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Oakley Does it Again with the Incredible New Sunglasses for Spring

March 6, 2012
Posted by David

The Incredible Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses

Oakley never fails to seriously impress us with its new sunglasses releases and now we have 5 more incredible designs to add to the list, all of which are due this spring.

All sunglasses for men, the new Oakley designs to look out for include the Radarlock sunglasses, Crankcase sunglasses, Half Jacket 2.0 sunglasses, Racing Jacket sunglasses and the Deviation sunglasses.

The Oakley Deviation sunglasses boast the cool vintage aviator look but with the modern attitude and aesthetic twists that Oakley has become renowned for. Made of the lightweight C-5 metal alloy, the Deviation sunglasses feature a 6 base lens curvature for maximum vision and comfort and to also accentuate the vintage look of the design. The iconic Oakley logo is displayed upon the Oakley Deviation Sunglassesbridge section.

Next up we have the Oakley Racing Jacket sunglasses, which definitely take the modern Oakley style to the next level! Oozing with adrenalin, this fierce design features Oakley’s patented XYZ Optics for the ultimate in peripheral vision, as well as ram-air surge ports to provide defogging ventilation.

The Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 sunglasses are a super sleek design with the frame sculpted using the lightweight yet strong and durable C-5 metal alloy. The sunglasses also feature High Definition Optics for the best visual quality possible, and the open-edge lenses provide an unobstructed downward view. The Three-Point fit structure, custom-engineered spring hinges and Unobtainium stem sleeves that increase grip with perspiration all also prove that the Half Jacket 2.0 sunglasses may look deceptively simple in aesthetic, but are brimming with the Oakley innovation!

Oakley Racing Jacket SunglassesThe last two Oakley styles to look out for are the ultra fierce and sporty Oakley Radarlock sunglasses and the bold and statement Oakley Crankcase sunglasses.

All the new designs also come with Polarised lens options for the maximum in visual quality and protection.

These amazing new Oakley sunglasses are due to hit the store in the next few weeks so we’ll be sure to let you know when they arrive!

See the Radarlock lens being removed here on YouTube.



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The New Oakley Sunglasses for Men Spring 2012 – Get them Here First!

January 23, 2012
Posted by David
Introducing the New Oakley Sunglasses for Men for 2012

Introducing the New Oakley Sunglasses for Men for 2012

A brand that is always on the go, Oakley never fails to impress with its collection of sunglasses that represent only the most innovative and striking in the eyewear industry. If you’re looking to get your hands on a pair of new sunglasses this year that go the extra mile, here is a rundown of the new Oakley sunglasses for men that tick all the right boxes!

Oakley Bottle Rocket Sunglasses-:

Slick, sporty and oozing the Oakley attitude, the Oakley Bottle Rocket sunglasses are designed to maximise your sports performance whilst also looking flawlessly fierce! Featuring a semi-rimless O Matter frame, this achieves optimum vision at all angles and the lenses boast a 8.75 base curvature to further accentuate this. All Bottle Rocket sunglasses include Oakley’s Oakley Bottle Rocket SunglassesHigh Definition Optics in addition to Polarised lenses and the style is available in a number of sleek colours.

Oakley XX Twenty Sunglasses-:

A versatile and expertly crafted pair of sunglasses, the Oakley XX Twenty design are perfect for those with an on-the-go lifestyle. Featuring a wrapped style O Matter frame, the sunglasses are ultra robust and incorporate the brand’s XYZ Optics to maintain clear vision at all angles. Some XX Twenty Oakley sunglasses also come with Polarised lenses and/or iridium lens coatings to balance light transmission. A fashion forward pair of Oakley sunglasses that seamlessly fuse style and performance.

Oakley Crosshair Sunglasses-:

Oakley Crosshair SunglassesDespite being one of the more obviously fashion focused pair of Oakley sunglasses for men, the Oakley Crosshair sunglasses are deceptively innovative and boast an array of the Oakley technologies. An adaptation of the classic aviator with a hint of a vintage twist, the overall aesthetic is created to perfection with a lightweight C-5 alloy frame and with Unobtainium ear stems that provide a secure fit whilst also enabling the sunglasses to be super comfortable on the go! The lenses include Oakley’s High Definition Optics, are made of Plutonite and offer the best visual possible, with some Crosshair versions featuring Polarised lenses.

All of these new Oakley sunglasses will be available at Shade Station around late February time, so we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as you can get your hands on them!



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Get Ready for the New Oakley Fast Jacket Sunglasses!

May 17, 2011
Posted by David
Ian Poulter Wearing Oakley Fast Jacket Sunglasses

Ian Poulter Wearing Oakley Fast Jacket Sunglasses

Oakley is certainly impressing us this season with its new releases and for all of you sports lovers who require the ultimate sunglasses to maximise your performance, Oakley has that covered with the launch of the new Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses.

Featuring two styles – the Fast Jacket Standard sunglasses and the Fast Jacket XLJ sunglasses, the main feature of the Fast Jacket sunglasses is that they incorporate the brand’s innovative and dynamic Switchlock Technology. This means that you can easily and speedily change the lenses and adapt to any lighting environment. Each pair of Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses come equipped with two sets of lenses and you don’t need to worry about the lenses becoming scratched as they all feature the unique Oakley Hydrophobic permanent lens coating that prevents water, fingerprints and oils – meaning perfectly clear vision at all times. Some other features of the lenses include-:

Oakley Fast Jacket Sunglasses

  • - Oakley’s High Definition Optics for unbeatable visual quality at all angles
  • - Polarised lens options for the ultimate in visual quality and protection
  • - Iridium lens coating options to further reduce glare and balance light transmission.

In typical Oakley style, the Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses are fierce, lightweight and sleek in aesthetic and incorporate open-edge lens architecture. This means the wearer has a clear downward view and makes the Fast Jacket sunglasses perfect for sports such as running, golf and cycling.

Golfing pro Ian Poulter is a huge fan of the Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses as he wants the best in terms of style, function and performance, which he feels is achieved in the Fast Jacket design.

Available in an array of sharp and striking colours and lens tints and designed in a medium fit as well as an extra large fit, if you demand only the best, the Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses are without doubt a sure winner!



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Introducing the Fierce New Oakley Sunglasses Styles!

May 11, 2011
Posted by David
Oakley Disguise Sunglasses

The Oakley Disguise Sunglasses - Just One of the New Oakley Styles Just Launched!

Just in time for summer, Oakley sunglasses has launched a selection of incredible new releases that combine fierce style with the superior and innovative Oakley technologies. Here is a run-down of the brand new styles just added to the collection!

Oakley Disclosure Sunglasses

A design for ladies, the Disclosure Oakley sunglasses are streamlined, sleek and simple with a sporty edge. This oversized wraparound design is available in a number of cool and fashion forward colours and patterns and the iconic Oakley logo is displayed in metal adjacent to the hinge. Offering all the benefits of the Oakley technologies including Plutonite lenses and Polarised lenses in some versions, the Disclosure sunglasses are ideal for every girl on the go!

Oakley Caveat Sunglasses - TurquoiseOakley Caveat Sunglasses

The aviator is one of the most iconic styles of sunglasses and tends to flatter most face shapes. The Caveat Oakley sunglasses are a style for ladies that combine the classic aviator appeal with a modern, high-tech and high fashion edge! The style boasts beautifully formed contours and is available in a variety of cool and vibrant colours to make the style that little bit more show-stopping and statement!  Though the Caveat sunglasses are lightweight, they are made using a robust and impact resistant C5 metal compound, with some styles featuring Polarised lenses and gradient lens shading.

Oakley Disguise Sunglasses

Another style for the ladies, the Disguise Oakley sunglasses are perfect for those days when you want to hide away – but do so in serious style and with an air of mystery! This oversized and beautifully feminine style comes in an array of colours and patterns and is ideal if you’re looking for a fashion forward design that’s brimming with the Oakley technology. Features of the Disguise sunglasses include Plutonite lenses, which filter out 100% of all UV light and Polarised lenses in some versions.

Oakley Pit Bull SunglassesOakley Pit Bull Sunglasses

One for the guys, the Pit Bull Oakley sunglasses are the perfect representation of the fierce Oakley style with a strong and bold aesthetic and a statement edge. The Pit Bull sunglasses also feature smooth and sleek contours, infusing a smart twist and making the sunglasses that little bit more versatile. The Pit Bull sunglasses boast all the benefits of the innovative Oakley technologies including Polarised lenses in some designs, unobtainium ear socks and nose pads that work to increase grip with sweat and Oakley’s High Definition Optics. Masculine, ultra modern and an Oakley design that shows the wearer isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd!



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Oakley Goggles – The Cutting Edge of Style & Technology

January 6, 2011
Posted by David
Oakley Goggles - When Only the Best is Good Enough

Oakley Goggles - When Only the Best is Good Enough

When looking for the perfect pair of goggles to accompany you on your ski or snow adventure, there are a number of elements you have to look at aside from the goggles looking stylish and fierce! Safety is always the most important factor to consider and therefore it is vital to find a pair of goggles that are a perfect fit, are comfortable and provide the necessary eye and face protection.

Luckily, Oakley has all of these points covered and of course, in typical Oakley fashion, each and every pair of goggles boast the ultimate in striking style. The Oakley design team invests a huge proportion of time in trialing and testing the goggles to ensure that you get safety, style and function – the full package!

Oakley Goggles: Crowbar/ShatteredThe Oakley Crowbar goggles are a favourite among the pros and with features such as an increased lens for a greater visual range, a flexible O Matter chassis, a rigid O Matter strap, triple layered fleece face foam, an anti-fog treated lens, Oakley’s patented XYZ Optics and 100% protection against UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light, it’s not difficult to see why! Perfect for medium-sized faces, the Oakley Crowbar goggles are available in a wide selection of vibrant designs to guarantee that you stand out in the crowd!

The Oakley Splice goggles are also a popular style and some versions feature high intensity polarised lenses and semi-flush lens geometry for improved downward visibility. The entire range of Oakley ski goggles are incredibly varied and each style incorporates different features/qualities depending on what type of sport or activity you want to use them for. Whilst Oakley goggles are an investment, their patented technologies surpass all tests of the American Oakley Goggles: SpliceNational Standards Institute including Oakley’s High Definition Optics, which allows your vision to remain sharp, precise and without distortion.

The Oakley brand prides itself on creating products that are at the cutting edge of the industry, incorporate the latest technologies and provide the ultimate protection to ensure that your performance is maximised. The collection of Oakley goggles are a fine example of this and expertly fuse function, safety and style.



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Oakley Sunglasses – See the World Through Oakley Eyes

November 22, 2010
Posted by David
Oakley Sunglasses

Oakley Sunglasses - See the World Through Oakley Eyes

If you are looking for something that extra bit special in a pair of sunglasses, then you need look no further than the Oakley brand. A fine combination of unique, innovative style and incomparable function, Oakley has a distinct vision all of its own and embodies the notion that only the best is good enough.

Part of the reason why Oakley has become so renowned and respected in the eyewear industry is because of its polarization technology. Many of the Oakley styles ranging from the fashionable Oakley Frogskins through to the exclusive, statement and sports orientated Pit Boss sunglasses incorporate Oakley’s High Definition Optics and Polarized lenses. Oakley’s High Definition Optics (or HDO) provide the ultimate in visual clarity and effectively eliminate any distortion. Often a pair of standard lenses will slightly distort images whereas HDO lenses enable to you see everything exactly where it is.

Polarized lenses then work to enhance the effect of HDO by balancing light transmission and blocking out glare which can be potentially damaging to the eyes. A huge number of professional athletes including Jake Halstead and Ryan Sheckler opt for Oakley sunglasses with polarized lenses and HDO because they help to maximise performance and always keep the eyes and face protected from harmful rays whilst on the go.

However, Oakley also appreciates that even if you prefer a more fashion forward pair of shades, you may also want to enjoy the superior Oakley technology and therefore a number of the ultra stylish Oakley sunglasses such as the chic and oversized Abandon ladies sunglasses, and the demure, versatile and super sophisticated unisex Square Whisker sunglasses, all have versions available that include polarized lenses.

Part of the reason why Oakley has become so popular is that it provides style options for every sport requirement whilst also creating a superb range of more fashion and trend led designs. Made using lightweight materials including the highly durable C-5 alloy for the slimmer wire style frames, to the robust O Matter frame as seen in some of the more bold designs that require that extra impact resistance, every part of every pair of Oakley sunglasses through to the frame, fit, aesthetic detailing and lens is designed with the wearer in mind and aims to create the best visual quality and experience possible.

Here at Shade Station we have an extensive collection of Oakley sunglasses available including some of the most iconic designs such as the Oakley Jawbone to the high tech Split Thump sunglasses which innovatively allow you to listen to music and communicate whilst on the go!

So why not check out the entire Oakley sunglasses collection and see the world through the truly unique Oakley eyes!



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Oakley Goggles – Oakley Power, Oakley Style

November 13, 2009
Posted by David

Oakley is the one of the most popular sports fashion brands in the world and is highly renowned for its range incredible products and top quality manufacturing standards. Jim Jannard founded Oakley in the United States in 1976 after discovering a unique grip material which he first used on motorbike hand grips and then decided that the same concept could be used on the arms of sunglasses to ensure a perfect and comfortable fit. Oakley products include sunglasses, clothing accessories and snow goggles.

Many snow sport enthusiasts will have heard of the Oakley brand as Oakley goggles are famous for being one of the most functional, revolutionary and stylish brands available. This is also the reason that many professionals use the brand as well as those who regard Oakley as a reliable lifestyle brand and tend to keep returning. Ultimately Oakley is renowned for its durability and Oakley goggles are designed to endure the most intense snow sports and optimise vision whilst on the slopes.

Research is an incredibly high priority and all Oakley products including the snow goggles and MX goggles undergo years of trial and testing. Only the best materials and technologies are used and the brand designs its collection of goggles to meet the demands of professional snow sport individuals. The brand’s use of design specifications such as 3D cranial geometry ensures a precise fit and the ultimate aim of Oakley goggles is to provide eye and face protection and maximise visual clarity.

So what are the factors that actually make Oakley goggles so unique and what are they made from to make them so durable and functional? Here is a selection of the specific features which make Oakley Goggles so effective -:

Lens Coating: This special lens coating is designed to reduce glare and increase clarity regardless of the light conditions. It adapts according to the light optimising vision and making the experience far safer and enjoyable.

Anti-Fog: Some of the goggles feature an F3 anti-fog technology which can absorb a minimum of 2 ml of water and help to maximise vision in blurry and foggy weather conditions, again enhancing safety.

Impact Protection: Eye protection is paramount when on the slopes and Oakley goggles are designed to endure even the most extreme weather conditions with Oakley extensive impact protection. The goggles go through intense testing before the final product is released so you therefore know that they are providing ultimate eye and face protection.

Triple Fleece Layers : A triple layer of polar fleece foam wicks away moisture and optimizes comfort.

100 % UV filtering: To protect the eyes from sunlight and glare.

The Oakley goggle range comprises of two styles; the Oakley snow goggles and the Oakley MX goggles. The snow goggles which include popular styles such as the A Frame and the Wisdom goggles are designed to be the best in eye and face protection and maximise performance. The Stockholm ladies goggles maintain a feminine look but have all the same functions as the men’s goggles including Oakley’s latest lens technology High Definition Optics (HDO) which provide fantastic peripheral and downward vision.

The Oakley MX goggles (Motor cross goggles) also comprise of a range of super stylish and functional designs. The Crowbar MX for example has incredible impact resistance, a triple layered face foam and provides maximum visual clarity. Ultimately these goggles are designed to be durable, comfortable and provide the best goggle performance according to current technologies. Other Oakley MX goggles include the O Frame MX with oversized lenses, the O Frame Pro MX and the XS O Frame MX designed for children or smaller faces.

Oakley is a trusted and reliable lifestyle brand and you can be completely assured that you are investing in a top quality pair of Oakley goggles that have undergone maximum research, trial and testing. With the brand’s typically stylish and cool aesthetics, they are also fun to wear and look fantastic. When you are combining both style and durability, this is definitely a winning combination.



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