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Introducing the New Oakley Sunglasses for Men

January 10, 2012
Posted by Laura

A Look at the New Oakley Sunglasses for 2012

A Look at the New Oakley Sunglasses for 2012

 

So 2012 is here and what better way to kick-start the New Year than by checking out some of the incredible new designs by Oakley. There are now 3 new designs added to the Oakley sunglasses collection for men, all of which are set to be hot news for 2012!

First, we have the Oakley Dispatch 2 sunglasses. One of the more fashion forward Oakley designs, this style boasts an oversized and square shaped frame made of the lightweight and durable O Matter material. Whether your style preference is classic or overstated, the Dispatch 2 Oakley sunglasses are available in a wide variety of classic and vibrant colours, plus each pair also Oakley Dispatch 2 Sunglassescomes with adjustable metal Oakley icons enabling you to change the look and style of the sunglasses. The lenses are made of Plutonite and some Dispatch 2 sunglasses also come with Polarised lenses with iridium coatings for maximum visual quality and protection.

Next, we have the super sleek Oakley Blender sunglasses. A classically understated and versatile Oakley shape, the Blender sunglasses will add a polished finish to every look. The frame is made of the lightweight but robust C-5 alloy material and the style also features O Matter ear stems for comfort and a secure fit. The Plutonite lenses provide full UV protection and the Blender sunglasses are built with a wrapped frame for maximum peripheral vision.

If statement style is more your bag, the Oakley Jupiter Squared sunglasses are sure to appeal. Part of the lifestyle collection, the Jupiter Squared design is modern and perfectly conveys the confident Oakley attitude! The oversized and square shaped frame is made of the Oakley O Matter material and the style also

Oakley Jupiter Squared Sunglassesfeatures Unobtanium ear stems for a comfortable and secure fit. The lenses are made of Plutonite and some Jupiter Squared styles also come with Polarised lenses and an iridium lens coating to balance light transmission. In a selection of sharp colours such as black ink with OO red lenses, these the Jupiter Squared sunglasses will add instant impact to every look!

All of these amazing Oakley styles are now in stock so be sure to check out the full collections!

By the way, if you buy any of our sunglasses (or even if you don’t!) we’d love to connect with you all on Facebook and Twitter and hear what you think of our products!

A Look at the Hot New Oakley Goggle Styles!

September 1, 2011
Posted by Laura

The Innovative and Sleek Oakley Airbrake Goggles

The Innovative and Sleek Oakley Airbrake Goggles

If any of you are lucky enough to be heading off to the slopes for a snow sport adventure, then you’ll be pleased to know that Oakley have some incredible new goggles releases to look out for this autumn.

The goggles added to the Oakley collection are the Oakley Airbrake goggles, the Oakley Catapult goggles, and the Oakley Twisted goggles, all of which boast the ultimate in style, performance and technical innovation.

Here is a quick rundown of what the latest Oakley goggles have to offer-:

The Oakley Airbrake Goggles-:

The Airbrake goggles feature Oakley’s unique SwitchLock Technology, which enables you to speedily and easily swap the lens. This works via a locking lever mechanism, which releases the mounted lens. You then swap over with the desired lens of your choice and snap the SwitchLock lever shut to secure it in place. Each pair of Airbrake goggles come equipped with two lens tints and the overall benefit of this design is that you can easily adjust to your environment without sacrificing your visual quality.

Oakley Catapult Goggles

The Oakley Catapult Goggles-:

A brand new design for women, the Catapult goggles are super sleek and stylish and made of the lightweight and flexible yet durable O Matter material. With features such as a triple-layer polar fleece foam, a dual vented Lexan lens with F2 anti-fog technology, the Catapult goggles provide 100% protection against UVA, UVB and UVC light in addition to harmful blue light.

The Oakley Twisted Goggles-:

A fresh unisex design, the Oakley Twisted goggles have been specifically created to maximise performance whilst also providing protection. These goggles are designed to fit small to medium size faces and are made using the comfortable, durable and lightweight O-Matter material which is ultra flexible even in the coldest of climates. The Twisted goggles also feature a triple-layer polar fleece foam and an Oakley Twisted Gogglesinterchangeable strap with engineered attachment plates that keep the fit precise and balanced. These goggles can be worn with or without a helmet.

All of these new goggles styles come equipped with the benefits of Oakley’s innovative anti-fog lens technologies, enabling you to perform at your very best safe in the knowledge that your face and vision is fully protected. Each style is available in an array of striking and vibrant colourways and patterns, ensuring that you get noticed up on the slopes!

Oakley Goggles – The Cutting Edge of Style & Technology

January 6, 2011
Posted by Laura

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.

New Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses – Designed by Snowboarder Shaun White

April 29, 2010
Posted by Laura

Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses – Shade Station

We all know that Oakley is famous for its sponsorship of world class athletes which also helps the brand establish what the sports industry requires from its products. We can now share that one of these athletes has used his style creativity to help design a unique pair of Oakley sunglasses!

Gold medal winner Shaun White is what can be described as a bit of a rocker in the world of snowboarding and has been a core athlete within the Oakley brand for over ten years – also known for his love of street fashion. Transcending his skills on the slopes to the design board, Oakley has teamed up with Shaun and the result is a new pair of incredibly cool Oakley sunglasses called Holbrook.

Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses Designed By Shuan White

In designing the new Holbrook sunglasses, Shaun (pictured) took inspiration from his passion for iconic male film legends of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s and wanted to capture the essence of American cool and how everyday men rebelled against conformity and inspired the younger generation. The Holbrook sunglasses are his visualisation of that theme and are named after a small town on Route 66 which is notorious of being a town where both grit and glory take place on the wide open road.

In terms of style, the Oakley Holbrook sunglasses boast the classic retro look that Shaun wanted to achieve, with thick frames, arms which begin from the top of the frame and large, defined lenses. In true Oakley style, the sunglasses perfectly combine that vintage appeal with contemporary and innovative technologies!

The Holbrook sunglasses feature a stress-resistant frame made of the signature Oakley lightweight synthetic O Matter and are aesthetically emphasised with metal bolts at the top corners of the frames to add to the ‘gritty’ style. The lenses incorporate the unique Oakley High Definition Optics (HDO) with pure Plutonite lenses that filter out 100% of all UV light (not just UVA and UVB). All of these advanced technologies ensure optical precision, impact resistance and maximum eye protection.

In a range of different colours (frames and lenses) to choose from, the new Oakley Holbrook sunglasses look incredibly stylish, successfully portraying the theme that Shaun wanted to capture and are a completely unique model within the Oakley sunglasses collection. The product of an amazing Oakley/Athlete collaboration!