The Oakleys fit great, but I have never tried on a pair of Rudy Project.

I used to own Oakleys because they looked cool. The only problem was they really never fit that well on my face. Then, last year I bought a pair of Rudy Project Rydon II with photochromatic lenses, and I'll tell you that they are the best sport glasses I've owned thus far. These glasses are ajustable in both the nose and ear pieces. Because I have a flat nose, I was looking for the adjustability in the nose piece. The photochromatic lenses are cool because they get darker when UV rays hit them. They're just as light as Oakleys and the prices are pretty similar. I'm looking into buying the RP Mask for this season. I don't think I'll ever go back to Oakleys again. Personally, I think they're overpriced.

I have Oakley and Rudy Project. Both make great glasses and have good customer service. I just got the Rudy Project at the end of the last year because I wanted glasses that didn't have a rim that obstructed my view while being aero. I got the Rudy Project Mask. These are the same glasses that Macca wore when he won Kona. And since I've purchased them, I've noticed my speed has increased as well. Kidding. I like the glasses though and you can get replaceable lenses for about $50.

Rudy Project uses polarized lenses in most of their glasses. The pair above does. I use Oakley Straight Jacket... those are probably my absolute favorite as far as comfort goes. But unfortunately, I can't see through the top rim when aero.

Hey guys, so, what's up with the blue lenses? What benefit does that have? I personally need something that makes the world darker, not just something that blocks out the UV light...

OK, I was an Oakley wearer for years. Still wear M-Frames from time to time. But I have been wearing Rudy's, specifically the White Rydon's with Blue lenses, for two years now. And I have a pair of the new Rudy Zyon's on the way.

I'll add the disclaimer here that the club I ride with is sponsored by Rudy and I don;t pay retail for them.

I will admit that I think the optical clarity of the Oakleys, when new is a little better than the Rudy's, but you can get replacement lenses from Rudy for next to nothing compared to replacing Oakley lenses.

As far as the blue lenses, I used to wear Black Iridium, about the darkest lenses made, and I have had no trouble adjusting to the blue lenses. Now they are the best thing going, and the red lenses that came with them have been great for mountain biking and cloudier days.

As far as fit, I didn't have any issues with them. And here is where I am going to disagree with Gator, the Rudy's are adjustable. The nosepiece and the earpieces are wired so that theycan be bent, to some extent, for a better fit. A couple of adjustments on the first ride and I've never gone back to the Oakleys. (I use them for yardwork now).

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Rudy's, but maybe get them from somewhere ou can return them just in case.

I have the same standard old team sponsor issue white rydon sx's with blue and red lenses. I actually prefer the red lenses because I think the blue ones are too dark - but that seems to be just me. I've had them for 3 years and I think that its finally time to get new lenses because they are quite scratched and mucked up.

Rudy here too. I have the Ekynox, and have been pleased. I tend to stay away from any product that I feel is ubiquitous (a la oakley, trek, shimano). Which probably isn't a good reason to make a choice.

When in doubt go Italian.

I have never tried the Rudy Projects but they look sweet. I have had a pair of M frames for 9 years with no problems. I like the VR28 lenses for cloudy days and the gray lenses for sunny days. On the run the half-jackets are very comfortable and the titanium lenses are great. They are comfortable for people, like myself, with unusually large heads (7 5/8 fitted hat size with no hair).