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Which Oakley Style Should You Choose?
Which Oakley Style Should You Choose?
Oakley is known for its huge range of sports-performance eyewear that caters to all sports and lifestyles. From oversized shields that offer superior coverage to wayfarer-style shapes you can chuck on for day-to-day wear, there's a pair of Oakley's for any and every situation. However, with so many styles with similar looks to choose from, it's not always easy to determine the key differences between each style. In this guide, we answer all your questions by breaking down the main differences between popular Oakley sunglasses so you can make an informed decision for your next purchase.
Oakley Double Edge vs Turbine
The Double Edge and the Turbine share similarities in appearance. However, the main difference is that the Double Edge has a more squared shape while the Turbine has a rounded look with an Unobtainium rubber grip on the outside of the temple. Without the exterior rubber temples, the Double Edge offers a sleek look, however, both styles feature Unobtainium on the nose pads for superior grip. Both styles excel in durability and all-day comfort while offering excellent coverage. Their wraparound shape makes the Double Edge and the Turbine ideal for all sports and activities; which style to choose comes down to aesthetic preferences.
Double Edge Key Features
- Three-Point Fit to hold lenses in precise alignment for comfort and performance
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Unobtainium® nose pads for increased grip
- Suitable for medium to large faces
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
Turbine Key Features
- Oakley Twin Toric lens technology
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Unobtainium® nose pads and temples for increased grip
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
Oakley Jawbreaker vs Radar EV Path
The Jawbreaker and Radar EV Path share many similar qualities with both styles being a wraparound shield with a curved upper edge at the bottom of the lens. Where they differ is that the Radar EV Path has a semi-rimless frame allowing for an unobstructed field of vision, while the Jawbreaker features a full-frame with holes at the bottom of the lens for ventilation. Lucky for both styles, the Jawbreaker and Radar EV Path allow you to change your lenses out, making these styles extremely versatile for any sport and light condition. However, the Jawbreaker features Oakley's Switchlock™ interchangeable lens technology, making this style the easier out of the two switch lenses quickly. As for comfort, both frames are made from Oakley's lightweight O Matter™ material with Unobtainium® temples and nose pads for a comfortable, increased grip.
Jawbreaker Key Features
- Switchlock™ interchangeable lens technology
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Performance HDO® shield lens technology
- Unobtainium® nose pads and temples for increased grip
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
Radar EV Path Key Features
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Performance HDO® shield lens technology
- Unobtainium® nose pads and temples for increased grip
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
Oakley - Radar EV Path
Matte Black/Prizm Black Polarised Lenses
Oakley Sutro S vs Sutro
Comparing the Sutro and the Sutro S, their shape and features appear almost identical. Due to the huge success of the Sutro, Oakley engineers produced an additional size to cater to more face shapes, which lead to the creation of the Sutro S - a smaller version of the popular cycling style. Both the Sutro and the Sutro S come in a variety of Prizm lenses, while both styles are made with O Matter™ frames with Unobtainium® nose pads. The key difference between the Sutro and the Sutro S is that the Sutro S features a smaller frame size; the Sutro S is best suited to adults with a small the medium head size but is not considered an XS frame. The Sutro S features a scaled-down curvature of the lens ensuring that the same fantastic coverage as the original Sutro is retained.
Sutro Key Features
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Unobtainium® nose pads and temples for increased grip
Sutro S Key Features
- Scaled-down version of original Sutro
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Unobtainium® nose pads and temples for increased grip
Oakley Holbrook vs Frogskins
Undoubtedly the two most popular lifestyle Oakley sunglasses, the Holbrook and the Frogskins share enough similarities that can make it tough to decide between the two. Both iconic designs were deeply inspired by the pop culture of past decades, with each style taking on its own interpretation of the popular wayfarer shape. However, there are some noticeable differences in appearance. The Holbrook takes on a more rectangular shape while the Frogskins has a slightly rounded base with a more angular frame top. Sharing a similar temple and lens width, their differences come down to the shape and lens curvature with the Holbrook being slightly more wraparound.
Holbrook Key Features
- 6 base lens geometry
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
Frogskins Key Features
- 4 base lens geometry
- Lightweight O Matter™ frame material that provides durability and all-day comfort
- Available in Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour contrast and detail
- Polarised and Iridium lens options
- Prescriptable
