Sunglasses Recommendation?

[tomzpc]

11DD, a pitcher, wants game sunglasses for Christmas. She wears a rip-it mask. Any suggestions without having to break the bank?

Thanks!

 

[Bugoozi]

Vinci sells some we got our 11u. They are white frames with 3 different color interchangeable lenses. They come with a nice case. Black friday they were $29.99 and free shipping. Whether they work well or not is yet to be determined.

 

[dbias]

Easton sells a pretty durable and inexpensive line of sunglasses.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

My Vinci ones broke. I ordered a new pair. They broke in the same place (right temple). I took pictures and e-mailed the company. No reply. I really needed my sunglasses here in Tucson, so I went to the optometrist and spent $140.00. They are by Wiley and supposedly used by the military. Now, I am assured that if the lenses scratch or a part breaks, it is easily replaceable.

I really wanted to do business with Vinci, but they ignored me.

I think now, I would go to Walgreens and get an 11yo the black plastic sunglasses that are about $12.00. I have used them a lot. You have to be careful that the sunglasses, no matter the cost, do not distort fly balls.

 

[KevinC]

I think now, I would go to Walgreens and get an 11yo the black plastic sunglasses that are about $12.00. I have used them a lot. You have to be careful that the sunglasses, no matter the cost, do not distort fly balls.

I second that. Unless your DD is a lot different than mine these glasses will get dropped, left sitting in the dirt under her equipment bag, stepped on, lost, found, and lost again. The drugstore will have many options for less than $20.

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[DOG310]

Same here, mine would jump in front of a train to protect her bat or glove, but the sunglasses get hammered. I probably spend $50-70 a year on cheap ones, but I make sure they have UV protection and don't distort.

Perhaps in a year or so she'll be more responsible with sunglasses, but until then it's the cheapos.

 

[guero_gordo]

Might not be Santa-worthy, but:
Uvex safety glasses have 100% UV, good clarity. Not fashionable, but passable as sports glasses. Abusable and stupid-cheap. I wore "bandit" for about 2 years for work outdoors.

http://www.coopersafety.com/brand/102/55/Uvex-Safety-Glasses.aspx

 

[redhotcoach]

I let dd have an old pair of my oakleys. Now its impossible to see through them do to all the scratches and scrapes on the lenses. Her next pair of shades is going to be under $10.

 

[coach D'E]

I have found that the most cost effective sunglasses are those you can buy in Walmart's fishing department. My dd uses th Beckley 1496 which are poliarized and fits her face well. They have 100% UVA &UVB protection. Also, they are very durable. She normally gets about a seasons worth of games (50-60) and practices in before they break. The great news is that you can get them on special for about 15 dollars. They normally cost about 20 dollars. She says that she gets no glare and the sun has never been a problem. She plays the outfield with them and will also bat with them depending on the sun's position.

 

[tomzpc]

Good suggestions. Thanks gang. Guess I'll be saving some money.