ReviewStation – Oakley Plaintiff Squared Sunglasses

January 10, 2013
Posted by Dan

ReviewStation is our brand new feature in which we are going to look at new products in detail give you as much information as possible before you buy!

In this blog we are going to take a closer look at the Oakley Plaintiff Squared Sunglasses, a new 2013 release from Oakley which combines a classic stalwart sunglass with new cutting edge design. What appears to be a hybrid between Oakley Plaintiff Sunglasses and their squared off masterpiece, the Oakley Deviation Sunglasses, the Plaintiff Squared has already created a stir in the industry with people vying for as much information as possible. Luckily you have come to the right place! We have exclusive early access to this amazing range and we are going to be sharing it with you; along with video footage, an in depth video review and the ability to pre-order these for immediate shipping when they arrive in stock.

Let’s start by breaking the frame down piece by piece. The frame itself is made from Oakley’s C-5 Metal Alloy compound, a lightweight material which will sit comfortably on your face all day and the cushioned nose pieces are adjustable for added stability. Oakley’s patented ‘Three Point Fit” system is an innovation which ensures the frame will only contact your face in three places; above your ears and on your nose which ensures that they will fit the vast majority of head sizes and shapes whilst still keeping their original contour. The Oakley Plaintiff Squared Sunglasses have an 8.75 base lens/frame curvature which wraps around your face more than a regular ‘Aviator’ style sunglass, giving you a more stylish look and protecting your eyes up to the periphery of your vision. They are also engineered with Mono-Shock Hinges; made from titanium these hinges keep up Oakley’s already high standard of impact protection and give you that extra peace of mind when you are wearing them.

All of this frame technology is undoubtedly amazing, however Oakley’s ‘pièce de résistance’ has to be their lenses. Made from Oakley’s patented polycarbonate compound Plutonite, these lenses are simply unrivaled in the sunglass world. Unlike the vast majority of other lenses, Plutonite itself is 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protective which means that even if they are scratched, dropped or chipped the lenses will still completely protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. If you like your Oakley Sunglasses then I’m sure you will have heard the term ‘HDO’ before; this stands for HD Optics which Oakley use in their lenses to provide complete clarity of vision right up to the periphery of your sight. This term encompasses Oakley’s (also patented) XYZ Optics, an amazing innovation which tapers each lens from the middle out to the edges of the sunglass and will correct any refraction of light as it passes through the lens. Anyone who has ever bought cheaper sunglasses will be well aware of those annoying sunglass headaches you get after a prolonged period of wearing them, and it is the XYZ optics that completely cuts these out!

All in all, the Oakley Plaintiff Squared Sunglasses are set to be a big hitter in 2013 and it is safe to say that the stock is going to fly off the cyber shelves! Make sure to pre-order yours today to avoid disappointment. Feel free to take a look at the in depth video review below and leave us a comment.

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Valentino Rossi: Living Legend Joins Oakley

May 2, 2012
Posted by Dan

Nine time World Champion Valentino Rossi

Valentino ‘The Doctor’ Rossi is first in the all time 500cc MotoGP race wins standings, with 79 victories, and second in the all time overall wins standings with 105 race wins and now he has joined forces with Oakley to create a range of sunglasses for this summer! He has inspired four styles for the new range; Frogskin, Deviation, Holbrook and Jupiter Squared. Each and any every one is injected with a little bit of Rossi’s unique style and flair.

The classic Frogskin style has had an appointment with The Doctor and come out the other side looking better than ever! The Polished Black frame is bold, yet aestetically pleasing and made of the patented Oakley OMatter plastic composite making them strong, yet incredibly flexible. Desgined to absorb impact, the frame itself should be able to withstand even the fastest motorbike crashes! With such a good frame, it would be a crime not to have an equally good lens and Oakley have not disappointed. Made to their usual dazzling standards, the Valentino Rossi Frogskins come with a Fire Iridium lens as standard, which boasts some of the best eyewear technology available today. Not only is it made to withstand the same impact as Industrial Protective Eyewear, the lens is self is completely UVA, UVB and UVC protective, meaning that even if they get scratched, your eyes will still be safe and sound.

No sunglasses collection would be really complete without an appearance from the classic Aviator style. This is portrayed with the Valentino Rossi Edition Oakley Deviation Sunglasses. The vintage look has been overhauled Rossi style with the teardrop shaped lenses curving inwards making a more rectangular lens shape. This is all on a 6-Base lens curvature (which is tech talk for the contour that angles back at the sides), this means that little or no light will be able to get in through the sides and bottom of the sunglasses and into your eyes! The Warm Grey lenses themselves are a category 3 lens; a dark lens which is perfect for driving and general usage.

The Oakley Holbrook’s are synonymous with a stone cold cool image and Rossi has continued this in his range whilst still adding a touch of his own outgoing personality. The yellow Oakley icons are accentuated perfectly by the simple black frame and Rossi’s signature VR46 symbol is emblazoned on the inside of the arms. The Polished Black frame is matched with Warm Grey lenses for increased visual contrast and improved depth perception in bright sun. Every pair of the Valentino Rossi Signature Holbrooks come with a Microfibre bag for storage and cleaning, decorated in the style of the sun and moon motif from Valentino’s helmet.

Finally, we come to the Valentino Rossi Signature Jupiter Squared sunglasses. The colourful Oakley icons and vibrant yellow strips on the earstems scream Rossi style and the Fire Iridium lens really sets them apart from the norm. With Oakley’s patented Three Point Fit, you can be sure that they will fit any head size or shape and the Unobtanium earsocks ensure that they will not fall off your head. This is because Unobtanium is the only rubber in the world which actually gets sticky when wet!

In summary, the new Valentino Rossi Signature range are a breath of fresh air in the world of classic sunglasses; the vibrant, unique styles combined with Oakley technology make them the must buy sunglasses of the summer!

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