TEN OF THE BEST OAKLEY SUNGLASSES TO WEAR YEAR-ROUND

Made with a shield lens to max out the streamlined look, the Oakley Bxtr sunglasses fit squarely into the more modern end of the spectrum. Fitted with BiO-Matter® nylon composite frames, logo-etched gray Prizm™ lenses, and anti-slip Unobtainium™ rubber nose pads to be lightweight and nonmoving, these are some of the best Oakley sunglasses for running.

Blue and gray marbling to the arms compliments a mirrored blue shield Prizm™ lens for a striking finish. The Encoder sunglasses are part of the Oakley Sanctuary collection, which looks to calming blue hues to encapsulate the feeling of solace in nature. As such, Encoder is designed for a range of sports and outdoor activities.

Most modern Oakley sunglasses are defined by sharp angles, but roll the clock back and rounder lenses were the go-to. The Oakley Eye Jacket is one of the brand’s most revered designs, dating back to 1994, when Oakley sought to design glasses that fit the wearer like clothing. This rerelease of the Redux style sees the retro curvature updated by O-Matter™ acetate frames and an anti-slip Unobtainium® rubber trim throughout.

Generally, a pair of glasses will feature a structural wire covered in acetate or something similar to form the arms. Oakley’s HSTN sunglasses rethink that form, removing the acetate to reveal the core wire, which becomes a central focus of the design (while also reducing weight). With this design, what looks like a pair of standard round-lens sunglasses from straight ahead is imbued with Oakley’s classically refreshing sense of invention.

Residing at the top end of Oakley sunglasses for sports, the Sutro Lite carries all of Oakley’s hard-earned expertise in one pretty package. Beyond the technicals—O Matter™ nylon composite frames, Prizm™ lenses, and anti-slip Unobtainium® nose pads and temple tips—the bold pink frame and pink-to-purple gradient lens are enough to entice even the most skeptical.

Everything about the Oakley Whisker sunglasses screams Y2K, from the minimal metal frames to the brown finish. Featuring a rectangular C-5™ frame and brown gradient Prizm™ lenses, it’s impossible to ignore the retro credentials of this pair.

Designed to ergonomic perfection, the RadarLock Path sunglasses are ideal for those looking for Oakley sunglasses for cycling in particular. The shield-style HDO® lens offers wind protection as well as full shading, while the detachable rubber trim keeps the pair locked in during active movement.

Oakley’s Wire Tap 2.0 Sunglasses would look perfectly at home under the charge of The Matrix’s Neo. The rectangular shape is typical of Oakley’s older frames, but features like polarized Prizm™ lenses and anti-slip Unobtainium® nose pads keep the Wire Tap 2.0 at the cutting edge.

A frequent question is why Oakley sunglasses are so expensive. If there was ever a physical explanation for the price tag, it’s the Kato Sunglasses, which exhibit the full range of technical offerings. The full-shield lens comfortably runs over the bridge of the nose, covering a detachable rubber nose pad to lock them in place. Designed with as little frame as possible, the arms connect to the very edges of the Prizm™ lens to ensure equal structural strength and minimal weight. From skiing to fishing, there’s no sport that the Oakley Kato Sunglasses won’t benefit.

One of the more memorable pairs in the Oakley sunglasses range, the Re:SubZero is characterized by a full flat lens front complete with a mirrored finish. A carbon-fiber graphic texture applied to the arms perfectly complements the Prizm Ruby–colored lens for performance styling.