Oakley Straight Jacket sunglasses combine performance and comfort into a sleek frame that has become an eyewear icon. We were excited to get our hands on a pair of original Straight Jacket sunglasses and new Straight Jackets to compare them ourselves.
Keep reading as we review everything to know about the Oakley Straight Jacket Sunglasses and compare the Straight Jacket 1 and 2!
History and Release
Oakley released the Straight Jacket sunglasses in 1996 and updated the frame 3 years later to the New Straight Jacket in 1999. Unfortunately, this pair was discontinued several years later.
Then, in 2007, Oakley released the Straight Jacket 2. But you wouldn’t necessarily guess the two pairs were even related. Oakley completely changed their first design with the Straight Jacket 2, giving it a more aggressive styling we’ll cover below.
But clearly, Oakley was targeting an audience that isn’t afraid to go against the grain. This is especially evident in their marketing for the...
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