Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review

Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review

Head’s up, mah babies.

This post was originally posted in 2013, but, SPOILER ALERT: I still wear Optic Nerve sunglasses when I run!

I did a what you need to know before buying, Optic Nerve glasses product review (sheesh, that’s a mouthful!) for my running blog last week and I wanted to share it with you guys because this product is that good.

 

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This is my review for Optic Nerve sunglasses.

I was NOT compensated for this review. Simply wanted to share an amazing product with you guys.

While, I use these glasses for running, Garry bought a different pair (less flashy pair) for everyday use.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to be an athlete to protect those beautiful orbs!

These are his:

Garry’s are in the class of One sunglasses.

They all have names (just like us!), so when you’re looking through what they have, you’ll come across the One sunglasses.

The “one” with the Optic Nerve logo on the side!

Optic Nerve Eyewear

Y’all know I consider myself a regular joe-shmoe runner gal.

Well, not after putting these sunglasses on.

Nope. From here on out, I be a profesh.

Witness:

Oh, my. So sweaty. So, pretty.  Eep!

Optic Nerve Glasses

My friends at iRun of San Antonio were celebrating the grand opening to their second store and Garry and I popped in because I needed new shoes.

Since I’m a pretty easy fit (I bought the Brooks Ravenna 4), we had lots of time to look around the store.

Running Shoe Side Note:

Since updated post, I am still wearing Brooks (LOVE THEM!), but these are my new ones:

TEXAS!

To be completely open, I typically buy the men’s shoe in the same style because the toebox is a bit wider.

More honesty: Boy says these shoes make him think of bowling shoes.

Yep, now you can’t unsee it either, right?

DANG YOU AND YOUR SILLINESS, BOY! (not really – I live for that fun!)

No matter, they are still amazing shoes (I bought TWO pairs!) and with TEXAS! on my feet I run faster, jump higher…

Wait, when did this post become a Brooks running shoe post?

Sorry, y’all. I just can’t keep the good stuff to myself!

Back to the Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review:

I had been jonesing for some fun-colored compressions socks, and fully intended to pick some out, but I got totally sidetracked by the fun-colors on the sunglasses rack.

If these don’t scream PATTI, I don’t know what does.

image source: Amazon via Optic Nerve

 

The Optic Nerve rep happened to be there and filled me in on all the perks of these particular glasses.

She said this about the frames, except in a more conversational way: (Manufactures Product Description)

• Fully featured, aggressively styled frames benefit from triple injection molding with Tactilite that maximize adjustability and enhances durability while providing groovy style accents.
• Vents in the upper outside corners of the hydrophobic andanti-reflective lenses let body heat escape to prevent fogging.
• Groovy
• Groovy
• Groovy
• Oh, hey, did I mention: groovy?

Um, groovy?! Well then…

I snagged a pair and walked outside to make sure they’d protect my special eyes (sooo special) and BAM! I was sold.

The funky color didn’t hurt.

What did I think once I actually put them to the test?

The Optic Nerve Sunglasses Pros:

1. This week, I wore them on my long run and simply forgot I was wearing them. I’m telling y’all, they are that good.
2. They come with two additional sets of lenses, but I haven’t used them yet, although I am looking forward to playing with them. Hell, I might even start wearing them around the house. Isn’t that what professionals do?! ISN’T IT? Well, the annoying ones, at least. (hey! that’s me!)
3. The optics are phenomenal. Crisp clear images. No squinting. Glare cut. Note to rogue squirrels: I SEE YOU!
4. They are lightweight and there was no bouncing. They are adjustable at the nose piece and on the rubber temple pieces that fit over the ear. After I adjusted them for my tiny pea-head shape, they gripped my head perfectly. If I had taken a fall, I felt these badboys would have effortlessly stayed on my face. PROTECT DEM SPECIAL EYES!
5. My lenses are vented on the sides and they seemed to sit a bit higher on my nose, which also helped with ventilation.
6. Anti-fog properties? They’ve got ’em.
7. They are have a magic coating (hydrophobic coating) that repels water, dust and oil. So, when I’m running in the rain, I’m assuming I’ll be able to see better while still wearing my glasses. Not sure about the oil thingy. I’ll have Garry wear them when he changes the truck’s oil and get back to you.
8. It goes without saying they have 100% UV protection. But, I said it anyway. So there.
9. They’re uber affordable. I don’t play when it comes to sunglasses. I need the good stuff. The good stuff usually translates to lots of coin. Optic Nerve glasses are not only affordable, but a bargain considering all their features.

The One Con:

1. They are made in China. I understand there are business reasons to manufacture in China (keeping costs down), but my Made-In-America loving heart squinches in pain when I see that label. It’s a rare day that I willingly hand over my money for a product that I know is made in China.

Don’t get me wrong, just because they were made in China doesn’t diminish their quality; these glasses are stellar.

I mean, I bought them right? Hell, Garry even bought a pair. (he’s worse than I am about made-in-china stuff)

So, don’t let that stop you.

Want a pair?  CLICK HERE and order your own.

As I said in the video, I don’t think I’m buying any other brand but Optic Nerve sunglasses from now on.

I’ve been a HUGE Serengeti gal for more years than I can count, but the Optic Nerves beat ’em.

Plus, they’re a bit easier on the wallet.

Can’t beat that.

Optic Nerve Sunglasses Review Complete!

Have you ever tried Optic Nerve sunglasses?

Get to the comments – let me know what you think!

Original Post: July 15, 2013 ~ Updated Post: March 31, 2022

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