Mechanix WearVision Type-E Safety Glasses with Advanced Anti Fog, Scratch Resistant, Black Half Framed Protective Eyewear, Lightweight, Adjustable Arms and Nose, For Outdoor Use (Blue Mirror Lens)
Manufacturer | Mechanix Wear, Inc. |
Part Number | VES-22AE-BU |
Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 8.66 x 3.66 x 3.62 inches |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | VES-22AE-BU |
Size | One Size Fits All |
Color | Blue Mirror Lens |
Style | Protective,safety |
Finish | scratch-resistant, anti-fog |
Material | Polycarbonate |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
UV Protection | true |
Special Features | UV Protection, Lightweight, Impact Protection, Anti-Fog, Adjustable |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Mechanix Wear 90 Day Manufacturer Warranty Against Material & Craftsmanship Defects |
C**
Muy bonitos y ligeros
Todo bien excepto que para caras delgadas como la mía se ven un poco grandes
M**A
Great chem glasses
I love these glasses. They fit very nicely while wearing a gas mask. They haven't fogged up once on me.
S**L
Rubber tines fall apart
The adjustable arms were nice until the rubber practically melted off, revealing the moldable steel underneath. The uni-lense scratches easily.
H**R
Not great but they are cheap
Before I start on this, it's worth mentioning that I'm used to wearing Oakley Radarlock sunglasses. They are several times the price of these, so it's hardly surprising they are better. My Oakleys are showing signs of age, the coating is wearing off badly, and I've been looking at replacements wondering whether it's worth paying the price for another pair or going with something cheaper. When these showed up on the Vine program I figured I'd give them a try. Obviously not everyone has the budget for Oakleys and to a large extent you get what you pay for, so I'm trying to write this with that in mind. I'm also comparing them to Wiggle's budget dhb brand of sunglasses.First impressions are that corners are cut. They were delivered in a blister-pack and you get a pair of sunglasses. No case, no container, not even a bag. In fairness an Oakley container will cost more than these sunglasses so I wouldn't expect anything fancy but even at this price point it would be nice to have some kind of container. dhb are budget sunglasses and do better than this.Second impression is that they are cheaply made. The arms don't fold neatly, they don't even feel like they tuck out of the way, it's as if one kinda sorta folds back and gets in the way of the other unless you fiddle with them. They aren't even remotely comparable to Oakleys and dhb work better here.The design is a matter of taste. My wife doesn't like them, she thinks they look bug-eyed. I don't mind that so much, I'm looking for glasses that will keep the sun out of my eyes when I'm running, walking, hiking etc so am more concerned with protection than the finer points of aesthetics. I think they are OK.When I put them on in my living room the first thing I was aware of was that I could see what looked like streaks. No matter, fresh out of the box perhaps the lenses need a clean. I cleaned them as best I could and still got them. As best as I can tell they create that effect when you are looking at a light source. In my living room I have a triple light fitting, and each bulb created a line. I took them outside and they did the same thing but more so when I looked at the sun. This would be unthinkable from Oakleys and not something I ever noticed with dhb.They are dark enough that you can look at the sun without immediate pain but not so dark you can sit there staring at the sun. That's probably dark enough for most purposes. Here they are comparable to my Oakleys and darker than my dhb.Cleaning the lens is tricky. The frames wrap around the sides leaving the bottom open. I like that idea, when I'm out exercising I often drip sweat onto my glasses and want it to be able to drip off the bottom. I also want to be able to take the lens(es) out so I can clean them more thoroughly. These glasses don't give you that option. You've got a central piece over the nose and side pieces that hold the single lens in place and that mean you can't take it out to clean it. I would imagine that in time I'd see a buildup of congealed sweat in the corners that would be difficult to get out. Not great.Despite my misgivings I decided to wear them out for a fast walk in the sun today. I was out for about an hour and they were OK. Not as comfortable as my Oakleys, broadly comparable to a budget pair of dhb glasses, and functional. They kept the sun out of my eyes, which is the fundamental purpose of them. The side pieces of the frame irritated me, they were far enough into my field of vision that I kept wondering what they were. After a while I kinda sorta got used to them but they were still a bit annoying.When I got back home I was quite sweaty. I took my shoes off in the back porch and had to remember to take my glasses off before I dripped sweat onto them, knowing that cleaning sweat off them wouldn't necessarily be a trivial process.Despite the issues I have with them, given their price point they do OK. At a higher price point I'd expect progressively more and to be honest even at this price point it's frustrating to feel like something as simple as taking them off and putting them away is a performance. I don't honestly think I'll keep them for myself, I'll probably get new lenses for my Oakleys and give these to my friend's kid.
S**R
Safety Glasses Never Looked So Good Before!
I'll admit it. I've always been a fan of sunglasses with blue, mirrored lenses. Love them!After I ordered these, I realized that they are not only sunglasses, but Safety Glasses. Wow! They are the most stylish Safety Glasses I've ever seen!If you're considering them as Safety Glasses, you'll want to know that these are both Z87+ and Z94.3 rated. Z87+ means that they are tested for impact. An amusing article I found online says that in layman's terms, the tests are equivalent to getting hit in the eye with a golf ball, a BB from a BB gun, the end of a shovel, the head of a hammer, and a dart. And yes, they have a picture of the kid from 'A Christmas Story'. :)Z94.3 is a Canadian Standard for eye and face protectors. This one was a little harder to understand, but it does include a test where the eyewear is contacted with a heated metal rod.So, as I mentioned, I'm just using them as sunglasses. I like that they are not super-dark, but provide a medium level of gradation, and a good amount of sun protection. The sun does not bother me at all when wearing them, and they are also pretty light. They are also semi-transparent, as you will see in my second photo. When you put them on, things look a little pinker at first, but they are easy to adjust to, as they don't change how colors look too much. I'm really not a fan of glasses that turn everything yellow!These glasses are shipped with straight temples, which are the pieces that go over your ears. These have wire inside, so you can bend them to fit your ears snugly. They are also adjustable towards and away from your face, plus there is an adjustable nose piece on the inner part of the glasses. The packaging also states that they are fog-resistant. In order to test this, I put on my cloth Covid mask and did a little deep breathing. I was very impressed that not a bit of fog appeared on the glasses! On the package it also says that the glasses are scratch-resistant and provide 99.9% UV protection, but I have no real way of testing those claims without damaging the glasses.Overall, I quite like them. As I said before, it's not every day you find safety/sunglasses like these!
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