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Oakley Half-X Sunglasses

Oakley Half-X Sunglasses

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Oakley Half-X Sunglasses

It's quite possible that the X Metal frames on Oakley's Half-X Sunglasses could be used in the construction of the next lunar module. Instead, the ultra-light, ultra-strong titanium alloy secures the top half and temples of your Half-X shades. Oakley knows it's a pain to be cycling or running and have your downward view obstructed by a frame, which is why these sunglasses use open-edge architecture. A Hydrophobic coating on the lenses helps prevent water sheens as well as smudges so you're not racing all day with a damn fingerprint in the middle of your line of sight. The more you sweat, the more the Half-X Sunglasses grip your face.

Bottom Line: Sorry, NASA. The Half-X's are ours for now.

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Rating for this product: 4

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September 25, 2009

I bought these glasses on Steep and Cheap (part of BC) for biking and climbing, and with one(ish) exception they've been fantastic.
Pros: Excellent lenses and half-frame provide a perfect viewing area for me, and don't get in the way while I'm trying to look down and make a clip or find my waterbottle. Unobtainium padding and sprung hinges mean these do stay on my face, and also mean that I can move the glasses a little forward on the bridge of my nose to avoid the upper frame touching my eyebrows and steaming up. And, they're awfully stylish...
Cons: Despite the "Ultra-light!!!!" tag line, these do have a lot of metal above the bridge of the nose. Also, the sprung hinges are a mixed blessing. For my average-sized head, the hinges pull in strongly (which is why they stay on so well!). Both of these mean I can only wear these glasses for a few hours before my temples and nose start to feel a bit sore.
...which is a shame really, because otherwise I'd pretty much live in them.

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i need sunglasses for cross country skiing and running. i need

i need sunglasses for cross country skiing and running. i need them not to fog. i don't know if i need them to be polarized or not. please advise.thanks.

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January 22, 2009

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This wouldn't be a bad choice. You may want to look at something with a nylon or plastic frame as they're much lighter and won't slop around on your face as much as these. You'll definitely want to go with a polarized lens! You can check out some of Oakley's line but I'd also recommend looking at some of Maui Jim's line here on backcountry.com. They've got some great sport glasses but their lenses are second to none! They are 3-way polarized and literally are amazing!!!Hope that helps.

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January 22, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

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September 25, 2009

Great glasses, very comfortable. Not very heavy but I didn't get them for performance and I like the metal frame. It's very well built and very clear vision on bright days with no glare.

I wear these about 80% of the day work/recreation. Working at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, glasses have to take a beating. So far after about a month of use, I've managed to slightly scratch one of the lenses. I did drop them once or twice.

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Tech Specs:

Frame:
X Metal titanium alloy 
Hinge Type:
Custom engineered spring hinges 
Lens:
Plutonite with HDO 
Interchangeable Lens:
No 
Polarized:
No 
Face Size:
Medium 
Case Type:
Soft 
Nose Pads:
Yes 
Arm Pads:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Running, cycling, sports, casual 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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