Close Menu
    Cycling Fashion

    Unsure on my new Oakley Sutro S

    New to cycling and getting all geared up – which is part of the fun (for me).

    Went shade-shopping the other day and decided on a pair of Oakley Sutro S as they just felt right on my face. Very comfortable.

    But now doubt is sneaking up on me… I maybe think they’re a bit too “snow-googles” looking so should I get them with black frame instead perhaps?

    I also tried on a pair of Oakley Encoder which also felt very comfortable, albeit they’re a tad more expensive too… They’re a different look too.

    I am super torn; I would also like a pair of sunnies I could maybe use without the bike helmet and without looking like a total r-tard 😉

    Also, I doubt I’ll ever be a pro racer in this sport. I just wanna have fun and look (reasonably) good while sweating my a** of in the saddle

    by Particular-Ad-7492

    Share.
    View 36 Comments

    36 Comments

    1. knaughtreel on

      IMO, white shades are a no go.

      Sutro isn’t my favorite shape on me but it fits you nicely. I’d go with that frame but in black or some other darker color

    5. MrNiceGuuyyy on

      You’ll love the Sutros. I’ve tried tons of different models and they’re elite.

    7. cyclingisthecure on

      Can’t go past the radar ev for me absolute perfection.  Protective and do not move a millimeter no matter how sweaty you get 

    8. Sloth1974 on

      The full white frames wouldn’t be my first choice, but they look good with the white helmet. I have the regular Sutros, but got a pair of the Sutro Sweeps for the bike.

    10. dobie_gillis1 on

      The Sutro’s look way better. The white frames are flashy, but you can pull it off.

    12. revolver_goose on

      Deffo the white Sutro. It suits your face. They look way better with the helmet than the other two models and you can easily pull off the look at the café stop without the helmet as well. Ride with confidence

    14. Significant_Yam_9806 on

      You’re right on the sutros being too snow goggly looking. Go for the encoders. I prefer the less common choice too. Most people default to sutros as their first pair because it’s easy.

    15. notliketheyogurt on

      Those frames are cool as hell. Big biking sunglasses are always going to look out of proportion without a helmet on, don’t worry about it.

    16. phanomenon on

      Pick what you’re comfortable with but I find those white frames match perfectly with your white helmet.

    19. Wants-NotNeeds on

      I’d be asking myself: Which one will best keep the dust from your eyes and what lens has the most practical contrast for your weather and needs?

    21. halscan on

      the sutros are a great pair for riding (i also wear frogskins for a less serious look).

    23. Pristine-Cow-7650 on

      The white frames looks great. I love my Sutros. Perfect sunglasses for cycling, provides an excellent large field of view. And compared to some of the lower priced options available, the optical quality of Oakley’s lenses is superb.
      Now get out and ride !!!!

    24. majster on

      Sutros look great. Have you considered the Sutro Lite which is frameless on the bottom? I’ve had those for a few years and find them very comfortable

    27. DisintegrationPt808 on

      all have a pretty ghastly look tbh. horrible styles meant for riding i just use raybans and they work fine

    29. Born-Mastodon-9794 on

      Sutro’s 💯 There’s way better colors though check out special edition or TLD editions.

    30. UltimateUltamate on

      They look fly AF. They’re definitely flashy. Just own it because it totally works on you.

    33. mad_d_o_h on

      I rock the Sutros with or without the helmet, riding and running. It’s an attitude. That said, I think the white frames are a good look for you. Enjoy!

    Leave A Reply