Flex couplers allow this 25-piece blend of X Metal® and art to fit naturally around the skull. The adjustable frame includes temple shocks, interchangeable nosebombs, and all the innovations that sculptural physics can offer. Chiseled intake ports bolt the contoured orbitals around pure Plutonite® lenses to retain the precise geometry of XYZ Optics®.
Submitted by
RainyDayInterns
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, USA Date Reviewed: October 31, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Used on Craigslist
Strengths:
Let us be clear...we LOVE the styling of Oakely's Juliet x-metal sunglasses.
Weaknesses:
However, with all of Oakley's high-tech sounding material, one would think their lenses would be tough as nails. Ah... no, sorry, not so.
Similar Products Used:
Julbo, 180s, RayBan
Bottom Line:
Now that we have used these Oakley Juliet for a while, here are some tips from our experience with the sunglasses:
- Always store them in the pouch when not in use
- Get a hard case if you want to carry them around in a backpack
- EXPECT to replace the lenses as they WILL get scratched
- Scan craigslist for the best prices
These Juliet X-Metal sunglasses have drool-worthy looks, but can be expensive to maintain. So go into this "relationship" with eyes open :-) Unless one carries $100 bills as pocket change, one would have to be mental to pay full prices for these sunglasses and/or lens replacements. We purchased our Oakley Juliet X-Metal on Craigslist for pennies on the dollar. Replacement lenses are available from a variety of sources (Sunglasses shops, Internet, etc...). The least expensive we have found to date were on EBay.
Submitted by
Christian001
a Weekend Warrior
from Clinton, NY Date Reviewed: September 23, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Frames Direct.com
Strengths:
Look Great. awesome with Rx lenses. Build quality is top of the line. The metal frame feels like it will never break.
Weaknesses:
Frame isn't flexible. If one's head is too big, they pinch.
The price for prescription Juliet's is over $500. This is really pushing it, but you get what you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M-Frame, Oakley Jupiter
Bottom Line:
Great for everyday use. Very durable. Frame is one size and stays that way. Prescription price is over the top, but for regular sunglasses, more reasonable.
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Submitted by
Johnny 5
a Weekend Warrior
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Canada Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
e-bay
Strengths:
A very nicely designed and well crafted pair of sunglasses. They look slick and draw a lot of compliments. The glasses are solidly built, I am fond of this plasma line as they are near impossible to scratch, the frame is built near bullet proof. At first I thought these would be heavy sunglasses but was more than pleasantly surprised at how lightweight and comfortable they are. The design holds them firm, but not tight or uncomfortable on the head, these are one of the few sunglasses that I have owned that leaves no dents on my nose after I take them off. The ice polarized lense is far superior to many polarized lenses I have tried, and the hydrophobic lense coating works amazingly well at not only repelling sweat and water, but dust. The lightweight lenses are the perfect compliment to these durable frames.
Weaknesses:
I have read the reviews about how easy the lenses scratch and I was debating whether to purchase these glasses based on that information. However, I have owned these for six months, wear them extensively, and have not a single scratch. Use the microfiber bag to clean them after you rinse them off with water and you will have no problems. What's the big deal, how hard is that? Don't complain about scratches if you clean them with dust on the lenses and wipe them with your dirty sleeves. There are no weaknesses to these lenses except what the user imposes on them.
Similar Products Used:
Vaurnet, Serengetti, Rayban
Bottom Line:
These are great glasses if they fit your style and needs. Try a pair on first before you make the purchase, and see if they are right for you. They work great for me.
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Submitted by
Big Tugg
a Weekend Warrior
from NY, NY, USA Date Reviewed: May 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
The Serpent
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Various
Strengths:
Awesome Design, Very Strong/Durable, Price, options available.
Weaknesses:
Easy to scratch (lenses and some frame options), Oakley representatives.
Bottom Line:
Don't complain about price. At $50 (Ebay) to $400 retail for various Juliet models, the price is extremely fair for a pair of Titanium sunglasses. This is especially true when the new line of Oakley Sunglasses, the "Elite", will be priced from the low-end model around $500USD up to the top-end version at $4000+ USD (no joke).
Juliets come in various frame options: X-metal, Carbon, Plasma, Polished, Brown, TiO2, Titanium and have around two-dozen lens options available. It's true that Oakley lenses do scratch easily.. but this is because of the coating that is placed over-top of the lens to give each lens its distinct color. Rule of thumb, if you have a more vibrant lens color, it will be easier to see the imperfections from a distance. As for the frames, if you're worried about frames that scratch easily, stay away from the Brown, Polished, Carbon, Titanium/Plasma Generation 1's, and the X-metals (yes, X-metal is both a frame color choice and the family that the Juliets belong to). This pretty much leaves the Plasma and Titanium colors after the first Generation (which came out in 1998/1999) since they are more of a brushed color, not a matte color. The newer plasmas are virtually a brushed silver - which is attractive - but is the most over-produced color out there.
I've gone 11 years with 2 pairs of Juliets (I actually own over 20 now that I purchased over the last decade) and these things are durable. The only downside that many people with larger faces have is that the bridge can expand due to use, causing a "loose" feeling between the bridge and the connecting optical outlets. The other concern that many have is that the glasses have to be forced over the sides of the head instead of the arms of the glasses doing the labor. This is due to the lack of Springs in the X-metal line (with the Penny being the exception), but this "forcing" actually creates a better grip over the head, and I have yet to have a pair of juliets ever come close to falling off of my head.
Overall, the greatest glasses on the planet... and very versatile!
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Submitted by
osama
a Weekend Warrior
from confederate alabama Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
trail of tears
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
it is made of a super strong metal and fits great around the head. It is especially good for asians because asians have flat noses and it has good nose studs for flat noses
Weaknesses:
only weakness is that it hurts to slip it strait on the head, must put it on like a hat
Bottom Line:
i would recommend these glasses to anyone with alot of money. If you are poor forget it because it is only for well to do people. if you are poor go to the dollar store for some shades. These are expensive but well worth it
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Submitted by
Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: February 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Larsons Cycle
Strengths:
Form well to head well.
Weaknesses:
Lenses scratch easily. Cente Piece becomes loose and sloopy after 6 months on use, and the glasses become unusable because they just fall off your face!
Similar Products Used:
M-frames,Fives, Five squared, gascans.
Bottom Line:
Junk!!
Get the original Fives! Super light and tough, if you sit on them they just break way and you snap em back together!
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, USA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2008
The Oakley Juliets are simply the best metal-framed sunglasses I have ever worn. Ive owned Raybans all my life and some Oakleys too, but this particular model, the Oakley Juliets, beats them all. Is it durable? Let me tell you what put up with: ran over by a bike, stepped on by a 220-lb man, dropped from second floor apartment patio onto concrete ground, squashed by a closing car door. Today it still bears its original shape with some scratches on its lenses and frames. If you dont call this durable I dont know what is. It's expensive, yes, but worth every dollar (or euro) spent on it.
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Submitted by
maxfede
a Downhiller
from Italy Date Reviewed: July 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mottarone (lake major)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
italian store "ottic
Strengths:
Hergonomics
lens clarity
no optical distortion
interchangeable lens with various filters
Weaknesses:
heavy
x-metal version easly sractchable
PRICE!!!!
Similar Products Used:
other juliet plasma frame
Bike Setup:
drift
Bottom Line:
The best sunglasses on earth for sure. The lenses are considered the best and the ergonomics is practically perfect.
Price really too high, but for this optical perfection this kind of money is acceptable.
They are really fragile (and for fragile I mean lens and eventually all frames axcept the plasma one)
I don't think they are ok for sports (or at least for the fasters one) but for the rest they are really a "eyes shade". Nothing better to protect eyes. The look is great: I think these are the last remaining "real" sunglasses by oakley. Their product now are really different (the luxottica bought will bring bad things in my point of view)
At the moment I have two of them: Plasma with ICE iridium and X metal with emerald lenses.
Going to buy also the carbon edition but this time going to try a polarized lens.
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Submitted by
wetdogmedic
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
N/A
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Firefighter specialt
Strengths:
Hard core strengths. I get hit in the face a lot by patients in the fire service. I had half-jackets for the longest time, but got tired of them breaking on my face with any hard contact. Got the Juliets, now I just get bruises from them being pushed into my face!
I've worn the same pair of Juliets for over 5 years and except for the occasional nose bomb loss and the way they tear through croakies, they've held up great!
Weaknesses:
The price was not too bad since there are websites that sell cheap if you are a verifiable medic, firefighter, sheriff, cop or soldier. If not for that, I couldn't buy them!
The lenses scratch far too easily. When you're concentating on the job the "static" isn't too bad, but at other times....
If you have them, keep them around your neck or locked up!!! A few of our guys have had them lifted, once right out of an engine. They hold up to intense heat, so just put them in your turnouts. (NOT next to a tool!).
Similar Products Used:
Half-jackets.
Bike Setup:
N/A
Bottom Line:
I would recommend these for anyone in emergency services who can afford them. If you drive an ambulance, engine or squad car all day, you need some glasses that can hold up to the abuses of the job.
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Submitted by
Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Alta Loma, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
Surf shop
Strengths:
The metal frames feel great on the head and also feel as lite weight as plastic. I have had this pair for 4 years and due to the cost I having lost them and I wear them every day here in southern california. Other sunglasses that I have owen have falling in the ocean or been left in bars but not these.
Weaknesses:
Ah the lenses must to treated with kid gloves, this is such a pain. Don't even think about wiping that sweat off with your shirt.
Similar Products Used:
Ray Ban
Bottom Line:
I love these glasses, I'm sending back for lense replacement even at a cost of $50.00. But they come back as new.
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Submitted by
sam
a Cross Country Rider
from montreal canada Date Reviewed: April 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
NA
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
oakley
Strengths:
Great futuristic design,interchangable lenses,lifetime frame change(with a price)frame feels expensive to the touch,good hold onto the skull.
Weaknesses:
For this ridiculous price(even at retail)i expect that the coating or the frame would be less prone to scratches or discolouration but alas it is not.Also,due to the mass productions,the quality of the frame are not up to expectation.Although claimed to be sort of indestructable Xmetal,the nose bridge area is quite fragile,if u accidentally stretch the ear stem apart,they stressed alot the joint on the nose piece.And where the hell is the oakley metal O on any parts of the sunglasses????Noone knows that its juliet unless that person is an oakley freak!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Half-jacket(although made of plastic,I felt less guilty abusing it with fear of damaging the frame)minute(Hot!),Zeros(too light and fragile)
Bike Setup:
NA
Bottom Line:
I dont think Juliets are for sports because even though the frames are robust but you wouldnt risk ending up with a scratched chipped pair after a hard game for that price u paid.These sunglasses are more suitable for showing off around town(if you dont mind the weight and sometimes the headache with prolong stem grip on ur head).At first this was the only thing in my head to get(otherwise i'll spent sleepless night dreaming about to own one)but after owning one(and exchanging after due to the fact that it gets discoloured so easily)and you have to take care of it like a baby,I spent more sleepless nights moaning about why i spent a bomb without thinking.I am happier with half-jackets with their true metal Os!!!
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Submitted by
Nathan Lulek
a Downhiller
from North Clarendon, VT Date Reviewed: March 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
PH,Killington, CCFR@Shrewsbury
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Cool looking frame, nice choice in color of lenses, beefy construction.
Weaknesses:
Price, they are way overpriced!
Similar Products Used:
Optic Nerve Indigo, Oakley M Frame Pro, Killer loops, a bunch of others.
Bike Setup:
Custom 07 Stinky, Custom 07 Howler
Bottom Line:
If you have money to spend and you want kickass sunglasses these are the ones to buy. If you are on a budget don't save up the money because they simply aren't worth the money.
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Submitted by
Ruth Newton
a Weekend Warrior
from Preston, Lancs, UK Date Reviewed: April 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Rivington
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Oakley Shop, Trafford Centre, Manchester
Strengths:
Cool looks Great Lenses
Weaknesses:
* (Very) Heavy frame, especially after wearing for a while * Even though "Juliet" is supposed to be the ladies version of "Romeo", the frame is very large. * Polarised lenses black out my LCD trip computer screen, have to move the shades to read the trip! * Nose piece has fallen off somewhere.... (very poor, especially at that price!) * After at that cash, hard case is extra!! I paid UK £270 (c.$180) plus £30 (c.$20) for the Bullet Hard Case (approx. Exchange rates at time of purchase). * I'm actually reluctant to wear them at times - I fear having them stolen or being mugged! I'm always on edge when I have them on in public! * Price * Price * Price
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jackets Oakley can't remembers!!
Bike Setup:
Rivvy special
Bottom Line:
I think some of us are too scared to admit that after paying all that money, they probably weren't worth it. I've previosuly owned 2 pairs of Oakleys and being a massive fan, I treated myself to these top-of-the-range Oakleys with a windfall. I was really tempted to give a great review to make myself feel better and to justify my spend. BUT.... To be completely HONEST.... Bottom line - I wish I'd bought a cheaper pair of Oakleys. As a woman, OK, they look cool when I'm riding and doing my other extreme sports but looks-wise they just don't cut it for the day job and I'm too scared of being mugged or having them pinched off my head when I'm in public. I now don't get the wear out of them that I should, especially at that price. I am seriously consdering writing them off as an expensive mistake, maybe flogging them on ebay, and getting a different pair. Chalked up as a very very expensive lesson-learned! Dissappointed :o(
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Submitted by
Frank Castle
a Downhiller
from Hartford, CT Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Very strong frame. Good design. Very cool looking. One of a kind sunglass
Weaknesses:
xMetal coating wears off frame fast at the high points during heavy use. Very expensive if you buy NIB. Lenses scratch very easily! Warranty service not good.
Similar Products Used:
Whisker, Crosshairs
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab Deluxe
Bottom Line:
These are one of a kind sunglasses. Very high quality and will take a beating (minus the actual lenses). I originally had a pair of Juliets with Rx Fire lenses back in 2003 and lost them at the beach of all places in 2004. I cried. They were so expensive ($550!!!!!) having them with Rx lenses. I found someone on the bay selling another pair for $110 so I bid and won. They were pretty much like new so I sent them to Oakley to get Rx Black Iriduim lenses. Got it back within 10 days and was happy to see that Oakley changed out all the screws, put new nosebombs on, new ear socks, and adjusted the tension on the stems and flex coupler. The frames can stand a lot of abuse! But the actual coating on the xMetal wears right off at the high points where anything rubs or touches. I fell off my bike one time and hit the ground hard and glasses went flying hitting rocks and everything. After the crash i looked at the glasses. Lenses got scratched bad. Frame chipped here and there (nothing serious). Tried to get Oakley to replace lenses but they would not do it under warranty. So I dealed with it. After a year with these things I am hooked. The frames show wear but they are still very strong and tight. Lenses scratched but works fine. At this time I'm considering replacing them again. Brand new these things are WAAAAAAAAY overpriced. Very expensive if you need them Rx'ed. But these are an investment. You gotta take care of them. These are one of a kind sunglasses. If you can afford them get them and treat them like a king. you do get what you pay for. mine look well used up but i mean the frames are still so strong and tight no other frame could do this. Lenses??? BECAREFUL, if you drop them they are going to scratch and chip!
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Submitted by
Carlo
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: January 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At:
SunGlass hut
Strengths:
very cool and very sharp! a true head-turner! it's a bit heavier than usual sunglasses which is perfect for me. shake your head, head bang and rock; knock yourself out, it shall stay in place! perfect!
Weaknesses:
price! for a sunglass to price at par with a laptop, a high end pda, it's really hard on the pocket! lenses scratch easily, but the one thing that i hate the most was the fact that a $300 frame fades easily! after the one year warranty, it's hard to have them repainted by Oakley! (i use xmetal frame, rubyred lens)
Similar Products Used:
fives 2.0, rayban cutters
Bike Setup:
04' Diamondback Orion
Bottom Line:
if you have the dough, invest on this baby! compared to it's cuzzins, penny, romeo's, and xx metals, this baby is the one! perfect fit, not too big (romeo), not too thin (penny), not so generic (xxmetal); sweet! customizable with colorful nosebombs and tshox. just prepare your wallet! :)
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Submitted by
Steve
a
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: December 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Great optics Strong frame Good fit - comfortable when on face
Weaknesses:
Heavy frames - don't really notice it when you're actually riding though The frames get pretty cold when riding in cold weather - not really a problem anymore since moving back from Korea to LA.
Bottom Line:
This is a follow-up of an earlier review. I've been wearing these sunglasses for a little over three years now. I still think they're great sunglasses. Lenses are still sharp; and despite being dropped more than a couple times from about head height (I'm a clumsy 6'2") to asphalt directly on the lenses, there are only minor scratches.
I had been thinking about getting some lighter, plastic framed sunglasses (either the Half-Jackets or Racing Jackets) recently, but that all changed after falling on my head after a pretty bad endo. I broke my helmet, seat, and seatpost, but walked away with very minor cuts. I'm quite positive that plastic framed sunglasses would have broke and would not have provided the same level of protection the Juliets gave. I feel that the Juliets provide very good protection for your eyes. Great sunglasses.
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Submitted by
Oliver
a
from Georgetown, KY USA Date Reviewed: November 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Weaknesses:
Lens scratch VERY easily. Iridium coating peels off. OAKLEY only warant their lens if they are not scratched.
Bottom Line:
Oakley to not stand by their warranty. if you have a scratch they will not replace lens once iridium peels off!
STAY AWAY FROM OAKLEY
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Submitted by
Frank Valdez
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Tahoe, Nv. Date Reviewed: August 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Flume Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
Beautiful to look at very strong, Super cool! Cut glare very nicely.
Weaknesses:
You would think that with the prices that oakley is asking that they would focus more comfort. These specs are VERY heavy and very tight. (am not a big person) I'd love use them when I ride my crotch rocket but they won't fit under my helmet
Similar Products Used:
Oakley A wire.
Bike Setup:
Trek fuel 90 and a crotch rocket.
Bottom Line:
Still think Oakey makes the beat shades on earth.
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Submitted by
Sean Morris
a Racer
from Grand Junction CO 81503 Date Reviewed: December 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Colorado Natl. Monument
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
Sportsmans Warehouse
Strengths:
These are the sweetest looking shades i have ever seen. i wanted them the minute i first saw them ove 4 years ago. they are incredibly strong and the flex fit is perfect for my big head. i love the way they bend despite the awesome durability.
Weaknesses:
I think they are a little overpriced, but as with every other pair of oakleys i have owned, i have gotten what i paid for.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley fives, oakley straight jackets
Bike Setup:
i ride a crotch rocket, pedals are for wimps!
Bottom Line:
These are by far the coolest shades with the best quality that i have ever owned. if you are serious about your vision in the sun, you will go with oakley.
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Submitted by
Ross Gumbrell
a Weekend Warrior
from Hove, East Sussex, England Date Reviewed: August 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$286.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
I was amazed by how strong these glasses are. They day i recieved them (£155.50, eBay.co.uk) i sat on them whilst getting into the car, yet i heard no crack/crunch/smash etc. I lifted them from beneath my backside only to find them in perfect working order. i have done this multiple times and yet they have not changed one little bit.
When you buy theses they come with spare nosebombs and some other things simular (i dont know what they are called). you place these 'bits' by the hinge frame. the default ones have a '15' written on them, and the spares had a '25' on them. i changed them round and only then did i realsise what they were for. it restricts how far the hinge can bend outwards, thus, giving a better grip for those with smaller heads.
when i took them out of the box, i imediately felt how heavy they were (for sunglasses). however when i put them on i could hardly feel them, the weight seemed to just vanish. they feel perfectly natural and when you put some other sunglasses on (other than juliets), you think that they feel really bad and you end up wanting to put the juliets back on.
when wearing them you dont notice the frames around the lenses and it feels like you are not wearing glasses atall. the optical clarity is outstanding compared to other glasses.
I think there is definately a 'cool' fator about these. ive worn them round town, and in England, believe me, not many people own these. You see heads turn when you walk past and you feel a great sense of pride for owning such a masterpiece.
Weaknesses:
As many of you know, prices in england are alot more expensive than america. Where you would pay $100 for something, we would pay £100 (about $185) for the same thing. I would have to say that the biggest weakness for these glasses is the price. I dished out alot of money for my pair and many of you that live in America would think that i was crazy to dish out soo much for a pair of sunglasses (i am only 16, so $286 is ALOT for me).
I thing the optical clarity of the lenses are brilliant but i do feel i picked out the wrong colour. i am a VERY big fan of fire, reflective lenses but on these they just didnt look so great. I recently bought some reflective ice lenses and these look a whole load better than the fire. then again, that is only my opinion.
Similar Products Used:
oakley splice, oakley half-jacket, oakley zero
Bottom Line:
If you have the money to spend then i would highly recomend buying these sunglasses. however i do this that paying more than £150 (about $275) is too much for these. Also, i recommend that you look before you buy, all shops will be obliged to help you out. Ask to have a look at different colour lenses, again, i highly recomend the ice irradium lenses with a plasma frame (my current 'set-up').
There is some confusion on these reviews about the glasses tom cruise wears in Mission Impossible 2. HE DOES NOT WEAR OAKLEY JULIET SUNGLASSES. He wears oakley romeo sunglasses, do not get them confused.
I hope my review has helped you decided whether or not you are going to get these. But like many have said, you get what you pay for.
Ross
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Submitted by
Harry
a
from Pennslyvania Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Just Freestyling Pretty Much Anywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$167.00
Purchased At:
www.ebay.com
Strengths:
Very cool looking, i love these glasses, they fit my head almost perfectly.
Weaknesses:
The only real difficulty I have had with them is the lenses, the scrath really easy and once you get a tiny scratch in them it spiders out into a big cracked patch, now i have to get new lenses.
Bike Setup:
04' Diamondback Orion
Bottom Line:
These are absolutely great glasses, I wont be using them for riding anytime soon since I just broke my collar bone in a bike accident. I love the look of the glasses and how they fit on my head. One of the best ways to get a great pair is ebay. My polished polarized juliets retail at $340.00, I payed $167.00, need I say any more? I would deffinately recommend these glasses to you if you can afford them, let me tell you though, they are worth every penny.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Racer
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Private Dealer
Strengths:
Awesome. Truly Unique...nothing else like them on the market.
Weaknesses:
Price is High, But worth every penny as they are a titanium and magnesium alloy. Only thing i need to say is doesn't come with case.
Submitted by
Mr. C.T
a
from California Date Reviewed: February 22, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
I got mine when they were first released and nearly impossible to find. I've been happy with them over these past few years. They are durable, safe, stylish, and add a certain 'cool factor' to your attire.
Weaknesses:
Price Also, the frame will get marred by your skin and develop spots of discoloration. This is true of all the X-Metals that don't have a finishing coat on the frame. Technically I'm on my second pair since the discoloration was so bad at one point. Oakley simply replaced the frames. My cousin has a pair of Juliets too, and he is also experiencing this problem. So, if you are cool with sending them in for repairs once a year or two, then there shouldn't be much stopping you from buying these awesome looking shades.
Similar Products Used:
Never bothered with anything other than Oakleys...
Bike Setup:
It's all about the sunglasses...
Bottom Line:
If you have a medium-sized face and want the best glasses to fit it, these are a good choice. They have their flaws, as I have mentioned, but they are still a great pair of glasses and really keep your eyes feelin' fine! =)
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Submitted by
Beau
a Weekend Warrior
from Yokota AFB, Japan Date Reviewed: July 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$285.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Awesome clarity and rich color. Have cheaper replacement lenses ($75) so you dont have to buy another pair, plus you can interchange them for different light intensities.
Weaknesses:
Sorry...I love them.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M-frames, Eye-Jackets, Zero's, Minutes
Bottom Line:
These are THE best sunglasses I've purchased. I've worn Oakleys for over 10 years and these are by far the best I've worn...this is my second pair of Juliets. There are rare complaints that they don't fit they're head right or they dont fit their nose correctly, but Oakley makes different gauge nose and ear socks that they will REPLACE when you purchase them for a perfect fit. I found that the Emerald lenses have the best color perception and best clarity for biking woods, though I change them out with my Fire lenses for darker environments. If you have a smaller head, purchase the Penny's, which are made for smaller faces. I forget they're even on after a couple minutes and I feel naked without them on. I also play baseball with them and they've never fallen off. Need I even mention how tight they look?
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Submitted by
james diamond
a Weekend Warrior
from milwaukee, wi Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
nashota trail, wi
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
ebay.com
Strengths:
looks, lens quality, name
Weaknesses:
weight, price, durability
Similar Products Used:
oakley penny, spy (various), other metal oakley eyewear
Bike Setup:
its got two wheels and some pedals, it's pretty quick i like it.
Bottom Line:
OK, these sunglasses are way, way overrated. I am not going to BS about anything, this is the truth: these sunglasses weigh too much. They are sexy, true, but when you walk you can feel them pushing down on your nose and just wearing them gives me a headache after an hour. They cost well over $250.00, and they become loose very easily. Just as a test, I stretched out the ear pieces to put pressure on the front. Two good yanks and these things were as loose as a ten cent harlot. The screws on the nose piece were not designed very well. Since these sunglasses weigh so much, if they are anything other than tight on your head they will come off your nose very easily. Not recommended for any sort of running or working out activity. Chilling suits these sunglasses well, but be sure to put them on carefully, or soon you will find yourself with a very loose fitting pair of glasses. Or Oakley will find itself with another repair job.
Please don't forget, however, that these sunglasses look damn fine. If you only plan on using them for hanging out or (as I use them for) lifeguarding, you will appreciate the style and perfect lens quality of these sunglasses.
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Submitted by
Jonny
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Care
Strengths:
They look cool, very comfortable to wear all day and they have crystal clear lens quality is amazing (fire polarised). great for when its sunny and of course posing. its Oakley
Weaknesses:
price and the bag isnt very robust.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Square wires
Bike Setup:
freeride/dh...
Bottom Line:
if you have the cash buy these glasses you cant go wrong with them.
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Submitted by
Custom60
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$195.00
Purchased At:
eBay (new)
Strengths:
Perfect fit for my big blockhead. Optical clarity is great. Very comfortable and not too heavy. Unobtainium (or whatever) parts are great and actually do hold when you sweat. Lens coverage is really nice too, covers the periphery well. Very edgy futuristic design, looks great. Very durable.
Weaknesses:
Expensive! Should come with at least a SoftVault in place or in addition to the cleaning sock that is supplied. Must be careful with the lenses, scratches easily.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley E-wires, Revo, cheap Kenneth Coles...
Bike Setup:
Not sure it matters for this review but...Santa Cruz Heckler, 5th Element, Fox Vanilla RLC, XT drivetrain, CrossMax.
Bottom Line:
I wasn't even considering Juliets due to the high cost, but when I tried them on at Sunglass Hut, they fit my big square skull so well that I didn't want to walk away without them. Then, I never pay full retail for anything - eBay...I got the plasma frames with Fire iridium lenses which aside from looking really good, are great to look thru. Very high optical clarity and cuts glare almost as much as my polarized Revo's. These are the best fitting most comfortable sunglasses I've ever owned. Perhaps they should be for the price!
I'm particularly surprised by the fit, since I have a wide face and they looked small from a distance. Oakley did a realy good job engineering the fit, well, at least for guys like me with blockheads.
Also, they're a beautiful pair of shades. Very good build quality, and nicely sculpted appearance. Don't pay full price tho, get a new-in-box or unworn off of eBay.
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Submitted by
Stewie
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$460.00
Purchased At:
Idol Vision Hong Kong
Strengths:
awesome looking and the lense clarity is the best I have ever used. Fire Iridium lenses are great for bright light conditions and have good contrast.
Weaknesses:
These were so expensive becuase I got the Oakley prescription lenses fitted at the factory, but man they are worth every penny in my opinion.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley 5's, Oakley Eye Jackets, Oakley Minutes and Bolle Vigilante.
Bike Setup:
Specialised Stumpy, full SRAM XO, Avid BBDB etc. etc.
Bottom Line:
For material quality, build, finish and lenses these glasses are the best. Expensive? yes, but you get what you pay for...
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Submitted by
s r
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
Spinners Sports
Strengths:
-Look amazing -Uncommon -Very strong(ive stepped on them numerous times) -Unbelieveable clarity -Ice lenses perfectly block out the sun
Weaknesses:
-Price -Price -Price -thats about it
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jacket,Oakley Wire,more oakleys
Bike Setup:
Does this matter
Bottom Line:
If you want to treat yourself to something with beautiful construction and amazing optics, then buy these, however they come at a price.
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Submitted by
Steve
a
from Chunan, Korea Date Reviewed: March 8, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Physical strength of frame Great optics
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, but not very noticable when riding Metal frame gets cold when riding in cold weather Should include case for the price
Bottom Line:
The frames seem very strong - much more so than my old e-wires (which BTW haven't broken in ~7 years of use). The gold iridium lenses truly enhance contrast, especially in bright conditions and the close fit of the frame and lenses provide ample protection from dust and little bugs.
The gold iridium lenses seem a little too dark for mid to low light conditions and the metal frames feel really cold against your face when riding in cold weather.
Also, as I mentioned in "weaknesses" I think that it's pretty weak that Oakley doesn't include a protective case for the amount of money we're paying for these.. had to shell out close to $50 (in Korea) for one..
Still overall an outstanding product.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Sunnyvale, CA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
From a friend
Strengths:
Great looks, good heft, quality construction...also gotta love the mirror finish, really can freak some people out!
Weaknesses:
if it's cold out, and you haven't been wearing them...that metal is shockingly cold....it's a wake up call for your nose.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Square Wire
Bike Setup:
Bontrager Race Lite w/ '03 XT
Bottom Line:
Awesome glasses, as can be expected from Oakley, but unless you have a hookup or a friend getting rid of a pair, it's really not worth dropping that much money on a pair of sunglasses.
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Submitted by
K.C.
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: January 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Damn good looks
Weaknesses:
Lens scratch and the warrenty doesn't fix them
Similar Products Used:
nike
Bike Setup:
None
Bottom Line:
The glasses are great you can see them in action the movie Mission Impossible 2, Black Hawk Down, and X-Men.
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Submitted by
King Weel
a Racer
from Leiden, The Netherlands Date Reviewed: December 27, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Iris Optics
Strengths:
No sunlight slipping trough, perfectly shaped to the head; very clear view, natural colors.
Weaknesses:
Maybe the price, but they last forever, I think. Quite large as well for smaller heads.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
S-Works M5, SID Race Carbon '02, XTR '03, Crossmax SL, Chris King, Thompson and Easton stuff.
Bottom Line:
Great glasses, simple.
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Submitted by
Craig Henry
a Downhiller
from Edinburgh, Scotland Date Reviewed: December 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
From my brother for Xmas
Strengths:
Same as before
Weaknesses:
None, Lens is easy to scratch but thats true of all Oakleys
Similar Products Used:
Juliets, Eye jackets
Bike Setup:
Not an issue here
Bottom Line:
On to my second pair, still have and wear the originals but decided a new look was needed, so my bro got me a pair for Christmas, Silver frames, red and orange lenses, waiting for a sunny day to try them out. Still look great, now my problem will be which to wear on which day of the week!!
buy em now!!
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Jonnie
a
from Manchester Date Reviewed: October 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At:
Nevisport
Strengths:
The coolest looking glasses in the universe!!! Tough and Rx lenses make them amazing prescription shades
Weaknesses:
they are WAY pricey, but you get wot you pay for. Lenses can scratch too easily
Bottom Line:
The best sunglasses in the world ever! when you put them on people just glance at you a lot more. although they are expoensiv they are justified because of the quality and sheer style of the shades. All in all if you happen to have a lot of spare cash and are after the best shades in the world then get these, you won't be disappointed!
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Submitted by
Oakley Pimp
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: October 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$275.00
Strengths:
Haven’t uses it for too long, but the eyewear seem strong also the clarity of these glasses is second to none and finally they are so coooooooool… :)
Weaknesses:
$$$
Similar Products Used:
Rayband
Bottom Line:
These glasses are so cool it makes you want to wear them 24/7, the only bad thing about these glasses is that they cost a million bucks and they come with a stupid stocking which is pretty useless for anything except for cleaning the glasses. Bottom lines, buy it if you want too look like someone who doesn’t like being mess around with.
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Submitted by
Andy Jones
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno, NV. ,USA Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hole in the Ground
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
From a friend
Strengths:
Metal won't snap Optics are the best. Period. Pimpen good looks. Prescription Rx lenses!
Weaknesses:
Bling!Bling! When road riding the frame obscures vision when you turn your head to look behind you.
Bottom Line:
These are the best glasses I have ever owned. I am currently on my 3rd pair. 1st pair was non Rx with smoke lenses which were way to dark if you expect to wear them in low light conditions. 2nd pair was my first Rx sunglasses and I was amazed at how much better I can ride when I can see what on the ground past 20 feet. I chose the Fire lenses as they look menacing and are great in overcast conditions. 3rd pair I got was because my prescription was very outdated. My eyes are getting worse. :( So I got the same exact lenses but a different color frame. I would have sent my 2nd pair in to get fitted with new lenses but I have a great insider connection and it made sense to just buy a new pair.
Only problem I had was that the little screw holder bubble thingy on the bottom of the eye frames are kinda big. And when I turn my head around to check for oncoming traffic on the road its hard to see around it unless you wear the glasses low on your nose and peer under them. If I had to buy these glasses full price I might reconsider. But I probably would. With Rx lenses you might want to consider insuring them because they can be that expensive and valuble to you.
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Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Nottingham, UK Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Peak District/Lake District
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut, Beltz Outlet, Orlando, FL
Strengths:
Lens quality Good design Good looks
Weaknesses:
Heavy when compared to my Eye Jackets Expensive - but then I guess that does make them quite exclusive You have to buy the hard case seperately
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jackets
Bike Setup:
Not that it matters for sunglasses, but - Coyote HT4 frame, LX/XT/XTR group, hubs & gears, X517 rims, WTB Velociraptor tyres.....
Bottom Line:
A really nice pair of shades! The unique looks and the Oakley name were my main reason for buying them. I got them while on vacation in Florida as I forgot to take my Ray Bans.
The clarity of the lens is unbelieveable. I got the blue as I thought the Ruby would be a bit to dark for your standard British weather (even in "summer"). I'm a bit let down that you have to buy the X-Metal case seperatley - you really don't want to risk breaking these glasses by carrying them around in the black cleaning sock thingy.
I don't know as I'd risk using them for MTBing, but I do use them on my road bike. I'll stick to the Eye Jackets for off-road - I'm not bothered if I scratch them!
Don't know if it matters, but I have seen a lot of racing drivers waering them - Juan Pablo Montoya from F1, that bloke that drives the Budweiser Stock Car....
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Zaheer Kader
a Cross Country Rider
from Durban, South Africa Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tokai
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
sunstoppers
Strengths:
Looks the best part of a million bucks!! Amazing optics- the best ever as tested by a recent aviation magazine...
Weaknesses:
None so far... one gets a lot of attention wearing these, but is that a weakness??? On some faces, these make u look like you have escaped from the set of MIB 2
Similar Products Used:
Oakley romeos
Bike Setup:
Trek 8900, Trek 5500
Bottom Line:
These are the most expensive sunglasses i have purchased, they are not for cycling, great for everything else. I have the latest emerald iridium lenses and they are superior to anything else i have tried- including the limited edition ruby lenses which are too dark (thus render them suitable only for very bright days)-- this new coating is supposed to strenghten the lenses and make them more scratch resistant- gonna have to see about that in the near future... My romeos are the bomb( gold iridium lenses are amazing even in overcast conditions), but these are king of the hill for the moment-- Buy these if you can afford them, My romeos have not disappointed in 3 years, the juliets will make you smile for a long time to come..
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Submitted by
Craig Henry
a Downhiller
from Scotland Date Reviewed: February 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Can't tell you (HAHAHAHAHAH)
Strengths:
The daddys as in "who's your daddy?" The Juliets make you look like the pimp daddy. The lens is perfect for taking the edge of the sun and makes hangovers a breeze.
Weaknesses:
Lenses Scratch easily, Don't fit into the hard case (Soft Vault) I bought for them
Similar Products Used:
Straight Jackets (cycling/ skiing)
Bike Setup:
Not really an issue when i'm wearing them
Bottom Line:
"Booyakasa" Respect to the Oakley Massive for possibly the coolest looking glasses ever, I want to get one of those metal skulls for them to sit on when i'm not using them. They're expensive but I didn't pay for them so thats not an issue (thanks to my lovely girlfriend for the 21'st present) These rule
(Price is UK pounds but I'm not telling any more!!!!)
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Submitted by
dc
a
from calgary Date Reviewed: February 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Nose Hill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
bow cycle
Strengths:
These are probably the last pair of glasses I'll ever need, since they are the strongest. The quality of construction is impeccable. I've used them everywhere from work, school, home all the way to cycling and kitchen work. They are very versatile because they look great as Rx frames. The flexing arch affords a great deal of comfort. During hard physical effort, they vent moisture from the eyes quite well, because of the facial clearance.
Weaknesses:
They will feel heavy for anyone wearing them as full time Rx frames. I was already used to it because I corrected and wore my Romeo frames a year before.
The other drawbacks have more to do with the company than with the product:
(1)I couldn't understand why the Ruby edition would cost so much more, since the difference lies only in the lenses. Having said that though, I love the rich red colour or the lens. It's much darker than the fire edition, and the bluish background tint has excellent protection.
(2)I was disappointed that the Ruby colour was not offered in Rx. That prompted my decision to make them eyeglasses. In either case, I still have the original lenses, should I decide to change back or undergo laser treatment.
Similar Products Used:
x-metal romeo, mars, XX, t-wire, oo.e
Bike Setup:
ellsworth truth
Bottom Line:
I've been everywhere with these glasses. I just love them that much! They are wonderful to wear full-time and for any occasion. I'm lucky to have picked up my particular pair, because very few Ruby Juliets ever circulated in Calgary. They looked awesome in the movie, and they'll look great on virtually anybody. I'm not sure if the limited edition will be around for much longer, so if you want a pair, you'll have to get there and hunt as fast as you can! Your other option is to order a black colured frame with fire lenses.
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Submitted by
MTB'R
a Weekend Warrior
from CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any and all
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Very cool, wicked looks; BlackIridium lenses.
Weaknesses:
Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Other Oakleys, Smiths (really good too), Dragon and Bolle.
Bottom Line:
These are my main pair of shades! Fits smaller faces and gives good coverage (I wouldn't wear them for MTB'ing though - maybe for cruisin'). I likes them plenty! Now if they made the "Penny" model the same size that would be my next pair of shades!
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Submitted by
Luke Brettell
a Weekend Warrior
from West Midlands,England Date Reviewed: February 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything Rough
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Sunglasses Hut (England)
Strengths:
Very Cool Looks, Good Strong Frames, Quality Plasma Fire Lenses, Quite Unusual and Top Overall Design !!
Weaknesses:
Just the high price
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jackets and Fives
Bike Setup:
Trek 8500R with Sid XC's and XTR
Bottom Line:
These Shades are some of the coolest looking available and are especially good for slimmer heads as they are not as big as the Romeos.No Complaints.
Overall if youve got the spare cash available to Buy them, you wont regret it as Oakey are easily the best sunglasses you can get.........
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