New to X metal, but remember being obsessed with them in the 90s

[ChinoTJ]

Do you happen to know where I might be able to find a fit guide for the X-Metals? I have a relatively narrow face.... I'm wondering which model would be the best fit for me.

Thanks again

This guide should help you

What is Oakley X-Metal? The Ultimate Guide

How Oakley X-Metal and Jim Jannard created the worlds strongest sunglasses by ignoring what everyone told them was impossible!

www.oakleyforum.com

 

[phillyforager]

I do not own every X-Metal produced.
But to get you started:
Small > large.
Penny
Half-X
Mars
Juliet
XX X-Metal
Romeo II
X-Squared
Romeo I

This helps a ton, thank you!

 

[sratt17]

There’s this thread too.

🦘Visual X-Metal Size Comparison

Updated 26th April, 2020 by @cacatman Thanks @BoostBear for the heads up for BigCob's post here. From Left to Right:- 1997 - Romeo 1998 - Mars 1999 - Juliet 1999 - X-Metal XX 2001 - Penny 2004 - Romeo 2 2008 - Half-X 2009 - X-Squared

www.oakleyforum.com

 

[TheDukeOfIce]

Such much reading ahead for you, welcome - this place will enable your X Metal addiction like no other place....

Sounds like a Penny would be a good first frame for you (Here is a pic of an X Metal finish with custom aftermarket lenses)

 

[phillyforager]

Such much reading ahead for you, welcome - this place will enable your X Metal addiction like no other place....

Sounds like a Penny would be a good first frame for you (Here is a pic of an X Metal finish with custom aftermarket lenses)

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Those are awesome, how much would a pair like that cost?

 

[Necrodoommonkey]

One of us! Gooble gobble gooble gobble!

 

[TheDukeOfIce]

Those are awesome, how much would a pair like that cost?

I am quite bad with pricing, so I would defer to the other experts here on that one.

 

[phillyforager]

One of us! Gooble gobble gooble gobble!

Do a lot of people essentially have this backstory?

I vividly remember seeing a pair of Juliet's as a little kid and thinking they were ******* badass.

And then I forgot about them for 20 years until now haha.

 

[Necrodoommonkey]

Do a lot of people essentially have this backstory?

I vividly remember seeing a pair of Juliet's as a little kid and thinking they were ******* badass.

And then I forgot about them for 20 years until now haha.

I’ve had ruby Juliets since the first X Men movie and have picked up a few other frames along the way. I think everyone’s obsession with X Metal started with X Men, Michael Jordan, or Mission Impossible 2.

 

[phillyforager]

I’ve had ruby Juliets since the first X Men movie and have picked up a few other frames along the way. I think everyone’s obsession with X Metal started with X Men, Michael Jordan, or Mission Impossible 2.

I am debating picking up a pair of half-x's that are on ebay right now.

What are your thoughts on this pair? (pricewise, and authenticity wise)

New Oakley Half X Sunglasses X-Metal Frames OEM Ruby Iridium Lenses X-Men | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Oakley Half X Sunglasses X-Metal Frames OEM Ruby Iridium Lenses X-Men at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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