We seared the optics of our proven M Frame® in an acid bath of design and performance. The extended Hammerfang™ earstems of this sculptural, hingeless frame are crafted for a secure fit. Four interchangeable lens shapes and a spectrum of tints let you hone adaptability to a molecule-fine point. The lightweight Plutonite® shield blocks all UV while POLARIC ELLIPSOID™ lens geometry protects you from the indignities of distortion. In the domain of athletics, generic accessory has now become vital equipment.
Submitted by
Sam Hohbein
a
from Lubbock Texas Date Reviewed: July 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mae Simmons
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$107.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass hut
Strengths:
Oakley quality After 10 minutes, you don't know you have them on Frames don't fold so they suck to your head
Weaknesses:
Oakley name, you you're forced to overpay Frames don't fold so storage gets to be a bit of an issue Certain lenses don't snap into the frame. I was playing baseball in the outfield and I was running hard after a ball and the lenses just fell out. They've fallen out on some bumps on the trail as well. That's a little embarassing with a $100 pair of glasses.
Similar Products Used:
Tifosi Slip
Bike Setup:
Specialized
Bottom Line:
Oakley's aren't cheap (duh) but you sure get a good pair of glasses.
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Submitted by
Ghost
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: January 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Strengths:
- Oakley Quality - Range Of Lenses & Colours - Nice And Light - Fit Face Well - Excellent Range Of View - Great Protection
Weaknesses:
- Price
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Straight Jacket
Bottom Line:
The Pro M Frame from Oakley has to be one of the most famous and widely used sports sunglasses on the planet. There is a very good reason for this: they work... very well.
If you're into XC riding or spending hours on the more gentle trails you can't go wrong with these glasses.
If you're into downhill or hucking, I suggest wearing goggles if you aren't already. Sunglasses will move around your face more than goggles, but they are also lighter and won't fog. A lot of it comes down to personal preference so it's always best to try before you buy (if possible).
As with most Oakley's, the Pro M Frames will hurt your wallet. A pair will suck about $230 out of your pocket in Australia, so know what you're doing.
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Submitted by
Nitish Nag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CA Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Oakley Factory
Strengths:
Perfect vision, fits perfect, lenses are crystal clear, Oakley kujos..what more could you ask for...
Weaknesses:
Pricey
Similar Products Used:
Bolle, Smith, Valves, Splice
Bike Setup:
2003 Santa Cruz Blur, 04 XTR, 5th Element Air, Easton Carbon Cockpit, Thompson Stem, Python Air Lights, Mavic 317's, Eggbeater SS, Stans NoTubes.
Bottom Line:
These glasses make your vision better!.. No joke. The fit right on the face perfectly. no slippage what so ever. Platinum material...
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Submitted by
Martijn
a Racer
from Holland Date Reviewed: November 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Best eyewear available! -Looks -Fit -Durability -High quality lenses
Weaknesses:
Price
Similar Products Used:
Cheap stuff
Bike Setup:
2003 GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc 2003 Trek 2300
Bottom Line:
Bougt them 3 years ago (pearl white pro m frame with blue iridium & persimmon lenses) and still love them
Perfect fit, you just forget you're wearing them.
Lens colors work great: blue iridium works well in bright light but also on cloudy days, persimmon is great for riding at night and use indoors, but also works when the sun begins to shine.
Looks: after more than 10 years the m-frame shape is still 100% up-to-date.
Bottom line: the only choise for serious athletes
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Submitted by
Brian
a
from Detroit, Mi, US Date Reviewed: September 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
poto
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
dealer
Strengths:
initially the optics were very good for prescription sports sunglasses, but this was completely erased after the shield cracked in multiple places for no reason and the RX lense fell out.
Weaknesses:
quality, quality, quality. or should I say (K)uality as in Kmart quality. the shield cracked in less than a year, when I sent them back to be fixed under warranty, they cracked again, worse than the first time and in only a month!
Bottom Line:
despite what all their marketing says about quality products, they obviously don't give a crap about it.
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from Colorado Date Reviewed: August 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Weaknesses:
don't fold. royal pain in the ass whenever they are not on your face.
Bottom Line:
avoid these, you'll regret buying them
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Submitted by
JBB
a Cross Country Rider
from Albany, NY Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
sunglass hut
Strengths:
Oakley Optics interchangeable lens rigid frame won't break easily (i had regular ms and they broke)fit under helmet well Zero frame visibility
Weaknesses:
you look like you should be getting out of a squad car or belong on a golf course... the product is great but has become tacky...
Bottom Line:
these are great if you can handle the (at least in my mind) look retro look of them. i highly recomend them... I had a bit of a fogging issue, but that's because I sweat a lot.
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Submitted by
big john
a
from GB Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
paddler
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
great optics/ lens options, red iridium on the red "new" pro m looks awesome. look a little freaky when i have my bright yellow lens on. the frame is none slip, and strong, the nose grip goes tacky with water.
Weaknesses:
hard case for pro m is not included for free, but you pay for hwat you get
Similar Products Used:
bolle vigilante....they were an excellent pair of glasses aswell, except they looked odd on my head
Bike Setup:
i kayak
Bottom Line:
These bad boys are the most functional sunglasses money can buy bar none. if money is no object these bab boys are yours
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Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Lufkin, TX - USA Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tyler State Park - C&D loops
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut - San Marcos, TX
Strengths:
Cool look. Great fit. You can swap out lenses for different conditions. Durability.
Weaknesses:
One-piece frame is a royal pain - it's too big to store anywhere without a full-size Oakley Vault which is like carying a suitcase in your car. I wear a ball cap most of the time I am outside, and I wore these under my bike helmet too. The "O" logo on the sides of the frame was the painted-on type, and it wore thin after a couple of months. The newer model has a molded & glued "O" logo that is set into the frame better and durability is much better on this newer design.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M Frames, Square Wires, X-Metal Romeo's.
Bike Setup:
Irrelevant but Trek hardtail with many tweaks.
Bottom Line:
These are good glasses, but the fixed frames make them unmanageable in finding a safe storage place in your car where they won't get squished or broken. I really prefer the M frames with the collapsible (hinged) frame. 2 chili's for value - the fixed frame sucks. 3 chilis overall - good Oakley product & functional performance.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan Date Reviewed: December 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Highland
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Strengths:
Very few points of contact on your face, so they ride very light. Excellent field of view and no reflection within the lense.
Weaknesses:
if you let them rest on your head after a ride they fog up. but thats just chemistry at work, so what can you do.
Trek 4500 frame, thats the only stock thing left on the bike.
Bottom Line:
I like em, they have made it outta some pretty nasty endos and crashs. I have a few lenses and i can ride in any light or weather condition with my oakleys. i broke the frame in two on a crash once, sent them in, even after my warnt. was up, oakley replaced them for free. I ride mtn and road, excellent for both. If your complaining about size, these arent glasses you fold up to put in your pocket, you wear them on the ride or run, then put them in a case. get some ray ban's or something if you wanna look cool walking around with sunglasses hangin outta your shirt.
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Submitted by
Jonathan Brazee
a Weekend Warrior
from Poway, CA USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Marine Corps Exchange
Strengths:
Optics, durability, fit
Weaknesses:
Tend to get stolen.
Bottom Line:
I have bought 5 of these. Two were stolen in Thailand, one got swept away while whitewater rafting in Costa Rica (during a tumble in a Cat 5 rapids), and I just lost one. I keep coming back becasue they are, bar none, the best glasses for active people. I use them for everything from biking to volleyball to skiing, and they fit securely on my head while giveing me the optical protection I need. I've tried others, but none do the job for me.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Milwaukee, WI Date Reviewed: June 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything NOT crowded
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Wheel $ Sprocket
Strengths:
Good looks... just solong as you're in full bike gear, otherwise people kind of look at you funny... especially with the amber lenses (I have yellow frames). Good flexibility, no distortion, VERY clear optics.
Weaknesses:
A little prone to scratching easier than other brands I've seen. The little "O's" tend to rub off pretty quick.
Similar Products Used:
none really
Bike Setup:
'97 Klein Mantra Race (pre-Trek), 2002 SID SL, AD-12 rear, Cane Creek Cronos, Kooka, Race Face, Syncros, Thomson, Avid, Bontrager, etc.
Bottom Line:
First off, for all of those people who complain about their lack of storability, did you NOT think about that when you bought a pair of hingless sunglasses? (DUH!) These Oak's have great optics and are distortion-free. Their customer service is bar-none. They've replaced 3 pair of frames for me (free) even after my warranty had expired 2 years earlier... my only problem was with the "O's" rubbing off. I highly recommend these for anyone who enjoys good looks, saftey and functionality. Oh, and of course they are expensive... you're paying for a name, just like everything else these days... but you get great customer service as well (not so common anymore).
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Submitted by
James Whaley
a Weekend Warrior
from Pensacola, FL, USA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$370.00
Purchased At:
Terreza Optical (Local)
Strengths:
Fit good and have good optics. Really comfortable
Weaknesses:
Frames break when exposed to sunlight. I have Oakley Fives with the mat black plastic frame and they break right on the bridge of the nose in the same place every time. I am on my third pair of frames since November. They are prescription lenses so I can't just get a different frame. These are terrible sunglasses. I keep them in a Oakley vault case and handle them with kid gloves but everytime I go out for extende periods in the sun they crack.
Similar Products Used:
I have some Costa Del Mar's that I have used for fishing for 10 years and they are still as good as new. I paid $100 for them.
Bottom Line:
Stay away from Oakley Fives. They are guaranteed to break when exposed to the sun for several hours.
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Submitted by
Darryl
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa ana, Ca, U.S. Date Reviewed: December 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
sunglasshut
Strengths:
1)Optics.
Weaknesses:
1)Frame 2)"extremely over rated glasses"
Similar Products Used:
1)Smiths 1)Oakley "Zeros" by the way, the name speaks for it's self
Bike Setup:
Trek (mountain)
Bottom Line:
I have had two pairs of Oakley's. I have been dissapointed with both of them. I admit that they look good and have good optic capabilities, but if they dont last at least six months, they are useless to me. I have purchased cheap $5.00 dollar smith & wesson glasses that are much more durable and dependable. I went over other reviews by customers. My conclusion of their reviews are either they are "smoking crack" or they are on Oakley's pay roll. You do not get what you pay for with Oakley's. Now I know why Sunglasshut broke their contract with Oakley.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Princeton, New Jersey Date Reviewed: November 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
1) Relatively comfortable 2) Interchangeable lenses--big plus--get the vented (golf) style to avoid having them fog up when you slow down or stop. 3) Optics are very good The interchangeable lenses capability is a very big plus. Get gray for sunny days, i.e. as regular sun glasses. Then, get amber/yellow for partly sunny or cloudy days. This makes a huge, beneficial difference in being able to see during the cloudy days. The amber/yellow lenses actually improve sight during those cloudy days.
Weaknesses:
These are not low maintenance glasses. They scratch easily and come with their own cleaning cloth--the carry case for the lenses--and the micro-cloths can be purchased at any store. But, if you want glasses to stuff into your pocket after the ride, these probably aren't the glasses you want. Fogging after stopping was a big problem until I got the vented, golf, style.
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale SilkPath 700, outfitted with road tires. Soon to graduate to a road bike.
Bottom Line:
Good comfort, great adaptability with interchangeable lenses (sold separately). Get the vented glasses, if you sweat. A moderately gentle approach needed for cleaning and storing.
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Submitted by
Randy Smart
a Weekend Warrior
from Arroyo Grande, CA, USA! Date Reviewed: September 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
www.debonaireyes.com
Strengths:
Available now in Rx prescriptions. Many lens colors. Blk Iridium, Persimmon, Ice, tons. Fairly light weight. Nice rubber nosepads keep them on your face. Look real nice. Different lens shapes. Block lots of wind.
Weaknesses:
Bulky, large case, hard to just carry around in your pocket.
Similar Products Used:
None realy. Carrera tried.
Bottom Line:
Great. I highly recommend the different colors. There is a new Full Metal Chrome Red color that looks cool. Oakley.com
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Submitted by
Paul Lang
a Weekend Warrior
from Asia Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any trail.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Tough and clear distortion free lens (primary), fitting, stays in place, looks.
Weaknesses:
The cost of the lens is justifiable, but for the frame!!!!!
Bottom Line:
I've noticed that most people purchase or are considering purchasing these frames mostly from an aesthetic point of view. I agree they look great, but I found out something else that really upped the value rating. A few months ago as a construction truck loaded with stones overtook me, one of it flew at me and struck me right on my left eye. I crashed and got pretty bruised up but the one thing that worried me most was my eye. Incredibly the lens and top of the left frame was heavily scratched, but apart from that I was still able to see. I really doubt a different brand would have kept me from being blind. Now I wear them whenever I ride regardless of time or weather condition. Pricey yes, but thats protection (and looks) for you.
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Submitted by
Lionel G.
a Cross Country Rider
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: July 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
dry trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
my local eyewear shop
Strengths:
- great colors and lenses - don't slip - great design - it's oakley
Weaknesses:
- way to expensive when you ain't sponsored
Similar Products Used:
almost every oakley and some briko's (italian sh_t)
Bike Setup:
gt avalanche customised
Bottom Line:
simply great sunglasses, actually the best on the market, no doubt. Forget the other ç%çE*%! brands like RP, Briko, come on that's not serious, buy a pair of oakley's, that's THE quality.
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Submitted by
Larry
a Weekend Warrior
from USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Great fit, doesn't slip
Weaknesses:
Silver coating peels and chips. Warranty repair/replace for a flat black frame.
Similar Products Used:
M Frame
Bike Setup:
Cannondale
Bottom Line:
I've got three lenses for my M and M Pros - swapping the lenses over time has caused them to crack on the edges....and I try to be careful.
Still, they're about the best I've used, but they certainly aren't the sturdiest.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Davenport, Iowa, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: July 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Sunglasses Hut
Strengths:
Really Light, Clear Lenses, and they have great looks
Weaknesses:
nose piece slides off when youu sweat
Similar Products Used:
Bolle', Gargoyles, Killer Loop
Bike Setup:
Stock GT Aggressor
Bottom Line:
great sunglasses, would be even better if they didnt cost so much
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Submitted by
Jon Howard
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: June 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
berowra waters/bobbin head
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Northside Cyclery
Strengths:
comfy secure fit, lense clarity(no distortion like cheaper sunnies). iridium lenses good for checking out chicks on the ride by(not good if u forget u actually had your yellow tints on instead)
Weaknesses:
fog up when climbing or stopping at traffic lights. Bloody expensive for $270Australian when replacement lenses cost $70, this means the plastic frame is worth $200!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Oakley jackets
Bike Setup:
pearl frame with blue iridium lense
Bottom Line:
This product was best made for white people cos im asian with a low ridge(thats on ya nose) and it sits closer to my face than its meant to therefore fogging up heaps. Though if u got the right face shape its a good design cos it doesnt touch your temples hence no sweat drips down on the lense and allows enough ventilation. The blue iridium lense is ok(good on very sunny days) though it tends to turn everything an orangy colour and gets way too dark towards late arvo. They're not good if riding through tree shadows or where there is a big contrast between light and dark.Im a roadie, so not much of a concern but if on the trail use yellow or VR50/25 lense tint. My jackets have black iridium lenses and they dont have this problem. Got some yellow lenses and they kick arse esp dawn and overcast rides, even got good glare protection when sunny. I got sweep lense shape cos they look the best, I dont know if lense shape effects fogging etc, they do stop eyes from getting dry though.
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Submitted by
The Postman
a Racer
from New York Date Reviewed: April 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Longest One
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Oakley
Strengths:
The clarity, the fit, and of course the style.
Weaknesses:
The damn price.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Zero .4
Bike Setup:
Trek 2200T all stock, but looking to dazzle up the bike.
Bottom Line:
These glasses are great. They are super clear and fit just perfect. The Pro M's are great for running and for cycling. Unfortunately, these glasses are way to expensive. If you need the most perfect pair of shades out there, the Pro M's are it. If you can survive with a less expensive pair of shades that will do the same job, go for it.
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Submitted by
Morten Simonsen
a Cross Country Rider
from oslo,norway Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
The M frame line does fit all faces. That might explain why some of you guyz end up breaking the frame into 2. so for those who intend to get it, try it out first, preferably with all the four lenses. I bought mine with a yellow frame and black iridium sweep lens (yes, there is a cooler combination than the red frame black lens combo). Does a great job of cuting out the glare.especially around the edges. It is still expensive but it's definitely worth it.
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Submitted by
Mark Leblanc
a Cross Country Rider
from Moncton,New Brunswick, Canada Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any single track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Bungay's bicycle shop
Strengths:
They hug your face,sometimes I forget i'm wearing them. Very light and have not had a problem yet.
Weaknesses:
Their only weakness is the price!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing compares to Pro M frames.
Bike Setup:
98' rocky mountain, Oxygen race. Full XT/XTR/Syncros stem and ti handle bar. Race face crank and XT/517 wheel set.
Bottom Line:
The pro "M" frames are great.I have owned other oakleys(eye jackets) but are not near as good.Other sunglass's such as Spy and Smith don't hold up like oakleys.Any one who wants the most performance out of their sunglass's should buy The pro "M" frames.The regular "M" frames do not hold to your face as well as the pro "M" frames do.The red frames and iridium black lenses look very cool!!
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Submitted by
Justin Coldiron
a Racer
from Petaluma, CA 94952 Date Reviewed: December 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass hut
Strengths:
Do not fog up. Great sun protection from all sides. Very strong. Oakley has a great frame replacement program, i have broken my frames 2 times and for 15 bucks each time have gotten a new frame. Great looks, red frame and black iridium lens setup is killer. Plus you can change and swap out the lenses for a clear one for riding at night. Or any other color you want.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes lets too much air through when used on a snowy day, makes my eyes cold.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M frames
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Frame, Sid Sl 80mm, Race Face Cranks, XT shifters (last longer), and XTR fr & R derailers. Avid brakes, Thompson seat post, selle italia saddle, Geax SEDONA tires
Bottom Line:
Works great, worth the money. THey look awesome, and you get looks wearing. Can be worn for a multiple of sports, Baseball, Golf, Cycling, Snowboarding, and beach volleyball to name a few.
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Submitted by
Shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from Hershey, PA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
BIG ROCK TRAIL
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Outlet
Strengths:
Flexible (to a certain extent) Nose Pieces hold your face The Oakley design keeps a snug fit I love the hingeless design Interchangeable lenses High Clarity Fogs the least out of any glasses I've ever used (and I don't use any anti-fogging sprays)
Weaknesses:
FMJ (full metal jacket) paint has been known to chip from time The "O" symbol will, I repeat, will chip off.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Racing Jackets Oakley A Wires Fake oakleys (hah, what a joke)Please don't even contimplate any fake oakleys
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that your going to read alot about broken glasses and fogging problems as well as sweat getting on the lenses. To keep sweat off your lenses you have to have the perfect lense for your face, they're are four different shaped lenses for all size faces, along with inumerable lenses combinations. Oakley does a great job on clarity, better than any other that I've ever seen. I have VR-28 (highly recommended lense) that all who buy the Pro M-frame should also get. I also have the clear lenses but regret getting it for the fact that the VR-28 is a light enough tint. Oakley makes a tight fit and are not unbreakable but if you have a big head you have to be careful putting them on. Some people like to pull the earstems all the way out to put the glasses on their face and that will obviously break them. I have had a few crashes with them on my face and nothing has happened to mine. Great thing is that if you ever scratch a lenses you can buy another very easily. And all glasses will fog. I have'nt had much trouble except for some minor fogging at the top of the lenses (only when stopped). Oakley has a problem with painting their symbol on their glasses. It will fade. And very soon. Mine came 3/4 of the way off the day I bought it. You would think that they would want people to see their symbol and not sigh at the low paint quality. Overall they are great glasses and they will stay on your face with the help of that unbelievable nose piece (that must be washed because of Corrosive sweat) You will love these glasses and no, they are not bad looking, just a little practical compared to the Racing Jackets (which are not as good as the M-frames for riding, Racing Jackets tend to bounce alot) Obviously mountain biking is an expensive sport and we pay high prices for our products so money shouldn't be a concern. Go and get them, try them out, don't mess them up, and if you don't like them than take them back. I recommend Sunglass Hut for great service. I thank you for your time.
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Submitted by
Steve Sweetin
a Cross Country Rider
from Bowie, MD, USA Date Reviewed: October 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Trail of Tears
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
great optics and solid peripheral coverage
Weaknesses:
pretty pricey, prone to breakage?
Similar Products Used:
Maui Jims
Bottom Line:
I just got an email from Oakley customer service advising me that I would have to pay $20 plus postage to have my Oakley Trenchcoats fixed since I can't find the receipt. Now, I paid $100 for those and they snapped in half as I performed the rigourous torture test of putting them on my face. Now, I do have a 7 5/8 hat size, but who knew I'd be such a liability to such "high end" glasses. By way of contrast, I also have a pair of Maui Jims that I have broken six (6) times over seven (7) years and they have repaired or replaced each time charging me only for S&H to Peoria, IL. Now THAT's a warranty!!!
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Submitted by
Dom Caron
a Racer
from Dieppe,NB,Canada Date Reviewed: September 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bud
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Radical Edge
Strengths:
Awesome vision,light, interchangeable lenses
Weaknesses:
lenses tend to scrath easely
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Zero's
Bike Setup:
Trek pro 9900 oclv full xtr with sids
Bottom Line:
This is a racer's ultimate pair of sunglasses.When the sky is greyish and or if it rains i put my orange lenses on and when its realy sunny i put my red-brown lenses. The nose piece is really great since it sticks the lenses to your nose at all time.If you do other sports theses glasse are perfect for a lot of sports. i give 5 flamming chili's for both and recommend these glasse to anyone in the world.
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Submitted by
biknben
a
from Robbinsville, NJ Date Reviewed: September 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Snug fit, cool looks, Interchangeable lenses
Weaknesses:
Broke them (replaced under warrantee), hurt my ear after a while. Price!!! What do I do with them when I want to take them off??? Lenses are not as clear as Killer Loops
Similar Products Used:
Oakley blades, M frame, frogskins, E-wires, Killer Loops
Bike Setup:
GT I-Drive, Full XTR, etc.
Bottom Line:
I had the old Mumbo frame and a bunch of lenses. My mouth watered when I heard these were coming out. The only drawback to the Mumbo frame was a poor fit (not snug).
I was one of the first to have these frames. They broke within the first year and were replaced free of charge.
They fit very snuggly. Once they're on...they're not comin off. The rubber earpiece is a little too wide and they irritate my ears after a while but it's acceptable.
When I'm playing V-Ball on the beach they are awesome cause they fit so well. On the bike I like to remove them while climbing but have no where to put them. They don't fit in a jersey pocket and fall out of my helmet. I have to keep them on and sweat drips on them.
There is a new version of these which close. I would love to get those now but can't justify another $135 for another pair.
Here's a tip for those who break the frame and can't warrantee it. Take you're most popular lense and glue it in te frame permenantly. At least you can still use them with one lense. It's better than throwing them out. I have an old mumbo frame with a clear lense glue in it.
Low value rating because they are soo expensive.
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Leon Feltham
a Cross Country Rider
from TAegu, South Korea Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Wrangysan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
great UV protection.clear and sharp vision.looks pretty sharp in pearl/blue iridium frameset.
Weaknesses:
in hot and humid weather I am constantly wiping off the lenses.its becoming a royal pain in the ass.they fit snug on your face but you will get smears of sweat and perspiration on them.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Frogskins
Bike Setup:
Garry Fisher 2000 Paragon
Bottom Line:
They look sharp but I would have bought another pair of Frogskins.at least with them I wouldn't be stopping every 20 mins wiping them off so I can see where I am going!
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Abel M
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great at Blocking the sun, snug fit
Weaknesses:
Very Ugly, sweat gets on lenses to easily
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Zeros
Bike Setup:
n/a
Bottom Line:
I found these shades at a snow resort. I would never personally buy these things. They are pretty ugly compared to my other Oakleys. However, I do use them when cycling. They cover most of your face, thus keeping the sun away from your eyes. The thing I really don't like about these shades, besides the looks, is that my sweat gets all over the lenses very easily. I have to constantly take them off and clean them. Also, you can't wear these things with regular street clothes with out looking silly, unless your a cop or a security guard...good luck pulling that off.
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from U.S. of A. Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Snob appeal, if you call that a strength.
Weaknesses:
Frame construction befitting a $5 pair of glasses! Really!
Bottom Line:
I was given a pair of Oakley M Frame Pros, and I have always taken VERY good care of them, but two days ago, the frame simply SNAPPED IN HALF while I was putting them on! I had hoped that the frame was made of a high quality polymer, or a composite (fiber reinforced); they most certainly should be for the price! But NO, it seems it's just a piece of CHEAP, low-grade thermoplastic. I am extremely disappointed by this. Again, I was just putting them on when they broke, and I had taken great care of them. This is completely unacceptable for glasses that cost a tenth the price of these!
I will NEVER buy an Oakley product!
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Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: April 17, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
They fit very well, don't slip, and are comfortable. Many lenses are available, and I can swap lenses with M-Frame-wearing friends.
Weaknesses:
They don't fold down. But if I had needed that, I would have gotten the regular M-Frames. And, they are Expensive!
Similar Products Used:
Too many.
Bottom Line:
They are some of the best, but they are way overpriced (like most eyewear).
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Mikael
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The fit is the best, the lens is the best and they'll never fall off your face.
Weaknesses:
the frame paint was chipping
Similar Products Used:
briko stinger, oakley racing jackets, oakley eye jackets, briko zen,
Bike Setup:
Cannondale f700
Bottom Line:
The VR28 lens that came with my set up is the best. It is an awesome all around lens. The next thing would be a gold iridium lens. The only problem that i've had with them are the polished aluminium frame chipped in like 3 spots. They're a bit pricey, but if you take care of em, they're the best all around glass. And in the future you can buy another lens and they're easy to interchange.
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Lisa
a Weekend Warrior
from Holliston, MA USA Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Vietnam
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
These were a gift from my boyfriend and they are the best sunglasses I've ever worn! The hydrophillic nose piece is the best, no having to push up the glasses when you are sweating from pumping the pedals so hard! Also, being able to interchange lenses is great, and I just got clear lenses so that I can wear them night-riding as well.
Weaknesses:
None that I've noticed.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing this good
Bike Setup:
Cannondale M500 14"
Bottom Line:
If you are a looking for a good all-around lens, that won't slip, Oakleys are the ones for you.
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Edwin Tee
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Fit, interchangeable lenses
Weaknesses:
Price, inconsistent frames (see below)
Similar Products Used:
New M Frame, X Metal Romeo, New Zero
Bike Setup:
Cromo frame, LX/STXRC/DX, Judy XC, risers, SPD 535s
Bottom Line:
These can't be that bad! They're used by the Volvo/Cannondale team, the best international MTB team! The fit is excellent, great clarity and different lenses for different conditions. But it's expensive and the frames are inconsistent. I have a black and red frame, the black has a matt finish and the red has a powdercoat finish. The paint on the red is better and the frame is a bit stronger. The black frame loses the paint on the icon easily and the frame snapped when I tried to put it on. But I received a new frame from Oakley. Nice, but go for the new M frame. The said problems have disappeared. Except price of course, a trademark of Oakley.
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Riddler
a Racer
from Montreal Date Reviewed: November 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Overpriced stupid frame
Bottom Line:
What a marketing scam! Oakley is all about image and nothing about function. There is nothing in this design for the mountain biker. STOP POSING at the mall with your Oakleys and your full suspension crap. Real biker use real glasses diesned for biking...like Smith Bazookas!
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Matias
a Cross-Country Rider
from Argentina Date Reviewed: November 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
otamendi
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Fit, lens, comfortables
Weaknesses:
warranty
Similar Products Used:
oakley zero
Bottom Line:
The sunglasses are great, but the warranty policy sucks. I´ve allways took great care for them, most expensive sunglasses i´ve ever had, I put the on once and the frame broke. I examined and it has a bubble in the material exactlly were it broke. oakley guys say that I had step on them, and that the warranty won´t cover. 2 chilis because I´m gonna buy Rudy Proyect now.
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Chaz
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland,Oregon Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good optics, light and they don;t slide down my nose!
Weaknesses:
They fog when I come to a stop. Spendy, what's the story with Oakley price fixing they're products?
Similar Products Used:
Serengetti Drivers, Ray Ban Aviators.
Bike Setup:
Dark grey and clear lenses!
Bottom Line:
These could be 5 flaming chille glasses. Because of the fogging and price fixing I'm knocking off a flaming chille.
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Marty Mead
a Cross-Country Rider
from Laguna Niguel, CA Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Coyote Run @Aliso Canyon Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Excellent design. Lightweight. Multiple lens changing and use depending on conditions. Great wind and sun protection. Great look.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Zero's Fives Minutes A-Wires
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR
Bottom Line:
I can't understand why so many people keep breaking their frames. I've had these glasses for several years and have never broken any. If you do you can send it back to Oakley for a new pair.
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Gwapo
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, Washington Date Reviewed: August 30, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Has the best clarity & visibility that I have ever tried. Has a lot of style & color lense options. Very kool looking.
Weaknesses:
Cost too much & does not fold. And did I mention that it cost too much. But I guess if you want the best it's worth it.
Similar Products Used:
Bolle, Briko, other Oakleys
Bike Setup:
Serotta CTI w/ F1 Carbon fork.
Bottom Line:
The best riding eye wear I ever had. Does not fog up like my other eye wears. Very conforable and does not slip. Came with Oakley's darkest lense, which I thought was too dark for me. So I got a couple of extra lighter lense shades (grey & blue) for lighter days.
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Curtis R. Dove
a Cross-Country Rider
from Arlington, TX Date Reviewed: July 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Grapevine, TX
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Fit well, look Good.
Weaknesses:
I'd be more comftorable riding in some less exspensive shades... these are so nice I'm making them my non rididng pair.
Bike Setup:
Schwinn S-20, Rock Shox Judy T2, Deluxe
Bottom Line:
Very Comftorable, stay snug on face.
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Tim Tucker
a Cross-Country Rider
from England Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stay in place well, very light and comfortable, no frame visible, don't steam up.
Weaknesses:
Hard to pack!
Similar Products Used:
Madison, Oakley Straight Jackets
Bike Setup:
Marin Mt Vision
Bottom Line:
Absolutely brilliant!
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Choi, Kwang Woo
a Downhiller
from Seoul, Korea Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Other OAKLEY
Bike Setup:
MC San Andreas, Boxxer
Bottom Line:
Excellent!!! I love it!!!
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Håkan Fremin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Uppsala, Sweden Date Reviewed: June 15, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Interchangeable lenses Fit (see below) Very good lenses (no distortion)
Weaknesses:
Some pairs (like my previous ones) just snap off (but there is a lifetime warranty)
Similar Products Used:
Other Oakleys, Briko
Bike Setup:
Cannondale, Bomber Z2, XT/ESP, Time
Bottom Line:
There is a funny thing about these, and it is the fact that black frames have a different (looser) fit than all the other colors. I know a lot of people with Pro M-frames, and all the ones with black frames fit differently (which is a better fit for me). So, if they seem to be fitting too tightly, try the black ones.
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Ryan Greenoe
a Cross-Country Rider
from Lorain,Oh Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good design, don't fog up, comfortable
Weaknesses:
EXPENSIVE
Similar Products Used:
eyejackets bkiko stinger
Bike Setup:
zaskar le
Bottom Line:
Probobly the best biking pair of glasses out there, but the price is bad
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Drew
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pittsburgh, PA Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Beggar's Canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The fit. Glasses are super-snug to the face and provide maximum span of vision
Weaknesses:
Fog up at stops. Maintenence
Similar Products Used:
Smith sliders
Bottom Line:
Plain and Simple, I wanted a pair of glasses that wouldn't bounce all over my face on some of these rocky PA trails. Pro Series are snug.
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Kent
a Weekend Warrior
from Morris County NJ Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Extremely tight fit (sweep cut) Stay put on face, Very little to no fogging Len interchangeability
Weaknesses:
Cost Iridium lenses scratch VERY easily.
Similar Products Used:
Briko shot and dozens of cheap (sub $25) generic models
Bike Setup:
Red Iridium, Blue Iridium, and High Intensity Yellow lenses with Balistic Box.
Bottom Line:
I hesitate to review this product so quickly, but if this review changes I will update it. The non-hinged (single molded) frame take a bit of getting used to. But once you define your process of getting them on/off they are a breeze.I've heard of many problems with the original M-frames cracking and breaking with Oakley getting mixed reviews on product replacement and warranty. I've been told from several sources the Pro M frame has few of the problems inherent to the original M frames.
I've heard of two problems with the RX inserts. 1) In general they tend to crack and/or can be problematic (from what I've heard) . 2) If your eyesight is greater/equal to roughly a 3.0 diopter you can't use the inserts. The curvature of the lens is too great creating major distortion. According to Oakley, they will cut almost RX, however if it is greater then a 3.0 and you aren't happy with the inserts they will only offer to refund 25% of the total cost.Note, the Oakley web site doesn't make any reference to RX limitations and most bike shops may not be aware of these limitations either.
If you have good vision, wear contacts, or fall within the diopter range that can the frames can accommodate, you may be very happy with these sunglasses. Just be aware the lens are very susceptible to scratches (especially Iridium)!One final note, The ballistic box which (while very bulky) allows you to safely store your frame (with the installed lens), two additional lens and the cleaning/storage pouch. I'm pulling one star due to product cost, which I think is excessive. Otherwise it would be a perfect score.
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David
a Downhiller
from NSW Australia Date Reviewed: May 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
They are the best sunglasses I have ever had. They stay on ya face, hardly fog up and they look cool,nuff said.
Weaknesses:
The only problem That I have expericed is the fact that The Iridium lenses scratch very easily.
Similar Products Used:
Eye Jackets, Blades
Bike Setup:
Black, Red Iridium lenses
Bottom Line:
These are the best sunglasses on the market. They stay on ya face even throught the sickest terrain. Oakley Have Striked Again!!!
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Mike M.
a Racer
from Winnipeg, MB Date Reviewed: May 4, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Super strong, won't fall off your face, great looks
Weaknesses:
none whatsoever
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M Frame
Bottom Line:
These glasses are the best ever. They fit well and hardly ever fog up. I used to have the Oakley M Frames but exchanged them for Pro M Frames. All I can say is Oakley's reputation and quality far exceeds anyone else's.
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Tyler
a Racer
from Rodd Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999
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