You know, i really appreciate what you had to say there. One of the challenges I have in pulling the trigger and buying "nice" sunglasses is it's hard for me to get past feeling like for the most part, plastic sunglasses are plastic sunglasses.
Then again...I've also been hoping my research--including time in this forum--can help me get a better idea whether that's right or wrong.
I'll start by saying I love both x-metal and o-matter. Plastic sunglasses are not just plastic sunglasses. Most of the cost of Oakleys is in the lens quality but that said there is nothing like the styling of the Eye Jacket 1 or 2, Pit Boss, Twenty, etc. I've also never paid $200 for an o-matter pair unless it was an exclusive but love them for their variety, customizability and lightness.