Flak Jacket Oakley Sunglasses

$140.00 - $230.00

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

Anon. Shopper - September 30, 2009

Great sunglasses for active people
I am an active runner, golfer, and cyclist. I have used Oakley products for years and continue to find them among the best. The flak jacket is a great system. The lenses are clear and lightweight. The frame is great and stays in place even when you get sweaty. I also plan on buying different lenses to swap out for different light conditions.

David Keim - May 26, 2009

Great fit, great optics
I am an avid mountain biker and I have tried several different sunglasses. I have had a problem with depth perception at high speed with other glasses, but these performed great. This is my first Oakley experience and I am sold!

Van Huynh-Leap - March 12, 2009

Lightweight, sporty, functional, stylish
I have the polished rootbeer with polarized lens. They look great and feel great! They light and sporty - great for the long bike rides. I wear them all the time because they are fashionable sunglasses as well. Have gotten great comments on them! Altrec is the best website to buy your Oakleys! They have great customer service and also ship very promptly. All around a fantastic product from an awesome company!!

Michael Hinson - September 29, 2008

great stylish sunglasses!
I have the Livestrong Flak sunglasses which I use for commuting by bike. I like them because they are comfortable and fit better than the half jackets. I also have a clear pair of lenses so I can ride both in the morning and then swap them out for the grey lenses in the afternoon.

Donnie Jones D.O. - July 2, 2008

On the fence?
Greatest pair of shades I've ever owned, hands down. I was a little skeptical of buying them "online" but I'm glad I did. They are about cheaper here than buying them in the store, and these particular shades come with a case that is $40 in the store. They weigh about as much as in ink pen, sit farther off your eyes (if your like me and have long eyelashes this is great), and the lens is much easier to change on this pair as opposed to the straight jacket. If your thinking if it's worth it, IT IS.

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