We took the formulas for lens rake and XYZ Optics®, trimmed the dimensions and honed the aesthetics. Condensed cranial geometry produces eyewear for smaller faces-because wind, UV and projectiles don't sidestep the challenge of tighter targets. Optical acuity remains full scale with a wide-screen peripheral view.
Submitted by
Gabriel
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: September 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
None
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Have worn the Minutes for 8 years, since I was 10. The only signs of wear and tear appeared in the 8th year. Other than that, its supremely comfortable, and I would recommend it to anyone
Weaknesses:
Feels flimsy. I'm always afraid the stems could snap for no reason.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Flak Jacket
Bottom Line:
One of the best in the world. Simple, gets the job done. Nuff said.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Abbotsford, BC, canada Date Reviewed: December 29, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
evans bike shop, london, uk
Strengths:
great optical clarity, good contrast, lens only got a scratch when i landed eye first onto a barbed wire fence, didn't move or break at all, great customer services
Weaknesses:
depends on your attitude really, 4 years of sick abuse and they're still going strong, none to me
Similar Products Used:
eye jackets, fives, a wire, flat wire, x metal penny, frog skin, monster dog, c wire, m frame
Bike Setup:
irrelevant here, but Specialized Rockhopper comp and Decathlon Rockrider 9.3 ltd
Bottom Line:
Oakleys have been around for a long time and they're just about the best when it comes to customer service, i drove over a pair of eyejackets and they replaced the frames for free, just paid shipping. Really can't fault the eyewear in any way. although you may find yourself getting addicted to buying them, see list of owned pairs above, love 'em, still need more, lol
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Submitted by
Pepe Tapia
a
from Fort Collins, CO, USA Date Reviewed: October 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass hut
Strengths:
Great lenses. Good fit
Weaknesses:
The lenses are great and they fit perfect....that's when the ear stem is not broken! The design in the ear stem is known for breaking and yet, they have kept it for many years. Mine broke about 6 months after buying them and Oakley kindly replaced the parts (I paid shipping though). As expected, about 6 months later they broke again, but this time I was out of warrantly. Oakley's response was that they could assess if it was deffective manufacturing or my fault. If it's their fault, they would replace the entire frame for free, if not, they could give me a quote for the piece. Off course, the customer service lady does not have a clue of the prices, but after many question she revealed that whether is a defective piece or my fault, they will *always* charge an "assessment" fee of almost $30!!! What kind of business model is that? I just can't buy the parts directly from them. First they need to assess if the part is broken or not (yeah, I can't tell that by myself!), pay shipping to and from their facilities, and finally receive my sunglasses. If you add everything up, you may as well buy new glasses.
Bottom Line:
Don't buy Oakley. There are many better options out there. I gave two chilis to the overall rating since the glasses are nice during the short period when they are in one piece
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Corona, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Singletrack off of Skyline
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$97.00
Strengths:
Stays in position, looks great, Oakly customer service.
Weaknesses:
Fogging, rubber sleeves on arms get loose over time.
Similar Products Used:
Cheap Wal*Mart stuff
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper Comp & Trek 1200 road bike.
Bottom Line:
I am very happy with these glasses. The rubber sleeves on the arms hold the glasses firmly in place. I wear these glasses snowboarding also, and I've taken some pretty hardcore falls without the glasses moving.
My only real complaint is when I stop moving, they begin to fog up. As soon as I start moving again, the fog goes away though.
For all the people who have complained about them breaking: Call the Oakley factory and tell them. Oakley is extremely good about replacing broken glasses, even if you sit on them or run them over with your car!
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Submitted by
North West
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: February 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
everything on the island
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
sunglass hut
Strengths:
Good wind protection, nice wrap
Weaknesses:
the frames are not very sturdy. Very disappointed in the quality, especially for the price
Similar Products Used:
I like the Arnette swingers, the wing protection is not as good but I've used them for three years and the quality has always been there. They also cost close to half as much
Bike Setup:
Banshee
Bottom Line:
like I said no quality. I'll never buy Oakley again. Glasses didn't fall off but lensde shook lose on big hit. Poor Quality. Arnette takes all I can give. no value and 2 chilis only because of decent styling
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Submitted by
Elizabeth
a Weekend Warrior
from Grapevine, TX USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass hut
Bottom Line:
I love these glasses, they are so comfortable! Rubber ear piece hold them in place and the nose piece doesn't pull out my hair when i flip them up. They don't change shape and require no maintenance. They are a little dark for trails with a lot of shade.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
SantiagoTruckTrail-Luge
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Oakley Factory
Strengths:
-Very coool looking Fits nicely for biking, no slipping or interference with helmet straps -High quality lenses -Color selection...I currently have black frames but i'm trying to find some yellow ones!
Weaknesses:
-Too expensive to ride in....mine are scratched. -Fog and smug easily while riding. -Sweat tends to build up on body on frame
Bike Setup:
Intense Tracer
Bottom Line:
Awesome sunglasses! Fits perfect for and styling is rad!! Be carefull not to fall and scratch them like I did cuz their expensive.
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Submitted by
Frank
a
from Bucks, England Date Reviewed: June 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
ebay (brand new)
Strengths:
Styling, iridium lenses (especially the positive red lenses), comfort, robustness
Weaknesses:
slightly expensive if you buy from shops
Similar Products Used:
Tried on many shades from other manufacturers, but nothing come close to styling, cool Oakley image, secure fit and comfort.
Bike Setup:
GT I-Drive
Bottom Line:
I have two pairs of Minutes. One matt black frame with black iridium lenses which are good for when you want to be a bit more subtle. Also have have another pair with white chrome frame and positive red iridium lense. These are are coooool! Sure stands out for posing in. The rubber grips on the arms hold the shades securely on your face no matter what you're doing. I've owned over 10 pairs of Oakleys so far ranging from the old Razors, to M Frames, wire framed Oakleys etc and they are all well made and tough unless your M Frames fall out of your pocket onto the road and get run over by a car! If you want the coolest shades in town, get Oakleys. I've given the Minute 4 flaming chilis for value just because they are £80-120 in the UK.
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Submitted by
Nick
a
from Duluth, GA, USA Date Reviewed: May 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gift
Strengths:
Great glasses! I had mine for over 2 years and if I didnt sit on them they would still be going strong. I just purchased another pair yesterday.
Weaknesses:
Nothing really. Oakley label tends to wear off and rubber on frames loosens.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jackets and Maui Jims
Bottom Line:
Try em out only a hundred dollars and well worth the money.
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Submitted by
Brian
a
from NJ Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gift
Strengths:
Great fit. Last a long time.
Weaknesses:
Paint scatches off as they get older.
Similar Products Used:
Foakleys
Bottom Line:
Great glasses. They are so much better than fake ones and alot of other companies. Highly recommend them. Greatest glasses I have ever owned. They last a long time and the lenses are great. Great at blocking sunlight and they have no glare so they are good for driving. Bottom line...
BUY THEM !!!!!
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from VA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
Galyans
Strengths:
optical clarity, true color definition, style, light weight
Weaknesses:
plastic frame, fogs up rather easy but probably due to how the user wears them as opposed to the lense itself. wear them too close to your face, they will fog up. this is a problem for people with small bridges on their nose.
Similar Products Used:
oakley M-frame, foakleys, $20-40 designer brands
Bike Setup:
steel soft tail
Bottom Line:
Great pair of sunglasses! fits my narrow face snugly. sometimes too snugly (when worn for long periods) especially above the ears. but remove the ear shocks and problem is solved. the lens is crystal clear. i have the black iridium lens and although it's one of their darkest lenses (11% light transmission) I can still wear them in the early evening.
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Submitted by
Unknown Questionmarked
a Racer
from California Date Reviewed: June 17, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Oakley's Store
Strengths:
Cool lenses colors, great looks 100% uv protection
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Smiths Eyewear
Bottom Line:
Awsomeness, if you dont have Oak's Than you have nothing, Oakelys make great products and a variety of them as well. So do yourself a favor and go get yourself some oakleys!
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Submitted by
A-Bomb
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gift
Strengths:
Cool colours, lens colours are stylin'
Weaknesses:
The whole product is weak. The lenses scratched the first week and were a major pain in the ass to get replaced. The arm snapped in half leaving them useless. I would get another arm, but the hassle of dealing with oakley isn't worth it. This was my first and last pair of oak's, for the price there are WAY BETTER shades out there. I have owned 2 different sets of DRAGON's and a pair of SMITH interchangeable's and they are hands down more durable and designed for those who actually participate in sports rather than those extreme lounge lizards oakley seems to cater to.
Similar Products Used:
Dragons, Smith
Bike Setup:
SC
Bottom Line:
Oakley's, sure if you want a flashy piece of junk or if you are just playing frisby in the park.
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Submitted by
Matthew Short
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$95.00
Strengths:
Stylish, quality lens', good head grip
Weaknesses:
Price?
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Trek
Bottom Line:
These glasses are brilliant they combine style with comfort and are great for almost anything. However, they are not good for biking as they tend to move all over the place or even fall off!!! Still, these are excellent sunnies regardless of the price- which ain't bad considering the quaility and style factor. Until you buy a pair of these you will never know what "decent" sunglasses really are.
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Weekend Warrior
from Granite City, Illinois, USA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gliks Sports
Strengths:
Great looks. Long lasting. Comfortable, don't come off at all, unless you take them off. Protect all of your eyes, sun doesn't sneak in from the side. And you can see with great clarity. Don't scratch
Weaknesses:
I guess they do fog a tad bit
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
These are amazing. They look great!! They are the best oakleys for your money. True pennys are probabley better sunglasses but if you want to pay $300 to $400 dollars on sunglasses be my guest. These are the best sunglasses for your money!! they are WONDERFUL. I got mine in code blue frames and black iridium lenses, they are the best things EVER!!!!!!! I strongly recommend those colors or at least those sunglasses, because nothing in them is wrong. Unlike some sunglasses THESE DON'T FALL APART!! Really get these. you will be satisfied greatly! If you want to look good, you should buy these.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Akron, OH Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
some mall
Strengths:
durable, can still see through lenses fine when they are scratched
Weaknesses:
the white "oakley" writing on the nose bridge wears off quickly
Bike Setup:
'00 Jamis Diablo
Bottom Line:
I absolutely LOVE my Minutes. I've had em for about 4-5 years and have been mtn biking with them the entire time. The lenses tend to get smudged and scratched, but its not like i really take care of them... i use no case and i wipe dirt/mud off of them with my shirt or jersey... occasionally i'll use a real lens cleaner+wipe. Then lenses have gotten a little scratched up over the years of tossing them around and keeping them in my pocket or in the car center console instead of a case, but you cant tell at all while wearing them.
Also, i have a small/narrow face, and most sunglasses dont fit me right, but these things hug my face nicely and never slide, even when my face is all sweaty after bike races.
They've lasted a long time and never broken or given me any hastle, so I give them 5 flamin' thingies!
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Submitted by
Shane Sullivan
a Cross Country Rider
from Illinois Date Reviewed: July 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
I & M Canal
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Awesome looking. Sharp, clear vision. Great clarity.
Weaknesses:
Price.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M-Frame
Bike Setup:
'98 Cannondale F-900 hardtail
Bottom Line:
Platinum Minute's w/ Gold Iridium Lenses
I love the gold iridium lenses for tennis where you need very sharp vision to track the ball well. Everything is incredibly clear. You really can tell a difference between these lenses and cheaper ones. And the gold lenses make all the difference for me, great for sports. If blocking the sun was all I was worried about any glasses would do, but I can't pass by the clarity for tennis. I don't like the way they ride up your nose when you lift your head back or my eyelashes scraping the lenses, but overall a nice pair of glasses.
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Submitted by
Fluffy
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgium Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
They don't move
Weaknesses:
expensive fog up
Similar Products Used:
Bollé, BBB, ...
Bike Setup:
Giant TCR2 for training C'dale F2000sx for racing Planet X RAD for goofing around on
Bottom Line:
Good pair of glasses, I have prescription lenses and they're great! They do fog up quickly and the price is way too high for a piece of plastic. But they are the only pair of glasses that fit my big nose...
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Burlington ON, Canada Date Reviewed: May 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Glen Eden Extreme Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Brant Cycle
Strengths:
Lenses are great! Look is great! size is great! o o Comfortable! Stay on my face! THEY ARE GREAT!! O \___/
Weaknesses:
Fog up quickly if you put a strap on them (which you shouldn't!) otherwise NOTHING!!!
Similar Products Used:
Fake Oakleys (foakleys)
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar X
Bottom Line:
They are the best pair of oakleys or glasses ive ever wore!
They are better then other oakleys ive tried on
but they cant beat oakley juliets but juliets are way too expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the bottom line is that:
You should buy em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ive give these 5 Flamin' Chilis!
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Submitted by
Junglerider
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison Date Reviewed: May 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
light, good coverage, clear lens and nice fit for sharp long face.
mine is Rootbeer w/ VR28. the VR28 are very good lens with increased contrast compared to Black Iridium but not as yellowish as Gold Iridium. it brightens up colors evenly instead of only yellow.
i like this pair alot and would recommend VR28 to anyone who's riding because it is bright enough for riding in low light condition yet good enough to cut off glare during sunny times.
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Submitted by
hippy
a
from my Date Reviewed: September 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Strengths:
good lenses...for clarity,impact protection and block all UVs.
Weaknesses:
lens is sensitive..have to clean it quite often.
Similar Products Used:
Fives
Bottom Line:
I bought a FMJPlatinum/Gold Iridium about 2 1/2 months ago..and it rocks my world. I love it so much..i recommend everyone to atleast have one oakley..coz it's really worth your money, think bout it.
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Submitted by
Maria
a Cross Country Rider
from Norman, Oklahoma, USA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
NuDraper
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Base Exchange
Strengths:
These glasses are great for those with small faces. They look good and they feel good. Very secure.
Weaknesses:
I guess maybe they are a little fragile.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eyejackets
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 80
Bottom Line:
I love these glasses. I've had mine for a year now and they are still going strong. In the past I have sent Oakley several pairs of shades to be fixed and they have always done so at very minimal cost. So far, the 3 frames I've sent in have cost a grand total of $14. Not too shabby. BUY THESE GLASSES THEY ARE GREAT!
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Submitted by
Max
a
from Russia Date Reviewed: August 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Trial
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$64.00
Strengths:
good looking, good lens, good frame, do not fall off face when I'm going bouncing
Weaknesses:
I need to clean the leans often
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche 2.0 + Deore + Rock Shox Judi TT
Bottom Line:
Very good looking sun protection
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Submitted by
Stevie B
a Cross Country Rider
from London, England Date Reviewed: July 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any singletrack in any forest/ trails in Az/NM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Surgery, London
Strengths:
Sweet looks, great lenses, especially the violet!, good fit, cool frame colours, cheap!!
Weaknesses:
None yet...but I probably wouldn't wear em racing...got an old M frame for that...Lenses do need looking after (you should see my Eyejackets! Duh!)
Similar Products Used:
Eyejackets, Froggies, M frame
Bike Setup:
Specialized M2
Bottom Line:
Heck! They're Oakleys...In England, it's £36 for new lenses & frames if damaged. I think that's a good deal....Oakley lenses are the best I've tried in 11 years on the trails!I liked Minutes so much I bought two pairs....
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Submitted by
Joey
a Weekend Warrior
from Corpus Christi, TX, USA Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$126.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Comfortable fit, clear view, unique style
Weaknesses:
Wears out quickly(in ten days mine wore out), special paint that cost $40 extra also wears out in a week(it peels off)
Similar Products Used:
Foakleys
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that Oakley sunglasses suck. I rather have a pair of Foakleys from Mexico or the flea market here in Corpus Christi. When I noticed my sunglasses had a defect, Sunglass Hut wouldn't exchange them for me. That is because at Sunglass Hut, money is always first and the customer is always last. I noticed that Sunglass Hut has extremely poor customer service, and I will never buy from them again; neither will I buy Oakley unless they fix this situation. I believe Oakleys are just a waste of money. Oakley knows they can rip their customers off because of their cool looking shades, so you know what, they do. That is why from now on I'm only going to buying other sunglasses than Oakleys and ones not sold at Sunglass Hut. I think from now on I'll buy Quicksilver sunglasses or Dragons sold at Benjamins or other surfing stores.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from peckville, pa Date Reviewed: June 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
sunglass hut
Strengths:
fit very good on my face, i was able to wear them while wearing a helmet, they did not hurt my ears.
Weaknesses:
nothin bad about these glasses
Bottom Line:
they are very good for people with more narrow faces, they didnt stick out too far on the sides. they felt very good on me and didnt slide around or anything. very comfortable.
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Submitted by
Buddy
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Single track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$94.00
Purchased At:
Athletic Annex
Strengths:
Look good on small faces, Oakley quality lenses, stellar looks, ear socks
Weaknesses:
No nose bombs, scrach easy, not good for anything else really except hanging out
Similar Products Used:
Twentys, Pro M Frames
Bike Setup:
schwinn!!
Bottom Line:
These are cool But unlike the twentys do'nt have the athletic capibilities (not saying you could ride with great comfort like the M frames) They are good for someone with a small face and not wanting to blow 200- 300 on juliets
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Submitted by
Daniel Bowen
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI, USA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
Scheels sports, Eau Claire WI
Strengths:
keep crap out of your eyes, don't fall off when you bonk
Weaknesses:
fog
Similar Products Used:
eye jacket
Bike Setup:
trek 4500 stock (so far)
Bottom Line:
i tried eye jackets but they were too big. the minute frame is still a touch big, but they fit pretty well. i have never had them fall off. i usually use them for snowboarding, and i haven't touched my goggles since i bought the minutes. the tortoiseshell finish is unique too.
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Submitted by
Victor
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hard wood
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
cool looking, good fit, sweet lenses.........
Weaknesses:
fog up quickly
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp DS/1
Bottom Line:
these shades are sweet, i wouldn't buy anything else
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Submitted by
Jonathan
a
from Singapore Date Reviewed: December 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$105.00
Purchased At:
Capitol Optical
Strengths:
Excellent vision, comfortable, light, doesnt fall off, VERY stylish and lenses are pretty good at resisiting scratches.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
Overall an excellent pair of sunglasses. Not very suitable for mountain biking but excellent for general outdoor use. I go diving and boating a lot and they r excellent for use on the boat. Also nice when golfing. Good for generally outdoorsy types but not for hardcore mountain bikers. They are very light which is good or bad depending on the way you look at it. They look very very cool. Great for almost anywhere under the sun:)
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Submitted by
STEVE
a Weekend Warrior
from SHERBROOKE QC Date Reviewed: December 17, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
velomania
Strengths:
perfect vision.light weight.looks that kill!
Weaknesses:
the price,but its worth it for the quality of the lens. once you tried them, you want the them,but can't pay em!
Similar Products Used:
cheap stuff
Bike Setup:
trek y-3,magura brakes,zzyzx fork
Bottom Line:
try them for a day,then try on a cheap pair,you will see the difference.I play tennis alot and with my oakleys I see the ball were it really is,there is no distortion in the lens.2-3 inches makes a difference when hitting the ball. oakleys are pretty expensive for PLASTIC glasses,but even cars are all cheap plastic now and you pay too much for them .Think of oakleys as a corvette! they do the job they are supposed to do and do it in style!
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Submitted by
Maria
a Cross Country Rider
from Okinawa, Japan Date Reviewed: October 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
La Luge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Some Japanese bike store
Strengths:
These glasses rock. They look damn good and they stay put on my face even when I am barely staying on my bike. (which, ahem, is rare) ;) I love these things!
Weaknesses:
Mine are a little too dark on shady parts of the trail but that just makes for more excitement.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eyejackets
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX-840
Bottom Line:
You'll look good. And when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you ride good. Rock on.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from AZ Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any that I can ride
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Sleek, aerodynamic, look good on me.
Weaknesses:
They fog up way to easily and they offer little wind protection.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jackets, Straight Jackets, Pro M Frames
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky w/Hayes Disk, Tioga Saddle
Bottom Line:
These are great glasses for casual riding. I have the black frame/black iridium lenses and they are too dark sometimes, even in Arizona. They do offer superb clarity, but they fog up real easily (all oakleys do) and they don't provide good wind protection. I still love them though, and I would recommend them to anyone with a small face.
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Submitted by
Erik Downing
a Racer
from courtice, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Project Mayhem Dagmar
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$123.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass hut
Strengths:
Awsome looks, great optics, fit any face perfect, very very many color options, minimalistic but agressive in look.
Weaknesses:
Can't stop Looking at yourself wile you wear them. Anyone that has tryed them on won't stop trying to steal them off me.
Similar Products Used:
Oackley zeros
Bike Setup:
S-Works M-4
Bottom Line:
Try them on the gold iriduim and you will understand.
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Submitted by
eric
a
from ashland, VA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
sunglass hut
Strengths:
they looks sweet. i've got the platinum/gold iridium lenses. they fit my head perfectly. they don't look like bug eyes as the jackets do.
these are the only glasses i'd ever buy. they're the best
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida Date Reviewed: August 24, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
looks, fit, O in the sides
Weaknesses:
lenses smudge easily, makes it hard to see
Similar Products Used:
eye jackets
Bike Setup:
Marin Palisades Trail
Bottom Line:
Expensive for sunglasses, but inexpensive for Oakleys. They fit my head perfectly. I have the classic black frame and lenses. Good for weekend riders, but not racers.
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Submitted by
brad
a Downhiller
from colorado springs Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
rosmont
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
look pimp! best cycling glasses for people with small head
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
smith sliders,
Bike Setup:
santa cruz bullit w/ RS boxxer. Hayes disc,.......
Bottom Line:
these are definetly the best looking glasses i've ever owned. Oakley makes some really great lenses combos. My frames are a pearl white with this baby blue lense. REally cool.
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Greg G
a Downhiller
from AlaskA Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
brendans back yard
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
look great, stay on your head, comfertable, easy to change lenses, light, strong, dont fog easily, reasonable prices
Weaknesses:
everyone has them
Similar Products Used:
romeos, juliets, 20's, xx, eye jackets, racing jackets..i love oakleys
Bike Setup:
gary fisher f4 xtr components,mavic rims, rock shoxx sid, hays disc brakes,
Bottom Line:
if u buy some of these make sure u go with an original color. be sure to find some anti fog stuff so your lenses wont fog up when you're goin croos country.
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Brendan K
a Downhiller
from AlaskA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
My Backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
These are sweet! Sleek look, chicks dig them, they're scratch resistance, and the tight feel is awsome as they wrap around your head while you're screaming down the trail. Also reasonable prices compared to the rest of the Oakleys.
Weaknesses:
They are not cheap, thus you tend to take care of them like a child of your own!
Similar Products Used:
Eyejackets, Romeos, Juliets, 20s.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Wahoo Frame, built up to a 27 speed shimano LX/ Grip Shift 9.0 drivetrain with Avid 2.0 levers and Arch Rival 40 v-brakes. Front suspension- Rock Shox SID XC
Bottom Line:
Kick-ASS glasses. I got the Platinum/Gold Iridum model and they are sweet and original! Well worth the $$$$$. If you are looking for some sweet-areodynamic shades, these are them.
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Submitted by
Christie Miller
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison, WI Date Reviewed: July 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything with lots of climbing
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
they fit my face well, and don't fall off or slip during rough downhill. And of course they are sweet looking. Lenses stay in good condition (don't scratch easily)
Weaknesses:
my frame cracked just from putting the glasses on and taking them off repeatedly. lenses fog up when riding hard. Oh yes, and they are expensive ($110.00). I would not recommend these for racing or heavy riding. They are great for crusin' around town or just hanging out in the sun having a beer.
**Don't lose your lenses because they are not included in the 1-year warranty. I lost a lens during a race because the darn frames were cracked. I sent them back to Oakley for a new pair and naturally they charge me 40$ for replacement lenses (I only lost one lens, but they have to replace the "pair" apparently). Whatever. I am looking to buy a new pair of durable sunglasses for racing.I will certainly not be purchasing another Oakley product.
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Submitted by
Alan
a Weekend Warrior
from Plano, TX, USA Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light, pretty cheap, and look sweet!
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Haro Escape A7.1
Bottom Line:
These sunglasses look really cool, stick really well to your head, fit small faces, relatively cheap.
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Submitted by
Calvin
a Cross Country Rider
from Destin, FL Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light weight, fit smaller faces, look cool and very comfortable.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000
Bottom Line:
If you have a smaller face get these shades. They look great and come in about a dozen colors. I went with the silver frams and grey lens. They are great for riding or just haning out at the beach. For the $80 I paid, I am very pleased. I give it 5 smoking gordos!
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alan knight
a Weekend Warrior
from ohio Date Reviewed: April 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Scioto Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Cheap(by Oakley standards), small size(fits my small head), very comfortable
Weaknesses:
Fog easily
Similar Products Used:
nada
Bike Setup:
Fisher Joshua
Bottom Line:
Only 80 bucks, superior optics, persimmon lenses can be worn right up to darkness, superior fit for smaller faces, they do fog up relatively easily, but every time I've ridden with them it's been pretty damp. I'll be anxious to see if this is a problem when summer gets here. Highly recommended.
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Submitted by
-BeeZ-
a Cross-Country Rider
from TOR CANAda Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
GREAT FOR BIKING I DON'T GET U GUYS
Weaknesses:
uhh none i suppose
Similar Products Used:
other oakleys
Bike Setup:
rs
Bottom Line:
it's good for riding.. i don't know why the other people say it's not?!!!!? plz e-mail or comment on that.. it looks better for skinnier /smaller faces.. like mine.. other classes make me look like a bug -fly hehe OAKLEYS RULE
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Submitted by
Tyler Waugh
a Cross-Country Rider
from Truro Date Reviewed: July 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
technical stuff!
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
looks, fits smaller shaped heads!, very comfortable to wear
Weaknesses:
when i bought mine one of the lenses wasnt popped in all the way? so i had to push it in myself thought i was gonna break the lense from pushing so hard!
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Zero's and Oakley Eye jackets
Bike Setup:
its a 98 Schwinn Homegrown XT brass boat orange,RS disc up front Time ATAC pedals, Judy XC fork
Bottom Line:
these glasses are very nice a little pricey well i paid an extra 50 bucks just to get the platinum frame with iridum lenses, but since i have a slim face these are the only glasses i can actually wear without having them stick out to far! but the fit is great in fact its easy to forget there even on your face, but no i wouldnt reccomend them for racing they fog up quite easily, but they do look great as pre race wear
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Submitted by
phil
a Cross-Country Rider
from blank Date Reviewed: July 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
blank
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
not really good for biking
Similar Products Used:
dragon, smith
Bike Setup:
kona
Bottom Line:
they aren't riding glasses, but are perfect for post-ride/race wear. and they look so damn good-especially in the metal frame!
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