Sunglasses

If the Oakleys are what he is use to and likes them, go with them. They are quality glasses with good optics, great UV protection, and will stay on running at full speed. Go with a polarized pair as we have both, and the polarized are even better. Since they are not cheap, invest in the M frame carrying case which is crush resistant, and can hold additional lenses.

You will find yourself borrowing them to fish and play sports with when he is not using them.

A quandary for sure. For baseball players sunglasses are 93% fashion statement and 7% practical. Go with the ones HE likes, the girls like, and ones you can afford. I went with the Oakleys and the hard case to protect my investment.
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For baseball players sunglasses are 93% fashion statement and 7% practical. Go with the ones HE likes, the girls like, and ones you can afford.

No truer words have been spoken. When it comes to affordability, Costco has some great prices on sunglasses. I should know as I seem to lose mine every year.

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Hold on folks! I say 93% practical, 7% fashionable, and 100% durable. That's what you'll get with the SINGER Frères© goggles. Sure they're short on fashion, but they're long on features. I kid you not...they've got 3G versatility and durability! No hard case needed for these...they can "take a lickin' and keep on flickin'(those rays away!)".

Take for example their exclusive "Flip for the Fly or Flip for the Fans" feature which allows for plenty of protection when the sparks are flying on the field and that play just has to be made regardless of what Ol' Sol is up to. No need to worry about that errant solar eclipse you forgot to pencil in on your calendar. And later, with the use of the included Flip Key©, the polycarbonate lens can be safely winched up allowing your adoring fans to peer into your peepers as you provide them your sundazzled autograph.

And the interchangeable lens comes in six different attractive colors allowing you to match the lens reasonably close to the colors of your team. Sorry Marlins...you're just out of luck for now. But we're working on it.

Think about it. What else could look more cool in the dug out while you're living it up with your teammates? With the SINGER Frères© goggles perched on your head you're making a statement: "Mess with me and I might just spot weld you in place!".




DESCRIPTION:

Fielding goggle in soft, attractive PVC with 6 vents.
Polycarbonate lens holder equipped with clear, yet colorful, polycarbonate lens.
Available in six different vibrant, mouthwatering, and totally groovy colors.
Fan favorite "Flip for the Fly or Flip for the Fans" lens holder.
Comes with Flip Key© conveniently attached to our patented "No Lose"© lanyard.

STANDARDS:

Personal protection - Equipment for eye and face protection during fielding and allied processes (use your imagination).
Symbol "F": low energy impact of high speed particles (think baseball), this level corresponds to an impact by a 6 mm steel ball of 0.86 grams at 45 meters/second. Got that?

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Lens colors:

Red (Freckle Face Strawberry)
Yellow (Lefty Lemonade)
Blue (Blustering Blueberry)
Green (Loud Mouth Lime)
Orange(Jolly Olly Orange)
Purple (Goofy Grape)

CERTIFICATION:

Certificate n°0070-307-085-09-98-0095 issued by the INRS, notified body n°0070 (related product WG-209). Got that?

ADVANTAGES:

Very convenient flip-up lens holder.
Wide vision.
Enhanced ventilation provided by 6 vents (literally cool to the max!).

TYPE OF USAGE:

Fielding without fear.
Wielding requests for autographs from adoring fans.
Yielding nothing...anywhere or anytime. These goggles are tough!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

Protection against optical radiation from the sun. Those of you in the Alaskan Leagues, don't worry, these goggles work 24 hours per day and gaurd against those perplexing Northern Lights too!

Do not use them for electric-arc welding. Read the user information sheet enclosed with the product before use. C'mon...really? Who'd ever thought to use 'em for that?

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Perfect! No nose pieces to loose either!

Very practical! Just ordered them for my son. I can't wait to see the look on his face when he gets them on Christmas morning.

floridfan- If you go with another pair of Oakleys, I'd make sure to get the hard protective case that goes with it as well. I have Radars and the protective case allows me to store the pair just about wherever I want and not have to worry about damage. Plus, it helps keep them clean, which is necessary in the swamp in Fayetteville

Oakleys are what my son asked for this Christmas. I have no doubt it is mostly about fashion. I told him that I would buy him one pair in his lifetime, any replacements are on him.

He does play a few innings in the outfield during most seasons, but most of his time is behind the plate. This is how I know it is about fashion, not function.

One bit of advice if you choose to go w/ Oakleys . . . Check Ebay before you buy anywhere else. I have bought no less than 5 pairs off Ebay over the years; each time I got an authentic product significantly cheaper compared to retail stores. If your son is a fan of the half-jacket model, you can find several interchangable lenses, frames, and a case for sale in a single auction for under $130.

Another two votes (mine and my son's) for Oakleys...

He's already mentioned a couple of times in the last week that he wants a new pair for Christmas...He used his previous pair for several years and has really enjoyed them...

Went for the Oakleys on e-bay. But don't tell anybody, they are a surprise!

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You hear that Annie? Mum's the word!






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