Best glasses for winter/dark times?

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I am looking at clear glasses that work well during the winter months. Especially during the day on forest trails. . Any recommendations here? I already have the Julbo React 0-3 Photocromic, but I find them a bit dark even at the lightest.
 
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I have sun gods with completely clear lenses. Chicken you not just get clear lenses for your current glasses?
good point. bit the brightest lens they have only let 75% light. I am looking at the POC Devour clear version as well.
 
Cheap safety glasses for me no point in my opinion buying expensive then scratching them and throwing them away
especially with UK winters and mud (y)


 
Oakley Photochromic lenses are good in the full sun and for night riding. I've tried Chinese knock-off lenses, and they are not even close to being as good as OEM.

I'm currently using Oakley's Trail Torch lenses. They protect your eyes from the sun and increase contrast. They're great for all daytime conditions, but are not good for night riding.
 
Oakley Photochromic lenses are good in the full sun and for night riding. I've tried Chinese knock-off lenses, and they are not even close to being as good as OEM.

I'm currently using Oakley's Trail Torch lenses. They protect your eyes from the sun and increase contrast. They're great for all daytime conditions, but are not good for night riding.
Interestinly enough iv just got back from bike park wales where my trail torch lenses seemed a bit dark through the woods, iv used them for years, first time in the daylight "albeit in the woods" they let me down
 
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Interestinly enough iv just got back from bike park wales where my trail torch lenses seemed a bit dark through the woods, iv used them for years, first time in the daylight "albeit in the woods" they let me down
Used to wear Oakley Trail Torch glasses but now wear Oakley Trail Torch goggles which have ~36% VLT. When it gets too dark for them have some Smith low light ski goggles (with the foam cut out) with a VLT of ~50%.

Why do I now wear goggles?

Reason is that I have hearing aids (hearing damage from a previous life road racing stupid dB bikes) and if I wear glasses and crash then I risk losing a hearing aid. Don't ask me how I know. At £1,500 an ear its not a risk I want to take. Do look like a dork with goggles in summer but hey, if it means I don't lose £1,500+ in the undergrowth in a crash then I'm good.
 
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+1 for yellows.
Helps reduce the glare from the trees what with all the modern monster lights these days
 
Last winter, I ran Shady Rays Snow Googles and you can swap out the lens. Perfect since I need a darker shade while the sun is out due to the glare off the snow, but then I can switch to clear when the sun sets. Just bought the yellow lens to try out as well.
 
I had the same issue in overgrown/forested areas too but the price for mtb glasses was pretty expensive. I ended up buying two pairs from Temu with clear transition lenses for $10 AUD each.
They're comfortable and have held up really well so far.
 
If they work for you then you're good. But I suggest using some glasses retainers (such as Chums) so that you don't lose them when you fall off. In summer I now wear glasses with retainers because by ensuring the glasses won't come off completely I don't risk losing a £big hearing aid.
 
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