Oakley sunglasses have been the sunglasses of choice for sportsmen and women since they were first designed back in the mid 1970’s by Jim Jannard. The company was set up with little more that $300 and an idea to make the most desirable and practical sports sunglasses that were available. Oakley sunglasses now have over 500 worldwide patents and are available in over 100 worldwide so you could say that Jim Jannard succeeded in getting the company where he wanted.
Anyone who has shopped for a pair of sports sunglasses will have asked for a pair of Oakley’s, so well known is the brand name. Oakley sunglasses are now endorsed by many of the worlds top athletes and this will be evident at this years Olympics in August and the Tour De France in July.
The reason that Oakley sports sunglasses are so widely liked by sportsmen and women all over the planet is because of the features that are packed into the design of them. The polarized lenses utilises patented HDO (High Definition Optic) technology which allows the wearer to see clearer and sharper in differing light conditions. Oakley have adapted this technology to suit all of the sports sunglasses in their range, even the light enhancing versions. Not only do the polarized lenses block the glare that is usually a problem when on near water or when skiing but they will also block the harmful UV rays from the sun which can be very harmful to your eyes. The fact that the Plutonite which blocks the harmful UV rays from your eyes is built into the lens rather than being added as a coating as in many other inferior brand is just one more feature that sets Oakley sunglasses apart from other sports sunglasses.
Oakley sunglasses really are sports sunglasses for all sports which is how their popularity took off so rapidly. The special hydrophobic coating on the lenses stops them from misting up when being worn as well as helping water and sweat to run off the lenses and keep your vision as clear as possible.
Not only do Oakley sports sunglasses help you to see clearer when taking part in sporting activity but the lenses are also impact resistant so if you are taking part in a sport where there is a danger to your eyes through flying debris you know that your eyes will be safe behind a pair of Oakley sports sunglasses.
Oakley sports sunglasses have so many different styles and colours available now that there is always a style to suit everyone. Even for those people who do not take part in any sporting activity at all are now starting to wear Oakley sunglasses as they look smart and stylish and offer great protection from the suns rays as well as impact protection.
So if you are looking for a new pair of sunglasses this summer, whether it is for wearing when you are taking part in a sporting activity or whether you just want to look good when you are out and about and have great eye protection at the same time, you can do no better than buying your self a pair of Oakley sunglasses from one of the many styles and designs that are available. Look good and keep your eyes safe this year with Oakley sports sunglasses.