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Oakley Livestrong Radar Path Sunglasses

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This special edition Oakley Radar commemorates the Livestrong fight against cancer. If you read "It's Not About The Bike", you might recall that Lance said that only three of his sponsors stood strong alongside him when he was diagnosed with cancer: Nike, Giro, and Oakley. He said he'd have allegiance to them forever. It's a pretty moving bit of loyalty, and it's one we think of every time we see these glasses.

We offer the Radar in a variety of styles. While this one has classic styling thanks to its simple black frame with nuanced "Livestrong Yellow" detail, what sets it apart in the Radar family is the fact that Oakley donates $20 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation for every set of Livestrong Radars sold.

The Livestrong Radar comes with Black Iridium lenses. Black Iridium is a superb choice for the spring and summertime. It transmits only 10% of the available light to your eyes, also making it ideal for bright, sunny days. The great thing about Oakley Iridium lenses is that the Iridium coating creates a uniform filtering layer that optimizes contrast and reduces glare. It's a central reason why Oakley optics are so special in comparison to any other brand glasses.

The lens is large in a modern, high-fashion way without being too big -- a design Oakley calls the "Path" lens. We prefer the Path lens because we believe it is large enough to protect the eyes while being small enough so it doesn't overheat the head and seal the eyes off from the world. One other vital detail is that the lens is hydrophobic with a new oleophobic coating for better vision. Sweat won't streak your lens and muddy up your field of view. Rather these coatings cause moisture to run off the lens with no residue.

The frame is made from Oakley O-Matter. There is soft Unobtanium at the temple ends and the nose to better grip the face. Unobtanium is slightly hydrophilic, so it will grip better when wet and sweaty. The lens is made from Plutonite and has Oakley's famed High Definition Optics (HDO). The Radar comes with a zipper case that has room for a spare lens and a microfiber bag that is both a lens cleaning cloth and soft storage.

Bottom Line: Protect your eyes like a champion when you're wearing the Oakley Livestrong Radar Sunglasses.

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can these glasses be purchased with prescription lenses...

can these glasses be purchased with prescription lenses...

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August 25, 2009

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Many Oakleys can be purchased with prescription lenses, but it usually needs to be through a prescription dealer (and not backcountry.com). Here is where you can find which ones are available in prescription (and I don't think that the Livestrong Radar Path is on this list):
http://www.oakley.com/search/men+prescription+sunglasses

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August 26, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent glasses

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December 29, 2008

I have been cycling with Smith sunglasses for years and was not happy with the fact that they often kept sliding down my nose when I started to sweat a lot. The Smiths are also polarized so I could never properly see my Cateye computer screen. I was skeptical about trying non-polarized glasses because polarized are so good at cutting down glare, but these Oakleys are fantastic. I have no problem with glare, can see my computer perfectly, and they do not move or slip at all no matter how much you sweat. And I am in Naples, Florida, so I get to deal with glare and sweat all year round. You will not believe how these hug your head until you have actually worn them. And with this site's return policy, you have nothing to lose. I chose the Livestrong version over the stock Radar because my wife is a cancer survivor and we basically use every opportunity possible to support the search for a cure. So the $20.00 that goes to Livestrong is just a nice gesture on top of the fact that these are awesome glasses.

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Will these fit a medium to large sized face?

Will these fit a medium to large sized face?

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May 13, 2009

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Yes that is the size they are made for.

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May 13, 2009

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Write your question here...My nosepiece is warn out and needs

Write your question here...My nosepiece is warn out and needs to be replaced. Where can I get a replacement?

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April 10, 2009

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You can either contact Oakley or take them to a eyeglass shop that sells Oakley, and they can grab you a new saddle.

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April 18, 2009

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Jet Black/Black Iridium, One Size (190.00)

Excellent glasses

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By: sdv100208056 December 29, 2008

I have been cycling with Smith sunglasses for years and was not happy with the fact that they often kept sliding down my nose when I started to sweat a more...

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Interchangeable Lens:
yes 
Polarized:
no 
Nose Pads:
yes, Unobtanium 
Recommended Use:
driving, cycling, casual, boating, golf 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year