Dang! From two feet and on thick carpet, for their lens to shatter (like glass?) is some kind of anomaly! Definitely, reach out to Oakley; they will help you. I have never seen their lens material shatter. I would have thought it impossible, so the fact that they did should be proof enough that they will replace them immediately.
SportRx that’s what I was told. I didn’t watch it happen but that is what I was told. It could have been smashed I guess but it didn’t look like it. It’s a few years old already
The impact test is pretty accurate. I was using a weed eater and a rock the size of a quarter hit my lens on my flak 2.0 and it didn’t shatter. It simply left a small dent on my lens. Could of lost an eye or damaged it pretty bad.
I shot a 177 airgun pellet at a pair of $10 sunglasses. There was a small dent in the lens but that`s it. So your theory about shatter resistance only in expensive glasses is very wrong. Plexiglass is not very expensive.
Wow! I've always been an Oakley fan, but I did not know how much pride and technology is put into the brand! I would even go as far to say that Oakley is the Apple of optics! 😀
It's really cool to get an inside look at Oakley's operation(s), and it's even cooler to get a better understanding of what your money goes towards. All of this just makes me love Oakley even more!
13 years ago when I was in high school, I bought a pair of 1st Gen Half Jackets because I thought they looked cool. I really didn't have much knowledge on Oakley at the time. Well, some time later they actually saved my eyesight. A friend of mine accidently discharged a paintball gun he had just bought and the round went straight towards my face. The Half Jackets deflected it onto the floor and instead of a hosptial visit, I ended up with a slight headache and a cool story to tell. It since made me a very strong believer in the effectiveness of Oakley Sunglasses.
I can attest to this. I've had dirt, rocks and debris launched at my eyes. While wearing Oakley sunglasses, never had an injury. Sure, they are expensive, but I would rather pay for sunglasses than have to pay for eye surgery. I wear Holbrook and Radar EV frames. The polarized lenses are great, especially if you get prizm built in.
You are 100% correct David! People will pay the money for the bike, shoes, helmet, but not protect their eyes. Take it from David, it's worth paying the extra buck especially for some PRIZM lenses.
I saw this add and bought another one "radarlock", I now will own like four pairs. Phenomenal in every aspect!!! Price, quality, durability, style...im addicted to them!
I tried many vendors, finally chose Oakley for optical clarity and fantastic glare reduction. I always recomended them to others for optical quality reasons, I had no idea they are so strong.
Incredible!! I have several pairs of Oakley sunglasses as a cyclist and this makes me feel even more safe. I love that Oakley even cares this much about design and engineering. :)
I've had my prescription Oakley fuel cells four about 5 years. I've fished, biked, jogged and taken them to the shooting range. They still have no scratches and look brand new. I love them!
After watching this great informative video I am glad I spent over $200 for my pair Oakley’s. They glasses are amazing and to see the technology behind them is awesome!!!
My first pair of flack jackets saved my left eye from a baseball off a bad hop ground ball. I did get 3 stiches in my eye brow from the frame but if it wasn't for my oaks my eye would have been much worse.
This is excellent! Love to see this company show the science of durability with their products. It clearly shows what is practical and what isn't practical.
I love Oakley and I hope that y’all keep up this amazing science work with the lens. And I hope y’all come up with new designs too I love y’all Oakley keep moving forward ❤️
Wow. Oakleys were the best sunglasses I ever had. I ran over them accidentally. I've had some cheap pairs since then. Going back to oakleys for sure after this.
I started buying Oakley's when I used to mow yards. The debris (pebbles, sticks) from mowing and weadeating would sometimes come back at my eyes and Oakley's would stop them. Been buying them ever since
Cheap polycarbonate lenses on budget glasses would do the same. But really if you're doing something like mowing lawns you would be better to use safety glasses rather than risk scratching your expensive Oakleys, but maybe you have money to burn. You bought Oakleys so maybe you do.
i have my jawbreakers for a year now and they're amazing! I biked with them in the dirt, rain, heat,pretty much everywhere and they're still going strong! I just have a few minor scratches on them but they're still good though
I just was given a price for a pair of Oakley prescription sun glasses. $750 to $800 for all plastic glasses. Maybe $20 to $30 bucks worth of materials involved. Luxottica is a monopoly that is using people's dependency on glasses like some kind of drug dealer or pimp !
Wait, this is cool, but aren't pretty much all sunglasses made/owned by luxottica, including Oakley? Is this guy just comparing to other sunglasses that the same company makes?
I think it’s about distribution or carrying their products or something...not entirely sure. Oakley tried for a long time not to play by their rules but it became too expensive for Oakley to keep it up. They got bullied into being acquired basically.
So, according to your argument, there's for example no real difference between a Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or say a Maserati (as they are all brands/car companies owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)?
Luxottica may own a bit of sunglass companies but not a majority as far as what they're comparing it to I'm not sure it could be other than that accompanies like a d or or a Ray-Ban but it could also be known as out of companies like spy electric or Maui Jim so to say it's all the same either way is wrong because Oakley is a sport frame and the only one it would be comparable to is something like a Wiley X or an ESS so yes Oakley is a significant better frame or a lens material in those aspects and that's what they're comparing it to it has no difference whether it's the same company or not as far as that goes because Oakley is still a main owner of the way that they make them they won't let anyone Chang the lenses
Then, for the price they need to include a Z87.1 certification. Even $2 safety glasses have it. Oakley isn't stamped (most) with Z87.1 so they can't be used as safety glasses in an OSHA environment.
...and as any ‘good’ commercial, they highlight the strengths of the product: 1. Optical Clarity, and 2. Impact Protection. even with the takeover by Luxotica, ‘Oakley’ seems to keep the same standards. I’m sold.
This is a great demonstration but i've had 3 pairs of the Half Jacket XLJ in prescription lenses and the hooks/edges that fasten the lense into the frame broke rendering the glasses useless.
Was in a gnarly golf cart accident on asphalt. I was pretty tore up, but my Oakley M-Frames saved my right eye from injury. Too bad they were scrapped.
While I like Oakley sunglasses (I've lost 5 pairs and just bought an M2 XL), this is just a 14 minute, 40 second commercial which Sportrx decided to participate in. It seems a little questionable to have these "tests" conducted by an Oakley marketing rep at the Oakley lab. That's not a credible test of anything, other than Oakley's ability at marketing its own products. You should take a collection of Oakleys to an independent optics lab and have them tell you what variables are really important, and then test them.
William Dukane You can't dispute an argument or information based simply upon who it came from. You can justify questioning based on it, but nothing is refuted by simply saying who it came from. Even the most habitual liar has the potential to tell the truth, you cannot, and should not disregard something someone says, simply because of who they are.
Daniel Hestopher especially if you are WATCHING them go through the tests instead of just showing you results or pictures. Idk how you can refute any of what they did, besides maybe the competitors weren't as bad a quality
William Dukane I am a rep at Oakley and I can tell you I've had lots of customers come into my store replacing their lenses because they A) scratched B) Dog chewed on them C) fell of their head while getting into a car and they ran over their sunglasses. C is very rare but it happens. Oakley sunglasses for safety/military are Z87 rated. Meaning they are puncture and also shatter proof. All of Oakleys lenses are like that. When I got my first pair of Oakleys from where I work I brought them home and smashed the lense with a hammer to see if this is true. And for that I will always only buy Oakleys.
My fuel cells saved my right eye, ate imdistructable, and man they are amazing cutting out all the strain on the eye. Curious though should I replace with fuel cell polarized or stick with high def. The high def is simply jaw dropping the brighter the day the better they are it seems.
So why would anyone buy any other brand sunglasses, if they would eventually ruin your eyes? SportRx... can you please explain why you even sell other eyeglass brands if this video literally shows that only Oakley's are safe to use?
With the way their lenses peel off and get bubbles on them, I'd say it's not worth it. Too expensive if the lenses aren't gonna be durable anyway. Luxottica needs to work on this.
this video is why I choose to wear Oakley and have been wearing them most of my life but all the benefits behind their testing to make sure your eyes see clearly through their lenses and your eyes are protected if objects come flying at your eyes
Oakley lenses are pretty badass, give them 3-5yrs though it flakes out. got 5 different designs of Oakley, looking forward to changing all my lenses and wishing it's not flaking off on me in due time.
Unfortunately, the film that goes over Oakley lenses can deteriorate. However, you should be able to buy replacement lenses pretty easily. The film deteriorates from bodily oils, grease, and other factors. Would you not say that although the film coming off your lenses is a bummer, the fact that you have had your oakley's faithfully serving you for five years is a well- made investment?
Oakley Clifden Matte Black Prizm Snow Black Iridium PLEESE make same glases but with the Polarized lens too. And the same darkness in the lens. That is what we ocean sailors needs
These glasses are tough as hell, I shot a pair or Radar EVs with a pellet rifle (800 fps aprox.) And they only got scratched, no dents no nothing, just a scratch. That pair got ran over by my dad a few weeks prior, the lens was all bent and it still withstood the pellet.
Ive worn nothing but Oakleys for the past 17 years. My prescription eyewear and my sunglasses are both Oakleys. Too bad they dont have a whole lot of presence in Canada. You can only order them.
Don't go by what SportRX says, they are in Oakley's back pocket. I have three different Prizm lenses and these take vision to another level. The clarity and enhancement are awesome, especially for my sports, golf & driving!
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The Best Glasses made for safety and style been a loyal customer for over 35 years .Started with the Razor Blades and now to the flax 2.0 XL. .When you have had the best you don't want the rest. I only would ask if there is any way to put a reader in the bottom of the Oakley? I'm getting older and I'm always in the field trying to look at blue prints and that would be a great improvement for your loyal customers that are getting to the age that we need readers,but don't want to change the glasses we have grown to use on a daily basis?
I would like to see Oakley put more effort into putting more frames through APEL testing. There's a LOT of Joe's that are catching flack for not having APEL frames.
KrKrypton it's expensive and completely unnecessary for most people. It would require frames to be built out of possibly bulkier, and less aesthetically pleasing materials, as well as raising the price of them beyond the optimal range for decent profitability. This is coming from someone who needs an ANSI stamp on glasses for them to be used at work. There are very few Oakley glasses that are actually stamped, and while I don't like it, I understand it.
Daniel Hestopher it's necessary for the Army. Non-APEL approved eyewear cannot be worn in live-fire exercises or on the battlefield because of the need for a rating higher than Z87. Standard M-Frames are Z87 but due to the ease of removing the lense they do not meet APEL standards. APEL approved eyewear has a "ballistic hole" where there is a 3rd retaining mechanism in the middle if the frame/lense preventing the lenses from being easily removed/knocked out. There are other frames that are made similarly that haven't made it to APEL testing.
KrKrypton I understand that. The simple fact is 99.9% of their customers are not in the military and do not need, want, or care about it. In any for profit company, it's all about the bottom line, and doing this for more glasses costs more money, and as previously mentioned has other drawbacks that would be more important to the vast majority of their customers. I wish more of their glasses were approved, but it doesn't make sense from a business perspective.
Daniel Hestopher you literally don't know the subject matter. They offer many light and compact frames that pass these tests. Also, their glasses do not cost any more than most high end competitors. Furthermore, military, police, firefighters and athletes are all aware of impact standards and many buy these glasses because of their reputation for high quality and durability. They offer many styles in many price ranges. You can also select your lense type. Furthermore, Oakley's are literally standard issued to thousands of troops. You can't throw bullshit arbitrary numbers out there just because the safety standards are of no use to you. A high percentage of people who buy their products do so in part because of the safety standards.
It's owned by them yes, but I don't think the factories are the same. As far as I can tell, it looks like the same type of relationship that Volkswagen has with all their subsidiaries. If you look at where they are being made, Ray-Ban's are made both in Italy and China where Oakley is made in the USA. The lenses on Ray-Ban's are glass, Oakley's aren't. So while yes, they are owned by the Luxottica Group, they appear to be quite independent of each other. Both with different approaches and standards.
So, according to your argument, there's no real difference between a Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or say a Maserati (as they are all brands/car companies owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)? Personally, if I was offered one of those cars for free and could pick, I would for example choose a Maserati Levante over a Fiat Panda or a Jeep Compass.
you should just buy sunglasses for $20. same quality as Oakley, just won't say oakley on them. Why do you think lamborghini's and other high end cars perform so well? high quality parts are used because not many are made. Once you mass produce a product quality goes to the very bottom of the page
@@Sanic55 Did you not watch the video? Glass and the plastics that are used in the $20 glasses aren't nearly as strong and will end with you very likely losing an eye. I can vouch for Oakleys lense quality and protection. Mine survived a 300 FPS .68 Caliber paintball round from 7 feet away. No eye damage.
I just had to comment on this... among the comments below, some people recommend Vuarnet and Maui Jim. I had a look at their models in their websites and I don't think they're comparable. Not talking about material and quality (can't tell if they're better than Oakley or not), I'm talking about style and design. I simply didn't see myself doing outdoors with those models!! To me, they look utterly boring for that purpose. To me Oakley sounds interesting with the recent Radar capabilities added. Now, regarding the tests, I can't be sure of the equipment calibration, but both impact tests tell me a lot. Those were not regular impacts with everyday airborne particles... My eyes are precious and that's what I care about. Luckily we have a wide range of models and brands to choose from for different purposes, but If you find similar videos including tests for different brands please post the links.
I just bought a pair of Oakley crankshaft ice iridium glasses. Thanks to your reviews and this insight. I know people who have lost their sight either by trauma or extended sun exposure. I think it is worth investing in glasses like these. I just hope that now that Oakley is owned by luxotica they will steer away from this quality products
Been wearing Oakleys exclusively Since the first Frogskins in the early 80"s This guy knows his stuff, I just tried buying fake replacement lenses for my Jupiters and Mainlinks and I Done with that now
Only bad thing I can say about Oakley sunglasses is they stop making the lenses after a particular model is discontinued. I still think the Jawbone / Racing Jacket is the best pair of Oakley sunglasses.
Had Oakley since the eye jacket model from the 90s.. unfortunately last few years quality has dropped.. lens coatings peeling, bits falling off etc. Huge letdown
I got a pair of oakley romeo 2 and I dropped them by mistake run over them with mi car. the frame don't brake at all. The lenses got destroyed but the frame just small scratches. This are son indestructible stuff. Love oakley that's why I got 4 pairs [gas cans, romeo 2, Juliets x metal, airdrop]. 👍
Unfortunately, my Oakley Fuel Cell Cerakote sage color glasses snapped in half at the bridge of the nose. I loved those glasses but it’ll be awhile before I can afford another pair.
I feel soooooooo much better after watching this!!!!!!! Sure I paid a large sum of money for them but I feel great when doing my 100k rides every 3-days, that's a lot of hours looking through glasses, so yeah, you get what you pay for in the end...folks, in the end how you protect your eyes while riding is much more important than just looking on your bike... careful with copies!!!! Question is, how much are your eyes worth!?
Just wondering what happens when you crash. Would the frame snap and cut your eye/face? Would the arms snap with sharp edges? Would like see those type of tests. And yes I do have an Oakley Flak 2.0 XL 👍🏻
We hate to hear that you have had that experience! If you are to order from us and that happens within two years of you ordering the sunglasses/lenses, then we've got you back. Give us a call anytime 888-831-5817
I own 7 pairs, numerous lens, it happen to 4 of the lens...as I said previously I got it from US Standard Issue. However I would give sportrx a try...since I got not much use with frame without lens
I’ve always had Oakley’s. I’m rocking a pair of carbon shift prisms and I love them. I also have an old pair of Juliet’s that I would love to get rebuilt with new lenses. Does sport rx or Oakley do that?
Hey ChrisCo! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Did you need the Juliet's in prescription? Or were you looking for just standard replacement lenses?
ChrisCo Unfortunately, the Oakley Juliet is an older frame and we cannot order lenses for them anymore. Sorry for the bad news. If you wanted to send in your frame in our opticians can tighten up the fit for you at no cost. Were there any other sunglasses you were interested in?
I already have a pair of Oakley carbon shift prisms but wanted to bring my old Juliet’s back to life for when I’m doing yard work or other things that could damage or scratch my carbon shifts.
Who else has a pair of these bad boys?
SportRx love em !!!
SportRx me
SportRx I did. They fell from 2 foot and landed on thick Carpet and the cheap lens shattered. Worst $170 I’ve spent.
Dang! From two feet and on thick carpet, for their lens to shatter (like glass?) is some kind of anomaly! Definitely, reach out to Oakley; they will help you. I have never seen their lens material shatter. I would have thought it impossible, so the fact that they did should be proof enough that they will replace them immediately.
SportRx that’s what I was told. I didn’t watch it happen but that is what I was told. It could have been smashed I guess but it didn’t look like it. It’s a few years old already
The impact test is pretty accurate. I was using a weed eater and a rock the size of a quarter hit my lens on my flak 2.0 and it didn’t shatter. It simply left a small dent on my lens. Could of lost an eye or damaged it pretty bad.
I've used my Flak Jacket XLJ's as "safety glasses" in a pinch. Wouldn't have done that with any other brand of "sunglasses"...
I shot a 177 airgun pellet at a pair of $10 sunglasses. There was a small dent in the lens but that`s it. So your theory about shatter resistance only in expensive glasses is very wrong. Plexiglass is not very expensive.
@@mybluebelly that's why the video should use comparison materials
Wow! I've always been an Oakley fan, but I did not know how much pride and technology is put into the brand! I would even go as far to say that Oakley is the Apple of optics! 😀
It's really cool to get an inside look at Oakley's operation(s), and it's even cooler to get a better understanding of what your money goes towards. All of this just makes me love Oakley even more!
13 years ago when I was in high school, I bought a pair of 1st Gen Half Jackets because I thought they looked cool. I really didn't have much knowledge on Oakley at the time. Well, some time later they actually saved my eyesight. A friend of mine accidently discharged a paintball gun he had just bought and the round went straight towards my face. The Half Jackets deflected it onto the floor and instead of a hosptial visit, I ended up with a slight headache and a cool story to tell. It since made me a very strong believer in the effectiveness of Oakley Sunglasses.
Luxottica sucks though
I can attest to this. I've had dirt, rocks and debris launched at my eyes. While wearing Oakley sunglasses, never had an injury. Sure, they are expensive, but I would rather pay for sunglasses than have to pay for eye surgery. I wear Holbrook and Radar EV frames. The polarized lenses are great, especially if you get prizm built in.
You are 100% correct David! People will pay the money for the bike, shoes, helmet, but not protect their eyes. Take it from David, it's worth paying the extra buck especially for some PRIZM lenses.
I did a factory tour at this oakley facility 25 years ago and they showed us this testing part! Oakley os definitely superior
I saw this add and bought another one "radarlock", I now will own like four pairs. Phenomenal in every aspect!!! Price, quality, durability, style...im addicted to them!
i just love how they have a trash can full of competitor sunglasses XD
I tried many vendors, finally chose Oakley for optical clarity and fantastic glare reduction. I always recomended them to others for optical quality reasons, I had no idea they are so strong.
Incredible!! I have several pairs of Oakley sunglasses as a cyclist and this makes me feel even more safe. I love that Oakley even cares this much about design and engineering. :)
I've had my prescription Oakley fuel cells four about 5 years. I've fished, biked, jogged and taken them to the shooting range. They still have no scratches and look brand new. I love them!
I wish I could say the same. Oakley’s scratch so easy for me
I watch this video about twice a year and it never gets old!
After watching this great informative video I am glad I spent over $200 for my pair Oakley’s. They glasses are amazing and to see the technology behind them is awesome!!!
My first pair of flack jackets saved my left eye from a baseball off a bad hop ground ball. I did get 3 stiches in my eye brow from the frame but if it wasn't for my oaks my eye would have been much worse.
Wow thats crazy
This is excellent! Love to see this company show the science of durability with their products. It clearly shows what is practical and what isn't practical.
i now see the difference.. no pun intended. the best sales pitch ive seen. im sold.
They blur out the glasses because they're owned by the same giant company as Oakley. #Luxottica oops spilled the beans.
Aside from its design, what I really like about Oakley is their impact protection
I’m a witness to their durability and impact resistance, saved my eye and face from severe road race and worse.
So, whoever you were going to have a severe road race with saw your glasses and decided it wasn't worth it? What's the story? Lol
I love Oakley and I hope that y’all keep up this amazing science work with the lens. And I hope y’all come up with new designs too I love y’all Oakley keep moving forward ❤️
That's the plan!
Wow. Oakleys were the best sunglasses I ever had. I ran over them accidentally. I've had some cheap pairs since then. Going back to oakleys for sure after this.
My eyes got stronger after I got laser eye surgery done.. nice video cant wait for my pair of oakleys!
We hope you love them!
I started buying Oakley's when I used to mow yards. The debris (pebbles, sticks) from mowing and weadeating would sometimes come back at my eyes and Oakley's would stop them. Been buying them ever since
You gotta love how the proof is in the puddin', as they say!
Cheap polycarbonate lenses on budget glasses would do the same. But really if you're doing something like mowing lawns you would be better to use safety glasses rather than risk scratching your expensive Oakleys, but maybe you have money to burn. You bought Oakleys so maybe you do.
Love Oakley I hope y’all always keep up the lens technology and the mirror aspect too and maybe bring back the old school styles too
Thanks for the video on this. I'm beginning to understand why Oakleys are better than the avg pair of sunglasses. They should do more testing videos.
Great informative video. Thanks! Just ordered the drop point prizm polarized through oakleysi 👍Love me some Oakley's
Also had polarized Oakley lenses which peeled. Replaced the lenses through revant and have had luck for years.
I am a huge Oakley fan, but their polarized lenses are disposable.
“We don’t have to do it, but we do know it’s beneficial”
That’s what makes Oakley special, they set their own standards beyond what the law requires.
i have my jawbreakers for a year now and they're amazing!
I biked with them in the dirt, rain, heat,pretty much everywhere and they're still going strong!
I just have a few minor scratches on them but they're still good though
AliExpress had the same thing
I only wear oakleys. I love when guys show up to work with fake glasses and say you can’t tell the difference.
Yeah, nonsense.
so even the ones that arent officially ANSI rated have this level of eye protection?
Using Oakley for over 5 years now. 😎😎
I just was given a price for a pair of Oakley prescription sun glasses. $750 to $800 for all plastic glasses. Maybe $20 to $30 bucks worth of materials involved. Luxottica is a monopoly that is using people's dependency on glasses like some kind of drug dealer or pimp !
This was awesome, I just wanted to listen all day.
Thank you so much for watching!
Wait, this is cool, but aren't pretty much all sunglasses made/owned by luxottica, including Oakley? Is this guy just comparing to other sunglasses that the same company makes?
Neal Hurley it is to fool people that there is a real competitor but the Italians (Luxotica) are laughing their asses off.
I think it’s about distribution or carrying their products or something...not entirely sure. Oakley tried for a long time not to play by their rules but it became too expensive for Oakley to keep it up. They got bullied into being acquired basically.
So, according to your argument, there's for example no real difference between a Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or say a Maserati (as they are all brands/car companies owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)?
Daniel M Yes indeed, there's no difference between those cars, all garbage compared to before when they weren't Fiat
Luxottica may own a bit of sunglass companies but not a majority as far as what they're comparing it to I'm not sure it could be other than that accompanies like a d or or a Ray-Ban but it could also be known as out of companies like spy electric or Maui Jim so to say it's all the same either way is wrong because Oakley is a sport frame and the only one it would be comparable to is something like a Wiley X or an ESS so yes Oakley is a significant better frame or a lens material in those aspects and that's what they're comparing it to it has no difference whether it's the same company or not as far as that goes because Oakley is still a main owner of the way that they make them they won't let anyone Chang the lenses
Then, for the price they need to include a Z87.1 certification. Even $2 safety glasses have it. Oakley isn't stamped (most) with Z87.1 so they can't be used as safety glasses in an OSHA environment.
Daniel Higgs they have a few pairs. I wear the Detcords at work because the lenses and frame are Anzi stamped.
Wow that's amazing. Just bought Oakley sutro sunglasses
damn, i was playing golf and i thought the pin was 150yds away. it was actually 148yds away!! fuck these glasses!!! -said no one... ever.
this is so obvious that i's a sponsored commercial
...and as any ‘good’ commercial, they highlight the strengths of the product:
1. Optical Clarity, and
2. Impact Protection.
even with the takeover by Luxotica, ‘Oakley’ seems to keep the same standards.
I’m sold.
The product stands up mate take it first hand from me. I crashed in a pair and the frames and lenses did not break on impact
This is a great demonstration but i've had 3 pairs of the Half Jacket XLJ in prescription lenses and the hooks/edges that fasten the lense into the frame broke rendering the glasses useless.
Man, that guys must have done this commercial a hundred times
Was in a gnarly golf cart accident on asphalt. I was pretty tore up, but my Oakley M-Frames saved my right eye from injury. Too bad they were scrapped.
While I like Oakley sunglasses (I've lost 5 pairs and just bought an M2 XL), this is just a 14 minute, 40 second commercial which Sportrx decided to participate in. It seems a little questionable to have these "tests" conducted by an Oakley marketing rep at the Oakley lab. That's not a credible test of anything, other than Oakley's ability at marketing its own products. You should take a collection of Oakleys to an independent optics lab and have them tell you what variables are really important, and then test them.
William Dukane You can't dispute an argument or information based simply upon who it came from. You can justify questioning based on it, but nothing is refuted by simply saying who it came from. Even the most habitual liar has the potential to tell the truth, you cannot, and should not disregard something someone says, simply because of who they are.
Daniel Hestopher especially if you are WATCHING them go through the tests instead of just showing you results or pictures. Idk how you can refute any of what they did, besides maybe the competitors weren't as bad a quality
0:25-0:46 Instead of buying more Oakleys after losing five- go buy some hearing aids, that's your real problem.
William Dukane I am a rep at Oakley and I can tell you I've had lots of customers come into my store replacing their lenses because they
A) scratched
B) Dog chewed on them
C) fell of their head while getting into a car and they ran over their sunglasses.
C is very rare but it happens. Oakley sunglasses for safety/military are Z87 rated. Meaning they are puncture and also shatter proof.
All of Oakleys lenses are like that. When I got my first pair of Oakleys from where I work I brought them home and smashed the lense with a hammer to see if this is true. And for that I will always only buy Oakleys.
@@darthphysique3094 What does hearing aids has to do with it?
Proud to work for this company
I have had Oakley since late 80’s. Love them . Best on earth.
You have great taste!
My fuel cells saved my right eye, ate imdistructable, and man they are amazing cutting out all the strain on the eye. Curious though should I replace with fuel cell polarized or stick with high def. The high def is simply jaw dropping the brighter the day the better they are it seems.
So why would anyone buy any other brand sunglasses, if they would eventually ruin your eyes? SportRx... can you please explain why you even sell other eyeglass brands if this video literally shows that only Oakley's are safe to use?
Wow.... that is very,very impressive....my Respect for demostration whay OKLAY ...IS MY FAVORITE...TANK YOU SO MUCH....
Frogskin and turbine rotor both prizm both polarized 1 in tungsten 1 in deep h20 blue
After having Oakley Sunglasses ... never look back on other brands... it has proven to me 20 over years with them..protected since den..
With the way their lenses peel off and get bubbles on them, I'd say it's not worth it. Too expensive if the lenses aren't gonna be durable anyway. Luxottica needs to work on this.
Agree, this sucks
this video is why I choose to wear Oakley and have been wearing them most of my life but all the benefits behind their testing to make sure your eyes see clearly through their lenses and your eyes are protected if objects come flying at your eyes
A pair of $20 safety glasses or even cheap budget polycarbonate sunglasses would do the same. Oakley is not performing any miracles here.
I have 2 pcs and lost such expensive glasses..now going to purchase the next one..
Oakley lenses are pretty badass, give them 3-5yrs though it flakes out. got 5 different designs of Oakley, looking forward to changing all my lenses and wishing it's not flaking off on me in due time.
Jaycee Angcay get IKON replacement lenses for ur oakleys. can find them on amazon
Let us know!
Yup my Oakley's also flaked after a deep sea fishing trip, can't see the flaking when looking through the glasses but they look terrible
The same happened in my lenses! I need to buy another one, but not Oakley originals unfortunately!
Unfortunately, the film that goes over Oakley lenses can deteriorate. However, you should be able to buy replacement lenses pretty easily. The film deteriorates from bodily oils, grease, and other factors.
Would you not say that although the film coming off your lenses is a bummer, the fact that you have had your oakley's faithfully serving you for
five years is a well- made investment?
Oakley Clifden Matte Black Prizm Snow Black Iridium PLEESE make same glases but with the Polarized lens too. And the same darkness in the lens. That is what we ocean sailors needs
These glasses are tough as hell, I shot a pair or Radar EVs with a pellet rifle (800 fps aprox.) And they only got scratched, no dents no nothing, just a scratch.
That pair got ran over by my dad a few weeks prior, the lens was all bent and it still withstood the pellet.
Big Oakley fan, I have like 8 pairs different lenses, love them all!
Good job Oakley! You guys should do MIL- Standard testing (environmental/mechanical) in our lab. at Element.
Does this video account for all Oakley lenses? Wondering if the same protection that was viewed here is universal on all of Oakley's sunglasses
Ive worn nothing but Oakleys for the past 17 years. My prescription eyewear and my sunglasses are both Oakleys. Too bad they dont have a whole lot of presence in Canada. You can only order them.
Don't go by what SportRX says, they are in Oakley's back pocket. I have three different Prizm lenses and these take vision to another level. The clarity and enhancement are awesome, especially for my sports, golf & driving!
Don’t listen to us, listen to Robert! Oakleys are awesome!😃
This would be my dream job. Love the content
Oakley needs to make them in prescription along with the Flaks and M Frames for shooters.
Hi there! We can make Flak 2.0 in YOUR prescription with Oakley Authentic lenses! Grab a copy of your rx and contact one of our certified opticians for more information: www.sportrx.com/contact
The Best Glasses made for safety and style been a loyal customer for over 35 years .Started with the Razor Blades and now to the flax 2.0 XL. .When you have had the best you don't want the rest. I only would ask if there is any way to put a reader in the bottom of the Oakley? I'm getting older and I'm always in the field trying to look at blue prints and that would be a great improvement for your loyal customers that are getting to the age that we need readers,but don't want to change the glasses we have grown to use on a daily basis?
I would like to see Oakley put more effort into putting more frames through APEL testing. There's a LOT of Joe's that are catching flack for not having APEL frames.
FYI, APEL is an independent Army specific test and goes far and above Z87.1.
KrKrypton it's expensive and completely unnecessary for most people. It would require frames to be built out of possibly bulkier, and less aesthetically pleasing materials, as well as raising the price of them beyond the optimal range for decent profitability. This is coming from someone who needs an ANSI stamp on glasses for them to be used at work. There are very few Oakley glasses that are actually stamped, and while I don't like it, I understand it.
Daniel Hestopher it's necessary for the Army. Non-APEL approved eyewear cannot be worn in live-fire exercises or on the battlefield because of the need for a rating higher than Z87. Standard M-Frames are Z87 but due to the ease of removing the lense they do not meet APEL standards. APEL approved eyewear has a "ballistic hole" where there is a 3rd retaining mechanism in the middle if the frame/lense preventing the lenses from being easily removed/knocked out. There are other frames that are made similarly that haven't made it to APEL testing.
KrKrypton I understand that. The simple fact is 99.9% of their customers are not in the military and do not need, want, or care about it. In any for profit company, it's all about the bottom line, and doing this for more glasses costs more money, and as previously mentioned has other drawbacks that would be more important to the vast majority of their customers. I wish more of their glasses were approved, but it doesn't make sense from a business perspective.
Daniel Hestopher you literally don't know the subject matter. They offer many light and compact frames that pass these tests. Also, their glasses do not cost any more than most high end competitors. Furthermore, military, police, firefighters and athletes are all aware of impact standards and many buy these glasses because of their reputation for high quality and durability. They offer many styles in many price ranges. You can also select your lense type. Furthermore, Oakley's are literally standard issued to thousands of troops. You can't throw bullshit arbitrary numbers out there just because the safety standards are of no use to you. A high percentage of people who buy their products do so in part because of the safety standards.
Face planted the road in a cycling collision with a car.. Oakleys shielded my eyes and absorbed some of the impact along with helmet.
Crazy. I feel a lot better about the $175 I spent now!
Great video, but please get a mic to wear. The sound volume and quality bounces around.
1:35 it looks like he's flipping off the cam
And this is why I buy Oakley
tydeze1 you are buying Luxotica made glasses. Whether the name or logo says Oakley, Ray Ban, D&G, or Chanel it all comes from the same factory.
It's owned by them yes, but I don't think the factories are the same. As far as I can tell, it looks like the same type of relationship that Volkswagen has with all their subsidiaries. If you look at where they are being made, Ray-Ban's are made both in Italy and China where Oakley is made in the USA. The lenses on Ray-Ban's are glass, Oakley's aren't. So while yes, they are owned by the Luxottica Group, they appear to be quite independent of each other. Both with different approaches and standards.
So, according to your argument, there's no real difference between a Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge or say a Maserati (as they are all brands/car companies owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)? Personally, if I was offered one of those cars for free and could pick, I would for example choose a Maserati Levante over a Fiat Panda or a Jeep Compass.
you should just buy sunglasses for $20. same quality as Oakley, just won't say oakley on them. Why do you think lamborghini's and other high end cars perform so well? high quality parts are used because not many are made. Once you mass produce a product quality goes to the very bottom of the page
@@Sanic55 Did you not watch the video? Glass and the plastics that are used in the $20 glasses aren't nearly as strong and will end with you very likely losing an eye. I can vouch for Oakleys lense quality and protection. Mine survived a 300 FPS .68 Caliber paintball round from 7 feet away. No eye damage.
I like Oakley sunglasses, but for beach and snow I prefer Vuarnet.
I just had to comment on this... among the comments below, some people recommend Vuarnet and Maui Jim. I had a look at their models in their websites and I don't think they're comparable. Not talking about material and quality (can't tell if they're better than Oakley or not), I'm talking about style and design. I simply didn't see myself doing outdoors with those models!! To me, they look utterly boring for that purpose. To me Oakley sounds interesting with the recent Radar capabilities added.
Now, regarding the tests, I can't be sure of the equipment calibration, but both impact tests tell me a lot. Those were not regular impacts with everyday airborne particles... My eyes are precious and that's what I care about.
Luckily we have a wide range of models and brands to choose from for different purposes, but If you find similar videos including tests for different brands please post the links.
I just bought a pair of Oakley crankshaft ice iridium glasses. Thanks to your reviews and this insight. I know people who have lost their sight either by trauma or extended sun exposure. I think it is worth investing in glasses like these. I just hope that now that Oakley is owned by luxotica they will steer away from this quality products
Couldn't agree more, glad we could help! 😎
So painful not so see the glasses tested... the blur is driving me crazy!!
This guy is really good at talking.
Just ordered a pair of Oakley Prizm Holbrook Mix polarised sunglasses.
Been wearing Oakleys exclusively Since the first Frogskins in the early 80"s This guy knows his stuff, I just tried buying fake replacement lenses for my Jupiters and Mainlinks and I Done with that now
Are oakley prescription eyeglasses with transitions also impact resistant to some degree?
Only bad thing I can say about Oakley sunglasses is they stop making the lenses after a particular model is discontinued. I still think the Jawbone / Racing Jacket is the best pair of Oakley sunglasses.
so basically Oakleys are better than Costas, it's why I bought Oakley Straightlink deep water today :)
dude epic!
If you never ware them then yes they scratch to wash for my day to day life,only flaw
Had Oakley since the eye jacket model from the 90s.. unfortunately last few years quality has dropped.. lens coatings peeling, bits falling off etc. Huge letdown
So where is the third party test results?
Very Educational!....Thx Bro.👍👌👏
Are these tests specific for oakley safety glasses or all oakley glasses/sunglasses?
Every pair gets these tests before they are released to the public
@@19Bearsfansince79 That's great, thanks for replying 😎👍
@@elflakeador09 anytime bud, be safe out there
So the focus point of the other glasses would still meet u are just saying urs are perfectly tuned for 15 feet? Unless vertically off
wow
i should consider Oakley as a substitute for my Gentle Monster which only has UV protection.
Oakley will save your eyes from injury. I know for a fact they have saved mine.
Thank you so much for sharing; that's amazing!
I got a pair of oakley romeo 2 and I dropped them by mistake run over them with mi car. the frame don't brake at all. The lenses got destroyed but the frame just small scratches. This are son indestructible stuff. Love oakley that's why I got 4 pairs [gas cans, romeo 2, Juliets x metal, airdrop]. 👍
Unfortunately, my Oakley Fuel Cell Cerakote sage color glasses snapped in half at the bridge of the nose. I loved those glasses but it’ll be awhile before I can afford another pair.
Can we know which brands to avoid based on these tests?
Shame you can't get lens cut for old frames. They no longer cut optical lens for the Juliet
i have two Oakley's sunglasses and i'm satisfied i have Ray ban and Carrera. but my dream sunglasses is Mykita.
The foakleys are pretty good but they would fail the impact test that’s why I went for the genuine ones
I feel soooooooo much better after watching this!!!!!!! Sure I paid a large sum of money for them but I feel great when doing my 100k rides every 3-days, that's a lot of hours looking through glasses, so yeah, you get what you pay for in the end...folks, in the end how you protect your eyes while riding is much more important than just looking on your bike... careful with copies!!!! Question is, how much are your eyes worth!?
Why did they blur out the sunglasses??
Are they unreleased?
How are we supposed to follow what you're saying, if we can't see it ?
Just wondering what happens when you crash. Would the frame snap and cut your eye/face? Would the arms snap with sharp edges? Would like see those type of tests. And yes I do have an Oakley Flak 2.0 XL 👍🏻
Thnx for the video
Thank you for watching!
they are clear, nice design. unfortunately they don't last. peeling happen to all their lens... disappointing
We hate to hear that you have had that experience! If you are to order from us and that happens within two years of you ordering the sunglasses/lenses, then we've got you back.
Give us a call anytime 888-831-5817
Mentis Ng don't buy fake ones. everyone i know that hasn't lost theirs still have lenses from when they were bought 3-5 years ago
I think I got it from a reputable source. I got mine from Oakley standard issue website. I would assume it's not immitation
what do you say if I put in a brand new lens, after a days use...it started to peel around the circumference of the lens....
guess what it happened...
I own 7 pairs, numerous lens, it happen to 4 of the lens...as I said previously I got it from US Standard Issue. However I would give sportrx a try...since I got not much use with frame without lens
I love my radars ev path, and more seeing this video!! 😉 oakley 4ever!!
And ever!
I’ve always had Oakley’s. I’m rocking a pair of carbon shift prisms and I love them. I also have an old pair of Juliet’s that I would love to get rebuilt with new lenses. Does sport rx or Oakley do that?
Hey ChrisCo! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Did you need the Juliet's in prescription? Or were you looking for just standard replacement lenses?
SportRx I do not need a prescription. I need lenses and I need the frames themselves rebuilt and tightened up. They are very loose fitting now.
ChrisCo Unfortunately, the Oakley Juliet is an older frame and we cannot order lenses for them anymore. Sorry for the bad news. If you wanted to send in your frame in our opticians can tighten up the fit for you at no cost. Were there any other sunglasses you were interested in?
I already have a pair of Oakley carbon shift prisms but wanted to bring my old Juliet’s back to life for when I’m doing yard work or other things that could damage or scratch my carbon shifts.
We completely understand Chris. If you are ever in the market for new shades please let us know and we will be happy to help.
How about test your hinges durability? As I have hinges problem with my Monster Pup and Frogskins