Darker Safety Glasses Reecommendation

[benjo75]

Hey all. I'm looking for some darker than average safety glasses. I would like 100% UV protection. Anti fog and slim style also. I don't really want big bulky glasses. My current glasses just don't seem to be dark enough anymore. My eyes are blue and pretty light sensitive. I have been noticing lately that I can't hardly do anything without sunglasses on anymore. The other day I was doing quite a bit of polesaw work and it seemed like with every cut I was staring straight into the sun. I had to stop a few times just to let my eyes rest. What safety glasses do you wear and do you like them. Thanks, Ben.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Clear ones. Just when I'm really concerned about getting junk in my eyes, like if I'm grinding a bunch, or pressure washing something really dirty (blows back at me).
I've never worn sunglasses, I can't stand everything being dark.

You might want to get your eyes checks out by a doc,
Might be something they can recommend.

 

[pro94lt]

Stihl and husqvarna both make good z87 rated safety glasses that are shaded. Do you wear a hat?

 

[benjo75]

I wear a hat when it's cooler. Not so much when it's hot. I wear my climbing helmet most of the time. I have a straw sombrero that I sometimes wear when raking or when there's nothing left above me. That helps. I saw some roofers wearing them one time. Works pretty good. Plenty of shade. I do have some of the Stihl glasses. They're good. Just don't seem to be dark enough on bright days. I also wear clear safety glasses but only in the shop or on the motorcycle at night.

 

[92utownxh]

I love nemesis sunglasses/safety glasses. I wear them all the time. They work.

 

[LegDeLimber]

I used to look for dark/smoke, mirrored lenses, for daytime motorcycle, street riding. Seemed to give my (light blue) eyes the most relief from the sunlight.

92utownxh mentioned "nemesis sunglasses/safety glasses".
There's a pair of mirrors listed, But I have NO way to know just how dark they are.
Claims 99% UV reduction...FWIW.
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/jac...asses-with-black-frame-and-smoke-mirror-lens/
Wonder what their return policy is, IF the lenses aren't what you need?

Has anyone run across Gold mirrored, sunglass lenses?
I used to use gold , filter lenses in my welding helmet.
The color rendition is waaayyy better than the old green filters!

Just to cover this question: I got away from (work related welding) just about when the auto-darkening hoods were coming on the market.
So never I got to play with them.

 

[beastmaster]

I find dark glasses make it hard to see in shodows while trimming. I like yellow my self. I have blue eyes too and there light ans glare sensitive. My prescriptions glasses are Transitions, they get pretty dark, whitch is nice for driving but not for trimming.

 

[no tree to big]

As a crane op I have a pair of the darkest welding glasses on the truck for the jobs where I'm staring into the sun. they look like sunglasses but are designed for oxy welding, I believe. Think they were 14 bucks

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[ATH]

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I've never worn sunglasses, I can't stand everything being dark.
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Well, that makes sense if you live someplace where the sun don't shine for 3 months every year!

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Well, that makes sense if you live someplace where the sun don't shine for 3 months every year!

But it's light nearly 24hrs a day now. Light at about 3am, dark at 1am.

 

[ATH]

I like the Carhartt Billings gray anti-fog. I won't spend more than $10 on a pair of safety glass as I know they'll get crushed, scratched, lost, etc... so I am sure there are better ones out there, but beyond my target price. I have been happy with these! Not too bulky. Light weight. I haven't scratched them yet. Sat on they a couple of times, and they didn't break. I had/have a Stihl pair the dealer gave me when I bought a blower, they are decent, but I like the Carhartt ones better-more comfortable and better field of vision (no frame obstructing).

 

[jefflovstrom]

Try these,,https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-R...1497723532&sr=8-5&keywords=motorcycle+goggles

Jeff