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Oddlad
25
Jun 19, 2017
These look like clones of American Optics at twice the cost.
http://aoeyewear.com/
timegrownold
136
Jun 19, 2017
OddladI've tried AE, RE, and ray ban aviators. AE is less expensive but the fit was weird on my face, the REs fit much more like ray bans.
Oddlad
25
Jun 19, 2017
timegrownoldThat's fair. I actually preferred the fit even to Ray Bans, but I may be a minority in that opinion.
TimZaleski
9
Jun 19, 2017
OddladThey are not Clones. They are made from the same Technical Drawing provided by the Military per the awarded contract. There slight differences between AO and RE. RE has made there own modifications to make a much better quality product.
NonKonnektion
159
Jun 21, 2017
OddladRE is the same brand originally issued to USAF pilots. Another point is the quality of the glass on the AOEs...
OddladThanks for the tip I picked up a pair on Amazon that will be here Thursday for let than the drop here.
TayTayBalls
125
Jun 21, 2017
OddladYou took the words right outta my mouth. You cant beat AO's. Always affordable and last forever if cared for
Lupus
1
Jun 24, 2017
OddladAO is not to compare with Randolph, AO prepoduced in China, Randolph 100% produced in USA. Furthermore better quality compoments (nose pads, lens). Only AO is the more authentic version and has been on the moon .
TheRaven
60
Jun 24, 2017
OddladThe owners of Randolph used to be American Optical employees, so it's not surprising they're so similar. They're also located in Massachusetts BTW.
Norfizzle
41
Jun 24, 2017
OddladI have both and the AO version always slides down my nose, whether with bayonet or curved arms. The RE version stay put even when sweaty. They also feel much higher quality.
Lifetime_Explorer
1
Jun 27, 2017
TheRavenWhere did you see that the owner of Randolph are former AO employees? That is 100% not true.
TayTayBalls
125
Jun 27, 2017
Lifetime_ExplorerIf you're asking me, taytayballs I never stated that.
Lupus
1
Oct 16, 2020
LupusAO is now produced in the US again and has been refitted. Heard they are produced in Chicago now.