ghostofwar 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Oakleys here all have a sticker on the box that says "Japan Fit" on it. Another brand (Dragon?) has a label that says "Asian Fit." What does this mean? My first (admittedly stupid) thought was that the goggles are made to accommodate Asian people's slanted eyes, but that's completely ridiculous... isn't it? Anyone know what this is about? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 nose fitting is different. the bridge of a normal Japanese person nose is narrower Link to post Share on other sites
hughcohen 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 FT, I'm in negotiations to get a month or more off.. bring it!! Link to post Share on other sites
ghostofwar 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Does that mean they'll be uncomfortable on me if I buy a pair here? I'm looking at the Oakley Wisdoms. Anybody have a pair of Japanese goggles? Can you tell the difference? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've got some, they're fine on me. I suppose it tells on the size of your nose! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by ghostofwar: My first (admittedly stupid) thought was that the goggles are made to accommodate Asian people's slanted eyes, but that's completely ridiculous... isn't it? hahahahaha No seriosuly, Asian fit means they are much prettier and therefore not suited to westerners. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Actually, i just bought a pair of Oakley Wisdoms on sale (the asian fit) and they seem fine. And i have a fair-sized schnoz too. At any rate, the foam will pack out a bit too. How much are you getting yours for? I got mine for a little over a man. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 why don't you try a pair on first? Every store that sells them I know lets you try them on.... Link to post Share on other sites
ghostofwar 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Don't remember the exact price, but I think it was about 1.4man. Doesn't seem that unreasonable by Japanese standards seeing as they sell for about $100 in America. I can try them on in the store, but it's not really the same as riding with them. If they are supposedly tighter in the nose, it might be the kind of thing I wouldn't realize until I leave them on for a few hours and then they start to hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 last year's oakleys are 30% off at xebio. it's not a matter of your nose starting to hurt (loosen the straps if it does ), it's to check if air can get in anywhere. Asians have smaller noses so when they wear western goggles the nose space lets air come in and they can't see anything Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 fark me ive never paid more than 5000 yen for goggles Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by thursday: Quote: Originally posted by ghostofwar: My first (admittedly stupid) thought was that the goggles are made to accommodate Asian people's slanted eyes, but that's completely ridiculous... isn't it? hahahahaha Yes, it is. No seriosuly, Asian fit means they are much prettier and therefore not suited to westerners. Thats the best comment i've read for ages. Must be a british thing. Your fit, but oh my don't you know it Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 marketing ploy or maybe i've got my mom's nose not my dad's. but the "asians" and the "japanese" all go for it anyway. last time i looked on a map, japan was part of asia. ah, japan, economic miracle of the late 20th century Link to post Share on other sites
marnix 0 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 exactly what I heard. If the Japanese want to hear they are special, they can get it and it costs 1 cent. Link to post Share on other sites
thomas_m 0 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 On Oakley Wisdom's, the 'asian fit' designation means it has a raised section of foam around the nose slot. I have both 'asian' and normal fit Wisdoms sitting here in front of me... I can't wear the 'asian' model because it prevents me from breathing through my nose properly. However, they fit my wife (Japanese) perfectly. Try before you buy, everyone's face is different. T. Link to post Share on other sites
jgraves 0 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Don't know about Oakleys, but I have tried to find a decent pair of skiing shades and goggles here in the past and the overwhelming majority of them sit so high on my nose that they don't cover the lower half of my field of vision (sunglasses) or the foam hits my lower eye lids (goggles). Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 you've got a big nose then Link to post Share on other sites
jgraves 0 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Not really, but the bridge between my eyes is pretty high, or so I'm told. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Mine are Asian fit and just fine. Go in a shop and try them on! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I've got a fairly big nose and mine are stil fine Link to post Share on other sites
Woollyman 0 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Everyone should check out Yahoo Auctions! Oakley Wisdoms and Crowbars are going for about 8750 yen. NEW! Finshed Crowbar auction The seller; Oakley Japon\'s Listings starts most of his auctions at 100yen. I am up for a pair but really need to make sure the "Japan Fit" is ok. Have heard good things about the Crowbars, amazing field of vision, peripheral and vertical, and they match most helmets well, might head off to Sports Authority later on and do a test fit. I just about choked at the price when I first saw them there....a lot of stuff is sold on Yahoo Stores for near half price compared to the shops, once you go auction you'll never go retail again. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
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