Just got a new pair of sunglasses, and have been amazed at how important lense colour is to me. I've been wearing a pair of Oakley M-frames with a black iridium lense since the dawn of time. Here's what they look like:
http://oakley.ca/catalog/enlarge_two/eyewear/omatter/m_frame/sweep/smoke_black_iridium
Now, I just bought a pair of oakley half-jackets with a titanium lense... I actually bought them for running, but I love the colour of the lense so much that I have started wearing them cycling as well. Here's what they look like:
http://oakley.ca/catalog/enlarge_two/eyewear/omatter/half_jacket/small/black_chrome_titanium_iridium
They remind me of my Serengetti Drivers (for in the car) because they filter out all the blue light which enhances the yellow, red, and greens... especially the greens... so, as I ride the fields just look greener, the sun sunnier, and the roses redder... which makes me want to ride more because everyday looks like a perfect day out.
Wondering if anyone else thinks lense colour is just as important as frame/style?
p.s. As you can see from the pics Oakley makes awesome frames/styles, and I should point out that both my M-frames and Half-Jackets support interchangeable lenses and a lot of frames do. But, my M-frames will probably be sitting on the shelf unless I replace the black lense.