# What kind of sunglasses are these? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 22, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246 "2014-08-22T22:18:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sara20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/1 "2014-08-22T22:18:53Z")
Does anyone know what kind of sunglasses these are? [![](http://tinypic.com/images/goodbye.jpg) ](http://tinypic.com/images/goodbye.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/2 "2014-08-23T04:40:27Z")
According to NPR, they are Oakley sunglasses. They did a [profile](http://www.npr.org/2011/10/24/141646227/u-s-aid-worker-took-up-arms-with-libyas-rebels) on the gentleman in the picture. A profile that was criticized for lacking some [needed context](http://www.salon.com/2011/10/26/npr_celebrates_crazy_forum_trolls_decision_to_practice_unlicensed_medicine_in_libya/) so perhaps the reporting might be interpreted with care. ---
**Author:** ![sweepkick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@sweepkick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweepkick)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/3 "2014-08-23T04:55:33Z")
They look like ballistics goggles rather than sunglasses. Look at the ridge around the lenses and the nose bridge. Something along the lines of these, though with darker lenses: > **[Wiley X SG-1 Tactical Goggles - Safety Glasses USA](https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/wiley-sg1.html)** > > Shop Wiley X SG-1 Tactical Goggles. ANSI and Ballistic-Rated lenses protect you from high-velocity impacts. Enjoy fast shipping from Safety Glasses USA. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/4 "2014-08-23T05:49:55Z")
Ugly. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/5 "2014-08-23T21:14:44Z")
> [@sweepkick](#): > > They look like ballistics goggles rather than sunglasses. Look at the ridge around the lenses and the nose bridge. Something along the lines of these, though with darker lenses: > > [http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/77.html](http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/77.html) That sounds right. The guy in question (now missing, incidentally) was operating in a war zone. ---
**Author:** ![sara20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/6 "2014-08-23T23:24:02Z")
> [@Measure\_for\_Measure](#): > > According to NPR, they are Oakley sunglasses. They did a [profile](http://www.npr.org/2011/10/24/141646227/u-s-aid-worker-took-up-arms-with-libyas-rebels) on the gentleman in the picture. A profile that was criticized for lacking some [needed context](http://www.salon.com/2011/10/26/npr_celebrates_crazy_forum_trolls_decision_to_practice_unlicensed_medicine_in_libya/) so perhaps the reporting might be interpreted with care. I think they are Oakley brand but I was hoping someone might have a model number. Oakley makes many different kinds of sunglasses. I do not think they are the Wiley brand that someone posted becasue in another video he posted where he has them around his neck they do no have the Wiley logo on the strap. ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/7 "2014-08-24T01:05:36Z")
> [@sara20](#): > > I think they are Oakley brand but I was hoping someone might have a model number. Oakley makes many different kinds of sunglasses. I do not think they are the Wiley brand that someone posted becasue in another video he posted where he has them around his neck they do no have the Wiley logo on the strap. They are WileyX SG-1s. PDF here: [http://www.wileyx.com/tactical/spec\_sheets/goggles/SG1\_SS\_LR.pdf#zoom=100](http://www.wileyx.com/tactical/spec_sheets/goggles/SG1_SS_LR.pdf#zoom=100) Where is the video you are referencing? I would like to see the video, but there are a few possibilities. It is an aftermarket strap, the goggles are simply generic knockoffs of SG-1s (very common thing in that part of the world), or he is wearing different goggles in that video, or you just couldn’t make out the logo for some other reason. WileyX has some subdues logos that do not stand out much. I did find a video of him wearing goggles with a Rec Spec strap. But those goggles appear to have a bronze tinted lens. So they are likely a different set of goggles. I’m sure he has several different pair. ---
**Author:** ![sara20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/8 "2014-08-26T22:38:21Z")
> [@Bear\_Nenno](#): > > They are WileyX SG-1s. PDF here: [http://www.wileyx.com/tactical/spec\_sheets/goggles/SG1\_SS\_LR.pdf#zoom=100](http://www.wileyx.com/tactical/spec_sheets/goggles/SG1_SS_LR.pdf#zoom=100) > > Where is the video you are referencing? I would like to see the video, but there are a few possibilities. It is an aftermarket strap, the goggles are simply generic knockoffs of SG-1s (very common thing in that part of the world), or he is wearing different goggles in that video, or you just couldn’t make out the logo for some other reason. WileyX has some subdues logos that do not stand out much. I did find a video of him wearing goggles with a Rec Spec strap. But those goggles appear to have a bronze tinted lens. So they are likely a different set of goggles. I’m sure he has several different pair. I am still trying to find the video you asked about. Can you post the video or picture of him wearing the Rec Spec sunglasses? ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-sunglasses-are-these/696246/9 "2014-08-28T04:01:33Z")
> [@sara20](#): > > I am still trying to find the video you asked about. Can you post the video or picture of him wearing the Rec Spec sunglasses? [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Fa4rx_XP5mo/hqdefault.jpg "Some Kids") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa4rx_XP5mo) Can you post a picture of him wearing the glasses where the strap is visible but has no logo?