Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

had these for 3 years now. the fire iridium lenses are awesome. i wear them so much i cant go outside without them anymore. classic oakley technology and practicality

I have had these glasses over a year and they continue to perform for my active lifestyle or casual wear. Very crisp lenses that have taken a beating and still look like new.

Lightweight and fit my small head perfectly.

I have never been able to keep a pair of sunglasses in good shape until I bought the Flak Jackets! They are performance type of sunglasses, that still look stylish and look good on either men or women. I purchased mine from an actual Oakley store, which gave me the option to customize them exactly how I wanted them, and save a little bit of money on a second pair of lenses. I ended up getting the black frame with the positive red iridium as well as the G30 iridium lenses. I wear contacts and my eyes are very sensitive to light, so having a pair of lenses that lets enough light in while still shading the bright light was my goal. I was also having a hard time when riding my bike in a wooded area, as I could not see the path well enough to avoid any debris that I might encounter. My goal is to use the G30s for biking, however I am waiting for spring to actually see how well they do. I have used both lenses for hiking and both work out great. The contrast lenses make all of the difference! The lenses are a little difficult to change at first, however the more you do it, the easier it gets. I recommend having a clerk at the store show you how to do it, or look for some how-to videos on YouTube. They also come with a really nice case to store them in, as well as hold two additional pairs of lenses. I think that this is the key to keeping them in great shape. They are either on my head or in the case...they rarely ever touch a table or car seat because I am paranoid about losing or breaking them! BTW, I first looked at these at Sunglass Hut before purchasing them and the clerk did not want to show me how to change the lenses because it was too difficult for him. I'll drive the extra hour out of my way to go back to the Oakley store next time I want new sunglasses!

NOTE: If you intend to wear these glasses for driving, be aware that due to the width of the temple on the frames, they will create a blind spot while driving! This shouldn't deter you from considering them, however you should be aware of it. I am careful to turn my body more when changing lanes, etc. when wearing these, and so far that has been good enough!

Wow. I always wondered what all Oakley techno-jargon meant-- to boil it down these glasses kick ass. These Flak Jacks are so light and they fit my head perfectly. The XLJ lens gives me the extra coverage I need when I'm riding my bike. That hydrophobic coating on the lens makes water and other gunk bead up and fly away. I'm throwing my Smith Sliders in the effing garbage can.

Fit is great, and secure!! Awesome on ocean an ice. Very lightweight.

These are great. They are my favorite pair of sunglasses. The optics are Oakley's typical great quality. These fit my face really well and stay on top of my head while in doors or not wearing them. I sometimes forget that they are up there. I custom designed them on Oakley's website with the Ice Iridium lenses. These are not polarized but with the Iridium coating, they reduce glare pretty well and are great in bright light conditions. The lenses are pretty easy to swap out and change. These are awesome shades for athletic pursuits!

The Flak Jackets do everything I want of them for biking--great coverage for wind and sun, fit securely on my head or helmet, and most importantly the hydrophobic coating works incredibly. I used to take my glasses off for long climbs, but no need with these--the sweat (or water you dump on your head )runs right off with barely perceptible streaking. They'll be perfect for skiing as well.

I was pretty happy with these for a month. They're lightweight, look great and fit well. The deal-breaker is that the lenses scratch really easily. Glad I got these on sale.

This is the first time I have ever owned a pair of Oakleys. These are probably the best sunglasses that you can get. I've had them for about a week and love how easy they are to clean. The case is very nice and the best thing is their interchangable lens.

I have now had the pleasure of playing golf in polarized and non polarized oakley lenses and in a couple of other company's as well (Smith, MJ). I actually find that finding the ball in the sky or on the green is easier in non-polarized lenses. The glare that comes off of the ball is the thing you see when looking from a long ways away. My current golfing sunglasses are Flak Jackets with the G30 lens (non polarized) which I love. When going to the lake, I still use the polarized.
Jeremy

Check the Transitions, they are great. I ordered the jet black/persimmon trans and they quickly replaced my smiths as my new favorite lenses. I thought smith knew what they were doing when it came to lense quality, but these Transition Flaks are far better. Water, sweat, oil and pretty much any other thing you could think of just beads off of these bad boys. I love nice glasses and think that any active person should treat themselves to these Flaks. I have a medium-sized face and the XLJ's are fine. Check out the Oakley website to see what the different lenses are capable of doing in various conditions. They have a nice little interactive site set up for lenses.

These are by far the best sunglasses I have ever worn. Almost make you feel like you're wearing a flak jacket lol. Seriously tho, they are great. Wear 'em golfing, and I still retain good depth reception. Snowboarding, same thing. The XLJ lens type fits my face well, I don't get that annoying sunny outline around the edge of the glasses. Damn near impossible to break the frames; trust me, I'm hard on glasses. Well worth the $150 you would spend on here, which is still a considerable discount from and Oakley store.

These sunglasses are really nice. They feel comfortable on my nose, and resting on my ears. The style is for sports, mainly look like bike riding glasses, however I see people wearing them around town. I prefer my Electric BICKLE sunglasses for around town, but the oakley Flak Jacket are what i always turn to for a ride weather on the streets, or rollin down a mountain. The blue lens are a good look matched up with the grey frames.

Flak Jacket is hands down the best sunglass ever, I like them with the XLJ lens for superior coverage and comfort the new coatings are insane, i got mine with the transitions lens, they work great in any light.

These have a lower profile than the half jackets-thus they fit under a motorcycle helmet better. Also they have bigger lenses offering you more protection. Sweet

These glasses are the best ones I have ever owned! They can stand up to about anything you throw at them.

Great glasses! I use them primarily for running. Lenses don't fog up. Easy to clean. Multiple nose pads to customize fit. Running tension free since buying these.

These Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses are the best. Aerodynamic in every way. The lenses are great in the morning, midday, or when the sun goes down; they blow my polarized lenses out of the water. They look great, they fit great. Best purchase of the year. Can't go wrong.

These are the first and only sunglassed I can golf in...others move, streak, or don't cover the full visual field. FYI golfers, my wife is an eye doctor and was busting my balls about macular degeneration (risk factor, not cause) and cataract risks from sun exposure...esp if you have light colored eyes..wear them or learn to wear them. I got the transitions g40 lenses. Perfect!

These glasses are perfect for anything, take them mountain biking and they are glued to your head, I crash plenty and they don't budge. You can even take them wake boarding, just don't wreck or you'll be watching your $150 sink to the bottom of the lake. These glasses look amazing also, plenty of compliments will be coming your way with these babies locked to your face.

I have always been a huge Oakley fan, and when it came time to buy another pair of sunglasses the brand was a no-brainer. I bought these mainly for cycling - I like the more wrap-around lenses you get with the Js. These are a bit larger than "normal" glasses but I like the looser fit for my average size head, and the extra room for my bushy eyebrows. My only complaint may be that the lenses seem to creak a bit when I adjust them on my face. This is the first time I have every bought sunglasses with replacement lenses so I'm not sure if this is typical of all replacement lens sunglasses or just the XLJ design, or perhaps just my glasses... Either way the creak is not enough for me to want to buy another brand nor another style.

What do you say about quality? If your talking performance eyeware,you say Oakley. These are snug,and form fitting. I use them everyday for golf,biking,and just lookin good. I have a narrow face and they fit great. The lens size is proportionate,not oversized. If you questioning the buy,in my opionion,don't...You DO NOT use the cleaner though. The enclosed bag/wipe and a little warm breath is all you need to remove fingerprints or sweat.
To summerize,they rock!

I am a huge Oakley fan, and the Flak Jackets are the best pair I think I have ever owned.

I bought a pair of the Seattle Mariners MLB ones becuase why not, and the next thing I knew, I was wearing them for everything. Playing baseball, golfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, walking on the beach, etc.

I was worried at first because I didn't want my expensive sunglasses breaking, but they stick to your face really well, are super-lightweight, and can take a beating.

The lenses are distortion-free. Completely. I now have a pair of Black Iridium lenses for the baseball diamond and sunny days, and VR28 lenses for the golf course and lower-light/contrast conditions. I like the XLJs because I have a larger face and I like the extra protection. Plus, they look cooler.

Get 'em!

Best glasses EVER! I work as a Paramedic and absolutely love these glasses. I use them as sun/safety glasses during the day with the great dark lenses. During the night I just slam in my clear lenses and boom, I have safety glasses! They fit nice, never fall off, and feel great in any condition.

It was ok when it's new... But sooner or later you'll have to replace the 'rubber' cos it keeps expanding over time.. End up trimming the over grown rubber..
Hate that about oakleys.

Models owned : A-wire (yes. the funky named rubber expands too)

These are the best sunglasses I have ever owned. I received a pair as a gift 2 years ago. I now own three pairs in different colors. These form fit to your head like no other. Sweat only makes the fit better. Besides being feather light, they never move. I wear these for all of my sporting activities as well as at work.

These are awesome. I love the racing red lenses. The eye coverage is great and the fit is nice on my head (medium to large). Definitely a must buy for runners and cyclists. That's what I plan on using them for. A great buy.

I have an older pair of regular Flak Jackets and just bought the XLJ's off SAC. To me they seem cheaply made compared to the year and 1/2 old ones I have. Don't get me wrong, I love Oakleys and I am keeping them (especially at the SAC price), I just think my older ones are made better or out of better material. Perhaps I am crazy and they are just as strong just lighter...

The first time I got a pair my dad gave them to me . I was 13 and took pretty good care of them but dont get a scratch on the lense or they will be ruined. But you can buy another pair of lense for $50. I just bought the XLJ's and they are stuck on my head when im playing baseball or riding the sea-doo. A good chunk of change out of your pocket but definatly worth it.

I got my first pair of Flak Jackets as a door prize gift and loved them! They fit my face well and look good! I bought another pair a year later because my lenses got all scratched up from taking them through canyons. I would use the old pair for canyoneering and the new pair for driving and day use. They were so stylish that 2 of my friends also bought them! I will definitely buy another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have now!

These are great if you are into cycling, running, or anything else outdoors or athletic. I even put a set of clear lenses in and use them for racquetball. They fit my medium size head great and they have no distortion whatsoever.

i did not like the oakley flak jackets at all. the lens was way too big and i will be sending them back tomorrow.