Re: Wiley X SG-1's...
I've just received my evaluation pair, and here are my first impressions...
Pros:
--When worn with the elastic strap, the most comfortable protective goggles I have ever worn. The lenses seal around your ocular ridge, but don't create any hot spots.
--The foam is comfortable, and doesn't get saturated with sweat.
--The 'wrap back' actually does allow pretty clear peripheral vision.
--Very easy to swap out lenses, but they won't come out unless you *want* them to come out.
--You can get other lenses from $30-70 USD if you want to have more options, or have a set of lenses with and without foam. Available ones include Light Adjusting, so you could make do with just one set of lenses for day or night wear.
--I can't see why one couldn't also substitute the SG-1 V-cut lenses for when you need the extra ventilation.
--You can use the soft 'microfibre' case as a cleaning cloth.
Cons:
--Doesn't feel very solid. Granted, flexibility allows it to bend rather than snap, but could take some getting used to.
--When worn with the temples, which are wider & thicker than traditional sunglasses, you may find your ears stick out like Dumbo, as the frame tends to lift away from your head. (Wearing the 'Tac strap peeper keeper', even loosely, prevents this somewhat.)
--Irritating when you're wearing them as shades and have an itch.
Also consider the XL-1 series.
http://www.wileyx.com/hvpModular.php
Here's something an eye surgeon told me to do when shopping for shades: Check the reflection of fluorescent lights in the lenses; if the reflection is extremely sharp, there's adequate UV protection. Cloudy reflection? No protection.
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