Oakley was founded in 1975 as a brand for motorcycle grips. The brand went on to produce grips, gloves, number plates, elbow guards, and chin guards. However, in 1980, it launched goggles called the O-frame. Since its success in skiing, Oakley quickly became one of the most prominent eyewear brands for sports.
Today, Oakley frames are designed with High Definition Optics (HDO) technology and high-standard materials like O Matter™, Unobtainium™, and Plutonite. Unobtainium™ is the rubber used for motorcycle grips when it was first launched. It is still used to make earsocks on Oakley glasses, bands of watches, and nose pads. These earsocks ensure that the frames stay in place when the wearer is on the go, out for a run, or even indulging in sports.
However, Oakley isn’t just about functionality. Oakley has been a choice for influencers and celebrities, especially those who are known for choosing items that combine style and functionality. Its range of sunglasses is a combination of the same promise.
What makes Oakley sunglasses a top choice for sports enthusiasts?
Oakley’s use of grips or earsocks on the temples is what makes it extremely comfortable for sports enthusiasts. These sunglasses also come with polycarbonate lenses in a variety of cool colors. These lenses are lightweight and impact-resistant, making them perfect for physical sports.
Can I customise Oakley sunglasses with prescription lenses?
Yes, Oakley sunglasses can be customised with prescription lenses when you shop them from Vision Direct online. You can choose from a range of lenses including zFORT® blue light block, Transitions, polarised, and mirrored lenses. You can check the lens options and the prescription range available for each pair of sunglasses in the collection on the product page.
Which Oakley sunglasses are best for outdoor activities like cycling or running?
Oakley Flak and Flak 2.0 sunglasses have a wraparound shape that is best for protecting the wearer’s eyes while cycling or running. You can find these sunglasses at Vision Direct online. However, not all of these sunglasses are suitable for prescription lenses.
