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The Oakley Radar Path might be on course of optical enlightenment.

Oakley pioneered single-lens sports eyewear way back when in 1983, but they haven't released a markedly new cycling-focused design since 1990. Yes, the M-Frames were futuristic back then, but the style has been kind of ho-hum for years. It's still iconic, but is now conservative, when Oakley made its name being cutting-edge.

Like the M-Frame, the Radar a single-lens sunglass that is light, fits well, and has interchangeable lenses with great optics. But it does the old M's one up by employing a new hydrophobic coating on the lens. This coating makes it easier to see what's up the road when water hits the lens, as it just beads up and rolls off; the coating also makes it easier for dirt to come off, and harder for smudges to be seen because it's also oleophobic. The coating is transparent and permanent.

Another improvement over the old M is the nosepiece system. It's better in two ways. In terms of fit, Radars come with two nosepieces. One will fit better than the other; the come in different widths. This means it will sit properly on the schnoz, and neither pinch it nor sit so loose as to slide down. The second, more functional, improvement is that the nosepiece attaches to the rest of the frame. Oakley found that to meet military safety standards, the venerated M needed some decidedly garage tinkering. The new nosepiece attachment improves impact protection; it meets ANSI Z87.1 standard for both high mass and high-velocity impact resistance.

And then there are the surge ports. These are the holes molded into the arms. The ports direct air inside the arms so heat and sweat don't build up behind the sunglasses and arms. And unlike certain models of the M-Frame, the arms of the Radar fold. The lens is large in a modern, high-fashion way without being too big. 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. Overly big glasses fog up too easily. For those who are familiar with M-Frame lenses, this is kind of between the Hybrid and the Sweep. The next larger size of Radar lenses is the Pitch, and the largest is the Range. As with the M-Frame, the Radar has interchangeable lenses. Not only can you change tints, but shapes.

The White Chrome frame features a metal coating to the O-Matter frame made when the naked O-Matter is put in a vacuum with a metal chip. There is soft Unobtanium rubber on the ends of the temples and the nosepiece, same as the M-Frames. It's slightly hydrophilic, and grips better with perspiration. The lens is made from Plutonite (which blocks UVA, UVB, UVC, and blue light) has Oakley's famed High Definition Optics (HDO) for clarity and XYZ Optics for elimination of distortion. The lens color is Blue Iridium, which allows in 15% of visible light. It's best for medium to bright light and has excellent contrast. The Iridium helps cut down on glare. The sunglass 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.

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5 5

tre4824180

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These glasses are awesome. Crystal Black w/ Black Iridium was my choice. They'll stay on your face no matter what. Even after long runs in the hot and humid NC weather. This is my second pair.

5 5

tre4824180

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These glasses are awesome. Crystal Black w/ Black Iridium was my choice. They'll stay on your face no matter what. Even after long runs in the hot and humid NC weather. This is my second pair.

5 5

Nick Bee

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Love these glasses. Have the vented version. Fit snug and peripheral vision is great.
No fogging either. Great glasses.

Hello. I hear these glasses are good for...

Adam

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Hello. I hear these glasses are good for sports and biking. I'm looking for a pair of sunglasses for everyday normal use not just sports like walking and driving etc. Are these the right pair? im not very atheletic

Dakka

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They will certainly work for everyday use, you will just look like you're going fast all the time. Again, not a bad thing.

Love,

Zane Bryant

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Possibly go for a Gascan or Whisker look in the Oakley. This reminds me more of baseball or biking. The Gascan has a sporty look to it, but its not as sport edgy as these are.

After buying cheapo sports shades for...

graymutton

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After buying cheapo sports shades for decades, finally ready to pull the trigger on Oakleys, based on reviews (and my desire to actually see detail). I'm trying to decide between black iridium and gray lenses (non-polarized). I like the crystal black frames but am afraid that the black irid shades will be too dark in slightly overcast days. Advice?

Shane O'Donnell

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Worried about overcast or changing light? My advice is spring for the polarized. It is definitely worth it. That said, I prefer grey as they are for medium to bright light, where the black iridium is for very bright conditions and reducing glare.

4 5

tha3071655

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First let me state that these are hands down the best cycling sunglasses I have ever worn. That being said I got a little over a year of wear before the paint started chipping where the top of the lens meets the frame. Called Oakley up and since I am over the year warranty I have to shell out $40 to get new frame. Now I just have to go without them for 3-4 weeks.. :-( I would give 5 stars but the paint chipping should not happen with high end sunglasses so 4 stars it is.

I have the Radar Path and they fit too...

Chuck

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I have the Radar Path and they fit too tight. After a few hours of wearing them, they start hurting the sides of my head. Is there a way to adjust them or make them just a bit wider?

sim5501234

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Hello
I have the exact same problem with the radar path being too wide and hurts on the sides of my head. Have you or anyone else found a solution to this ?

Debbie Conti

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You could try going to an optical glasses store and have them safely fit them for you...not sure if they will if they weren't purchased through them (some of these places are authorized Oakley dealers, too). It's worth a call/try.

5 5

VICTOR TIN

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This is my second lens which is tailor made from US.
Outstanding performance especially in snowny and icy condition.

i have a pair of oakley radar glasses and...

kjbaseball1234

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i have a pair of oakley radar glasses and i wore them in baseball and stuff, but 1 day i was putting them on my head 2 go out in the field and the frame snapped in half!!! where can i get a new frame?

Mike Traslin

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Send it back to oakley for warranty!

kjbaseball1234

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well the problem is that i bought them on ebay 4 like $125 and they want do anything about it so do u know where i can get a new 1 and how much?

AaaMOMand12031722

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You could call oakley, and see if they would sell you just the frame. If not, try ebay, or maybe some sunglass shops, or sporting good stores that might possiby be able to sell you just the frames. this is the number for oakley: (800) 431-1439

Ian Whalen-Owens

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Wouldnt hurt to just bring them into a local oakley retailer and let them know what happen. Anyone who takes their business seriously and sells Oakley should be more than glad to help. May cut you a deal?!...

does anyone know if oakley radar paths are...

baseball player123

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does anyone know if oakley radar paths are good for baseball?????? or whether or not the grey lenses are as good as the black iridium????

D Kman

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NO. I had a pair and I kept dropping pop flys.

kjbaseball1234

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yea they r good but mine broke and now i got 2 get a new frame!i had black iridium and my friend had the grey lenses and mine were way darker! i suggest the black iridium 1's!

Charlie Bennett

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Yes, they're fantastic. The other guy just can't ball sorry dude. If you are used to playing with a pair of sunglasses on these things are top notch I play backyard games all the time in the summer and can play short just fine with these. I golf and mountain bike all the time and couldn't imagine doing it without these. I bought the Lance Armstrong Ones and the black Iridium is great for you because it reduces glare. To the other guy, oakley will send you a new pair asap their customer service is great.

I just got a pair of these from you guys....

Dravisar

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I just got a pair of these from you guys. I have a medium head, and a narrow face. They glasses hold on my head fine, but they see to be a little too wide. I can squeeze them a little and they look fine.Two questions: Are there any M frames that are just a tad smaller OR can I mold them (squeeze them together) so they fit my head a little better?Its one or the other, will probably have to send them back.Thanks

baseball player123

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there are radars and m frames that are a little smaller. you can just buy the same sunglasses in asian fit. the asian fit is a smaller size than the regulars

Charlie Bennett

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try the straight stem or the oakley enduring. its a girls frame but you cant tell its a chick frame, I think they even have chick radar frame too.

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