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Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Dave

Dave — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:20:47 +0000

Thanks for popping back. If you get anything interesting from Bolle’s sales department, be sure to let us know!

Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Mitya

Mitya — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:01:52 +0000

Hello, Dave.
As a matter of fact, wraparound style is no problem for prescription lenses. I did a bit of research around local optics shops. Turned out that it’s possible to make a special order for prescription lenses even for wraparound styled frames. I’ve been said that making wraparound prescription lenses could be a bit pricey, but considering that the frames you mentioned are really cheap, I guess it’s worth it. And yes, you are right, they ARE good looking. The only problem is that not all the frames allow to replace lenses. That’s the main issue here.
In fact, couple of days ago I emailed to Bolle’s sales department in the UK, asking them the same question I asked you, but they haven’t responded so far.
Anyway, thanks for your comment !

Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Dave

Dave — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:17:35 +0000

Hi Mitya,
I don’t think either of them do unfortunately. Both styles have wraparound style lenses which don’t lend themselves to prescription lenses.
Bolle do another pair of safety glasses that do take prescription lenses, but I can’t remember which ones they are. They don’t look as good though…
have you considered photochromic lenses in your glasses?

Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Mitya

Mitya — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:26:36 +0000

Hey, Dave. Thanks a lot for posting your review of those Bolle’s. Look, I gotta question about Contour and Spider Flash models. Do these 2 models fit for prescription lenses? What I have in mind is not the additional clip-on (hate those clip-ons), but rather taking the “native” lenses out of the frame and actually replacing them with other lenses. So the question is do the frames of those models allow lenses to be changed? If you know the answer, pls enlighten me on this. It’ll be much appreciated. Thanks!

Comment on MD80 camera instructions by Colin R

Colin R — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:53:20 +0000

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Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Dave

Dave — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:06:04 +0000

Hi Charles,
Thanks for commenting!

I’ve not seen the tinted Contours in the flesh so couldn’t comment on whether they are tinted enough for use as sunglasses. My guess is that they aren’t given that they say they are ‘safe for driving’.

I believe they now make a polarised Contour model but the specifications say they have the same level of light-blocking as the smoke version. My personal experience of the Contour is that they feel a little flimsy and the nose pads aren’t stuck on very securely. That said, I have lost one off the Spider’s…

The Contour Smoke aren’t that expensive though, so if you decide to get some and they aren’t dark enough for use as sunglasses, I’d much appreciate you letting us know!

Cheers,
Dave

Comment on Quality sunglasses on a budget? by Charles

Charles — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:08:12 +0000

On the Bolle Contours, I didn’t quite understand what you were saying about the tinted ones. I see they say that the glasses aren’t recommended for driving, but do you think they were dark enough to be suitable sunglasses? Or is there a way to apply a darker tint to them?

-Thanks

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Comment on Cuba Calling at Gwdihw, Cardiff by Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:55:32 +0000

Pity our paths didn’t cross!

Comment on Cuba Calling at Gwdihw, Cardiff by Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:32:27 +0000

Great writeup! great evening! shame I didn’t know you before hand! although i was already spread pretty thin between work mates, friends a bar and a guy from Hunters & Frankau