OT - Need some ideas for Rx glasses frames to use in the gym

[Louis]

Has anyone out there recently purchased Rx glasses that they consider appropriate for sweaty / active stuff like working out?
What did you end up getting?

For at least a year I've been thinking that using my "everyday" glasses when working out in the gym (see image below) isn't the greatest idea. They actually work OK - they don't fog up, and because of the silicone nose pads they don't slide down much; but they aren't the sturdiest things in the world, and they certainly aren't sporty. The main thing is that sometimes I bump them against my arm or the floor (when doing "lying on the floor" stuff) and I'm worried that it's just a matter of time until they bend badly or break.

Because I have a very strong minus prescription (-11.5 R and -12 L) it helps to have a frame that's round or oval and not too big, to keep the lenses thickness down. Even with high refractive index materials that's still an issue. However, I don't think I've ever seen any frames of that type that I would consider "sporty."

I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions you might have. (contacts or surgery are not options)

TIA

Edit: I don't play basketball or anything else that's super aggressive. We're talking indoor rowing, treadmill, weights, kettlebells, core stuff, etc. So there's no need for "googles and a strap" stuff.

[David in Maine]

Oakley Marshal. I have used these for sporty RX glasses for several years. Would work great for your needs. Bendable arms allow fit fine-tuning.

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product...t=888392166685

[Veloo]

I currently wear IC Berlin frames.
http://www.ic-berlin.de/en_GB

It's a screwless hinge and they are very robust - ie easy to snap back in place if I lie on them and bend the arm out of place. Some styles have a bendable arm to wrap over the ear more snugly. You may find a round shaped frame in their collection.
Many years ago I had a Nikon set of frames that was Ti. Those were fantastic too. Super strong. You may wanna look into Ti as a frame material.

I also got a set of Cablz a few years ago from the bike show. Really like them for a discrete but very effective strap to keep my glasses in place for more jarring activities.
https://www.cablz.com/

A more expensive alternative is a Rx pair of cycling glasses like my Rudy Project Rydons, just to through everything out there.

[parris]

You may want to check out Zenni Optical. They have a large selection for not much money which may fit the bill for dedicated glasses that may get trashed. I have a pair that i keep in the garage and dont worry about beating up when working.

[R3awak3n]

I would get these -

https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/c...uct/SUN04SMBLK


and then use this service -

https://www.lensabl.com/


There are always codes for the latter and you can get nice lenses for about $70-$80 (the nicer shatter proof ones). The rapha frames are excellent, they are made for on the bike so they will not go anywhere when/where you are working out. Rapha also has the city glasses version on sale for $60... maybe they would work too but I never used those, only the classic ones and they are very nice. I have used lensabl 3 times now and happy with the service.


For cheaper but very nice regular glasses I use warby parker. You can get em to send you 5 frames to try at home, pick the one you like and they put lens on them for $100.

[John H.]

I have been using Oakley Crosslink for several years. Fits better than any other RX that I own.