Optical Superiority: What makes Oakley's so good?

Polarised Lenses

In short, polarised lenses block glare that is magnified by reflecting off flat surfaces like water, snow and even the pavement. Ordinary polarised lenses use a cheaper ‘sandwich’ method that glues a film between the lenses which can increase haze and distortion. With specially formulated polymers bonded at the molecular level infused into the lenses, Oakley has eliminated these problems to achieve to achieve a glare protection technology that can’t be rubbed or worn off and is the essence of clarity.

Every single pair of Oakley polarized sunglasses achieves 99% efficiency in blocking polarized light waves. In other words, their patented lens technology stops glare-causing light waves dead in their tracks so they don’t affect your outlook on life. Literally. With Oakley polarized lenses, you’ll definitely keep the sun or any other flaming bright orb from impeding your vision. So come on, join the dark side.

Hydrophobic

Oakley’s unique Hydrophobic coating makes lenses immune to moisture buildup, and that’s just the start. Anti-smudge technology repels oils and contaminants that can corrupt your vision. The hydrophobic lenses repel water, sweat, and other liquids, which bead off the lens surface without streaking. Liquids that do not slide off the lens with gravity can be more easily wiped away than with other makers’ sunglasses.

These lenses are also anti-static so dust, dirt and other particles are not drawn to the lens via static electricity decreasing the need for cleaning and likelihood of scratching.

The oleophobic characteristics end the frustration experienced with oils, fingerprints and other smudges on conventional eyewear. These marks on your Oakley sunglasses will easily wipe away without residue, eliminating leftover haze and reducing the effort required to clean the lenses.

Frame Construction

O Matter

This lightweight synthetic is engineered for all day comfort, shock absorption and durability against the punishment of environmental extremes.

C-5 Alloy

Five metal compounds are superheated to create this performance alloy that maintains durability, even in lightweight frame designs.

Three Point Fit

Oakley’s unique three point fit frame construction ensures a comfortable distribution of pressure on the bridge of the nose and sides of the head, therefore putting no undue pain on the ears and ensuring an accurate fit for all head shapes and maintaining precise optical alignment for sharp and accurate vision.

Plutonite and Iridium Coatings

Most eyewear lenses block some UV so they can claim “UV protection” but Oakley’s Plutonite lens material filters out 100% of all UVA, UVB and UVC. The protection is built into the lens material so it can’t scratch off and leave your dilated pupils exposed to a UV leak. Even their clear lenses filter out 100% of all UV.

Iridium coatings balance the light transmission, increase the contrast and improve depth perception so that when the conditions change, your glasses adapt too. With cheap glasses when the sun goes behind a cloud or you walk into a shop, the world suddenly gets a lot darker, but with Oakley Iridium coating the contrast adapts to the new light and you can see just as well as you did before.