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03-21-08 | 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hoss10

Well I'm sure the real expensive brands are some hype but I find some of the Brands do offer much better optics. I was using only Bolle but they sort of gave up on the North American market. My new favorites are Smiths, A big plus with Smith is the warranty my glasses had some painted chipped on the side and I was told to send them back, no questions and they sent me a new frame, great service. When I commented on this, the service rep. said "well sir that's why you buy Smiths".

I broke a frame on my Rudy Projects while changing lenses. I sent them back and they replaced them without issue but they sent a whole new set with new lenses and case. It's kinda worth the extra money.

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