X Metal® Romeo® is a revolutionary application of a new metallurgical process and a breakthrough in structural physics. A lightweight blend of superheated metals, the adjustable frame is engineered with flex couplers and interchangeable nosebombs for a dialed-in fit. The phenomenal strength-to-weight ratio and the clarity of XYZ Optics® are for those who demand uncompromising performance in eyewear.
Submitted by
Rahul Chakravorty
a Weekend Warrior
from New Delhi Date Reviewed: June 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Chandigarh
Strengths:
Amazing lense clarity,exceptional styling
Weaknesses:
too big and clumbersome to carry around
Similar Products Used:
None
Bottom Line:
The romeo is great piece of eyewear but the styling is flawed.Actually I had read a review on this site about the Romeo that the lense had cracked where the joints are(above the nosebridge).After having a closer look,I found cracks on my lenses too.I returned it to my dealer and got a juliet ruby instead.Actually I had seen those in X-Men2 and I personally thought those were a great pair of sunglasses.I think oakley makes the best sunlglasses in non-metal ,and they should stick to that.
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Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Lufkin, TX - USA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tyler State Park; C&D loops
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
East Texas Eye Associates, Lufkin, TX
Strengths:
Styling - totally badass! Clarity of vision - excellent. They stay put on your head and don't move around at all. Comfort - once they are on your face, that is...
Weaknesses:
Unconfortable to put on - the metal frame is more rigid than most sun glasses, and the design is for the frame to "grip" your head fairly tight to stay on. But to pull the ear-pieces apart enough to slip onto your head is actually uncomfortable at first, but you'll get used to it. 2 sets of lenses have cracked at the top inboard crown screw ajacent to the nose piece. The cracks are about 2 mm, so not noticeable unless you look very closely. But for $300 or so, they should not crack at all, right? The first set was cracked when I picked them up at the optical shop. Sent them back to Oakley to be replaced, and now the 2nd set is cracked in the same spot. This is a design problem, and is the result of semi-rigid metal frames clamping down very tightly onto light weight lenses. When the frame flexes to go onto your head, it stresses and flexes the lense more than it wants to go. Cracks result over repeated use. If you wear the glasses ontop of your head, like when you go into a building, the frame flexes even more, and the lens cracks will become worse.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M Frames (both collapsible and fixed frame), E-Wires, Square Wires.
Bike Setup:
Irrelevant, but Trek hardtail with LOTS of tweaks.
Bottom Line:
I bought these goggles as an Emancipation Gift to myself after my divorce. Something frivolous and extravagant that I would otherwise never do, but not anything that would break my bank account, you know... That's why I gave these only 1 chili for value - Who spends almost $300 on non-prescription sunglasses? Nevertheless, I've enjoyed these sun glasses immensely, as everyday eyewear, when driving to work or around town, and just hanging out, or even playing golf or running as long as it was less than about 10 miles or so. I have acutally completed a marathon in these glasses, but they started getting pretty heavy on my nose at about mile 20 but by then everything feels like it hurts! I would never mountain bike or ski or rock climb in them, or anything that involves a risk of smacking my face or head real good. Who would risk puncturing your face with that rigid metal frame? I'll stick to stylin and profilin around town in mine even though I am not Tom Cruise and never want to be. I always get compliments on the glasses and I have really enjoyed them in spite of the cracked lenses. For pure visceral enjoyment, I'll grade them 5 chili's overall.
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Submitted by
JK
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose Date Reviewed: August 31, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Cool design, strong frames, fits big heads
Weaknesses:
Very expensive, and when you try to put them on, it's kind of tight and hurts. But once you put them on, it's quite comfortable.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley xx twenty
Bottom Line:
I got the used ones on ebay, since I didn't want to pay the full price (too expensive!!!). I was careless enough to overlook the fact that it didn't come with the extra nosebombs and cleaning bag. It also had some scratches on the right lens, which is noticeable when you "want" to find them. This disproves that the lenses are "scratch proof" as oakley advertises it. I guess you get what you pay for. But the cool design makes up for all those. Plus, it's not that heavy as others claim they are considering they are x-METALS, but the weight won't bother you when you put them on. Also, I own the black iridium lenses, and those are too dark in normal strength daylight. Other than that it's a cool and tough pair of shades.
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Submitted by
Tinnus
a Weekend Warrior
from Bromley, Kent, England Date Reviewed: August 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
Optical Store
Strengths:
Good lenses, strong frame. Oakleys and the unique style. Oh yeah...and they fit.
Weaknesses:
As with most things in life you pay for want you get. If you're going to moan about the price, then do not buy them. Buy something cheaper, you'll probably end up moaning about the quality instead. (Smirk)
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Minuteman
Bike Setup:
N/A
Bottom Line:
Wonderful piece of kit. Would not really use them in any really physical sporting activity, but I use my Minutemans for that. Lighter and more contrast.
For the price, its a nice expensive buy. Still it goes well with a suit and looks good with my Honda Fireblde on the way to work:)
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Submitted by
Al
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Challenge Trail Rotovegas
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$440.00
Purchased At:
Ocean & Ice
Strengths:
These are still styley sunnies with an attitude, I have had them for 4 years now and they are still going strong.
Weaknesses:
In the first 12 months I had to return them twice due to lenses cracking at top screw, but this seems to be all fixed now, the only other thing is never leave them sitting on the car seat in summer... they are metal and you can bar b que head after a few minutes of the summer sun!!!
Bottom Line:
Four years down and I think I will still be wearing them in 10 years time, tough shades. Fantastic shades, not that suited for MTB or other activities where you need to wear a helmet due the wide wings. Otherwise primo bad attitude glasses, pity Tom Cruise blew his ones up in MI-2!
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Submitted by
Robert Youngquist
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs, CO, USA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Rampart Resevoir
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Insight Optical
Strengths:
Styling, Durability, Oakley product support
Weaknesses:
Cost
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Sugar 2, Cannondale R900
Bottom Line:
I love these glasses. Right after I got contacts I purchased these. The bridge of my nose is wide and I tried several glasses and none fit. I take the little nose pieces off when I want a really good fit. Just in the first year my lense cracked at one of the screw joints. I sent them back to Oakley for replacement and they noticed the wear on the nose piece and sent my a new pair, no cost! All it cost me was $5 for shipping. No matter how sweaty I get they stay in place. All other glasses have slid down my nose. Unfortunately after two years I have developed an allergy to the finish. If I take those nose pieces off now and wear the glasses my nose breaks out in a rash and I look like a racoon. Why after two years? Great glasses, Great support!
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Submitted by
Wayne
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: February 27, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$240.00
Strengths:
Looks
Weaknesses:
Optics. No case. Weight. Fit.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M frames. Smith Zipper.
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar 3
Bottom Line:
I used to be a firm believer in Oakleys for their optics and fit. Who would consider spending $250 for sunglasses? For a brief unfortunate time I did. Although I like the looks of these glasses, I am so disappointed overall that I don't think I will be buying Oakleys again. First the optics, I have the gray lenses and have found the optics to be the worst of any Oakleys I have ever worn. With Oakleys, I expect to forget I am wearing a pair of sunglasses after about 5 minutes. These never seem to feel right. They don't seem to have the clarity of the other Oakleys I have worn (and I have worn Oakleys since they came out with the Factory Pilots). They are definitely too dark for mountain biking. Second, the fit is not what I would expect out of Oakleys. The little rubber pads are heavy on the nose, and the hinge pads don't have enough give to be comfortable on the temples. Finally, when I pay $250 for sunglasses I expect to get a better case than a sock. Whatever you do, do not buy these for Mountain Biking. These are fashion glasses.
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Submitted by
Bones Bones
a Downhiller
from Chicago il us Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
groves
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Girlfriend Bout em'
Strengths:
Unbreackable, Solid, stick to your head in bad situations, cant even tell thery are on your head
Weaknesses:
size, they take up a lot of space
Similar Products Used:
all oakleys, and revos
Bike Setup:
Titus FCM Duke front xtr
Bottom Line:
These shades were long overdue
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Submitted by
Ri Sha
a Racer
from Northern Ireland Date Reviewed: January 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Watch Shop
Strengths:
Looks amazing totally unrivaled, indestructible and they even protect your eyes !!!
Weaknesses:
Maybe the price
Similar Products Used:
oakley powder blue/black iridium minutes and oakley square wires blue iridium
Bottom Line:
These are the coolest and most expensive shades that oakley make these are the bomb !!!
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Submitted by
kesh
a Weekend Warrior
from London, England, UK Date Reviewed: August 31, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$255.00
Purchased At:
Washin Optical
Strengths:
Frame is indestructible, lenses are crystal clear, look very cool
Weaknesses:
The lens screws bite into my cheeks - but I got big cheeks. Price - very expensive. Fell off my bike and lenses got scratched very easily. Why can't Oakley use mineral glass?? Also wondering whether they need to be so big?!?! My Oakley Soft Vault case (big nylon tube) doesn't fit anywhere easily. A flatter case would have been fantastic. Are you listening Mr.Oakley??
Similar Products Used:
Rest of Oakley range, other makes
Bike Setup:
Stock Specialized Rockhopper Comp
Bottom Line:
For the money (it ain't cheap), Oakley should really be providing better value. Having said that I haven't been able to find any other pair of sunglasses that are anywhere near as nice - at any price. Bottom line? I'll only buy another Oakley pair, if I could only get my current pair to break!!
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Submitted by
Alex
a
from Cape Girardeau, Mo U.S.A Date Reviewed: August 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$205.00
Purchased At:
Out of town dealer
Strengths:
X-METAL BLACK IRIDIUM JULIET: They glasses are perfect for anybody that has any sense of style, wants to look good, and has a somewhat small face. Flex Couplers allow custom-fit.
Weaknesses:
Like in all the other reviews, these glasses are a bit heavy and hard to put on, but you can learn to live with it.They are also a little expensive, but will last a lifetime if properly cared for.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Metallic Black Minute
Bottom Line:
If you are willing to spend $200-$400 on a pair of Sunglasses this is the line you want to look at, Mars, XX, Juliet, Romeo, or Penny, whichever fits your face best. These glasses are heavy, but won't slip off your face, won't break easily, and should last you a very long time.
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Submitted by
Andrew Jones
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Flume Loop
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Friend who works for sunglass hut
Strengths:
Rx is simply incredible best lens corrective glasses I've ever had. Incredible fit. Cyclops of the X-men sports these thing.
Weaknesses:
Light rust from to much sweating on the pin pivot points of the nose bridge. Easily buffed off with a coarse rag or fingernail. Not the best frames for sports but I'll take'em.
Bike Setup:
Juliet X-metal frame, frame color x-metal, lens color Flame.
Bottom Line:
I love these. I actually have the Juliet not the romeo. They are a tighter fit and more compact that the romeo and are ment for smaller heads but are virtually the same. I've had a non Rx pair for over a year now and I finally acquired a new pair that actually let me me see ground definition 20 feet away. The standard smoke lenses are kinda to dark for me and I went with Flame lenses on the new pair. Much better for overcast days or tree canopys and easier to see whats hiding in the shadows.
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Submitted by
Wayne Rigby
a
from Sparks, NV, USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
Solid, nearly unbreakable, and looks great.
Weaknesses:
Expensive, heavy, and stronger than facial bone.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley X-Metal XX
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll 2000
Bottom Line:
Overall these are very good glasses, but they do have a few downsides. Both the Romeo and the XX (which I prefer more, but it's mostly just slight styling issues) feel very heavy in your hands. They are very solid, unlike say the Oakley M-Frames that I have previously owned. However, even though they are heavy, when worn the weight really is not noticed. Oakley did a great job balancing the glasses so that the weight is well distributed. Also, the glasses grip the head nicely. The first few times you put them on, they will feel a bit tight squeezing around your head. This is only when putting them on. Once they are properly fitted on your head, they feel quite comfortable. These are great glasses for everyday use.
Recently, I had the misfortune to flip over my handlebars while going down a loose, rocky slope while wearing my X-Metal XXs. I was also wearing a Bell EVO-2 Pro helmet, a Camelback MULE and light cycling clothes for desert riding. I landed flat on my back then rolled a few times while my Jekyll flipped end-over-end to the bottom of the hill, doing light damage to it (bent rear rotor, bent handle bar and broken rear break grip). I suffered a couple broken ribs, a bone bruise to my pelvis and a broken nose... from the X-Metal XX glasses. I didn't even think that my head had hit the ground in the accident (kudos to the Bell people) until I looked at my helmet after I got my wind back. The helmet showed that my head had hit hard right at its back. My back was somewhat protected my MULE's water bladder, not that it stopped the force of the impact from cracking ribs, of course. But I had no scratches on my back. My X-Metal XXs were pushed sideways across my face. And since glasses typically straddle one's nose, they were pushed through my nose of course. I still don't understand how they were pushed sideways across my face since my helmet showed no side impact, which corresponds to my memory of the accident in that I remember rolling with my arms keeping my head away from the ground, resulting in a semi-reclined position when I stopped rolling. However, my glasses were definitely partially offset on my face at the end, along with a bit of my nose's bone structure.
Thus, I feel that these glasses are great for light and non-dangerous activities. In a rough accident, I would feel that one's eyes would be well protected, but one's nose may end up somewhere else on his or her face. So it is up to whether extremists and downhill cyclists feel they can live with the possibility of facial rearrangement. Myself, I'll be looking for something a bit more malleable and forgiving on my face.
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Submitted by
Sander
a Weekend Warrior
from Oegstgeest Date Reviewed: June 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
optical clarity, comfort, looks
Weaknesses:
price
Bottom Line:
I bought these glasses because they were the only ones which fitted right on my head, I literally tried all possible julbo, bollé, arnette, dragon, cébé and oakley sunnies before these. And ther are right, just the ones for me! I love the optical clarity, the way they make your eyes 'calm down' while wearing them, and the way they look is also stunning!
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from Calgary, Alberta Date Reviewed: June 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
-sweet looking -strong -clear optics
Weaknesses:
-a little heavy, but you don't notice once they are on -harder to put on than regular shades
Similar Products Used:
frogskins, jackets
Bike Setup:
Brodie Soverign
Bottom Line:
These are nice shades. Expensive, perhaps, but you get what you pay for. I will never wear plastic sunglasses again. Just in case Oakley stops making these, I am also buying Gold iridium, Emerald iridium, and Ruby Juliets. Oakley customer service can be a problem sometimes, but you will likely never need it with these.
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Submitted by
Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from Huntsville, AL Date Reviewed: May 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Oak Mountain
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
The looks and fit are definitely the only saving grace with this pair of sunglasses.
Weaknesses:
Some people have said that cost and weight are a problem with these; in my opinion that is the absolute least of the problems with this product. I would rank the fact that you get the exact same lenses with Oakley's $250 pair of glasses as you do with their absolute most inexpensive pair. Moreover, the bushings and pivots around the lenses suck; it simply is not possible to make the frame offer flex around the lense unless the lenses flex like on wrap-around style sunglasses(which these clearly are not). Due to the pivot around the lense I cracked not one but two different sets of lenses at the exact same point. I dont mind paying alot for top of the line products, but the lenses in these are much cheaper than would be expected for a $250 product.
Bottom Line:
Oakley definitely has the right idea as far as fashion....their styles are sweet...but due to the cheap lenses and poor customer service(which is a whole other story) It will be a while before I buy another pair of oakleys.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, Arizona Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Urban Assault
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$265.00
Purchased At:
Local Sports Shop
Strengths:
These are the strongest pair of glasses I have ever seen. They are damn near bulletproof, and the flex couplers allow for a custom fit. The lenses are perfect, as all Oakley's are.
Weaknesses:
They are pretty heavy, but I'm getting used to it. The Romeos are too big for my face, but then I should have bought the Juliets then.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Eye Jacket, Minute, C-Wire, Straight Jacket, Pro M Frame, E-Wire
Bike Setup:
My Romeos have the Titanium finish with the Gold Iridium lenses
Bottom Line:
These glasses rule! They are indestructable, but the lenses scratch way too easily. These glasses fit the best though, better than my other Oakleys. If you can afford these, buy them, but only if you have a larger face size. If not, buy the Mars or the Juliets.
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Submitted by
dan
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary, alberta Date Reviewed: March 18, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
eyeclectic
Strengths:
This is the strongest pair of Rx frames I've ever worn. They offer great wind protection for any season, and winter riders will definitely appreciate that. They will hardly ever fog up at any speed. They look sharp with clear A/R lenses. They offer the best field of view, given the lens size and as eyeglasses, the peripheral vision is amazing. There is no distortion, despite the base curve. Just make sure you get Oakley to correct it though.
Weaknesses:
It might take a while to adapt to the weight. I paid a much higher price than most of you, but that DOES include the prescription fee. At this point in time, the prescription range for this frame cannot exceed -4.00, which is a shame for those with poorer vision who might want this model. These glasses seem to draw excessive attention from customers at work, and I hate having to tell the same story to them over and over again. I can't help it if they're that attractive.
As eyeglasses, you'll have to wipe them more often, because they are much closer to the face.
Similar Products Used:
M-Frame, T-wire, X-metal Mars, oo.e
Bike Setup:
Team Marin '96
Bottom Line:
I bought this pair because I was pleased with the Mars edition I got before. They are certainly unique glasses and given their strength, they might be the last pair you'll ever need. Although I should save it for another review, I will say it now: I suffered a very bad downhill crash in October while wearing the Mars pair. I scratched most of my face up, but the frames and the lenses didn't even scratch or break. All I broke was the clip that binds the lens to the frame, and that was fixed easily! I expect the rest of the X-metal series DO withstand such severe torture. These frames are expensive, so save your lunch money. But again, these are investments!
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Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo, CA Date Reviewed: March 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
www.debonaireyes.com
Strengths:
Great style. Great durability. Very solid and comfortable once worn in. Great with not fogging up.
Weaknesses:
Price.
Similar Products Used:
Rudy Project Jan Ulrich Racers
Bottom Line:
Just totally love them. Recommend to anyone with a larger size face. But there are better "biking glasses." These are great for driving, biking, walking around, and just looking good. Check out Rudy Project for the best biking specifics.
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Submitted by
Kuma-san
a Weekend Warrior
from El Paso, TX Date Reviewed: March 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
store
Strengths:
Really cool glasses, then Tom Cruise had to get a pair, and then annoying 13 year olds kept telling me I wasn't as cool as him.
I love my Romeos. I also bought my wife a pair of Juliets. Thought it was pretty funny.
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Submitted by
Nick Heywood
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: January 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Secret...
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At:
Oz
Strengths:
Look at them. Just LOOK at them!! They are Oakleys, which means great lenses right out. What sealed it for me was the fact that they are Oakleys (yeah, I know, I'm a sucker) and they just look fantastic!
Weaknesses:
Ummm... they're a bit heavy? Nothing wrong with the shades, but I was miffed not to be given a better case than my $50 Forgskins I bought about 5 years ago... same silky pouch. Not even a hard case when you spend this much. Yes, I know you can buy the vault, but at this price, being the top of the range, you should really have a hard case thrown in. How about it, Oakley?
Similar Products Used:
Other Oakleys: Frogsknis (about 3 pairs) Eye Jackets E Wires M Frames Bolle (lapse in concentration)
Bike Setup:
Don't you mean face set up? Bike is a Cove, customed out.
Bottom Line:
Pricey, but you buy these with your heart, not you head. And please, Oakley, dish out a hard case for these babies!
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Submitted by
Pete Lam
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco Date Reviewed: January 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$298.00
Purchased At:
OCCHIALI da SOLE
Strengths:
it should last pretty long, I hope. Very strong, very clear lens. Tens to block out all sunlight when need, which makes it very useful when driving. Also they are fitted glasses.
Weaknesses:
The PRICE. Pretty heavy, and hard to put on.
Similar Products Used:
The older models from oakley
Bottom Line:
If you can afford them, get them, They will last you a life time
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Submitted by
Sunny Wong
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: January 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$346.00
Purchased At:
EyeNI
Strengths:
Cool, strong, outstanding. Good for normal uses as well as when riding.
Weaknesses:
Very expensive, especially in Hong Kong. I expect state-of-the-art craftmanship ----- smooth edge and take care of minute details at such price. However, it's less than that.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley lower model, Alain Delon
Bike Setup:
R&M birdy blue
Bottom Line:
If you don't mind the price, it's the eyewear to make you look better and satisfy your vanity.
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Submitted by
Thomas Baugh
a Weekend Warrior
from Russellville Date Reviewed: December 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bench, Mt. Nebo
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$225.00
Strengths:
Made to last, and on so clear. The metal frames will out last most anything on the market. They even fit!! Something I have always had problems with in other sunglasses.
Weaknesses:
It was hard to pay out that much money for sunglasses.
Similar Products Used:
Ray ban x-rays, Oakley topcoat, and lots of low end junk.
Bike Setup:
Stock Cannondale
Bottom Line:
If you have the money to fork out, then go with the Romeos. They cover better then the Juliets, don't fog like the Ray ban X-rays, (Or brake on the second ride) and will fit most any face. The different size nose pads and temple stops make them very easy to adjust. But the hard metal takes time to bend if needed. But this makes them keep the shape. Most of all they look cool. I like ém!
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Submitted by
Joshua
a Weekend Warrior
from Launceston Date Reviewed: December 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Barrington
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Sports Store
Strengths:
Bloody Strong, Look Great, Clear Vision & A "Look At Me" Style.
Weaknesses:
Heavy & Price!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Eye Jackets, Bolles
Bike Setup:
Off the floor
Bottom Line:
Fantastic sunglasses which attract a lot of attention and receive a lot of comments. They look great and have very good clarity. They need to be a little narrower though as they tend to stick out a bit at the sides. Overall though they were a good buy and I would be lost without them.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Looks, comfort
Weaknesses:
Price, and Oakley's totally suck ass, dollar hungry service.
Similar Products Used:
Dragons,Gatorz
Bike Setup:
Diamondback
Bottom Line:
These shades (and not amny would disagree) look DAMN cool. And they look damn cool on most anyone. $250 bucks cool? You have to decide! But Oakley won't replace the lens with one of a different color, only with the stock color, even when you are paying for it. You want a different color? They want you to buy a new $250 pair. For the money, Dragons kick the sh!t out of Oakley. I also just bought a pair of MCD shades, which are pretty damn cool.
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Submitted by
Edwin Tee
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Customised fit, clarity, Iridium lenses, attention to little details
Weaknesses:
Weight, price (I received 20% off, but still dear)
Similar Products Used:
e wires, New Zeros, M Frames
Bike Setup:
Chromoly frame, LX/STXRC/DX, Judy XC, risers
Bottom Line:
What more can you say about the top of the range sunglasses from Oakley? The fit is perfect, the clarity is pretty good (surpassed by M Frames), and they look great. They are a bit heavy and are not really suited for riding. They have the M Frames for that.
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Submitted by
Jamie Beilman
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, Alberta Date Reviewed: January 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
What can I say..there Oakley pure and simple :) The look is sweet, although I've hadn't had a chance to try them out (Its winter) Im sure there gonna be as good as my Full Metal Jackets..if not better
Weaknesses:
The Price..$409Cdn !!! I paid $240 though..I know the people at the store :)
Similar Products Used:
Oakley Full Metal Jackets
Bike Setup:
Cheap Raleigh...be a man, who needs shocks :)
Bottom Line:
If you have the cash, buy these..you won't regret it!
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Submitted by
Iceman
a Downhiller
from Seattle, Washington Date Reviewed: December 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great looks, feel, and durability
Weaknesses:
Expensive
Similar Products Used:
Eye Jacket, Racing Jacket, Top Coat, Sraight Jacket, Frogskins, Minutes, Juliets, A-wires, Pro-M Frame, Mars
Bike Setup:
Haro Extreme MX2 with disc brakes and Rock Shox SID
Bottom Line:
Romeo is the newest addition to my Oakley collection, and probably the best. They are extremely durable and look great. These are gerat Oakleys, and I highly recomend them. Also, if money isn't a problem, try the New X-Metal XX, Wich is made with 24 carrot gold!
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Luke
a Weekend Warrior
from Halifax, Canada Date Reviewed: December 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Perfect optics Unique style customizable size
Weaknesses:
Wider than avg design Price!!!
Similar Products Used:
Oakley E-Wires
Bottom Line:
These sunglasses are awesome! They're definitely a head turner. However, like the E-Wires, they look a lot better on wider faces. The flex couplers enable them to fit nicely on any size head (THEY HUG YOUR FACE). The lenses are classic Oakley, nothing new here. I got the X-Metal/Black Iridium pair and the frames seem virtually indestructable. The biggest weakness is the price. At $410 Cdn MSRP, they're VERY steep. I'm not a serious cyclist but these are SERIOUS sunglasses. If money isn't a concern, definitely consider them. Also Check them out in Mission Impossible 2. HEH!
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Al
a Weekend Warrior
from New zealand Date Reviewed: October 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Rotorua
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Styley,take no shit sunnies.
Weaknesses:
Just returned my second pair due the lens cracking at the top frame join.
Similar Products Used:
Arnettes
Bottom Line:
These glasses have great attitude, feel great and the optics are perfect. So far the dealer service I have had has been awesome... Good on ya Ocean and Ice in Palmerston North New Zealand
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G-Man
a Weekend Warrior
from VA Date Reviewed: October 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Difficult Run
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great looks Very good visual coverage
Weaknesses:
Price - expensive
Similar Products Used:
Mars Straight jacket
Bike Setup:
Kona Cindy
Bottom Line:
This sunglass rules. I have had several Oakley's before and they're all great. The screws near the temple are a little loose because it really hugs your face and that makes for a somewhat tight entrance to your face. The lenses are scratched right now from little pebbles. I think I need to bring it back to be serviced, if at all possible. Maybe they have to replace the lenses. All in all, it's a pretty damn good shade.
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Aaron Heilbrun
a Racer
from Santiago, Chile Date Reviewed: September 23, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great optical coverage. Comfortable. Aesthetics (gotta have the shaved head, though)
Weaknesses:
Price. Some say weight, but they have never felt heavy.
Bottom Line:
I've used these almost daily for a year now. Mine are Rxed and an absolute necessity since I have myopia. This way I can see things before I hit them instead of after. Following an initial problem with fit the arms were too tight), I loosened the temple pad and now they are great. They even fit inside of my Giro Switchblade. Great sunglasses for biking. Not cheap, but I'm very happy with them.
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Submitted by
zeem
a Cross-Country Rider
from borneo Date Reviewed: August 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
every trail in borneo, damai trail.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
still intact after certain hard impact.
Weaknesses:
the price!!! not so feather light.
Similar Products Used:
oakley racing jacket.
Bottom Line:
cool looking & out of this planet look.
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TURNER
a Weekend Warrior
from PLANET EARTH Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
EVERY TRAIL I LIKE
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
STRONG , DURABLE , COOL ,COMFORTABLE
Weaknesses:
DAMN EXPENSIVE
Bike Setup:
CANNONDALE
Bottom Line:
EVERY THING IS QUITE OK EXCEPT THAT IT IS BLOODY EXPENSIVE
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Justin
a cross-country rider
from Pueblo, Colorado Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
The price of entrance is steep to be sure, but I've been nothing but thrilled with these glasses. At $250, they're in the upper echelon of sunglasses, but the metal frame is durable, bend-resistant, and looks damn cool. In the titanium tan/gold trim they're sweet looking. Overall, I have to say I've been 5 chili happy with my Romeos.
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