I prefer wearing safety glasses. Max protection for my eyes (from UV, Impact, etc) is more important to me than a designer brand. Unless you buy really cheap no-name knockoffs, there isn't a problem with the optics or lens clarity and they come in numerous styles that rival/mirror the designer models. S&W Magnums or Olympic Flames are my favorites, meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity standards, and the price is right. If you lose or misplace them, scratch the lens, or after it does its job protecting your eyes, it's not going to be a budget killer to buy new ones.

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