A closer look into the new Oakley sunglasses collection

["TRUMP"]

Some voted Hillary.
View attachment 474643

LeQ voted for hillary.....

 

[Deleted member 15934]

Luxotica's offerings are complete cr*p. I now longer expect any good eyewear from Oakley as it is. I wish Jim Jannard would start a new sunglass company. Or at least some of the original/innovative Oakley sunglass designers. Crowd fund maybe.

 

[Shade Station]

Sorry to hear you guys aren't liking the new release! What do you think of the Flight Jacket then rather than the lifestyle models?

 

["TRUMP"]

Sorry to hear you guys aren't liking the new release! What do you think of the Flight Jacket then rather than the lifestyle models?

View attachment 475162

Its rad but I have to try one on first. I think its huge and may be too big for some of us

 

[Shade Station]

I have the sizes here below if that helps, will take some pics when they come in. Let us know if there's anything else you want to know!

 

[flyer]

As a cyclist, this is actually one of the new offerings I'm keen to try, primarily because of the lens height.
As an un-sponsored rider, if the lenses are not replaceable, my wallet will stay tightly closed...

 

[Rcga32]

Sorry to hear you guys aren't liking the new release! What do you think of the Flight Jacket then rather than the lifestyle models?

View attachment 475162

Tried it (and also the Field Jacket). Didn't like either. To begin with they looked (up close) and felt cheap and flimsy. Definitely unlike earlier sports models. Didn't particularly "get" what problem they were supposed to be a solution to.

 

[ThermalRunaway]

Sorry to hear you guys aren't liking the new release! What do you think of the Flight Jacket then rather than the lifestyle models?

View attachment 475162

I like it however the lack of user replaceable lenses makes them a no go.

 

[flyer]

@Ventruck gave (another) great review here:
Oakley Flight Jacket Review (OO9401-0xxx)

Tried it (and also the Field Jacket). Didn't like either. To begin with they looked (up close) and felt cheap and flimsy. Definitely unlike earlier sports models. Didn't particularly "get" what problem they were supposed to be a solution to.

This is the "Lux Conundrum".
When Oakley developed their first few Sportys, they were so good for purpose, and well built, the urge to replace 'em is driven only by style.
It's tough for them to "reinvent the wheel" with better quality at a saleable price point.

I like it however the lack of user replaceable lenses makes them a no go.

This makes me sad.

 

[Wesleypipesyo]

Sorry to hear you guys aren't liking the new release! What do you think of the Flight Jacket then rather than the lifestyle models?

View attachment 475162

@QLR1 could pull those off. That's his style. Or there abouts.