I've always used sport-specific glasses instead of plain safety glasses on the theory that they claim UVA/B filtering, which I figure is good. I also use a 3rd Eye mirror so always wear the glasses/mirror, and change out the lens for the lighting conditions. I wear contact lenses, so protection from flying debris and such with sport glasses are a necessity for me, but they won't totally prevent all eye irritants.

Bugs are the reason I tried this and it's quite effective but they are a few problems that I have to solve. First it get foggy when I breath in cold weather (7-8 celcius or below) and if you want to ride hard there's less air to breath. I'm shortening it bit by bit until I get the right lengt without compromising the 'bug deflecting' advantage!

The S&W Magnum safety glasses filter out 99.9% of UV rays and are designed to be impact resistant.

S&W should be good to go then. Generally, I'd look for UV filtering and an ANSI impact spec, which some of the safety glasses mentioned here do not meet. Lack of optical distortion may be harder to identify by mail order. Still, it appears one can meet these specs for $5-10. Amazing, considering what Oakley charges.

I've worn full snow goggles about 80% of my commutes in the last few weeks. Primarily for pollen/allergies. But they work amazingly well for keeping out everything. Cold, rain, bugs, etc. I have clear Oakley ones from Amazon that were ~$30.

Most safety glasses will protect from all UV rays, you can even get copper tinted lenses that block of even some of the blue spectrum. If anything, safety glasses will protect your eyes better, hence the word safety.

The S&W magnum safety glasses are some of the toughest I ever tested, no distortion that I could find, well worth the price.

I use safety goggles so I can see when it's raining/snowing. Never seem to have any trouble with wind.. I guess I don't get going fast enough for that riding through the city. Got a few pairs for free, if you know someone who works in manufacturing they could probably grab you some from work.

https://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CON...YZ3?Pid=search

I got skydiving goggles for winter commuting but they fogged up. they would probably be ok this time of year

https://www.amazon.com/Goggles-Skydiv...sr=1-2-catcorr

I haven't found anything yet that doesn't fog up. I use SightSavers or spit and they stay good for my short commute.

I've got a couple pairs of $12 or so tinted safety glasses from big box home stores and one clear set for night riding. Just enough ventilation to prevent fogging but pretty good coverage both for glare and protection from wind/debris. Works for me and they don't look that much different than the $50+ sport glasses that some are wearing.

Snow/ski goggles as I mentioned here. They sit far enough away from your face and they're very well vented. Everything else I've tried (many many pairs of sunglasses) fogs up at some point.

These are the main ones I use. They're a little smaller than some ski goggles but still big enough for me, and they fit below my helmet fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Oakley-O-Frame.../dp/B002HMD8V2

I have some Tifosi's with Fototec lenses - the "Light Night" version on the Tyrant frame (they have i think 6 different light sensitive lenses) and they are far from a gimmick for me. I can wear them at night and the middle of the day without having to switch lenses. These ones don't get as dark as some of the other versions but the quality of fit

They protect well against bugs. I've used them in descents at 50-51mph and they protect well from the wind. They don't do much to keep my eyes from itching during allergy season. I use them in the winter, but they will fog if I'm not moving and my eyeballs definitely get cold into and below the low teens.

The Tifosi's are a great value with the quality of the glasses and the price, but if you are worried that they could get lost of broken then they are overpriced. I used to go through glasses about once a year or sooner because they'd get broken by my kids or lost, but I've been really satisfied switching to nicer glasses. I just have to be more careful with these ones.

always worn KD's, for cycling and motorcycle.

cheap, clear, polarized. $7 and tons lens/frame color combos. i've used Oakley, Vuarnet and Bolle in the past, but always come back to KD's.

yellow for biking and a clear pair for working in the shop.

That's not ugly; that's freakin' cool!

That should be marketed to commuters.

I find eyewear to be an absolute essential requirement for cycling. My eyes tear easily, and it's a must to have protection from wind, sun, rain, flying objects etc. It's non negotiable piece of equipment for me. I wont ride without something on my eyes.

For the most part I've been using Oakley's for over 20 years. Blades, M frames, Rader range, A-frame goggles in winter. They are annoyingly expensive but they're designed to work really well. The have a shapes and lens options to fit every face, condition, and sport. They last a long long time with proper care and being that they are so expensive I take extra care of them. You can find deals on them if you arent' in a hurry and know exactly what you are looking for. I know there are plenty of alternatives, and I've had Smiths and Tifosi among others but I have not found any as good in the long term as Oakley.

RGNY - wutz a KD? Can you find them on amazon and share a link?

I wound up settling with racquetball glasses, the kind w/o a strap.

use swimming or ski goggles

I use AOSafety landscaper safety glasses from Home Depot. On cloudy days I wear bifocal safety glasses from the local hardware store. I am not into fashion.

I've used everything from safety glasses to prescription sports glasses. Although I do like my Tifosi Tyrants the best in terms of style, I broke down and got a pair of prescription Nike Show-X2's. Not only can I see perfectly in traffic, but nothing gets under the lens and into my eyes. Most everything else worked well enough until riding into strong head or crosswinds. I'd get debris blowing past the lenses. These fit my face like a glove.

I'm blind in my right eye. Since birth. I always wear eye protection when riding. Safety glasses from the hardware store. Cheap and good.

I just my glasses as eye protection.

https://www.pacificcoastsunglasses.co...Ds/products/1/

Low cost safety glasses. I buy a bunch since I wear them for shop safety reasons anyway. I find that I have enough laying around that I never have to hunt for them.

-G

+1

i'll ride without a helmet before i'll go without eye protection. years ago a car passing me at low speed (10mph school crossing zone) kicked up a piece of gravel and i honestly though i'd have to head for the ER.

I have a set of Bolle safety glasses courtesy of my sister the paramedic (fell out of the back of her truck I think). Really nice. I wear them in the early/dark mornings.

Recently I splashed out and got some clear>dark transitions lenses for my older Oakley Flak Jacket frames. I got the XLJ lens shape for more coverage for wind/bugs etc. Lenses are not genuine Oakley, but generic from Ebay. Work great and are useful now that summer is coming and the longer weekend rides start in the dark but get light quick (I don't need to carry a second set of sunglasses for later).