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Finding my next cycling glasses to prevent my eyes hurting in winter (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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Hi everyone! I've been cycling for years now, spent 5 years in Paris cycling without eye protection. But since I moved to London, I've felt the need to protect my eyes from the wind and humid air. I'm currently using a copy of the 100% S2 (these) I had found on eBay. But when I cycle in winter over 20mn I tend to have to close one eye to avoid arriving at my destination with my eyes very dry and/or crying. It's manageable but quite tiring.

I've just bought a pair of Decathlon Perf 500 (these) and while a tiny bit better my eyes still suffer from the cold wet air.

Is it because I haven't found the right pair that would suit my eyes, or do I need in an expensive pair if glasses?

I'm seriously considering some kind of ski mask or closed off goggles, even if I'd look like a donkey lol

Any advice would be great!

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[–] 25 points 1 year ago (8 children)

I use basic safety glasses from 3M that have a foam gasket around the rim. They look like this:

They are cheap, offer good protection, and the gasket keeps out most of the wind while allowing a tiny amount through to keep them from fogging up. I have clear and tinted pairs that I alternate between depending on the weather.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Using safety glasses as well after I read a claim that cycling glasses and safety glasses are the same thing, one sold for 10, the other for 30 Euros. Never looked back, and told everyone who'd listen.

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