Flak Jacket Oakley Sunglasses

$150.00 - $220.00

Product Specs

5 Reviews

Flak Jacket Oakley Sunglasses

A new generation of interchangeable sports lenses with refinements in fit and optical clarity.

Distinctly contoured and lightweight O Matter® frame
New interchangeable Plutonite® lenses exceed ANSI Z87.1 standards for optical performance and have a special hydrophobic finish that resists moisture and skin oils
Sized to fit medium to large faces
All Oakley lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays (plus blue light)
Unobtainium® grips at nose and ear stems increase grip when damp
Patented XYZ Optics® design
Note: The last time we checked Oakley's polarized lenses had a wider width than other non-polarized lenses, so don't interchange these two lens types on the same frame
Specially woven, electro-static storage bag included

While the Oakley Flak Jacket might resemble the popular Half Jacket designs, there's more to the innovations than a redesigned frame. The Flak Jacket represents a new generation of Oakley sport eyewear performance. The interchangeable lenses have a permanent hydrophobic lens that repels skin oil, rain and sweat to optimize optical performance. The lenses also resist smudges and clean easier than previous eyewear, making the design better suited to endurance sports and extended climbing and backpacking. While some people found the Flak Jacket lenses easier to change than the Half Jackets, it's all really a matter of getting used to changing lenses. Like learning anything new, changing the lenses the first time around takes an extra moment or two. After that you can swap out lenses in a few moments and quickly adapt to new light conditions. Like the Oakley Half Jackets, the Flak Jacket has a featherweight O Matter frame with Unobtainium earsocks, and the proven three-point fit. Unobtainium tends to grip more when wet, so you don't have to worry about your Flak Jackets giving you the slip before you reach the finish line.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Oakley Flak Jacket Sunglasses is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Flak Jacket Oakley Sunglasses

NITTISTER - October 10, 2011

GREAT SUNGASSES
After using the same sunglasses (Oakley Wires) for the past 10 or so years I thought it was time to update. I have a prescription, and contacts were out, so I was on the lookout for some prescription sunglasses that I could wear for riding and running as well as for general day-to-day use. Being very particular about my sight (or lack thereof), I was fastidious about my choice and checked out nearly every available option. In the end, I chose the all black Flak Jacket XLJ with a grey lens. I've had these since Christmas 07 and I couldn't be happier. The fit and comfort is great and along with the light weight I don't feel them at all whilst riding or running. Visual clarity is great and there is no distortion at any point on the lens, a real bonus for a prescription lens. There is a lot of choice when it comes to lens colour and ultimately I would have loved a Transition lens in persimmon but unfortunately they don't make those for prescription (would have been absolutely perfect for MTBing) so settled on the grey lens instead. I'm still very happy with the finished product. My only issues is that they do have a tendency to fog up, especially in wet/cold conditions and that replacement lenses cost a bomb . I guess that's what you get for needing prescription lenses! Overall they are pretty pricey, especially if you need a prescription lens, however I would thoroughly recommend them as the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses.

SteveinBend - March 20, 2011

see the definition
Can't say enough about Oakley quality. I use these sunglasses for early morning runs or a sunny afternoon ski. They are light weight, don't fog even in the cold weather. With the interchangeable lens option they can fit your most specific outdoor needs. I liked them so much I ordered a pair of prescription lens so I can wear them when I'm not wearing my contacts.

pcharlie - March 4, 2011

Sweet Looking
I love the looks and feel of these sun glasses. Very comfortable on my face and ears. Very lite weight and easy to wear. I don't get irritated with these on my face after long time periods. Bummer they discontinued this color combination. I recently dropped glasses on concrete and now have a very small chip on the outside of the lens and it's driving me nuts. I'm currently shopping for the right color replacement lens. Can't go wrong!

Jkosiba - November 16, 2010

Oakley Flak Jacket
2nd time purchasing Oakley sunglasses from altrec. Love them. Great value, great service, fast shipping! Couldn't be happier!

Anon. Shopper - May 31, 2010

Excellent sport sunglasses
These sunglasses are very good for an active lifestyle. They are very lightweight and also grip the side of your head so they won't fall off when making sudden movements or when looking down. Still, they don't grip as tightly as some of Oakleys models with heavier frames do, which is great when you have a big head like I do.

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