Logically offset geometry is wrapped and raked into a smooth curve of peripheral liberation. The wide-open vista is a benefit of XYZ Optics®, Oakley's patented geometry that maintains astounding clarity across your entire field of view. The result is a profile of protection and performance you'd be whacked not to love.
Submitted by
Gamite
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2009
Strengths: Good fit, medium/light weight, excellent clarity, polarized lens.
Weaknesses: Fogs up, a tad too dark.
Bottom Line:
Not too heavy, fit very well, polarized lenses are incredibly sharp. I picked them mostly because they felt the most comfortable. More comfortable than half jackets. I found that the lenses fog up when I'm not moving, the glasses fit so well that there is hardly any air flow between my face and the frame. The lenses are very good, but I found on really shady trails, the lenses are a tad too dark. If you can find the fishing specific ones with 30% tint instead of the 15% tint that I have, I would go with those for XC riding. I got on trails with a lot of tree's, forested areas. They might be perfect for you if you have less trees.
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase, would have liked to have a lighter tint though.
Similar Products Used: Oakley Nanowire 2.0, Oakley Wire.
Bike Setup: Frame Colour: Matte Rootbeer Lens: Bronze Polarized
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Submitted by
Mad Max
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FL USA
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2008
Strengths: Typical Oakley quality. Built like a tank. Ear socks and nosepiece assure a very firm fit. Like all sunglasses and goggles, you have to try various models until you find the fit that works for you but the Straight Jacket seems to meet the needs of a great many people.
Weaknesses: Limited selection of colors for those who feel the need to be trendy. May not be sufficiently "sports performance" in appearance for the wannabees.
Bottom Line:
A high quality product at a fair and reasonable price. No other manufacturer touches Oakley for quality.
Similar Products Used: Other Oakleys, Smiths, and one unhappy Maui Jim
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Submitted by
Eryk
a Weekend Warrior
from East Rutherford, NJ
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2005
Strengths: Fit, optical quality, looks
Weaknesses: Poor construction quality - Oakley intalled prescription lenses, then the frame broke, then the temples broke. All was replaced for $15 each time - back in 2000.
Bottom Line:
Well, the fit and optics are perfect. Everything else sucks. Oakley will rip you off if your're looking for prescription lenses to be put in. Be prepared to pay full price for the frame with standard lenses, pay whole lot of $$$ for the prescription lenses - but don't expect Oakley to give you the old lenses back(or any money for them) its basically a theft. Customer Service is very bad - they don't know their own product, they lie if they don't know the information. Basically the product, breaks, the manufacturer does not stand behind their product. This applies to all of their overpriced, products. Stay away from this product unless you are willing to take very good care of the glasses you get, and do not have a problem spending the cash on a sub-par product. I've had problems on 3 out of 5 of their products, and they are getting worse each year with their custome service
Submitted by
Roger
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2005
Strengths: Looks are everything. The only reason to buy these would be because you think they look good.
Weaknesses: Beware. Oakley does not repair this style anymore. Durability and customer support are very poor. Polycarbonate lenses fog up easily.
Bottom Line:
I paid $400 for these because they are prescription. They fell off my bike seat and landed on some pine needles and one temple broke. No problem - I will just send them in for repair, right? Nope. Oakley wouldn't help me because they were prescription. The optical shop sent them in for me. Oakley had them for 8 weeks, could never give the optician the status, but eventually Oakley replaced the frames. I used them for a couple months and they broke again the same way. I took them back to the optical shop. They didn't want to send them in for me because they hate dealing with Oakley. I reminded them that Oakley wouldn't help me and they reluctantly started the process to return them to Oakley. Oakley gave them the run-around. First they said that I had to call, but the optician reminded them that I had been refused, so they finally authorized the return. After 8 weeks (again) the glasses were returned to the optician - this time unrepaired. There was a note that said they no longer repair this style. I purchased a used pair of frames on eBay to salvage my $400 set of lenses. Their service is so bad that I wasn't really angry. I just shook my head. I wasn't really surprised after the other poor experiences I've had with Oakley.
Strengths: - Oakley Quality - Range Of Colours - Range Of Lenses - Very Light - Strong - Fit Very Well
Weaknesses: - Price
Bottom Line:
Like most Oakley sunglasses, the Straight Jacket's are at the top of their area. Very well made, huge range of frame colours and lense tints depending on what you're doing/personal preference.
A slightly wider pair of sunglasses to say the Oakley Five and Oakley Minute and much better suited to a slightly wider face.
Like most Oakleys though, the Straight Jacket's are rather expensive. A new pair will set you back about $200 in Australia. I guess it's like anything though - you pay more, you get more.
Submitted by
Scooter
a Cross Country Rider
from Murrieta, CA
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002
Strengths: Good looks, polorized lenses... hey, they're Oakleys.
Weaknesses: Heavy, expensive, no amber lenses available, slide down the nose when riding.
Bottom Line:
Great sunglasses for driving, fishing, general recreation etc., but I wouldn't recommend them for riding. They're a bit on the heavy side and the helmet straps interfere with the sunglass arms. They fog up easily and often and are prone to scratching when clearing mud and debris from the lenses. You want stylish sunglasses that make you look good, buy some Oakleys. You want glasses that are made for mountainbiking, buy some that are made for mountainbiking.
Strengths: Great Fit! Outta this world optics! Lens clearer than naked eye! innovative and stylish design
Weaknesses: Easy to Scratch, expensive
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Oakley lenses are the reason why this product is expensive, and why you should purchase this. The clarity is incomparable, nothing comes close to its technology. Sunlight is blocked, but at the same time, your view is glare free and eye strain is completely eliminated.
Similar Products Used: Oakley Straight Jacket Polished Aluminum
Bike Setup: Haro (garbage) Revo, metal bar ends, Wellgo magnesium pedals
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Submitted by
Joni McGlade
a Cross Country Rider
from Northern Ireland
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Strengths: fit, weight, lens capibility
Weaknesses: make me look faster that i can go!!
Bottom Line:
These glasses rule, they can be worn in the shade, and you can still see!! The red lense isn't just for show, they are far better than the dark ones, i even use them for skiing. I'm not sure about dh riders though, goggles are probebly better, but class for xc
