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Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses
The Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses have an open-edge design to expand your field of vision. Designed for high-speed sports, these shades let you move as fast as you can. When the sun fades or flares, switch to a new set of optional lenses (must be purchased separately) and change your entire outlook on life. Accented with true metal icons, the lightweight O Matter frame includes Unobtainium earsocks and grip anchors. The lenses retain the peripheral clarity of XYZ Optics. *Replacement lenses sold separately.
Bottom Line: Pick up a pair of Half Jackets, go on, you deserve it.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Favorite Shades
By: Barrett Wood
September 17, 2008
Can't beat the look or the typical Oakely quality. They are grippy and great for running and biking. Interchangeable lenses offer more versatility.
A side note on the lenses: it feels like you're going to break them every time you pop them out. Be careful, but know that it takes some force.
Half Jackets Rock
By: cjmoffitt1565885
September 26, 2008
What can I say, the Oakley half jacket sunglasses are the best. They are more of a medium fit, but would probably fit well on a larger head as well. The interchangeable lens system is awsome, its like haveing a few pairs of glasses in one. I would highly recomend this product to anyone.
Hey i do alot of bouldering and im looking for a pair of sunglasses
Hey i do alot of bouldering and im looking for a pair of sunglasses that are ideal for it. I need something that can take a beating but is also stylish. the two ive narrowed it down to is the oakley's half jacket and Native's hardtop. which would you recommend?
By: josh smith
May 14, 2009
Lookin' good at Calypso Cascades
By: Barrett Wood
February 11, 2009
Calypso Cascades, Rocky Mountain National Park.
best glasses ever
By: james.whiteley22248452
July 7, 2008
They do the job very well- very little light leaks over the top which makes them great for driving with the roof down. They stick to your face well without feeling uncomfortable which makes them great for cycling even off road. The lenses are a bit tricky to change initially but once you've done it a few times it's a piece of cake. Most importantly though- they look really cool!!
Best Ever
By: Rafael Meira
April 23, 2009
Definitely one of the best glasses I have, I use it so much that it seems that I am not with them .. when I stop using, I feel weird, it's super light, super strong and for driving it is a indispensable tool. Just love my pair.
I need sunglasses that won't dig into the sides of my head
I need sunglasses that won't dig into the sides of my head with a helmet on. Will these be OK or are the arms round instead of flat?
By: hon3052963
May 8, 2009
Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses
By: Greg Goodson
March 2, 2009
Rockin' the Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses, the good looks make up for my lack of coordination on the bike.
Superb glasses for sports
By: Jimridg
May 17, 2004
I purchased these sunglasses for biking and hiking. The lenses sit close to your eyes very comfortably. There is very little side-glare as the glasses curve just enough for total eye protection. The fact that the lenses are changeable is great! They are holding up beautifully! I have a narrow face and the size of the frames and lenses is perfect for me.
Excellent
By: David Ehrlich
September 25, 2006
These glasses are super nice. Great quality when you look through, and so light that you forget you are wearing them. They look really nice when you are wearing them, and protect your eyes really well. You should put out the money for these because you will love them. One of the great features about these glasses is that it is so easy to change the lenses to give the glasses a whole new look. Highly recommended sunglasses.
Want to order extra lenses for my half jkt sunglasses. Do not
Want to order extra lenses for my half jkt sunglasses. Do not know model number of sunglasses.Can I sent glasses to oakley so they can determine correct lens.
By: Bob Shubilla
March 6, 2009
Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses
By: Greg Goodson
January 14, 2009
My Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses while in my cubicle... perfect for wearing in the car on the way to the office, and great for that trail run during lunch :-)
Athletic fit
By: Cory Guru
5 days ago
On your bike or on a run these are great. Lightweight and comfortable they sit snug and don't shift as they get bounced around. Style wise I don't always get behind Oakley, but would suggest these to anyone looking for a good athletic pair of glasses.
Superior product
By: Jimridg
April 19, 2004
These arrived today - they are light, durable, and look awesome. Changing the lenses is a little difficult at first, it takes some time to get it right. Once you get it, it's not a problem. The enclosed instructions are very helpful - the only negative here is the difficulty inserting new lenses. Excellent look, excellent fit, superior product.!!
Love my Half Jacket! Love, love, love 'em!
By: Mr. K
April 8, 2005
Come on now! They're Oakley. That is all you have to know. They provide outstanding protection for just about any sport, they are comfortable, you can change the lenses to adapt to the conditions, and they look great!
What are my options for getting prescription sunglasses in this
What are my options for getting prescription sunglasses in this frame?
By: peteandken313489
January 20, 2009
Probably not going to happen, the lenses are too curved. Contact Oakley directly.
By: Angus Bohanon
January 20, 2009
Oakley definitely sells prescription lenses for the Half Jacket. Check out their website for an optician near you that carries prescription Oakley eyewear.
By: Ken Allen
May 16, 2009
Half Jackets
By: Mark from New Zealand
January 4, 2005
Awesome design comfortable fit and really light don't really notice your wearing them. Cant go wrong with Oakley sunglasses.
Pretty Dang Sweet!!!!
By: B-Ride
April 14, 2005
I bought my jackets in December'04 and I have absolutely love 'em. No matter how much abuse I dish out to them whether its baseball or snowboarding they never break. A guy I bought lenses from actually twisted them into a ball(not recommended for painted frames) and the went back to their regular shape. If you plan to be active with your glasses these are great. Kudos to Oakley.
Best sunglasses I have owned
By: Hunter Jones
July 10, 2003
I have had these glasses for 4 months now and they are great. I love the interchangeable lenses and would suggest getting the black iridium lenses, I haven't taken them out since I slapped them in. I use these glasses for everything from driving to hiking to kayaking and they never have come loose or fallen off my face. There is only one drawback. They will not be making polarized lenses for these any times soon, but the Black Iridium lenses do just as good as some of my buddies polarized lenses.
is this really a color pink? can i change lense color
is this really a color pink? can i change lense color
By: cel
December 5, 2008
Half Jacket Glasses
By: jstrayer
August 4, 2003
Owned for about 9 months with the usual abuse of skiing and biking. Great fit. Good optics. Poor frame quality. The Oakley 'thermonuclearchemicalwhatchamacallit' frame coating is chipping off around the lens sockets- looks cheap. I would expect them to last longer than 9 months.
The Best Sport Glasses Made
The Oakley Half Jacket is one of the lightest most durable glasses I have found. Flipping off my bike or slamming my face into powder the Half Jackets never leave my face. And you can not beat the optical clarity Oakley glasses offer.
Love these sunglasses
By: MrSquicky120625
November 29, 2008
I have a larger head and they initially felt a little tight, but a minor adjustment and they fit very well and are quite comfortable. When I first got them, I actually had a moment or two where I thought that I forgot them, because your vision is so clear. I'm used to sunglasses that change how you see things and the only major change with these is that they cut down on the amount of light hitting your eyes. Other than that, your vision is as clear as if you weren't wearing them at all.
does this product come with a case or do I have to buy it se
does this product come with a case or do I have to buy it sepratly?
By: joh2438080
September 23, 2008
The Oakley half jacket sunglasses do not come with a hard case. They come with a cloth pouch to clean and carry them in. You can get a half jacket case on the oakley website for about 20-25 dollars, but i would recomend looking at ebay or somewhere else where you could find it cheaper.
By: cjmoffitt1565885
September 24, 2008
The Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses
By: Greg Goodson
January 16, 2009
If I could sum it up in three words, I would say comfortable, great-fitting, and stylish. I have a "medium" face size and these fit perfect. Great to run in, great to wear around town. It is easy to forget that you have them on because they are so comfortable and like other folks said, the vision is very clear. I wore them onto an airplane at night, and forgot I had them on. I am very happy that I own these glasses, a great product from Oakley!
Black w fire lenses
By: Anonymous
March 29, 2003
These glasses are awesome. I purchased them primarily for golf, but I am wearing them all the time. They do improve the contrast around the greens and they also are very comfortable. Very light, and they stay on without any problems.
Oakley Half Jackets
By: Joe Guy
July 15, 2003
Great Optics. Sturdy lightweight frames. May be too small for larger faces.
Da Shizznit
By: brah
June 9, 2003
Finally, a pair of Oakleys that I won't destroy in a month! Paddling, climbing, whatever, these babies will stick to your face. The interchangeable lens system is the deal, and gives you control of the light. My favorite feature...the lack of a bottom frame to obstruct your view. Lightweight and perfect!
I am looking oakley sunglasses for my 9 year old daughter, is
I am looking oakley sunglasses for my 9 year old daughter, is ther kid glasses and if so which are best. She is small frame, 55 lbs. Thanks!
By: candycane2350834
August 10, 2008
I wouldn't go with Half Jackets. She sounds little and the Half Jacket frames are fairly large.
By: Barrett Wood
September 16, 2008
Oakley Half Jackets
By: Villager
October 30, 2003
They do the job. Just a little high priced but these lenses do work in a set of comfortable frames.
Nice sunglasses
By: ChrisC
December 12, 2003
Fit well and feel great. Only problem I had were rubber nose grips fell off because carrying bag was a little too tight for them.
good but not best
By: gus
January 6, 2004
I bought a pair of the all-new titanium lens with black chrome frame and the lens started peeling but oakley replaced them for free so beware and make sure to register at the oakley website.
Great eye-catching glasses...
By: Josh Kweller
May 17, 2004
These are great glasses. They're lightweight and hug your face. I play beach volleyball and these are the only glasses I've found that will stay on my face during an intense game. Great clear optics, they look great, and they stand out. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for quality glasses that help you stand out.
Would anyone perhaps know which Oakley Half Jacket lenses might
Would anyone perhaps know which Oakley Half Jacket lenses might be best for high contrast, low-light, mountain biking in and out of the trees? I lost my Gold lite Smith Slider lenses which were perfect. Many thanks!
By: sondrat
April 13, 2008
Transitions are what you want. The VR50s let more light through than other transitions.
By: Barrett Wood
September 16, 2008
Half-jacket's Best Sunglasses I Owned
By: N20Integra
September 27, 2004
I had my Oakley Half-Jackets about 1 year now. I use them to work on cars with the clear lens, hunt with the persimmon lens and drive with the gold iriduim lens. I can't seem to destroy them they are extremely scratch resistant, tough, lightweight, and the optical clarity of the various lenses are PERFECT.
Smooth Looking
By: Mr. Ben
November 1, 2004
I've had my Half-Jackets for 2 1/2 yrs. and the have been pretty good. The only common problem I've noticed is that the nose piece and Oakley 'O' fall off. I sent mine back and got 'em fixed under warranty...no prob. I recently lost them sailing, they don't float. I'm definitely going to get another pair, the fact that some pieces fall off are outweighed by how good you will look in them!
Outstanding
By: skierdoc
April 30, 2009
These freakin' shades rock. They are the best I have had. New to Oakley in the past year and very happy. Great lens color, stay on drenched in sweat. Only drawback is when going fast on a bike they don't totally block the wind and I get substantial tearing...not too difficult to handle.
Oakley Half Jackets
By: Juan Mateo
February 28, 2005
Best sunglasses I've ever had. Fit and finish are great and I haven't had any problems with them fogging up (like my old Ray Bans.
half jacket oakleys
By: mary darnell
August 17, 2005
The day after I got them the rubber nose pieces fell off, and I could only get replacements at Oakley.com. I had to pay for them and for shipping. Im not impressed. The glasses were $129. You would think they would replace for FREE!
Totally Rad.
By: cfiore6006690035
April 8, 2009
These glasses look good on everyone. Just say no to goofy diva glasses. These simple classics say "Hey, I like to keep the sun out of my eyes", not "Hey, I'm a douchebag".
looks cheap
By: Anonymous
January 26, 2006
I ordered black chrome/titanium half jacket and I was so disappointed. he real thing looks a lot different from the one on the picture. I should have known when I read a comment about it saying "it looks cheap". I just hope that my husband will like it because I bought that for him for our anniversary.
Half Jacket Sunglasses
By: Farid Melikoff
August 21, 2006
perfect sunglasses! i am gonna order additionally fire blue lenses for this frame.
Sunglasses
By: Joel Martel
October 6, 2006
The Half Jackets are great!! No issues or problems. Thank you for your assistance and appreciate your support. Joel
Black Iridium Rocks
By: ripplespirit
May 2, 2008
I got these with the Black Iridium lenses and they are awesome! The Iridium does cut down on glare, but not as much as polarized. These stay on through everything and they are great in cloudy through very bright light.
Oakley Halfjackets
By: Souperdave
February 9, 2007
I originally ordered the Oakley Zeros sunglasses from the outlet. Bad idea unless you want to look like a fly. The lenses were way too big and went way past your eyebrows.
The Oakley halfjackets are much more normal looking and provide enough sun coverage to alleviate glare. I use them for outdoor volleyball tournies and they never fall off.
Best glasses I have every found
By: jonathan2398784
December 9, 2008
I use these 24/7 every since I had lasik eye surgery my eyes have been sensitive to the sun. (probably has something to do with no more contacts blocking UV light) These glasses are super durable and fit like a charm on a medium face. Also he only pair of sunglasses I have found that can keep up with my lifestyle of crazyness,.
Half Jackets
By: Kody Hoover
July 24, 2007
Can't get a better pair of shades. I was hoping they would at least have a hard case for the price. I can deal with that.
Great for all sports
By: Dana Gershenoff
October 3, 2006
These sunglasses work well for trail running, mountain biking and road biking. They don't bounce and sit well on the face. They're so light, half the time I forget that I have them on. Used mostly for trail running so the lighter lenses work well when running in the trees on sunny days.
A classic already
By: Josh Rhea
October 3, 2006
I've had a pair of these for years - they're still my favorite biking glasses. And recently really enjoyed them at Lake Powell with some polarized lenses. Light, durable, lots of lens choices...one of the most versatile sport sunglasses in existence. A modern classic for sure.
Grips your head like a baby koala
By: Josh Rhea
June 30, 2003
Like baby marsupials everywhere, the Half Jackets grab your head and don't want to let go. This attribute makes them absolutely sick for mountain biking, running, or any other high speed/high impact sport. The only downfall is they kinda hurt to take off sometimes, grabbing your hair and all. And you just can't beat the interchangeable lens system on these things!
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