I’ve been looking at both brands, and both of them get great testimonials (of course). It’s kind of hard for me, or as I’m sure anyone else, to take a stab at which would be better.

I’ve owned a pair of Wiley X XL-1 goggles and they love to fog, which drives me bat-sh*t insane. I was taking a look at the WX Spear Goggle, but I’m wondering if that $90 includes fog-free performance, not to mention that I want to be able to sight a weapon with one of these on.

I’ve never owned a pair of Oakley sunglasses, but I’m wondering if it would be the better choice, as they seem to pride themselves on optical clarity in a big way. (Yes, I’m buying the hype and I think they would be better.) I’m looking at a Half Jacket right now, but of course their military sales program doesn’t offer it in what they call Asian Fit, not to mention that they don’t seem to have the lovely military-approved fashion of straight black.

What do you guys have or prefer, as far as tactical application? Heck, how about just sharing your experiences with either brand, any model?


Wiley X Spear Goggle


Oakley Half Jacket

 

 

 

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im not sure if those Oakleys are military issue version but my brother is a Marine and he was a issued a very nice pair when he was sent overseas, and one of the big bonus is that he had them perscribed for his vision. and from what he told me is that it was alot better since he didnt need to wear goggles and what not, but I also know that he does alot of Airsoft stuff on his time off and he still preffers using them over goggles

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I am a huge oakley fan, as I dropped about $400 on my current sunglasses about 3 years ago, had a pair of wiley's in Iraq, heck we actually got issued them when we were in Iraq . That is hte thing with sunglasses and the military they have to be completely black, and none of those fancy colors you find on some oakley's. so it don't really matter as both are great brands in eye protection and junk.

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I sent an e-mail about the availability of Asian fit eyewear on their Standard Issue military sales program, and they replied that what they have there is what they have. (I have a feeling that the military sales program is either very, VERY vanilla, or that the program receives refurbished or overstocked models.) Sent an e-mail asking for the possibility of them throwing Asian fit into the program at any point in the future, and I'm still waiting for an answer back.

I want to snag a pair of Oakleys but don't feel like forking over $200 for a pair when I don't have to. Essentially, I want a good pair of durable sunglasses that can take a beating, provide ballistic protection, NOT FOG, and be casual enough to wear with my civilian clothing. (Hence, my choice of the Oakley Half-Jackets.) My experience with Wiley X XL-1's kind of turn me off from giving them a second glance until I get a feel for Oakleys (for fair judgment).

I'm not even going to try my supply chain as we are hard-pressed on the budget, not to mention that the supply sergeant is rather stingy.

 

 

 

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You have to remember why would the army spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on eye ware when they could just spend it on businesses that don't do their job . Of course being a supply guy the goal is to make connections with other people especially the supply sergeant, or supply sergeant's from other units. You need to be able to make under the table deals and what not on stuff that is not on the books, and sun glasses are not usually on the books unless a serial number is stamped on them. Beside the only thing the eye ware will do is block the wind and dust from your eyes, because taking a bullet or explosion will not protect you from that.

Of course army issued goggles is good enough for you anyway, and so I wouldn't rely on the army provided you with slick shades, and just drop the money for a pair.

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Have you seen Oakley's demonstrations on ballistic protection? It's much better than nothin', I tell ya. (For shrapnel, I mean.)

So far I've been issued Wiley X's... the XL-1, and that fogs like crazy, which, in turn, drives me crazy because I can't see anything. Army issue. Can't complain too much because it was free, but I would like something that works well...

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