Well it has been many years since I have bought any prescription sunglasses. Due to my change in prescription this year and changing to varifocals in my normal glasses a couple of years ago it was time to splash some cash and purchase some new ones. Due to my complex prescription I cannot get Oakley lenses from their factory so it has to be after market lenses. I wanted varifocals and got chatting to the lady from Sight Direct where I bought my new cycling glasses from she recommended the Transition lenses so I don't have to keep changing my glasses if I go out for the day / on holiday and keep walking inside a building the lens changes from dark to near clear but does take some time. It is the first time I have tried this type of lens and takes some getting used to at first. When its sunny they darken but not as much as a normal pair of sunglasses. There were two options of Transitions and the Xtra model was better for driving as they change better behind a windscreen. The Oakley frames are spot and are comfortable to wear all day and come in various shapes, colours and sizes. The frames came with a hard case, soft case and box including instructions.
The only real negative is due to the thickness of the lenses when it goes dark you can see some of the lip / edge of lenses which does not go dark, it may have been a better option to pay some extra money and go for the thinner lenses so this is less visible if that was an option. Keeping the lenses clean is also a pig of a job probably due to the coatings etc.
RRP £116.00 and I paid £92.60 from Sight Direct, Birtley (frames only) but if you shop around on the net prices range from £54 to £72 inc p&p, which is a massive cost saving.
I opted for the Transition Xtra lenses at £180 on top of the frames price.
Manufacturers Spec -
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
HOLBROOK™
Holbrook is a timeless, classic design fused with modern Oakley technology. Inspired by the screen heroes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, this design epitomizes the spirit of exploration and adventure. The iconic American frame design is accented by metal rivets and Oakley icons, perfect for those who seek equal parts performance and style.
FEATURES
Plutonite® Lenses offer top UV Protection filtering 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm.
Patented High Definition Optics® (HDO®) provides superior optical clarity and razor-sharp vision at every angle.
O-Matter™ stress-resistant frame material is both lightweight and durable for all-day comfort and protection.
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES
HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS®
High Definition Optics® (HDO®) is a collection of patented technologies that allow Oakley eyewear to meet or exceed the testing standards of the American National Standards Institute for optical clarity, visual fidelity, and impact resistance.
DETAILS:
Frame Colour - Satin Black
Lens Colour - depends on what you pick for your prescription
FRAME SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Width - 55mm
Bridge Width - 18mm
Temple Arm Length - 137mm
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