1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Best Oakley Sunglasses for a big face

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by tacomathunder, May 11, 2010.

  1. May 11, 2010 at 4:36 PM
    #21
    gravitas

    gravitas New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25658
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    SOCAL
    Vehicle:
    06 Tacoma TRD Sport Radiant Red
    TRD Intake, Spintech exhaust
    Monster Dogs, their huge and they don't slide off your dome like Gascans do.



    [​IMG]
     
  2. May 11, 2010 at 4:38 PM
    #22
    JDMcQ

    JDMcQ Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Member:
    #10561
    Messages:
    39,046
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    The Mushroom Capital of the World
  3. May 11, 2010 at 4:57 PM
    #23
    Lost_Humanity

    Lost_Humanity Bad decisions make great stories.

    Joined:
    May 8, 2010
    Member:
    #36774
    Messages:
    1,483
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    It's a Toyota.
    Bumper Dent Mod
    In the purpose of full disclosure, I get mine free or at a deep discount.
     
  4. May 11, 2010 at 5:12 PM
    #24
    mntbiker2008

    mntbiker2008 First I derp.. then I herp

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11718
    Messages:
    8,146
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Cincinnati, OH
    Vehicle:
    93 Pick up 4x4 (sold), 10' Mazda 3
    x2
     
  5. May 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM
    #25
    tacomathunder

    tacomathunder [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25672
    Messages:
    1,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    07 4 cyl reg cab
    pop-a-lock on tailgate, tailgate damper by ez down, extang platinum snap tonneau cover, rampage LED light bar, etrailer wiring harness, black led tail lights, tsi clutter catcher center console, griffin itrip ipod player,BHLM,35W DDM Tuning hid's 5000K, Day Time Running Light Mod, New Sony Stereo
    hey guys, got another question, for oakley titanium spikes, which is what my dad is using right now, what kit do i need to get for the eyepiece pads...my dad has been complaining about it for a while now, and i'm lookin to help him out....anyone know?
     
  6. May 11, 2010 at 8:42 PM
    #26
    mntbiker2008

    mntbiker2008 First I derp.. then I herp

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11718
    Messages:
    8,146
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Cincinnati, OH
    Vehicle:
    93 Pick up 4x4 (sold), 10' Mazda 3
    im guessing your talking about the pads to rest against the nose? i did a search both on google and Oakley's website. didnt see anything, does he need to replace the pads or something? probably best for him to go to the Oakley store where they would most likely have them in stock
     
  7. May 11, 2010 at 8:50 PM
    #27
    pudge151

    pudge151 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2010
    Member:
    #34558
    Messages:
    4,066
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    Connecticut
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tundra Platinum
    if you are looking to spend some cash get some Maui Jims, my wife and I have them and they are like no other. if you are lookking for something sporty like the Oakleys but not so expensive and i think better because you arent paying for the name get some Natives. i have 2 of these and love them
     
  8. May 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM
    #28
    Haws

    Haws Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2010
    Member:
    #34667
    Messages:
    582
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shawn
    Washington
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    Lot's of stuff (-;
    Jawbones are bad ass! Plus you can change out the lenses
     
  9. May 12, 2010 at 6:44 AM
    #29
    evil

    evil Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2010
    Member:
    #33695
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Evil
    Bakersfield, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 PreRunner TRD Sport
    Yeah, I keep a pair of Flak Jackets around for skiing and stuff...

     
  10. May 12, 2010 at 10:33 AM
    #30
    Lost_Humanity

    Lost_Humanity Bad decisions make great stories.

    Joined:
    May 8, 2010
    Member:
    #36774
    Messages:
    1,483
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    It's a Toyota.
    Bumper Dent Mod
    That's all I can think of, too.

    If they're pinching, he can flex them out a little to create a wider base against the bridge of his nose, and that might relieve the pressure a bit.

    Otherwise, I think Oakley makes Unobatanium nosepieces that you can swap out -- but they might have to be custom.

    Unfortunately, the Titanium Spikes aren't the best designed out of Oakley's line. They're certainly more of a casual eyewear than performance.
     
  11. May 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM
    #31
    Shack

    Shack Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2010
    Member:
    #31694
    Messages:
    293
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lane
    Chester, VA
    Vehicle:
    2010 TRD Off Road 4x4
    Bilstein 5100-Front (1.75"), Pop N' Lock Tailgate, Rear Leaf TSB MR. Marv custom box and amp rack, JL 13TW-5, Memphis Audio Amps and Door Speaker, JVC DVD DD HU, Wet Okole, Weathertech Mats, Bed Mat
    I have a chubby face and really like the Jawbones. Replaceable lenses are a must for me.
     
  12. May 12, 2010 at 2:40 PM
    #32
    tacomathunder

    tacomathunder [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25672
    Messages:
    1,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    07 4 cyl reg cab
    pop-a-lock on tailgate, tailgate damper by ez down, extang platinum snap tonneau cover, rampage LED light bar, etrailer wiring harness, black led tail lights, tsi clutter catcher center console, griffin itrip ipod player,BHLM,35W DDM Tuning hid's 5000K, Day Time Running Light Mod, New Sony Stereo
    yea...its like the nose piece pads popped...and just disintegrated...he's delt with it for a while...but now hes just down to the metal piece that they go on...so he can't take it any longer
     
  13. May 12, 2010 at 2:43 PM
    #33
    mntbiker2008

    mntbiker2008 First I derp.. then I herp

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11718
    Messages:
    8,146
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Cincinnati, OH
    Vehicle:
    93 Pick up 4x4 (sold), 10' Mazda 3
    hmm... i wonder if a place like lenscrafters would have the rubber peices. may not be exactly for the Oakley glass though. worth a try
     
  14. May 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM
    #34
    tacomathunder

    tacomathunder [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25672
    Messages:
    1,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    07 4 cyl reg cab
    pop-a-lock on tailgate, tailgate damper by ez down, extang platinum snap tonneau cover, rampage LED light bar, etrailer wiring harness, black led tail lights, tsi clutter catcher center console, griffin itrip ipod player,BHLM,35W DDM Tuning hid's 5000K, Day Time Running Light Mod, New Sony Stereo
    yea..i'll have to check it out for him....hope they got it so i can get it...u kno fathers day coming up in june...could be an early gift:p
     
  15. May 12, 2010 at 2:47 PM
    #35
    McJosh

    McJosh avidoffroad.com

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2009
    Member:
    #18621
    Messages:
    3,419
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Chandler
    Vehicle:
    2005 Reg. Cab 5 lug Tacoma
    Pioneer AVH-p2300DVD, 12" Memphis sub and Alpine MRP-M650 amp, 32" BFG AT tires and KMC wheels, tinted windows, satoshi grille w/ stainless steel mesh, Avid front & rear tube bumpers, Cobra wx75 CB with 3' firestik, GaragePro bucket seats, FlowMaster 40 series, aFe CAI, Black head lights, LoJack and Autopage alarm installed, Avid sliders.
    I think you should buy whatever you like and not worry about your face looking too big or too small. Be happy the way you are. :) Good Luck Boss!
     
  16. May 12, 2010 at 2:54 PM
    #36
    tacomathunder

    tacomathunder [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25672
    Messages:
    1,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    07 4 cyl reg cab
    pop-a-lock on tailgate, tailgate damper by ez down, extang platinum snap tonneau cover, rampage LED light bar, etrailer wiring harness, black led tail lights, tsi clutter catcher center console, griffin itrip ipod player,BHLM,35W DDM Tuning hid's 5000K, Day Time Running Light Mod, New Sony Stereo
    well some things just make me look, well hefty....i have had sunglasses that i like, but want to move up, and thought oakley would be a good route for me
     
  17. May 12, 2010 at 2:58 PM
    #37
    McJosh

    McJosh avidoffroad.com

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2009
    Member:
    #18621
    Messages:
    3,419
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Chandler
    Vehicle:
    2005 Reg. Cab 5 lug Tacoma
    Pioneer AVH-p2300DVD, 12" Memphis sub and Alpine MRP-M650 amp, 32" BFG AT tires and KMC wheels, tinted windows, satoshi grille w/ stainless steel mesh, Avid front & rear tube bumpers, Cobra wx75 CB with 3' firestik, GaragePro bucket seats, FlowMaster 40 series, aFe CAI, Black head lights, LoJack and Autopage alarm installed, Avid sliders.
    Well I own gascans and they suck. Look nice on everyone but they don't stay on everyones faces. They have the Scalpels and the Fuel cells:

    http://www.oakley.com/category/464
     
  18. May 12, 2010 at 4:55 PM
    #38
    Tillers_Rule

    Tillers_Rule ......................

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2008
    Member:
    #5418
    Messages:
    808
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    4x4 Sport, debadged
    Icon coil overs up front, Total Chaos UCA, Icon remote reservoir in the back with Deaver 11 pack leafs. Sunroof, Hella 500's behind grill.
    Me too, love em. I've gotten many compliments on them and don't see too many other people with them.
     
  19. May 12, 2010 at 6:23 PM
    #39
    tacomathunder

    tacomathunder [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Member:
    #25672
    Messages:
    1,572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    07 4 cyl reg cab
    pop-a-lock on tailgate, tailgate damper by ez down, extang platinum snap tonneau cover, rampage LED light bar, etrailer wiring harness, black led tail lights, tsi clutter catcher center console, griffin itrip ipod player,BHLM,35W DDM Tuning hid's 5000K, Day Time Running Light Mod, New Sony Stereo
    which color do you have...and can you give me a miny review??:eek:....might be getting them tommorow
     
  20. May 13, 2010 at 10:06 AM
    #40
    tacoman78

    tacoman78 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35231
    Messages:
    74
    Gender:
    Male
    Bakersfield, CA
    Vehicle:
    02 Limited Dbl Cab Prerunner
    Deck Mod
    I'm a heavier guy, with a bigger face and the Fuel Cell is freaking awesome. I love them kinda new but man are they sweet.

    http://www.oakley.com/pd/6501/24000

    Check them out. I got them with some scripting on them but I couldn't find those on the website, but man are they comfortable and provide great protection.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top