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Oakley Straight Jacket

Average Rating 3.82/5
# of Reviews 11
MSRP $ 160.00
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Description:Logically offset geometry is wrapped and raked into a smooth curve of peripheral liberation. The wide-open vista is a benefit of XYZ Optics®, Oakley's patented geometry that maintains astounding clarity across your entire field of view. The result is a profile of protection and performance you'd be whacked not to love.
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    Submitted by Eryk a Weekend Warrior from East Rutherford, NJ
    Date Reviewed: October 2, 2005
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $400.00
    Purchased At:Oakley
    Strengths:Fit, optical quality, looks
    Weaknesses:Poor construction quality - Oakley intalled prescription lenses, then the frame broke, then the temples broke. All was replaced for $15 each time - back in 2000.
    Similar Products Used:Eyejackets (also broke), Trenchcoats (broke), Fours, Half Jackets,
    Bottom Line:Well, the fit and optics are perfect. Everything else sucks. Oakley will rip you off if your're looking for prescription lenses to be put in. Be prepared to pay full price for the frame with standard lenses, pay whole lot of $$$ for the prescription lenses - but don't expect Oakley to give you the old lenses back(or any money for them) its basically a theft. Customer Service is very bad - they don't know their own product, they lie if they don't know the information. Basically the product, breaks, the manufacturer does not stand behind their product. This applies to all of their overpriced, products. Stay away from this product unless you are willing to take very good care of the glasses you get, and do not have a problem spending the cash on a sub-par product. I've had problems on 3 out of 5 of their products, and they are getting worse each year with their custome service
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Roger a Cross Country Rider from Spokane
    Date Reviewed: September 29, 2005
    Favoriate Trail:Roger's Greatest Hits
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $400.00
    Purchased At:Optical Shop
    Strengths:Looks are everything. The only reason to buy these would be because you think they look good.
    Weaknesses:Beware. Oakley does not repair this style anymore. Durability and customer support are very poor. Polycarbonate lenses fog up easily.
    Similar Products Used:Serengeti, Maui Jim, Vuarnet.
    Bike Setup:2003 Intense Uzzi SLX, Marzocchi Freeride, Progressive 5th Element w/Ti spring. XTR components, Hayes mag brakes.
    Bottom Line:I paid $400 for these because they are prescription. They fell off my bike seat and landed on some pine needles and one temple broke. No problem - I will just send them in for repair, right? Nope. Oakley wouldn't help me because they were prescription. The optical shop sent them in for me. Oakley had them for 8 weeks, could never give the optician the status, but eventually Oakley replaced the frames. I used them for a couple months and they broke again the same way. I took them back to the optical shop. They didn't want to send them in for me because they hate dealing with Oakley. I reminded them that Oakley wouldn't help me and they reluctantly started the process to return them to Oakley. Oakley gave them the run-around. First they said that I had to call, but the optician reminded them that I had been refused, so they finally authorized the return. After 8 weeks (again) the glasses were returned to the optician - this time unrepaired. There was a note that said they no longer repair this style. I purchased a used pair of frames on eBay to salvage my $400 set of lenses. Their service is so bad that I wasn't really angry. I just shook my head. I wasn't really surprised after the other poor experiences I've had with Oakley.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Ghost a Downhiller from Australia
    Date Reviewed: January 21, 2004
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $160.00
    Strengths:- Oakley Quality
    - Range Of Colours
    - Range Of Lenses
    - Very Light
    - Strong
    - Fit Very Well
    Weaknesses:- Price
    Similar Products Used:Oakley Pro M Frame
    Bottom Line:Like most Oakley sunglasses, the Straight Jacket's are at the top of their area. Very well made, huge range of frame colours and lense tints depending on what you're doing/personal preference.

    A slightly wider pair of sunglasses to say the Oakley Five and Oakley Minute and much better suited to a slightly wider face.

    Like most Oakleys though, the Straight Jacket's are rather expensive. A new pair will set you back about $200 in Australia. I guess it's like anything though - you pay more, you get more.

    Try them on before purchasing of course.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Andy Ramirez a Racer from Seal Beach CA USA
    Date Reviewed: May 7, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:The pavement
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $130.00
    Purchased At:oakley dealer
    Strengths:my lenses provide the best coverage from the sun. (fire)
    Weaknesses:N/A
    Similar Products Used:i have 2 other pairs of oakleys and i'm getting another and i refuse to wear anything other than oakleys
    Bike Setup:n/a
    Bottom Line:these sunglasses are the best!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by alex pam a Weekend Warrior from belmont ca
    Date Reviewed: March 6, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:water dog lake
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $170.00
    Purchased At:rei
    Strengths:great styl great sun protection feels good
    Weaknesses:sleps down nose, fogs when not moving
    Bottom Line:great for just hanging around good for rideing but not the best
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Rawke a from Canada
    Date Reviewed: July 20, 2002
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $100.00
    Strengths:Very good lenses, an ok price
    Weaknesses:tends to slip down nose while riding, lenses scratch easily, kinda heavy, hardcore fogging
    Similar Products Used:cheapos, smith, M-Frames
    Bottom Line:better for recreational use
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Scooter a Cross Country Rider from Murrieta, CA
    Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Any and All
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $40.00
    Strengths:Good looks, polorized lenses... hey, they're Oakleys.
    Weaknesses:Heavy, expensive, no amber lenses available, slide down the nose when riding.
    Similar Products Used:Performance Vectors (with clear, gray, and amber interchangeable lenses), cheapo TJ Maxx specials, Frogskins, others
    Bike Setup:2002 FSR XC, Panaracer Fire XC Pros 2.1 F&R, Thomson Seatpost.
    Bottom Line:Great sunglasses for driving, fishing, general recreation etc., but I wouldn't recommend them for riding. They're a bit on the heavy side and the helmet straps interfere with the sunglass arms. They fog up easily and often and are prone to scratching when clearing mud and debris from the lenses.
    You want stylish sunglasses that make you look good, buy some Oakleys. You want glasses that are made for mountainbiking, buy some that are made for mountainbiking.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by enrique a Weekend Warrior from Reno
    Date Reviewed: April 19, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Ridge3
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $90.00
    Purchased At:champs
    Strengths:Great Fit! Outta this world optics! Lens clearer than naked eye! innovative and stylish design
    Weaknesses:Easy to Scratch, expensive
    Similar Products Used:nike, other designer shades...
    Bike Setup:hardtail, z1, Tiogas
    Bottom Line:Oakley lenses are the reason why this product is expensive, and why you should purchase this. The clarity is incomparable, nothing comes close to its technology. Sunlight is blocked, but at the same time, your view is glare free and eye strain is completely eliminated.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Wayne a Downhiller from nottingham, uk
    Date Reviewed: April 17, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:sssshhhh. It's a secret
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $56.00
    Purchased At:work
    Strengths:They block out a lot of sunlight, you can see through them, great fit, comfy.
    Weaknesses:Black Irdium lens are a bit too dark for the UK.
    Similar Products Used:Oakley Eyejackets, E wires, cheap crap.
    Bottom Line:Amazing glasses
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Mark Goodwin a from Shediac Cape, New Brunswick, Canada
    Date Reviewed: April 9, 2002
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $210.00
    Purchased At:Bungay's Bicycle and Snowboard Shop
    Strengths:Very strong frame and lenses, dark shades, fit perfectly, makes me look good
    Weaknesses:a little heavy (FMJ+ Ice Blue)
    Similar Products Used:Oakley Straight Jacket Polished Aluminum
    Bike Setup:Haro (garbage) Revo, metal bar ends, Wellgo magnesium pedals
    Bottom Line:These glasses are the bomb!!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Joni McGlade a Cross Country Rider from Northern Ireland
    Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:the faster, the better
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $120.00
    Purchased At:in andorra
    Strengths:fit, weight, lens capibility
    Weaknesses:make me look faster that i can go!!
    Similar Products Used:wee cheapy glasses
    Bike Setup:Trek 7k('99), mavic 517's, shimano lx levers + breaks (f/r)
    Bottom Line:These glasses rule, they can be worn in the shade, and you can still see!! The red lense isn't just for show, they are far better than the dark ones, i even use them for skiing. I'm not sure about dh riders though, goggles are probebly better, but class for xc
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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