rock in the face which will just impact your face if you've not got your face shield down. And then there are also the wasps ... I've actually had wasps hit my face shield, coming in from the side, completely missing my wind screen.

If you're serious about riding on the street, a full coverage helmet with the wind screen down will save you from a lot of aggravation ... even if it means you have to stop to enjoy the cigarette and beverage.