I also have a pair of the silver xl’s in brown which I don’t wear as often. I prefer the more classic look of the Holbrook, but they are very similar (main visible difference being the straight arm behind the ear on the silver). I think it’s really just a style preference, one isn’t better than the other.
Had these in XL and exchanged them for the Gauge 8s. Why? They are large frames with wide open side regions which suffer from massive internal reflections in bright light of your own face. But that’s only half of it. The frames are very wide and you are very aware especially of the bottom frame jutting out right across your frame of view. Like looking through a letter box. The Gauge 8s are similar XL fitting with a similar size lens but curve ergonomically around your face giving minimal internal reflection plus the frames are made of thin wire which give an unhindered almost frameless feel. The Holbrookes look very film star but just don’t work practically which eclipses all other considerations in my book.
These are my favourite! I really want to pick up a pair with positive red iridium lenses, and matte black frames. Edit: Mate! I'm just curious, what's the difference with the Asia fit?
Thank you for doing this review. I have a size 8 hat as well. Xl would be a best fit for me
Great review!
My head is kind of big, so been looking for a XL glasses.
Seems Holbrook XL can be the most appropriate ones.
what color is the lens on that HOLBROOK XL you have there ???
I wear new era baseball cap size 7 1/2. What do you think fits me the Holbrook or Holbrook XL? Thanks
Do you think it pays to buy a Sliver xl or holbrook xl? it looks like the Sliver xl is going out of line, but the warm Gray lenses are my favorite.
I also have a pair of the silver xl’s in brown which I don’t wear as often. I prefer the more classic look of the Holbrook, but they are very similar (main visible difference being the straight arm behind the ear on the silver). I think it’s really just a style preference, one isn’t better than the other.
I'm not sure if I have the XL how could I tell ?
What color is the Holbrook XL?
Can you change lens with these?
Had these in XL and exchanged them for the Gauge 8s. Why? They are large frames with wide open side regions which suffer from massive internal reflections in bright light of your own face. But that’s only half of it. The frames are very wide and you are very aware especially of the bottom frame jutting out right across your frame of view. Like looking through a letter box. The Gauge 8s are similar XL fitting with a similar size lens but curve ergonomically around your face giving minimal internal reflection plus the frames are made of thin wire which give an unhindered almost frameless feel. The Holbrookes look very film star but just don’t work practically which eclipses all other considerations in my book.
These are my favourite! I really want to pick up a pair with positive red iridium lenses, and matte black frames.
Edit: Mate! I'm just curious, what's the difference with the Asia fit?
The regular holbrook is slipping off my nose and tight on my head, the xl version fits perfectly and even slips on my nose, similar to the silver xl.
That happens to me too. Silver XL and Holbrook XL fit my huge head nicely tho!
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Is that the Road Prizm color on the XL?
If you wear a size 8 with that bald head you need to call the Guiness Book of World Records
Lots of distracting reflections.