Old Fashion Motorcycle Goggles

Are you curious about old fashion motorcycle goggles? Old fashioned goggles could be the perfect topping for your vintage bike. Many of them replicas out there today are reminiscent of designs from the 1940's and offer comfort, durability, and functionality. Luckily, they are often relatively inexpensive, too.

There's a reason there are old-fashioned goggles out there. They get the job done and they can exaggerate that bad boy or girl feel you may get from driving or riding on a motorcycle. Some things are always important in motorcycle goggles. For example, look for:

• Anti-fog lenses
• Protection from the elements, including wind (via a solid seal and face-hugging frame) and sun (100 percent UV protection is still a must when it comes to motorcycle goggle lenses)
• Comfort (look for padding) and adjustability
• Prescription lenses if you need them or a style that fits over your current eyewear if necessary
• A lens color that works with the conditions you're driving in most, or the ability to change your lenses based on the conditions
• Durability
• Technological advancements, unless you are looking for authentic motorcycle goggles from decades ago
• Availability of replacement parts

Halcyon: These are replicas of the British World War II era goggles worn by Royal Air Force Pilots. You can get them with prescriptions or (in some cases, with some styles), you can wear them over your regular eyeglasses. These could cost up to $130.00 and come in color combinations like Chrome Black/Black Black, Silver/Brown, Silver/Black, and Grey/Brown. There are over 30 styles available.

Gripz: The Old School style is reminiscent of the earlier goggles that were encased in leather. They claim to hug your face and stay comfortable thanks to the adjustable straps. They come in various colors for different lighting conditions. For example, blue lenses are meant for very bright sunlight, brown helps with depth perception, and yellow mirror lenses are perfect for overcast days. The lenses are impact-resistant and the frames are designed with durability in mind. You can get UV protection, an air venting system, and an anti-fog coating. You can even get them with prescription lenses.

Wondering where you can score a pair of these magnificent old fashion motorcycle goggles? Online, of course. You may be able to run across a pair in a store, but check with the following sites for price and quality comparisons.

• Protect Eyes Now has Gripz Old School Goggles in several color combinations like Blue/Blue, Black/Clear, Black/Yellow Mirror, Burgundy/Amber, and Black/Smoke. Expect to pay about $30.00 for these.
• SOS Eyewear also has Gripz Old School goggles. They aren't actually "old-fashioned" as far as technology goes, but they are a throwback to the leather-encased styles of yesteryear.
• eBay: This is always a great place to check when you're in pursuit of anything old fashioned. Old fashion motorcycle goggles are no exception. Prices vary quite a bit, of course, but so do the styles, so you should be able to find something that interests you. In some cases, they're not just old-fashioned replicas, they're actually from the correct era.
• Classic Goggles has Halcyon goggles for sale. These are designed in honor of the British goggles that first appeared on the scene in the 1930's.

Old fashion motorcycle goggles are a beautiful tribute to the "bad boys" of the past. Rev up your vintage bike (or your contemporary one), slip on your vintage style goggles, and enjoy. Make sure you're getting all the features you desire in a pair of goggles and revel in the fact that you don't always have to pay a high price for a pair of old fashioned goggles.

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