Product Review: Oakley Sunglasses
In college, I had no money, but I loved my Oakley sunglasses. My world today is different. Today, I have a little money, but until recently, I did not own a pair of Oakleys. For the past few years I have been buying cheap sunglasses. You know the “buy one pair for $10 or two pair for $15″ deals in the mall that have labels like “compare to styles from Ray-Ban” or “compare to styles from Oakley.” Heck, I have even tried out a couple of pair of fake Oakley sunglasses purchased on the streets of New York City. Needless to say, I have owned a few different pair of sunglasses in my life.
For quite some time I could tell that the cheap sunglasses I had been wearing were not quality. My wife was nice enough to buy me a new pair this summer after another $10 pair broke, and while I liked the thin, wire-framed look, the lenses were off. There was a distortion in one lens that caused me to have to hold my head at an angle to see straight; they were a waste of our time and money.
After pondering the whle “should I spend $100 for a pair of sunglasses” issue I finally made the decision to do it. I broke down and spent the money on a new pair of Oakley sunglasses, specifically the Straight Jacket. Not only do my black Straight Jackets have a stylish look, but there’s something about the quality of how well I can see with these lenses that has reminded me of the quality that Oakley provides. The nice thing about this company is that they no longer limit themselves to sunglasses, and even with eyewear they are innovative leaders. From mp3 player sunglasses, boots & watches to Oakley women’s sunglasses & clothing, the quality you can expect from a name like Oakley carries into all of their fine products.