Cheap vs. Expensive: A Comparison of the Blenders Eyewear Eclipse and the Oakley Sutro

[@ConorMooney0717]

I have owned a variety of Oakley and Blender shades and I don’t buy blenders any more. For me it came down to durability. The hinges degrade very quickly and in some blenders frames I have even had the screws work themselves entirely out of the hinge. This can be fixed by tightening the screws and using thread lock but it is really annoying. The other factor is the durability of the lenses. Oakley stand up very well and resist scratching well. Conversely blender scratch very easily and you will be looking to get a new pair because of the scratches very quickly unless you take very good care of them. Ultimately I was finding that I was actually spending more buying blenders because of scratched lenses or broken hinges than I spent on my oakleys because the oakleys last well. Just my thoughts though blenders make really cool looking shades!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! Yeah, for the price of the Blenders, you do get what you pay for in the end. I think they look good and are an option for those on a budget. I have not had any luck with my Oakleys not scratching. I had my Sutros on my head once and tried to put on my helmet and I knocked them off my head. They landed right on the lens and it put a scratch right on where I directly look out from. It would have been nice if the scratch was lower or in a corner but with my luck, it landed right in my direct vision. I also put a pair in my camera bag once without putting them in a case and some camera gear scratched them up pretty bad. At least in my use, the Oakleys scratch pretty easily. Haven't used the Blenders as much so I can't tell if they scratch as easily but I wouldn't be surprised. The only glasses that have held up to minor scratching for me have been Maui Jims and more so because they are made of glass. Man, but the Maui Jims are pricey! I just got a new pair from my wife for my birthday and father's day which I'll review soon but those were like $275!!!

[@Crackermac7]

I've had lots of Blenders that have lasted for years with no issues. No scratches, no hinge problems. Then again I am ocd about taking care of them.

[@smoothsnailing2161]

Not sure what conditions you ride when using blenders. I surf lots at the beach out here in cali and even use em generally. I got the float waterproof resistant sunglasses and been using the same pair for 4 years now. $70 got me where its needed. Oakley brands are outstanding as well and durability is no joke, i own a pair of ballistic sunglasses for twice the price and they’ll go perfect for any condition. Had em for 6 years that one. Definitely get a bang for ur bucks!

[@0pacity420]

I just got my custom sutros and I absolutely love them!!! Definitely worth the money!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

That's awesome! Glad you like them! They are a great pair of sunglasses. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@ihernandez17]

Fair review and not being bias as I work at Oakley HQ in foothill ranch CA, but the R&D that goes into Oakley eyewear as well as our lenses are class leading which is why Oakley leads the market in lens clarity, durability, transmittance and lens focal points(meaning the way our lenses directs your eyesight exactly straight and not cross eyed like cheaper glasses do such as blenders,pit vipers and other cheaper eyewear). Again I am not being bias because I work for Oakley it’s just yourself and many others are comparing a high quality pair of eyewear to a cheap pair of eyewear made for looks that do not offer remotely the same quality or safety as Oakley eyewear.

[@cruisinginthe808]

I can totally see your points. I'm positive that the R&D that goes into Oakley lenses is head and shoulders above cheaper brands. My favorite pair of riding sunglasses is the Oakley Sutro and that's the one I grab when I head out on a ride. There are times when I forget that they are on, they are so clear and sharp. But with that R&D comes a much higher price and not everyone can afford a pair of Oakleys. I was just trying to point out that there are alternatives out there if you don't have the means to get something like the Sutros. For some people, the cheaper glasses are fine. Others want a higher quality and they'll get Oakleys. Thanks for watching and for your comment! Much appreciated!

[@tonyg3091]

The design of the arms of the Sutro sucks. You can quote me on that before your bosses. It is the worst design in the history. Lenses are awesome, no doubt about that. Ah yes, please bring back the Wind Jacket.

[@PlayerHaterGOAT]

Oakley lenses suck lmfao

[@deventracey7137]

EPIC REVIEWS!!! "But I'm keeping em both" had my rolling like a hog in slop

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!!

[@jasonreyna7615]

Blenders just had a half off sale, 6 pairs for the price of 1 Oakley. You can't beat it.

[@technodrone313]

the sutros are great. that prizm contrast shit is real. made it through a hot camping trip great. did plenty of mtb riding and flying with my drone. could see the drone even in really bright daylight.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Totally agree. The Prizm lenses are really good. They are my favorite riding glasses hands down. Do you have a YT channel? I wanna check out those MTB drone videos! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

[@andrewdonis7995]

Yeah man,many people who knock on oakleys haven’t ever tried some on. Their PRIZM and lens geometry technology is on a whole different ball park. They definitely do the job on any Lens color for a hot ass California summer day or camping trip to the sequoia mountains.

[@technodrone313]

@@andrewdonis7995 most people knock on oakleys because they are largely worn by dbags.

[@frankieh7927]

Great review thank you! just grabbed the sutros on sale for 120

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you for watching! I'm stoked you got them on sale. That's the only way I buy any expensive sunglasses.....I wait for a sale and then pounce!

[@Sam9wilson9]

Good review. With glasses always get the best you can afford. It’s your eyes and the bigger brands( focused on function, not fashion)tend to be worth it in the long run if you can take care of them well.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Great point! Yes, get what you can comfortably afford. Maui Jims for me have been a solid choice but not everyone wants to pay that price. Thanks for watching and for sharing that comment!

[@Coorz21]

Another great review. Keep it up, great vid!!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching and for the comment!

[@chasehoward4455]

I have a BIG head and bought a pair of similar blenders and they were very tight. And just tried on sutros at oakley store and they felt bigger.

[@cruisinginthe808]

The Sutros are a little bigger. Did you end up returning the Blenders? Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@chasehoward4455]

@@cruisinginthe808 No, just for the fact that I was hoping to find a way to stretch them a little bit. And they were only like $40

[@Sportsplayr23]

I know this is kind of a late comment but if the bottom doesn’t go down enough on the blenders it’s because the style of sunglasses is eclipse or eclipse x2 the one that looks most like the Oakleys is the exposé style

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for sharing that! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@thatguythrows]

You can get blenders that do not have the bottom frame

[@cruisinginthe808]

That is true!

[@ghoumaanis5292]

How can I improve my eyesight with glasses?

[@SUNDAYHRS]

My blenders lenses got spotted after being in the lake and getting wet The film came off ruining them completely

[@cruisinginthe808]

Ahh, that sucks man! Did you ever try and reach out to their customer service?

[@SUNDAYHRS]

@@cruisinginthe808 No I didn't I had them for a few years when this happened so I just chalked it up as a loss. Looking at getting a pair of Sutros now!

[@4o7T0r0]

The sutro also hug ur head to where them with a hat no problem and u can also switch out the frames

[@cruisinginthe808]

The Sutros are some nice sunglasses for sure that have some advantages over the Blenders. Thanks for sharing that and for watching the video! 🤙🏻

[@tonyg3091]

Very good point about the pointy (no pun intended) arms of the Sutro. This sucks so much that I ditched mine and use other brand now. Will probably test the Sutro Lite Sweep tho as these look nicer in that regard.

[@cruisinginthe808]

I'll have to check those out myself. Yeah, those pointed ends really "stick" it to you! Thanks for sharing that and for watching! Appreciate it!

[@Drivelikeitzstoln]

I wish they made the smaller frame in the sweep. I got both the sutro s and the lite sweep and the sweeps are a little too big for my face.

[@KeepHammering117]

M-Frames have entered the chat. Lol

[@Zavalavala]

Half sutro next and roka next!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

What is the Roka? ?

[@joshuat3902]

My sutros were stolen....at 170$ the blenders at at a fraction of the price .....just placed an order with the blenders at 56$ shipped

[@cruisinginthe808]

Sorry to hear that man! That sucks! But see how the Blenders are for you. You may end up liking them and that price is hard to beat. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@GokkunGuru]

Oakley’s look better. Fits nicer on you.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Oakleyʻs definitely are nicer, both with the lense and the overall fit. Thank you for the kind comment! Much appreciated! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

[@ThePuppetShows680]

Blenders for me,Oakley you’re mostly paying for the name

[@cruisinginthe808]

It's definitely the name but also the R & D that goes into their lenses. I think they make some great looking lenses but that's just me. The cool thing is that we have options like Blenders to go elsewhere and I'm stoked that you like the Blenders! They are a good set of glasses too and you can't beat that price. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment too. Much appreciated!

[@untouchparadise4718]

what haappen to your hair dude its all clear up

[@cruisinginthe808]

Not sure what this means? Thanks for watching though!

[@danabergman3411]

A price can't be put on ones eyesight, Oakley is the best and are rated the best. Blenders, lol lol lol a cheap imitation with no design capability, just a imitation from a want'a be designer with no personal ability to create.

[@cruisinginthe808]

For those that can't afford the Oakleys, the Blenders could be an option to consider. I agree, you can't put a price on one's eyesight but they are expensive. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@buffetboyseb7301]

@@cruisinginthe808 Haoles

[@auraballoon]

Sutros all the way. There is no comparison.😂

[@cruisinginthe808]

Sutros are definitely some solid glasses! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@dababy1234]

There is comparison, one cost 3x more than the other one.