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Average Rating 3.81/5
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Submitted by jbailey8748 a Weekend Warrior from Northport, Al
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:Oak Mountian
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $175.00
Purchased At:sunglass hut Myrtle
Strengths:Close to indestructible frame, Excellent eye protection
Weaknesses:6 years and not a single weakness
Similar Products Used:walmart crap, and other random glasses from here or there
Bike Setup:Kona Coiler
Bottom Line:when i was buying these glasses the lady selling them tied the frame in a knot. Wow do that with any other pair of glasses anywhere and the will break. they have survived falls, by me dropping them or me dropping myself, thats a funny story, but another time.
They also fell out my truck window on a highway, and despite my best efforts to get to them, the got ran over and less a scratch the were no worse for the wear.
You want a great product that will last for at least 6 years now. Oakley Pro m- frames are the way to go.
you can spend $20 on some cheap glasses you will replace in a month or two or $200 that will last.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jamba Jamma a Cross Country Rider from SoCal
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Purchased At:Oakley Store
Strengths:Clear, Low to No Distortion. Frame fits snug on cranium. The High Intensity Yellow lens does a great job in low light conditions to improve contrast and depth. Replaceable lenses.
Weaknesses:Its Oakley so its $$$
Similar Products Used:Wiley X, Oakley Gas Can, Oakley Zeros, Oakley Minutes, Oakley Ewires
Bike Setup:XC Hardtail
Bottom Line:If you ride in low light conditions, get the High Intensity Yellow lens, it works wonders. If you ride in many different conditions, you can always get a few lenses and keep them around for when you need them. The size of the lens also offers great coverage and protection. Oakley also offers vented lenses, which I want to experiment with. (Last ride, my lenses fogged up)
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by brobbo a Weekend Warrior from Toronto
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:Golf Stor
Strengths:There Oakley's - Lenses are super clear with zero distortion
Weaknesses:Price - but you do get what you pay for.
Bike Setup:Who Cares - I use the Persimmons Lens (Clear Orange Tint)
Bottom Line:For those who complained that the lenses scratch easy - Of course they do - your in a sport that most likely will involve dirt. More over you probably using lenses that have the iridium coating. For Mtn biking, use the no coated lenses and you should not have issues with scratching. Even if you do have the coated lens, get a hard case and take care of them. I have The M-Frames with various lenses, Ewire with Iridium, Both of which I have had for 5 plus years and no scratches. Currently My Orange lens has one noticeable scratch on it, and that was when I bailed and plowed my face into the ground. The frames held up perfectly. A few years later I left them on the the of car and drove off. Other than some scuff's on the frames - good as new, even the lens were fine.
For this sport get the Orange, Yellow or clear lens. They are substantially cheaper than the coated lenses. If you ride in the woods, tined lens are useless.
Yes, every few years you will have to replace the rubber stuff, but even that is no big deal.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by peter a Cross Country Rider from hiroshima
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $90.00
Purchased At:store
Strengths:light, stylish, many lens and frame color options
Weaknesses:light, cheap feel. Lenses easily scratched, replacement parts expensive. Obscene prices for the glasses and the replacement lenses. Warranty covers just about nothing. Absolutely not protective benefit in case of accident (they will be the first things that fly off your face). Non-areated lenses have a strong tendency to fog, and build up puddles of sweat along the lower lense edge, which dry into murky smudges.
Similar Products Used:All Oakleys, Serengetis, Nikes, Carreras, Panoptyx, Nikon, etc.
Bike Setup:several carbon bikes, including Trek STP 400, Giant MCM Team and Limited
Bottom Line:Why would anyone waste more than $30 on these? You could buy three pair of similar or better quality sunglasses made by other folks for the price of one of these. If we collectively stop paying their obscene prices, maybe someday they will lower them to a more realistic cost as a result. They simply are no better than many other choices at half or a third their price. If you think you can buy the "cool factor" by buying a pair of Oakleys then buy them. If, however, you actually have a head on shoulders, and are capable of making reasonable quality assessments of the tools you live by, then you will look elsewhere--there are several more intelligent choices available.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by eric a Weekend Warrior from La Habra, Ca. USA
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2006
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Strengths:Great optics, Fully covers eyes. Has been dropped on several occasions and never a scratch. and some pretty hard branch swaps across the face and no problems with any scratching.
Weaknesses:None really, price but you get what you pay for.
Bottom Line:Great sungglasses, Can't beat oakley optics. Blocks 100% of uva, b, c and blue light. Get what you pay for
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Duane Smith a Weekend Warrior from APO
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:Smith Lake
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $90.00
Purchased At:MacDill AFB BX
Strengths:light weight
Weaknesses:Nose pieces fall off easily. Lenses scratch easily. Hard to store and transport without breaking.
Similar Products Used:ray-ban, wiley-x
Bike Setup:Bike Friday Llama
Bottom Line:Short service life of 6-9 months. If you can afford to replace go for it!
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Randy Lee a Cross Country Rider from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $170.00
Purchased At:sunglass hut
Strengths:cool looking design (especially vented), very light, great fit, great lenses
Weaknesses:pretty expensive, hard to change to lenses
Similar Products Used:nike interchangable square
Bike Setup:2003 specialized epic disc
Bottom Line:Ive read some reviews of ppl having cracks on the frame but that hasnt happend to me. I really like the glasses even though they are expensive. I have a flat nose (typical for many asians) so it is pretty difficult to find glasses that dont slide off especially in riding position. But these m frame fit great! I never have to push my glasses up anymore. They are also very light and comfortable so sometimes i even forget im wearing them.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Sean a Weekend Warrior from Ft Hood
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $89.00
Purchased At:Military Clothing Sales AAFES
Strengths:Great Fit, UV Filtering, Durable and ballistic lenses are a plus in the military.
Weaknesses:Very large lense, when going indoors I find myself carrying them in my hand smudging the lenses and afraid I will put them down and forget them.
Similar Products Used:I also love the ESS ICD glasses....for about the same price I got a case and four interchangable lenses.
Bike Setup:TREK 6700
Bottom Line:A great pair of glasses if spending most of day outdoors, if in & out of doors all day then get something smaller.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Tim Jones a Weekend Warrior from Ottawa, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:-
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $170.00
Purchased At:Mall
Strengths:-> Light weight
-> Confortable
-> Hi Quality lenses
Weaknesses:-> Hi Priced
-> The paint on the logo wears off easily;
-> Depending on weather conditions lenses do fog;
-> After years of sun exposure, earsocks and all silicone rubber rips and shatters;
-> When exposed to excessive heat, tint wears off easily on Red Iridum lenses, and it blurs the view when wearing them. they're just more expensive. It's not worth.
Similar Products Used:-
Bike Setup:-
Bottom Line:I've been using a Pro M Frame for almost 8 years.
It's a green Pro M Frame, strike gold iridium lenses.

They're great for sports, and I recommend it besides the age effects.

If you have the care, they're a very fine sunglass. For having the care, I mean if you don't let it fall on the ground and don't let it exposed to sunlight or excessive heat (let it inside of a car for hours under the sun).

Good M Frame Shopping.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Calabrese Pat a Weekend Warrior from New Port Richey, Fl USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:In Florida?
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:Sunglass Hut
Strengths:Versatility. They also stay on my head with NO problem!
Weaknesses:Price
Similar Products Used:Nike, Knock-Off's
Bike Setup:Montague MX, Fuji Finest Road Bike
Bottom Line:Great glasses... I use them for off road riding and road riding. I'm a cop so use them for my patrol duties as well...I also switch to the low light lenses and BANG! I'm shooting in them on the range.

Bottem line is these glasses can be used in SO many different applications that the price becomes irrelevant. Buy these glasses, look around at all the lense options you have and don't look back.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Scott a Weekend Warrior from Newmarket, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2005
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $90.00
Purchased At:eBay
Strengths:Fit, clarity, wind and bug protection.
Weaknesses:price
Similar Products Used:Ray Ban
Bike Setup:Cannondale F1000.
Bottom Line:I love the fit of these glasses! They are perfect for sports. I was out for a ride today and the sweat was literally dripping off my face. Any other glasses I've tried would have been fogging up and falling off my face - but not the Oakleys! They stay where you put them - and even though I think they are overpriced - I'm still glad I put out the cash - cause I don't think I'd fing a better pair for less money.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Rolf Sindoe a Cross Country Rider from Kolding, Denmark
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:Every one
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:www.rolsted.dk
Strengths:The frame fits well on my face and the quality of vision in all my lenses (iridium red/black, yellow and clear) is good. Cool design IMHO. Good light and wind protection.
Weaknesses:The glasses dew when the going gets hot (and the speed goes down) - even in cold weather. They are highly overpriced.
Similar Products Used:Briko Stinger, Rudy Project
Bike Setup:Scott Genius RC30
Bottom Line:Cannot recommend these glasses to MTB riders because of massive dew build up. They are designed for road use.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Rob Kaufmann a Cross Country Rider from Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $120.00
Purchased At:Local Sunglass Retailer
Strengths:Fit... not true for everyone. 3rd best optical clarity out there. Protection.
Weaknesses:Pricey, but worth the money if you want the best.
Similar Products Used:Tsunami by Gargoyle, Via Veneto and Argosy by Serengeti, Slitty by Revo, Half Jackets and M Frames by Oakley.
Bike Setup:Trek 8500
Bottom Line:If they fit your face and you are willing to put out the money for them go for it, you will not be sorry. They are the clearest sports lenses out there... Serengeti and Revo sunglesses and clearer and have slighty less distortion but they are real glass thus you would have to be out of your mind to wear them while mountain biking. I am actually on my second pair of M frames... I had a pretty bad crash while training on the road and went face first into the tarmac. The lense and frame were severly scratched from being scraped across the ashpalt for a couple feet but they were intact and so were my eyes. I highly recommend these sunglasses.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Darci a from Milwaukee
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:Sunglass Hut
Strengths:Regarding Oakley Splice:
Great UV protection, great fit, awesome styling
Weaknesses:Because the fit is so snug, they tend to fog. This is easily remedied by pulling them away from my face. The big problem is that, after 1.5 months of use, the paint is already chipping/eroding away near the nosepiece where my left eyebrow makes contact with the frames. The chipping is making its way to the top of the frame. I am really surprised at how quickly this occurred, especially because I've been so gentle with them. The warranty is good--I'm covered for 12 months--but I had to beg Oakley to send me a manufacturer's return label (which would pay for my having to ship the product to Foothill Ranch, CA).
Bottom Line:My experience with this product has been a counterexample of the old adage, "You get what you pay for." I've never had this sort of problem, or any problem, with the $30-or-less sunglasses I've bought.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by cecivic a Cross Country Rider from near Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $85.00
Purchased At:Hanscom AFB BX
Strengths:Lightweight, nice wrap-around design, grey lens good enough for shady trails
Weaknesses:Replacing lens not so easy, lens scratches easily
Similar Products Used:Oakley X Metal XX
Bike Setup:2 wheels, seat, handlebars:-)
Bottom Line:Eventhough I could replace the lens, I decided not to do so. That's because the grey lens it came with still allows me to see pretty well in shady portions of my favorite trails. I also invested in an M Frame Soft Vault to help ensure the easy-to-scratch lens remains as good as new. Overall, it's outstanding for use either on the trails or on the road.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Brad a Weekend Warrior from Kalamazoo
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $105.00
Purchased At:Breakaway Bicycles
Strengths:They wrap around the side of the eye,face,I like that.
Weaknesses:I bought Oakley Pro M Frame with two extra lens thirteen months ago.My Oakley pro m frames got stolen.That left me with two Lenses.Yup you guessed it, Oakly won't sell just a frame. I said ok to Breakaway I'll buy a whole new pair. Guess what, My pro m lenses don't fit the new pro m frames that are in every Oakley display case. That tells me don't buy extra lenses.Nobody wants them. The store and oakley won't taken them back. What a racket. I wish I could sell stuff that doesn't work pluss extra stuff that doesn't work and didn't have to give money back.That's like buying a bike and extra tires.Get the bike stolen and now your tires don't fit the new bike.
Bottom Line:oakley sucks
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by George a Weekend Warrior from Lufkin, TX - USA
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:Tyler State Park; C&D loops
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $125.00
Purchased At:East Texas Eye Associates, Lufkin, TX
Strengths:Clarity of vision is excellent.
Highest degree of eye protection of any other wrap-around style out there (sweep lens).
Comfort is unsurpassed - you forget you have them on!
I've never had a problem with this product performing as intended.
Frame allows you to swap out lenses - I have Red Iridium, Amber, Yellow, and Clear for different conditions.
Weaknesses:Everybody out there has a pair. Lots of knock offs, too = "Foakleys"
Similar Products Used:Smith; Ray Bans; Nike Killer Loops. Those are all crap. I have several other styles of Oakleys, and love them all.
Bike Setup:Irrelevant, but trek hardtail with many tweaks.
Bottom Line:I am now on my 4th pair of M-Frames, and when these get trashed or lost I'll buy another pair! These are the best sun shades for athletes I've ever worn. I've run USA Track & Field in them, up to marathons. I've worn them in adventure races, snow skiing (I like them better than goggles), fishing trips, golfing, whatever out-doors activity comes up and they are great for everything. One pair bit the dust when I was playing softball, and a dude came rumblin' into 2nd base and did and Albert Bell "elbow to my forehead" move. Broke the frame into 2 pieces, but the lense was still okay. These things are great. Go buy a pair, you won't regret it.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by T A a Cross Country Rider from St. George, UT
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:Little Creek
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $350.00
Purchased At:Sante Fe, Optical TX
Strengths:Slim, no insert
Weaknesses:weak, fragile, and Oakley's customer service is going downhill
Similar Products Used:Oakley Mars
Bike Setup:Titus Racer X
Bottom Line:I have had these glasses a long time, although they haven't really received a lot of use...the first pair developed cracks around the hinge, and were replaced under warranty. Last pair broke on the shield where it is thin, Oakley can't fix it now, even after they told me they could and to ship them off...worse, and shocking, I got them sent back to me in a box with no peanuts, bubble wrap, or anything...shake the box, and those were my glasses shaking around, all by their lonesome. Quite frankly, I still can't believe it. A call to Oakley, and they can't fix 'em, and can't do anything for me.

Truth is I love Oakley, probably the best product out there, but not very durable, and when you are spending huge amounts of money on prescription sunglasses, you need quality and a company that will repair anything that brakes...I've spent over $2000 on prescription sunglasses, and I think I've decided to try somebody else.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Corey a Cross Country Rider from groton
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:anything fast
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $105.00
Purchased At:Sun Glass Hut
Strengths:Looks cool interchangeabul lenses strong frame good protection from debris
Weaknesses:none yet
Similar Products Used:adidas, smith
Bike Setup:GT getting a trek 6700 soon i hope
Bottom Line:These are awsome glasses good protection Oakley name, cant beat the M frame
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dennis Haas a Weekend Warrior from Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:High Meadows at Tahoe
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At:REI Saratoga
Strengths:The lenses are of excellent quality. But... (see below).
Weaknesses:I've owned two pair of Oakley M Frame Heater sunglasses. One of the frames developed hairline cracks on the above-the-eyebrows bar which ultimately failed (broke in half). The other frame became deformed at both temple hinges until the frame was so loose it was unservicible. I owned the former pair of sunglasses for more than a year (not too much longer). The latter pair I had for about 6 months. I threw both frames away (in disgust). I didn't send in warranty registration for either. As mentioned above in "Strengths", the four lenses that I have are in nearly perfect condition.
Bottom Line:I'm looking for a replacement M Frame. (But it seems that only lenses are replaceable.) In the meantime, I'm wearing a pair of cheap sunglasses ($15) that have remained in good riding shape for 4 months.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Jordan Brunett a Racer from Elk Grove, California, USA
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:Around My Block
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $20.00
Purchased At:thebestreplicas.com
Strengths:Man they are awesome!! They were broken before i had gotten them from shipping. And guess what!!?? They didnt evan give me a refund, or sent me a new pair!WOW! i love that company. I had just bought some new ones and they were not broken but...they are evan greater than the other ones because they only have about 15 scrachs on each lens! And the lens are Irridium Lens!! I can't believe how the Oakley business is going to keep up with Foakleys or any types of replica oakleys. I love you Foakley!!
Weaknesses:The only weekness I saw about them was that when you where them the lens kept on popping out, and so i had to put it back in.
Similar Products Used:I bought some real Oakleys once and they wern't the same. Thereal ones are actually some sort of medal!! Can you believe that!? I couldn't. So I got my refund my full refund and I liked the style of the sunglass's but the real oakleys were to medally. So i looked on a website and I found the same sunglass's, but for a cheaper price!! Man, it was a deal.
Bike Setup:My bike is a replica/reproduction of a Mongoose A-15 3000.
Bottom Line:The Bottom line is that replica oakleys are way better than the real Product!! I can't believe all of you for buying real authentic sunglass's that cost $175!! seriously though, replica oakleys may be not the same as real Oakleys, but ,man, can you fool people easily. I just bought some Brand new replica Oakleys and he thought they were real. He has the same ones as I do, and he tried mine on and he thought they were real and they felt evan more comfortable than the real ones. If you are cool and you don't want to pay $175 for a brand new real pair of oakleys go to a replica oakleys web-site. If you are a nice person and dont have anything to spend your money and, and you have a lot of it, then go and waist your money on some real authentic Oakleys.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by rik koorenblik a Cross Country Rider from Deventer, The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:home trail
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $175.00
Purchased At:Bos The netherlands
Strengths:It's one of the finest glasses on the market. Iff you are an real sporter (all sport not only biking but for ice speed skating it's perfect to) you have to buy an oakley.
The service is perfect too, if you glasses or frame is damaged and you send it to them ther is a change of getting a new one.
Weaknesses:none only ther are much fake oakleys on the market
Similar Products Used:got 2 pro M frames, a yellow and a carbon fiber, and a minute
Bottom Line:I think evverybode needs an oakley iff you are an real sporter.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Aaron Fauser a Cross Country Rider from Edmonton.AB.Canada
Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:Anywhere
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At:A friend
Weaknesses:I little bit wide for my head
Similar Products Used:UVEX safety glasses
Bottom Line:Wanted some Oakley's so I bought these aff a friend. They are awesome for riding Period
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Kyle a Weekend Warrior from NJ
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $112.00
Purchased At:www.oakley.com
Strengths:These are a great pair of glasses to buy. I am an avid golfer and i try to play 2 times a week. These glasses are the clearest glasses i've ever looked through and the frames are great and changeable. They come in an aray of colors and tints so u can pick the correct one for the correct amount of sunlight.
Weaknesses:Yes, there are some weeknesses but the strengths definitly out # the weeknesses. These glasses need to be mantained extreemly
Similar Products Used:the pro m frames, golf m frames, baseball ,m frames, and the signature series m frames.
Bottom Line:These are exelent glasses but if you are looking for a good pair, oakley has other sunglasses for much less(65-75$) I think that these are the best glasses that i have bought but there are products that are good products for less. But i still think that these are the best.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by GATORMAN a Racer from NASHVILLE,TN.U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: February 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:HAMILTON CREEK. LOCK-4
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $125.00
Purchased At:SUNGLASS HUT
Strengths:VERY LIGHT WEIGHT.EASY TO CHANGE THE LINS.LOT'S OF LINS TO CHOOSE FROM.
Weaknesses:LINS SCRATCH VERY EASY.THATS IT.
Similar Products Used:OAKLEY RAZOR BLADES-KILLER LOOPS.
Bike Setup:MARIN PINE-MT.XT ALL THE WAY.CHRIS KING HEAD SET,ROCK SHOX SID 100,THOMSON SEAT POST,SELLA FLITE GEL TI,BONTRAGER RACE STEM,PROFILE FLAT CARBON BARS,SHIMANO 858 PEDALS,SHIMANO M-575 RIMS,HAYES DISC BRAKES,HUTCHINSON GOLD TIRES.
Bottom Line:THESE ARE THE BEST SUNGLASSES ON THE PLANET.I USE THE YELLOW LINS FOR MT-BIKE RIDING,THEY SHOW UP THE TRAILS VERY WELL IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS.I HAVE ANOTHER PAIR THAT I WEAR WHEN IM NOT RIDING THAT HAS THE MIRRORED LOOK TO THEM.GO OUT AND GET YOU A PAIR OR TWO OF THESE.YOU WONT BE SORRY....



5 BIG ONES FOR OAKLEY
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Bike Maniac a Cross Country Rider from Black Forest
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:Singletrails
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $50.00
Purchased At:bike buddy
Strengths:perfect fit, lens quality, interchargeable lenses, design, lightweight, good customer service (Germany)
Weaknesses:Price, lens can become foggy in wet conditions, must be cleaned very carefully when dirty otherwise will scratch.
Similar Products Used:Oakley M-Frame, Oakley Pro M-Frame, Briko Jumper.
Bike Setup:'99 GT Zaskar LE Team
Bottom Line:I use the "Sweep"-lens with the lens colour "Persimmon". This is my recommendation for mountainbiking. I ride a lot of singletrails in the forests and therefore, the contrast enhancing effect is a very useful feature. They are very light and fit my head perfectly. So it very often happens that I just enjoy the ride and do not realize anymore that i am wearing any eyewear at all. For me that's how it should be: the eyewear protects your eyes, looks cool and does that without you to notice. That's all you can ask for !
Oakleys are expensive (esp. in Europe) but worth it !
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by John a Cross Country Rider from Newtown
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $140.00
Purchased At:Guy's Bikes
Strengths:Best overall pair of sunglasses on the market. I can't figure out why everyone is whining about them breaking or scratching. Take care of them, and they will take care of you.
- Reduces pressure on bridge of nose
- No presure on temple areas
- Relatively easy to clean (comes with a "sock")

If they are good enough for LANCE ARMSTRONG, they are good enough for you!
Weaknesses:Don't fold (Pro M-Frame Only)
Similar Products Used:None
Bike Setup:GT Avalnche 2.0 (stock)
Bottom Line:Buy these glasses. They are awesome. Don't drop them, or they risk being scratched. If you beat the heck out of your eyewear, then you might want to consider:
a.) Not buying these
b.) Treating these nicely

I had them for more than a year and my only complaint is that they don't fold. It says a lot about the M-Frames
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Alex a Cross Country Rider from SF Bay, CA
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $140.00
Strengths:Lens, Fit,interchageable lenses, wind shielding. Lens, Lens, Lens!
Weaknesses:Price, Need to buy extra lenses
Similar Products Used:Briko, Bolle, Other brands
Bike Setup:GT w/custom parts
Bottom Line:Everything people say about the M-frame is true: it is way over priced, easily scratcheable and it doesn't feel bomb-proof. However, the lens and the fit make up for most of that. The lens quality is fantastic- after a minute I forget that I have the glasses on. They have great periferal vision coverage and the lens is ohh-so clear.
Also, the fit is simly unbeatable- they stay where you put them ad they don't shift when you sweat. The clearance between them and your face is just enough to keep the sweat off them and still keep sun and wind out.
The M-frame is simply the best bike-speciic pair of sunglasses you can buy.
Now the bad part- Oakley should include at least one interchangeable lens for the price. Also, I highly recmmed getting the M-frame Soft Case- which is really a hard case designed to fit the glasses and an extra lens, very neat and very sturdy. Get Oakleys- they perform.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Doug M a Racer from Austin
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:6 months
Strengths:outstanding, distortion-free optics, frames fit any head well
Weaknesses:Oakley has to be making about 1000% profit margin, fragile frame and lenses, crappy mounting design, irridium lenses easily scratched
Bike Setup:Quattro assi w/Ult.&dura, Vector Pros
Bottom Line:M frames are extremely overrated. I got a pair from a pro who probably used them alot, and after a few months use and 3 or 4 lens switches, stress cracks formed in the rim. (I also have a small head, so that wasn't it) I bought a replacement lens, and within a few weeks, it started to develope a stress crack running down the middle of the "Oakley" label. I can't remove it now, or I'll probably break both the frame and the lens.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Matt a Downhiller from Phoenix, AZ, US
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:The Yuma Dunes
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $140.00
Purchased At:Oakley Dealer
Strengths:FMJ coating with extremely clean lenses. Very durable and scratch resistent.
Weaknesses:FRIGGIN EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!(but worth it)
Similar Products Used:MY FRIGGIN SUNBURNED EYES!!!!!!!!!
Bike Setup:Red bike with two tires
Bottom Line:They are really expensive but yet still cheaper than burning your retinas and having those replaced!!!! They probably only cost $20 to make so thats why i give it a one.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dave a Weekend Warrior from Bloomfield Hills, Mi, 48301
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $110.00
Purchased At:DOC optics
Strengths:The lens are great, they don't scratch at all, and you can change them for all conditions.
Weaknesses:to much money. that and the replacement lenses are all most as much as the regular glasses
Similar Products Used:smith's dragons and other oakley's
Bike Setup:specialized s works m4
Bottom Line:these are a sold pari of glasses, the different styles are good for all conditions. they don't scrach and i'm willing to bet that the people that seem to hate these got a pair of fakes at full price. since some people are stupid enough to buy something like that.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

Submitted by John Smith a Weekend Warrior from Toronto
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $120.00
Purchased At:Sunglass Hut
Strengths:Interchangable lenses with different shapes and colors for all riding conditions.
Lens optics (very clear).
Earstocks and nosespieces stick to sweat.
Weaknesses:Expensive.
Hinges become loose after 6+ years.
Similar Products Used:Cheap generic sunglasses that I got for free.
Bike Setup:Specialized M2 Stumpjumper Comp
Bottom Line:
The best thing about the M Frames is that there are many lens shapes, and colors that you can use with them to suit your riding conditions.

I also like the quality of the lenses because they are much clearer than the cheap sunglasses that I was using. They are also made of polycarbonate (aka Lexan) so they are light and shatter proof. The earstocks also keep my Oakleys on when I'm sweating so that they don't fall off. However the nose pieces don't seem to work that well, they don't really stick to my noses when I'm sweating.

I have been using the M-Frames for more than 6 years and I've never had any of my frames crack (I change my lenses frequently depending on the weather conditions). I think that maybe Oakley has decided to use cheaper plastics recently in the past few years to save some money which is why I see so many people complaining about their frames breaking.

Some of the weaknesses for the Oakleys is the prices of their lenses. Some lenses like the Iridium ones cost ~$100 Can, while other ones like the VR-28s cost only ~$60 Can. I don't think that it costs ~$100 to manufacture a piece of plastic. Another problem is that they don't sell replacement frames, so if your frames break after the 1 year warranty then you'll have to buy a new pair of sunglasses (I've never had my frames break so I don't know if they'll let you trade in your old frames for a fee if they're out of warranty).

Overall I give the M-Frames 3 chilis for value because I think that the replacement lenses are a tad too expensive ($60 is ok but $100 Can is too much).

5 chilis for performance because of their lens optics, and their interchangable lens system.






Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tom a Racer from Tulsa Oklahoma U.S.
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $110.00
Purchased At:Lees Bikes
Strengths:I have the Lance Armstrong signature series pro m frames. Retail for 200, but they are soo sweet. They provide great optics, great frame that fits any face well and stays for secure. Very well designed, and fit into giro Boreas and Pneumo helmets, designed for lance armstrong to put his glasses in of course.
Weaknesses:none
Similar Products Used:smith sliders
Bottom Line:Brikos, Rudy Projects, and a few others, they are great and all, but oakley are the best.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jonathan a Weekend Warrior from Diamond Bar, CA
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $140.00
Purchased At:Local store
Strengths:Interchagable lenses for all weather conditions.
Weaknesses:EXPENSIVE!!! It doesn't stay put on my flat nose. My eyelashes keep on sweeping the lenses.
Similar Products Used:Spy XS
Bottom Line:Expensive and doesn't fit well with typical Asian who have flat noses. I bought a Spy XS and it fits very well, and it is a lot less expensive than the M Frame.
Value Rating:2Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Sky a Cross Country Rider from Seneca Falls NY USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:Letchworth state park
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $125.00
Purchased At:gift
Strengths:Comfortable, Durable, Scratch resistant, Excellent optics. interchangeable lenses, fog free in all but the worst conditions.
Weaknesses:Expensive as hell.
Similar Products Used:my bare friggin eyes
Bike Setup:Gary Fisher sugar 3 Disc.. raceface cranks, yada yada giro incline helmet... I guess that's half relevant.
Bottom Line:Nice glasses. I've sat on them, crashed face first on them, whacked myself in the head with a handlebar while wearing them, and they're still scratch free... except that handlebar incident, a little scratch from that.
I'd recommend getting the yellow lense (I'd like to try clear to as a comparison point) for off road (in the trees) and night riding. The gold iridium lens is awesome for sunny conditions, a tad dark for most woods conditions though. 3 on value cause there's no way it cost them even close to this much money to make them, and a 5 cause I love em.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tim a Cross Country Rider from Canton, Mi, USA
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $129.00
Strengths:Lots of Hype
Weaknesses:Not Technical, Old boaring design, Scratch easy not adjustable, Poor fit and over priced
Similar Products Used:Rudy Project, Bolle, Smith, Xisle & others.
Bottom Line:If you buy Oakley you only think they make you look cool. They really suck and people who like them are just to dumb to know any better.
I'm using Rudy Project Kerosene now. Awesome!!! Fully adjustable, Very tough lens with a scratch guarantee. Cutting edge materials and great new designs. Not some old early '90 style. Great real! Don't get Oakley
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Charlie a from Columbia, MD
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:3 months
Strengths:Lightweight, super fit
Weaknesses:None yet
Bike Setup:Trek 2300 & Klein Manra Comp
Bottom Line:I can't relate to the beefs the other fellows have had. These have been a dream for me. They fit perfectly and protect my eyes on the road or trail. Lens interchangability has been no problem. Sure, I wish they cost a little less, but since they perform - I have no complaints. I also use Straight Jackets when I'm just hanging out. They too are tops.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Ryan Thomas a Weekend Warrior from Victoria
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:the trail......
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $120.00
Purchased At:sunglass hut
Strengths:Great visibility! no one makes better looking eyewear than oakley!
Weaknesses:THEY BREAK!!!!!
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:klein full suspension
Bottom Line:I can honestly tell you that I've been working in a plastics company for over ten years now, and that the plastic oakley uses in their M-frames is of the lowest grade that I have EVER encountered during my extensive career! STAY AWAY!!!
Please email me if you you have ANY questions regarding plastics. Dont worry, I have ALL time in the world to answer your questions.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Alex a Cross Country Rider from Kentucky
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $90.00
Purchased At:Nat's Outdoor Sports
Strengths:They don't fog and they stay on over any terrain. I recomend these to anyone who wants a great pair of glasses.
Weaknesses:NONE!
Similar Products Used:Eye Jackets are good also but don't stay on as well and tend to fog easier.
Bike Setup:Schwin Mesa GS
Bottom Line:Great product that is worth the money!
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by TODD a Cross Country Rider from SMITHFIELD, NC
Date Reviewed: December 22, 2000
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $90.00
Strengths:LOOKS, OPTICS, DESIGN.
Weaknesses:NONE
Similar Products Used:SERENGETI, SCOTT, ETC...
Bottom Line:I've had a pair of these glasses sense they were introduced. I can only say that I'm sold. They have saved me from at least a couple eye injuries. Sorry to hear that some have had trouble with the frames, but maybe you folks should be wearing regular goggles or something. I've never had any problems with the frames, ear pieces are another story, but are easy to replace. Oakleys are the best sport sunglasses on the market,.....
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jay a Racer from Columbia, SC, USA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Strengths:Are you kidding!
Weaknesses:Your frame will crack and need to be replaced every few months. Everyone I know who has these piece of s**t glasses has the same problem. The lenses will also crack where they fit into the frame.
Similar Products Used:Smith sliders
Bottom Line:I can't believe Oakley still makes these things. Don't make the mistake of buying them.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Michael a Cross Country Rider from Chicago
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Strengths:Wonderful optics.
Weaknesses:The frames break for no apparent reason. Completely unacceptable.
Similar Products Used:Many.
Bike Setup:Cannondale F700. Fairly stock.
Bottom Line:A deeply flawed product and poor customer service. Only the optics pull this up to two stars.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Dom Caron a Racer from Dieppe,NB,Canada
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:my own
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Strengths:Awesome view,Nose guard doesnt slip,lense changeable
Weaknesses:Doesnt Fold
Similar Products Used:spy,Smith
Bike Setup:Trek 8500 with lx xt xtr and judy's
Bottom Line:These glasse are perfect for a young 14 yea old racer such as myself who got them for 100$ canadian wich is like 75$americain. I have two lenses. One dark for my road trips and one orange bright to race or ride in any kind of weather.The designs are great with the O sticking out on the side and you feel like you have orange contacts on when you put them.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Brian Doerr a Cross Country Rider from Atlanta, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2000
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Strengths:Good optical quality
Weaknesses:Cheap frames
Similar Products Used:bolle
Bottom Line:I wish I had read the reviews on M frames before I spent my hard earned money, because I would have stayed away from this cheesy product. I've treated the frames like eggshells, and yet I've had the second frame crack in 13 months. For the price, the frames should be of a quality that at least approaches their lenses.

Now I have to deal with Oakley service with an out of warranty product. Even if they start using quality materials for the frames, I'll never spend my money on another Oakley product.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Cory Van De Hey a Weekend Warrior from Kaukauna,WI,USA
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2000
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Strengths:Very low weight. GREAT PROTECTION from everything that can go into your eyes. Looks cool. I also run and these do not bounce on my head like other sunglasses.
Weaknesses:Little pricey. They are not as snug as when I first got them but still fit well. A lot of people have them, non-athletes especially.
Similar Products Used:Cheap sunglasses from department stores.
Bike Setup:Cannondale CAD3 road bike. 8-speed ultegra.
Bottom Line:I've ridden in high-speed boats with these and the wrap-around design doesn't even shake these frames. They are easy to clean with the lenses coming off easily. Other people have said that they are easily cracked, mine seem pretty flexible. But they are expensive so be carefull with them. Bang for the buck isn't very high. The Smith sunglasses come with several lenses for different lighting conditions. Oakleys come with one lense and additional lenses cost $30.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

Submitted by urbe a Cross Country Rider from Ljubljana
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:Baronova pot-Ljubelj
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Strengths:very clear visibility, design, lightweight
Weaknesses:price, fragile(?)
Similar Products Used:Briko Shot
Bike Setup:giant atx 950
Bottom Line:If you are looking for bike specs with excellent optics, design and good fit – there is no match for the M frames.
When I saw the price for the first time, I almost wanted to buy cheaper specs. But the quality convinced me to buy Oakley. Although M Frames are expensive, they are worthy every dollar spent.
I’ve been using them a year now – they got some scratches, but still they perform well. Handle with care.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Keijiro Ikebe a Cross Country Rider from Santa Cruz, CA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:Wilder Ranch
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Strengths:High-quality lense, great fit & looks. Don't fog up during the ride.
Weaknesses:Fogs up easily when you're off the bike. Lense can some time come off unexpectedly.
Similar Products Used:Oakley Zero, Eyejacket
Bike Setup:99 Marin Palisades Trail
Bottom Line:I have the new M-Frame, which has the same design as the Pro-M except it's foldable. It fits great (a lot better than the old M-Frame) and the optical quality of the lense is incredible. But it can fog up easily when you get off the bike to check the map, etc. The lense can also come off unexpectedly when you're putting the shade on/off your face, or when you try to wipe the mud off the lense.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Ken Elliott a Racer from Shreveport LA
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:Womble Trail (Ark)
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Strengths:Good optics, fit, nothing else keeps wind out of my contact lens like the M-Frames.
Weaknesses:BREAK-BREAK-BREAK-BREAK-BREAK-BREAK!!! Frames crack due to really really really bad frame material. I have three pair and keep them in rotation. I get 2-4 months per pair (maybe), then sent them to Oakley for replacement. Keep reading.
Similar Products Used:Oakley Blades, B&L, Buchi, Arnet, misc others.
Bike Setup:Lotus TT bike, Dean Ti MTB, Lightspeed road. Yea, I'm a high-end consumer that can afford to pay for the best stuff.
Bottom Line:STAY AWAY FROM ANY OAKLEY PRODUCT. These would be the best glasses in the world if Oakley used polycarbonant plastic for the frames. The old Oakley blades were indestructable - I had a pair for 8 years. I bought the M-frames expecting the same and am I bumed. I have three pair and keep them in rotation. I get 2-4 months per pair, then sent them to Oakley for replacement at $15 each. I was in the plastics business and I would guess the cost to Oakley for the frames is less than $2. So as long as they keep breaking, Oakley makes $13 each time. Does that sound like a scam to you? I believe the frames are made of crappy plastic and Oakley is simply ripping us off. I'd suggest the stockholders fire management, change to a polycarbonant (like GE's Lexan) and restore Oakley's tarnished image. Until then, find something better.
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by RUSSELL GILL a Cross-Country Rider from SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
ANDERSONS
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
LOOK COOL AND ARE HEAPS LITE
Weaknesses:
TOO DAM EXPENSIVE FOR A 12 YEAR OLD KID
Similar Products Used:
IMATATION RACING JAKETS
Bike Setup:
DIMONDBACK AXIS TEAM WITH RST 381'S
Bottom Line:IF THEY WERE A HUNDRED BUCKS I WOULD GIVE THEM 5 BUT BECAUSE THRY WERE $200 BUCKS I WOULD ONLY GIVE THEM 3!!!!!! THE WARANTY IS GOOD SO I'M GIVING THEM 4
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Tai Lee a Weekend Warrior from ABQ ,NM USA
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
best optics in the industry, interchangeable lenses, quick warranty response, quality construction
Weaknesses:
I look like every other damn cyclist and college student on campus, I'm $150 poorer
finish can rub off (older models)
Similar Products Used:
Arnette's, Smith, Killer Loop
Bike Setup:
Trek OCLV Road
Bottom Line:best glasses I've ever owned...use to have the hinged ones and they sucked...hinges would die...non hinged ones are nice but it takes time to get use to sticking them in your helmet...optics are the best...only other brand I've seen with optics close enough are Spy's...great coverage around the eyes...I wear contacts and must have some kind of wind protection without having to worry about fogging up...
I'm switching to Spy's soon though...my Oakley's are great but I'm gonna buy a pair of Scoop GS's...jump in on the Spy bandwagon for awhile and jump back off when everybody on campus is wearing them...Tai
PS...My Pro M's fell out of my car window one time while I was turning (I had them on the dash)...they got ran over by a Ford Explorer...lenses popped out...one of the temples broke just under the earsock where its pretty thin...they were pretty scratched up...but considering they got ran over and only the thin part broke I'd say thats pretty good...I sent them back and got a new pair back less than a week later...damn good service...Killer Loop and Arnette were not that nice to me...
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by dan a Racer from americus ga
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
oregon
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
look good, keep shape , they're interchangeable
Weaknesses:
they break easily when the lenses arn't in them
Similar Products Used:
arnette, fake m frames
Bike Setup:
gt k2
Bottom Line:pretty good optics even though they break somtimes
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by dorkydorky a Weekend Warrior from miami,fl
Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
oleta state park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
iridium lenses are good
Weaknesses:
frames break easily
Similar Products Used:
revo, rayban, serengeti, bolle
Bike Setup:
have three different replacement lenses: brown iridium, yellow, orange, clear
Bottom Line:Try the Pro M frames. The m-frames are being phased out and they stink worse than 10-day-old road kill. They break and Oakley loves to make more money off of you by charging you 19 samolians for new frames. on the other hand, the technology of the lenses and replacement is good. go with yellow for low light situations. they don't like to discount for a whole bunch of legal reasons (licensing or something) but there are deals to be had. By the way, there is rather technical and difficult mountain biking in south florida.
Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Josh Gray a Cross-Country Rider from Australia
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
samson park lol
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Very strong, keeps out ALL U.V and look sick
Weaknesses:
I dont like how much the sides stick out if you have a thin face
Similar Products Used:
arnettes, oakley 5's
Bike Setup:
merida MATTS slickrock
Rockshox Judys XC
Bottom Line:These are a pair of cheap (i got them for 100 AUSTRALIAN dollars) fantasic durable iding glasses, they are easily cleaned, they are flexible, they will never break, and dont fall off. all in all great sunnies
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Daniel Bruce a Weekend Warrior from Brighton, MI
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
lost islands
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Very good, You can get them polorized that is good for when i ride during the day.
Weaknesses:
Expensive, Breakable right in between the lens fram and the grip. Right in the middle
Similar Products Used:
Bomb Shell,
fake oakleys.
Bike Setup:
K2
Bottom Line:fake oakleys suck. how the writting is different and there is a little R in a circle right at the end. Other wise they are good.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jim McElroy a Downhiller from hemet
Date Reviewed: August 30, 1999
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
I've have been wearing Oakleys for over ten years and I would not change. Sure they are a little pricey but I have only had to replace one pair and that was no hassle. These are the only sunglasse that I wear.
Weaknesses:
Price, but I am willing to pay.
Bottom Line:Sure they are expensive and if you dont have the monie just wait a couple of weeks until you do.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Andy a Weekend Warrior from Southaven,MS
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
They look kool. and good fit.
Weaknesses:
They are cheap i pay over 100 bucks for sunglasses and they break on the 2nd day.
Similar Products Used:
no other
Bottom Line:i might get some new 1 next summer but they broke too easy and the dude at sunglass hut was a @$$ hole
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Simon Larder a Racer from UK
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Good optics
Incredibly light and comfortable to wear
Weaknesses:
The frames break! However careful you are they still break.
Price - way too expensive
Similar Products Used:
Briko, Killer Loop, Bolle
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Pro
Bottom Line:Don't buy them! Everyone I know who has these has had the frame break. Oakley should not be allowed to sell a product that doesn't work. How come NO magazine reviews EVER mention that these f****** things break all the time - conflict of interest?
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by karle a Cross-Country Rider from black forest, germany
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
lago di garda, italy
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
terrific optics
stays in place
looks good
Weaknesses:
WAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY to expensive
Similar Products Used:
bolle
polaroid
vuarnet
Bike Setup:
cannondale caad3 frame
mach5sx fork
Bottom Line:this company sucks! the f***ing goggles broke right in the middle of the frame, and i never abused them! i treated them like raw eggs, and oakley wants 45 deutschmark (about 25 $) to replace the frame. thats ridiculous.
if they make great lenses, why can't they make great frames , too?
ok. i heard that the crystal frames (like mine ) brake easier. so if you are mad enough to buy one, get the coloured frame and brake it 1 week before the warranty ends, every year!
(i will do so the next few years)the guy in the shop told me that oakley had a good customer service for years, but since 99, they are just rippin off the customers.=> they suck!
Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Scott a Cross-Country Rider from SLC
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Crest trail, Wasatch
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Excellent optics, good UV absorbtion
Weaknesses:
Have broken the frames several times
Similar Products Used:
Gargoyles, Briko Stingers
Bike Setup:
Dean Ti
Bottom Line:Bottom line is that $120 sunglasses shouldn't have 10 cent cheap ass plastic frames. Mine cracked in the center after 3 to 6 months about 4 times before I gave up on them. Make the frames out of Lexan and now your talking.
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Jerry Lasky a Cross-Country Rider from Essex Junction Vt
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Clear optics, good choice of lenses
Weaknesses:
3 frames and 2 lenses have broken in one year, despite very carefull handling. At this price we should expect much better durability
Oakly replaces broken parts, but it takes 4 weeks
Similar Products Used:
scott glasses
Bottom Line:Look for frames that don't break as easily
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by JR a Weekend Warrior from Houston
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Fit , comfort
Weaknesses:
M-frames crack easily above the eyes. Pro-M's have no weakness that I can see.
Bottom Line:Even though I am on my 4th frame in 2 years, Oakley replaces the cracked frame (above the eye's)with no questions asked. Great service!!! Pro-M is the best. Now with the new M frame that looks to be more durable, I think they may have fixed the weak frame problem.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Jon Kennedy a Cross-Country Rider from Marietta, Ga
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Kennesaw Mountian Trial
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
They are the best sunglasses I have ever had. They are very strong and durable. I play baseball and they are the best things I have ever had. Strongly recommend buying these!
Weaknesses:
Nothing
Similar Products Used:
E-wires, eye jackets, and Zeros.
Bike Setup:
A Gary Fisher Marlin
Bottom Line:A sportsman must have these!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by pooter a Cross-Country Rider from San Antonio
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mainland
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Cool design,
Great optics
Weaknesses:
$$$$,
Weak PLASTIC hinges
Bottom Line:I had to send my old M-Frame to Oakley because one of the hinges broke. It was past their one year warranty, so I had to pay $15 for a replacement. What's the deal with Oakley frames? I also have a pair of Frogskins that the hinge broke on. For what Oakley charges per pair of glasses (plus extra for the different lenses), you'd expect the frames to be a bit more durable!
The lenses are great, though. I have three lenses for different conditions, and they kick bootie! Red Iridium for sunny, Charcoal for hazy, and amber for cloudy/rainy. All three rock for their respective weather condition!
No fogging - as long as I kept moving forward (even crawling up a climb). And, good wind deflection, too (for the downhill after the climb).
If it weren't for the high price and cheesy plastic hinges, I'd give them 5 flaming turds, but they get four.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Mitch a Weekend Warrior from Bedford, IN
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Great lens.
Very good styling.
Weaknesses:
Frames are too weak. I have had 2 crack on me in 2 years.
Bottom Line:The pice is too high for this kind of failure rate. If the frames were stronger they would still be pricey.
Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Jon a Weekend Warrior from Clarksville, TN
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Very good lenses, Excellent polarization, lightweight
Weaknesses:
Nosepiece doesn't grip too well after a sweat breaks (small nose). Frame becomes loose with time.
Bottom Line:I've only used M-Frames. I'm biased. However, these are good glasses. I only hope that the frame gets beefier with no hit on weight.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Edmund a Weekend Warrior from Singapore
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
brilliant d'zign. it almost feel like it isn't there. the leses are simply wonderful. wore it once into my lecture w/o knowing that they r on.
Weaknesses:
not well d'zigned for asians. we tend to have flatter nose. i've gotta push it very close to my face( almost touching)
bad after slaes service (in singapore)
gotta pay a lot juz to replace parts (& their parts spoil easily).
Similar Products Used:
frog skins ( the o' ones)
Bottom Line:all in all i still love my M-frame. (a lot!)
Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Bill a Cross-Country Rider from Cary NC
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1999
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Lens is very good.
Weaknesses:
Frame is the major weakness. Oakley replaced my frames 2 twice during the first year. The frames developed cracks and ultimately failed due to changing the lens for different light conditions. Oakley finally refused to replace the frames again. So I superglued my most used lens into the frame. No more cracks, but, no more changing lens either. I know buy Smith, they are cool and don't break with lens changing.
Similar Products Used:
Buy Smith
Bottom Line:Don't buy M frames, to expensive for a product with a high failure rate.
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by aa a downhiller from Omak, WA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999
Bottom Line:

I am writting to inform anyone who is considering buying Oakley that they are terribly behind in lens production, so if you think you may need to replace a scratched lens you may want to reconsider buying this brand. We have been trying to replace a lens in the A Frame for over 2 months.
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Lee Nelson a cross-country rider from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1999
Bottom Line:

I really hate Oakley. They come out with the coolest stuff that works better than anything else. The only problem is that you have to mortgage the kids to buy them. I have had a pair of Mumbos for almost 5 years. The frames stress crack about every 12 months. I sent the frame and they give me a new one no questions asked. They are super comfy. Have great clarity, and never fall off. I just wish Oakley would lower their prices a little.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jim a cross-country rider from Melb., Australia
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1999
Bottom Line:

I got mine in Hawaii in '94 for $80, and have had 5 good years of service from them. I've used them driving, skateboarding, snowboarding, riding, even waterskiing! They've just recently developed a crack above the left eye, but it doesn't seem to have grown any bigger. I think I can get a new frame from a local glasses shop when this one breaks, anyway. The lenses are almost as good as new, because I take good care of them ie. always put 'em back in their little baggy after use, don't drop 'em, don't use anything other than the soft bag to clean 'em and don't leave 'em in the sun! Love 'em. Would buy another pair no worries if I lost 'em! 5 hot snags off the barbie, with sauce!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jeff Wu a cross-country rider from Hsin Chu, Taiwan
Date Reviewed: February 9, 1999
Bottom Line:

I switched the lenses to VR-28's. These are great. It fits my face perfectly. They are light and good looking. Sure, they are pretty expensive for one piece of plastic and lense, but it is worth every penny.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by jer a cross-country rider from cleveland, ohio
Date Reviewed: January 18, 1999
Bottom Line:

To Misc from Oregon, your a fag these are the best investment I've made. I've had them since 1997. Sure you might pay $150 for them there Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll worth it. Just to wrap it up Misc from Oregon get a LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tades a cross-country rider from Cebu
Date Reviewed: December 20, 1998
Bottom Line:

The best there is. Have been trying to order a pair of yellow lenses, stocks seem to be a bit of a prob. Comfort is good, can't tell their there especially when using them with clear lensesotherwise, don't leave home without them.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Collin Krum a weekend warrior from Oregon
Date Reviewed: December 19, 1998
Bottom Line:

Oakley M-Frames and Pro M-Frames are the ultimate in performance sunglasses. With the right lens, you'll be safe from all those nasty UV rays and looking pretty spiffy, too. Weighing in at only one ounce, I often forget I'm wearing them! I wouldn't wear anything else if my life depended on it. In fact, I own three pair.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by spinacci a weekend warrior from Somewhere in Canada
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1998
Bottom Line:

Lens: great, excellent optics, good selection of colours and shapes for different conditions.
Frames: weak, tend to crack, hinges are very loose after wear.
Service: good for replacing frames free of charge (excl. shipping), bad for the time needed to return the frames (7 weeks is unacceptable for replacing a frame).
Cost: too expensive.
Overall Rating:3

Submitted by tw a cross-country rider from ut
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1998
Bottom Line:

m frames are great all around glasses. i have 3 different lenses that i interchange. The frames are a little brittle though. mine have two cracks(minor) right above the nose piece (my fault). the legs are loose also. I've also had them for a year and a half and they have been to hell and back. the price is a little steep but i believe if you buy cheap, you get cheap. The m frames are a good investment if you can keep em' and not sit on them or slam them in a car door! the quality of the optics are awesome!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Ti a weekend warrior from Denver
Date Reviewed: November 21, 1998
Bottom Line:

I love my Oakley M frames. However, I am growing tired of sending the frames back for replacement. This is my third pair and they have developed the same crack in the frame above the nose piece. It is a bummer to go without them for 4 to 6 weeks while Oakley replaces them. The shipping is adding up with this being the third time in as many years to send them back. Kudos to Oakley for replacing the frames without hassle each time. I would give them 5 peppas but they have a durability problem.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Student a cross-country rider from Flagstaff, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1998
Bottom Line:

I have owned my Oakley M Frames for a year now. I initially bought red iridium, clear, and yellow lenses with the frames and interchange the lens depending on the riding conditions. I have used them with my waverunner and mountain bike, and they have survived all my crashes and abuse. Last but not least, the awesome style, wide availability, and fit make these the best sport glasses on the market in my opinion! ***** 5 Flaming Shits
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dasher a weekend warrior from USA
Date Reviewed: October 18, 1998
Bottom Line:

After ten years of buying umpteen pairs of inexpensive (under $40) sunglasses and always being disappointed by their poor fit, I finally broke down and got a pair of M-frames with the sweep lens last week. I can't believe how well the M-frames fit me! I am Asian and I have a low nose bridge and high cheek bones, and I always have a great deal of difficulty finding sunglasses that fit my face. The sweep lens (but not the striker or the heater lens) hugs right under the eyes and fits fine--no problem. I could have saved some money by getting Oakleys from the get-go.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Rich Boyd a weekend warrior from Emmaus
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1998
Bottom Line:

i love my m frames. they are great. frames are a little to big . bought them last spring would reccommend them to anyone. anyone want a pair? mine are for sale. make an offer. need new ones frames are a little scratched. great optics not distorted thumbs up to oakley
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Ted a weekend warrior from Farmington Hills, MI
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1998
Bottom Line:

Had my M-Frames for 4 years, a few scratches but otherwise great frames. Best Investment I ever made in Sunglasses. would have spent twice as much in the same period if I didn't have them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Mark Skid a cross-country rider from Canada, BC
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998
Bottom Line:

i just got a pair of Oakley's square wires with the VR28 lense. For some reason, every pair of sunglasses up till this pair had a nasty distortion with their stylish lenses. Oakley did an awesome job in reducing the warping and provids a reasonably large field of view. i have yet to tries these glasses in extremely bright weather, but the dealer promised that VR28 will reduce glare... we'll see... so far, 4 peppers.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by CHRISTI a weekend warrior from CALIFORNIA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1998
Bottom Line:

I LOVE OAKLEYS AND I OWN TONS OF THEM: T-WIRES, MFRMS, EJ, AND I JUST GOT A PAIR OF THE NEW MINUTES!! THEY ARE AWSOME! I TREAT MY GLASSES LIKE CRAP AND THEY SURVIVE!! THE BEST ABOUT OAKLEY IS THERE AWSOME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS. THEY ARE ALL COOL TO TALK TO. (AS LONG AS YOU DONT TRY TO GIVE THEM A B/S STORY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR GLASSES!!) THEY DONT TAKE CRAP!!! I RECOMMENT OAKLEY'S TO ANY TRUE SPORTSMAN!!! THEY ARENT MADE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT BUY THEM JUST FOR THE NAME.THOSE PEOPLE ARE THE ONES THAT UNDERSTAND WHY OAKLEY MAKES THEM TIGHT AND LIGHT WEIGHT. AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK THE KNOCK OFFS OR COUNTERFEITS ARE JUST AS GOOD ARE FULL OF IT CAUSE THEY ARENT NEARLY AS GOOD. THEY ARE JUST NORMAL PLASTIC LENSES IN THOSE THAT ARE UVA PROTECTED NOR DO THEY PROTECT YOUR EYES IN ANYWAY! YOU ALL JUST NEED TO GO SOMEWHERE!!!! OAKLEY'S RULE!!!!!!!!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by red a cross-country rider from north carolina
Date Reviewed: August 29, 1998
Bottom Line:

The optics are great, and the fit is excellent. However, they are way too expensive considering that they are flimsy and will break. Mine cracked along the bridge piece. My Smiths, on the otherhand, only cost me $25 on sale (try finding Oakleys on sale, it's impossible). They came with three lenses (not just one), and have taken a huge beating. I have even accidently left them in a jersey pocket and washed them, no problem. I am only giving the Oakleys two chilies until they price things better.
Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Troy B. a weekend warrior from Spld., IL
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998
Bottom Line:

What can I say... They make nice sun glasses I own 2pairs of M frames, 1 pro M, 2pairs trenchcoats. My wife owns 2pairs of eye jackets 2pairs of froggers. I use to sell sunglass and what makes it nice is they have good customer service!!! If I have a problem they fix it and when it is my fault thay broke it cost very little to have them fixed. Also they are one of the clearest sun glasses to look threw.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Paul a weekend warrior from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1998
Bottom Line:

Oakley Pro M Frames are excellent, even though they are expensive. Especially when you purchase lenses for all round use. Other than that, the clarity and coverage of the Pro Frames are great, and I believe that they are worth the 240 Australian dollars I paid for. Got a second for $120 because it was a display model and I got a bargain. Another issue raised was the warranty. I snapped my black frame down the middle and Oakley replaced it without any hassle. The paint on my e-wires was scratched off and Oakley repainted the frame for me. Great products from Oakley with a reliable warranty. 5 chillies!
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by john a weekend warrior from so cal
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1998
Bottom Line:

i have the pro m frames and i love them. they are lite weight and the lense quality is nothing short of amazing. they are simply the clearest lenses i have ever had. i have arnettes also and i like them too but the clarity of the lenses are not even close. when i put the glasses on i don't feel like i'm looking through a lense. there are complaints about not being able to see in the shade. my advice is to get the vr8 lense color. it isn't too bright to wear during the bright daylight hrs, and as soon as you hit a shaded single track these lenses shine. they give better contrast so you can actually pick out the better lines or see obstacles in the shade. as far as durability, i haven't had mine long enough to address that issue, but like all things, they will last longer if you take care of them and being that we are mountain bikers realize that things will break when we fall.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Matt Deal a from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998
Bottom Line:

I would have to agree with some of these postings. Mainly the price issue. They're expensive. I've had mine two weeks and they've been great so far. They are the best feeling sun glasses I've ever owned. They block sunlight great. However, I will say that when I enter part of route which is shaded they are difficult to see out of. Looks are great. I plan on caring for them greatly simply because I paid so much.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tim Nielsen a racer from Arlington, VA
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1998
Bottom Line:

The first step to recovery is admitting that I have a problem.
I keep buying Oakley products. There, I said it.1992 - M frame, iridium lens, Limited Edition Hand Painted Frame - $150. Snapped in the middle, glued back together, snapped on the arm - sent back to Oakley - no warranty - bullshit excuses.
1993 - M frame, iridium lens $110 -
Snapped while skiing due to cold, lost forever on the slopes of Vail. Obviuosly no warranty.
1995 - Oakley Ski Goggles - $120
Went to wipe out snow out of goggles and with several light strokes hopelessly scratched lens. Very annoyed, discarded goggles in trash.
1995 - Eyejackets - $90
Arm broke x 3 (got replacement arms from local rep after hounding for 3 weeks)
Last time arm snapped forever lost in the bushes.
1995 - Eyejackets - $90
Stolen after 1 week. I'm not saying that this one was Oakley's fault, but I'm beginning to wonder.
1996 - More M frames - $110 - Snapped in middle. Oakley said it was neglect
1997 - M frame pro - $130 - Snapped in middle. Did however receive free replacement ....
1997 - M frame pro - free - snapped 1998. Currently in the kitchen drawer.
1998 - Square Wire $130 - Hopelessly scratched after 4 months. Oakley says replacement optics are $50.NO WAY EVER AGAIN. Go back to making BMX grips.
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Dennis Ordiway a cross-country rider from San Clemente, CA
Date Reviewed: August 11, 1998
Bottom Line:

Oakleys are great if you have great vision and don't lose your
sunglasses all the time. I am a long time fan of Oakley products
in general.I have excellent vision, so I am sensitive to the optical quality
of sunglasses. I am sensitive to less than a 0.25 change in my
contact lens prescription. Oakleys are always the best quality
lenses around. If you don't have such sharp vision, this may
not matter to you.I love the way my Pro M's fit. What I look for in a product is
that, once I start riding, it just does what I want it to and I
don't notice it. That is what my Pro M's are like. Sometimes,
after I take a break while riding, I have to double check that
I still have them on. You can wear them in a variety of positions.
When they cloud up, I slide them forward. They will even
stay on without resting on your nose.Another think I love about Oakley is customer service. They take
great care of you as a customer. I have stomped on my frames,
dropped them, etc. Oakley always replaces and even upgrades them
for little to nothing. If the lenses get scratched, they replace them
for cheap. In the long run, they cost less to own than all but
the least expensive sunglasses. Of course, if you are always losing
sunglasses, they don't cover that, so don't buy any expensive
sunglasses. It seems that most people don't know about Oakley
customer service, since I have returned several friends' sunglasses
while getting mine taken care of. Most retailers would probably
rather sell you another pair.Another good point is they are made in the USA. In fact, they are
made right in my back yard here in Orange County, CA. I like
supporting a local business.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Michael a cross-country rider from The Mountains of TN
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1998
Bottom Line:

I got these form my brother as a present. he found the lenses smashed on the road once, took them to a dealer and the dealer replace the frame, then he bought me some of the vr28 or whatever lenses as a gift, he did the same for himself except he got the clear lenses free. They rock, my old killer loop i would have to push up on my head after every bump, but with these i have no problem, the lense is light enough so that I can see when the light changes, yet dark enough that i can wear them whil driving someplace. Very cool, I plan to get some of the plain grey lenses soon, because hey I really don't care about the mirror lenses, the grey ones will suit me fine for half the price.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by ANDREW a weekend warrior from GUAM
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998
Bottom Line:

PRO M FRAME, IS AN APPROPRIATE NAME, YOU HAVE TO BE A PRO TO AFFORD THEM, YOU HAVE TO BE A PRO TO BUY PARTS TO FIX THEM. THEY SUCK BIG TIME!!!! I PURCHASED THE M-FRAME WITH THE STRIKE LENSE(150 BIG ONES), FIRST WEEK THEY SNAPPED DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME, WHILE CRUISING DOWN A PAVED ROAD, ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK. QUICK FIX, GET THE KNOCK-OFF, INSTALL THE REAL LENSE, AND RIDE! THE KNOCK
-OFF ARE STILL INTACT. ITS SAD WHEN THE CHEAPO LAST LONGER THEN THE ORIGINAL.
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Misc. a weekend warrior from Oregon
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1998
Bottom Line:

Oakley's are a rip off or at least the amercan kind get the mexican for 6 bucks, not the americans for hundreds. But the frames are good. BUT THEY ARE EXPENSIVE
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Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Jeff a from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1998
Bottom Line:

I was looking for a wrap around frame with good visibility. Bought the M-Frames with Black and Orange (night) Heater lenses. They WORK. Keep dust and crud out of my eyes without restricting my field of vision.On the negative side…
1. Sweat pours down from my helmet onto the insides of the lenses, which also fog up at times. On the rare occaisions when I get caught in the rain, it's downright dangerous.
2. They are UGLY, UGLY, UGLY!!! Design that calls attention to the design. UGH! I bought them for purely funtional reasons and remove them IMMEDIATELY when I stop riding. I even scraped the logos off!I've had them for 3 years without a problem except for a hairline crack I discovered recently in the frame above one eye. So I bought a second clear pair that'll be ready when the frames break for good.I'd give them 5 chilis but MUST subtract one for poor aesthetics. So, make it a 4.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Jason a cross-country rider from Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1998
Bottom Line:

I bought a pair of the M-frames bout 2 months ago, they r really nice, and so far so good. They havent broken or i havent lost n e thing off em. I think u just have to take good care of them. I payed $215 candian for mine.....so im taken care of them..... the only prob ive found is that the sweat falls off me and lands inside, till i can barely see.....and mud sometimes flys up underneath and right into my eye.....thats annoying!!! well, they r good glasses besides that, and are sweet lookin too!!!!
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by rob doesa a cross-country rider from Maple Shade,NJ
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1998
Bottom Line:

These shades are very cool,but extremely expensive! They are way overpriced. Your best bet is to get A pair of oakley pro-M-frame look-a-likes. The best thing is they are also act-a-likes too! These glasses perform. They will stay snugly on your face and protect your eyes from debris. They also provide sufficient protection from uv rays. I suggest a small touch of crazy glue for the nose piece and you'll be set. Also the original m-frame lenses fit perfectly on the cheap ones. For the price oakley is charging [$125.00] you can buy 4 of these. I have 3 different colors. When I say cheap ones believe me the only thing cheap is the price. You wont be able to tell the difference. Oakley is ripping people off! If you can find an underground source. Getum!!
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by patrick a racer from vancouver
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998
Bottom Line:

they suck i broke em in two weeks!!!!!!! jhv gv gv ljh ljgv jlhgvjhbl jh g g f dssf d fgd dg dd f fdg dfg df gsdgsd dg d gd gd fgd g d ge r ete ge te te ge t uyrdg hdr h rgyrgh ryr y r yrtyr fgr yttr tyr hrmtyrty rt yreyery ery ry 4ry ry ryertyre so there!!!!!!
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Corey a racer from Central NH
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1998
Bottom Line:

I purchased the oakley pro M frames in silver/vr28 and was impressed until I used them a few times. I returned them twice to sunglass hut and finnallly got a full refund. For some reason the silver paint did not stay on the frame. It happened on two pairs. Another problem is if you are a hardcore rider and sweat a lot sometimes the sweat finds its way from your forehead onto the lenses while your riding. Luckily they were fully refunded. Has anyone else had this problem? If your investing the money and you ride a lot go with briko.
Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Dave a weekend warrior from Scotland
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998
Bottom Line:

I was pretty patient with my M-frames, replacing first one leg when it broke, then the other, then finally the glass. Now the frame's gone, and I've had it. These things are higher-maintenance than a sports car. Looking at the other reviews, this sounds like an unusual run of bad luck, but bear it in mind anyway! And it's not an anti-Oakley rant - I love my T-wires!
Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Sterling Catterton a from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: June 21, 1998
Bottom Line:

Just bought a two pairs of Oakley's. M-Fames and Pro M-Frames. You will not believe the price I payed. $12.50 each!!!!!!!!!!! BUT... I believe them to be cheap knock offs. The frame is stamped made in USA but they had stickers saying made in R.O.C. They seem to be alright. I got them at a gun show that I went to. I have been to the Oakley site and looked at the replacement lenes but $70.00 is a little to steep for me. I guess I will have to live with the amber lenes in the Pro M's for a long while unless I can find them cheaper somewhere else. Any ideas? Also for those looking for repalcement nose pieces they have them on the Oakley web site. Also if any one is looking for Copy Cat Oakley's there is a site on the web selling M-Frames for $30.00. I can't remember the site address right now but I am sure if you do a search for copy cat sunglasses you will come up with it sense it was in the discription.

Overall Rating:5

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