Are the Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses Any Good?

If you are looking for the top of the line when it comes to eyewear, then look no further than the Oakley brand. The Oakley Flak Jacket sunglasses are the preferred sunglasses of sports professionals around the world. When you need Authitic Oakley Sunglasses that are going to perform at a high level, then the Flak Jacket is the right pair for you.

Unique and Sylish Design
The XLJ Flak Jacket Sunglasses feature lenses that are slightly larger lens than the standard Flak Jacket to give you more protection from the sun's nasty rays. If you're trail running and you need greater visual contrast, swap out the Flak Jacket's lenses to suit your lighting conditions in a matter of seconds. Unobtanium rubber temples and nosepiece get grippier as you sweat to keep your glasses comfortably snug on your head. When your sporting endeavors take you into less-than-favorable conditions, Oakley's hydrophobic lens coating repels water, oils, and even dust.

Beyond just looking good, Oakley carefully engineers this style to maximise comfort and give it a great fit. No athlete or other wearer wants to fuss with a pair of Oakley Sunglasses Shop Cheap for men that is ill-fitting, either pinching or sliding off your face at inconvenient times. The semi-rimless design ensures your field of vision is never obscured, particularly when looking downward, which can happen with other models of sunglasses. Oakley wearers expect a premium sunglass product that fits snugly and stays in place, allowing you to forget you are even wearing the Oakley Flak Jacket sunglasses.

Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Review
I used to think Oakley's were all hype. I stuck with the cheap ones. But the frames didn't last long, they weren't comfortable, or the clarity and durability of the lens wasn't good.

I saw a deal I couldn't pass up and gave Oakley a try. Best sunglasses I've ever owned. Comfortable, I can wear them all day without noticing them. Clarity is awesome. I'm not sure if I can fairly access the durability issue since I kind of baby the Oakley's when I'm not wearing them since they're so expensive. XL J's give good coverage without being too big.

Oakley Sunglasses – How to Choose the best for your Face Shape

We all know that Authitic Oakley Sunglasses are designed to protect our eyes but most people actually regard them much more as a fashion accessory (which is why we often wear them in the winter when there is no sun!). There are a range of different styles of Oakley sunglasses for example but it is important to consider which will best suit your particular face shape. Each of us of course have a completely unique face shape but these can generally be categorised to help choose the best pair of sunglasses which will flatter the features.

Oakley sunglasses for an oval face-: If you are fortunate enough to have an oval face then you are probably able to carry off a range of different styles which will flatter your bone structure. Oval faces tend to have high cheekbones and chins which are narrower than their forehead so a classic shape such as a pair of Felon Oakley sunglasses with a simple black frame would look great.

Oakley sunglasses for a square face-: As your face is quite wide, a pair of oval or round shaped Oakley sunglasses will help to contrast the square shape and elongate the face. A pair of the Adandon Oakley Oakley Sunglasses Shop Cheap for men would be a great option as they are not too heavy looking or oversized and have a relatively thin frame which will compliment your features.

Oakley sunglasses for a triangle or heart shaped face-: This is where the face is narrower at the top and the chin and cheeks are slightly wider. To draw the attention to the upper side of the face, keep the sunglasses simple and of a neutral colour as bold or patterned frames will emphasise the features you want to minimise. Again classic style Oakley sunglasses are a good choice.

Oakley sunglasses for a round face-: A round face is very youthful looking and one that lacks definition in the cheekbones or jaw. Therefore definitely do not opt for oversized sunglasses as they will only emphasise the roundness and instead opt for a style which will lengthen and give the illusion of slimming down your face. Oakley sunglasses which have more square or rectangular frames are perfect and colour is a good way to inject some dimension.

Oakley sunglasses despite being a sports orientated brand have become very fashion forward on recent years and despite having a distinct shape and style to their frames, there are a wide variety of styles with subtle differences. This therefore makes them a good option for a variety of face shapes. Many people often make the mistake of choosing sunglasses because they are in fashion but if they do not flatter your face, this will not make for a good look regardless of which celebrity is wearing them. If you do like to go for a celeb inspired style look, choose someone who has a similar face shape to yourself and use that as a guide to choose the correct pair. Oakley sunglasses are also of outstanding quality and experiment with colour which means you can really have fun with them as well as knowing they provide ultimate eye protection and function.

Oakley Prescription Sunglasses Power range

Ok so you've been looking around at Oakley Sunglasses Shop Cheap for men, maybe you've always wanted some Oakley sunglasses but never gone for it until now, and then when you go to your local store they advise you your glasses prescription is out side the Oakley power range! Leave you a little disappointed to say the least!

So what can you do?

The first thing to consider is why Oakley do a power range, the main reason is higher prescription tend to have more non-tolerances and therefore prove more risky to supply as you get a higher percentage back with problems.

There are two main reasons why we get these problems. Number one is accuracy of the centre of the lenses, if the centre of the lens is not positioned into the Authitic Oakley Sunglasses frame so that it sits over your pupil when gazing forwards you will notice distortion with in your vision. The higher your prescription the more noticeable this becomes. The measurement needed to accurately position the centre is taken when you visit your opticians, so make sure you go to a reputable local optician that knows what they are doing.

The second problem is lens choice, lenses that curve round to fit wrap around sunglasses traditional cause distortion to the peripheral edges of the lenses, these lenses are still used today so watch out! If the sunglasses are coming in at £150.00 and under complete it's too cheap to get FREEFORM lenses (the newest technology that neutralizes the distortion and gives the wearer a wide field of view) A set of Oakley should be costing you £180-£400, anything less and something's going wrong somewhere and you're not getting naything near Oakley standards.

You do have options available and you need to source a good independent optician. I recommend independent opticians because these tend to be staffed with dispending opticians that have trained in the science and methods of correcting vision to a high standard.

When dealing with curved lenses the most important aspect is the measuring and fitting of the sunglasses with the client. This will make the difference between a pair that you put with because you can't get them anywhere else or a pair of Oakley prescription sunglasses that you love and can't part with. It's in the independents interest to make them perfect as they do most of their business from returns and with a specialist job like wrap around sunglasses if it's done well you'll go back for more.

Look online for local stockists of prescription eyewear on the Oakley site, this will bring up opticians as they are the only retailer allowed to sell Oakley prescription lenses. Before going into the store call and ask if they can do Oakley sunglasses over their power range as you've found out your prescription isn't with in their range and take it from there.

Oakley Prescription Sunglasses for cycling

Glasses for cycling have to meet the needs of the cyclist, wind projection, debris protection, comfortable, secure fit (without causing discomfort over prolonged periods), stable and clear vision, narrow sides for compatibility with cycling helmets and protection against the sunlight.

Oakley Sport Performance range is aimed at cyclists, with no metal being incorporated and polycarbonate lenses for safety.

All the sports performance range is available with Oakley prescription lenses, here is a list of the frames in the range:

Oakley Flak Jacket and Flak Jacket XLJ

Ideal if you prefer your lower vision undisturbed, with its frame only going across the top of the lenses. Most popular version for cycling is the Flak Jacket XLJ which has a deeper lens shape than the standard flak jacket for greater wind and sunlight protection.

Oakley Fast Jacket (Quick interchange lens system)

The Fast Jacket is a new version of the Flak Jacket, with a quick interchange lens system that puts no extra pressure on the lens or the frame, regardless of how many times you change the lenses. I would recommend this style if you want to interchange the lenses, however if you like the style but have no intentions of getting spare Rx lenses buy the Flak Jacket, it looks almost the same and is considerably cheaper.

Oakley Jawbone (Quick interchange lens system)

This is Oakley's biggest player, complete eye socket coverage for maximum protection. Many professionals in the world of cycling favour this style, with vented lenses now available in prescription as well as non prescription. This frame is a dream if you are wishing to buy more than one set of lenses and interchange them.

Oakley Split Jacket (Quick interchange lens system)

This is a smaller, less aggressive looking version of the Jawbone, but with the same quick interchange lens system. Great if you want to wear your Oakley prescription Authitic Oakley Sunglasses for cycling, driving and holidays etc.

Oakley Radar

The ultimate in protection, one piece lens covers your entire vision providing an exceptional cycling experience. Main disadvantage, frame style makes the Oakley Sunglasses Shop Cheap for men  only look good on your bike, not a sunglasses to purchase for cycling and everyday use. In prescription the lenses are inserted into the shield making them not cosmetically pleasing, however if you're only purchasing for your biking this frame will provide the widest field of view. So if you are purchasing for cycling only and already have your Ray Ban aviators for holidays then this model is worth look at.

What colour tint do you need in your Oakley Sunglasses?

There are two main types to look at:

Brown/Red based lenses – these tints give you higher contrast in low light conditions.
Transition lenses – activated by UV, going light and dark, giving all round performance.
Oakley lenses with brown/red based lenses.

Oakley VR28

Description: Ideal for flat to medium light. Filters blue light to increase contrast and

improves depth perception in varying light conditions.

Prescription available: Yes

Light Transmission: 28%

Oakley VR28 Polarised

Description: Sports performance lens ideal for medium to bright light. Polarisation

virtually reduces glare, whilst blue light filter enhances vision and

improves depth perception.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 16%

Oakley VR28 Black Iridium

Description: Ideal for bright light. Filters blue light to increase contrast and

Improve depth perception in varying light conditions. Iridium coating

helps reduce glare.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 14%

Oakley Bronze

Description: Ideal for medium to bright light. Excellent all purpose lens that

enhances contrast for sunny conditions.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 22%

Oakley Bronze polarised

Description: Ideal in medium to bright light. Good all rounder and polarisation

eliminates glare, whilst enhancing contrast and depth perception.

Prescription Available: Yes

Light transmission 18%

Oakley Gold Iridium

Description: Ideal for extremely bright conditions. All purpose contrast enhancing

lens with the Iridium coating reducing glare.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 12%

Oakley Gold Iridium polarised

Description: Ideal for extremely bright conditions. All purpose contrast enhancing

lens. Polarisation and Iridium coating virtually eliminate glare and

increase contrast and depth perception.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 9%

Oakley Transition lenses

Oakley Grey and Brown

Description: Neutral filter activated by UV rays. Good for flat to medium light

conditions. The lens gradually fades rather than immediately fading,

not making it an ideal choice for sudden changes of lighting. Good

choice if early morning and evening conditions are required as well as

brighter day time conditions.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: Grey 93%-16% Brown 93-16%

Oakley Emerald Iridium

Description: Neutral filter activated by UV rays. Good for medium light conditions.

The lens gradually fades rather than immediately fading, not making

it an ideal choice for sudden changes of lighting. Good choice if a little

more protection from bright light is required, not as good for low light.

Grey transition with iridium coating to enhance contrast.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 70%-12%

Oakley Gold Iridium

Description: Neutral filter activated by UV rays. Good for medium to bright light

Conditions. The lens gradually fades rather than immediately fading,

not making it an ideal choice for sudden changes of lighting.

Good choice if a little more protection from bright light is required.

not as good for low light. Brown transition with iridium coating to

increase contrast.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 60%-13%

Oakley Black Iridium

Description: Neutral filter activated by UV rays. Good for medium to bright light

conditions. The lens gradually fades rather than immediately fading,

not making it an ideal choice for sudden changes of lighting.

good choice if a little more protection from bright light is required.

not as good for low light. Grey transition with iridium coating to

increase contrast.

Prescription available: Yes

Light transmission: 51%-15%

These are some of the options available in Oakley prescription lenses, there are other options available, for your individual needs, speak to a qualified Oakley prescription dealer.

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