The thing about Oakley, is that they know too well how to produce a winning pair of sunglasses. And with the ANTIX, it was almost like Oakley had read my thoughts... 'Hey Mike, what features would make your perfect sunglasses?' 'Super shiny, super sleek, super sporty'....'right, there you go, try these!.' And there you have it!

Oakley Antix Visor, Sports or just totally cool?

The Oakley ANTIX are the sunglasses of pro-athletes. These sunglasses are commanding all those of you who demand a lifestyle of sports, action and individuality. Smooth lines, rounded angles, carefully moulded contours.

I was taking a stroll down the high street when I first saw these beauties. .......they were on display and they caught my eye straight away. I just remember thinking, smooth angles, polished frame...Yeah Nice. I had to go in for a closer inspection. Sold!

I think it was the way these sunglasses have been engineered so meticulously which made them a must have. The combination of the sleek frame and new square metal accents gives the ANTIX visual thrust. Then there's the hinges, constructed with precision and performing with durability and comfort.
To me they scream sports pro. I like to wear these day to day with jeans and a tee, or just shorts for when I'm playing sport. Like you, I'm the kind of guy that likes to stand out, the ANTIX make me feel important, a cut above. At the end of the day, there's a certain guy that stand up to the impact the ANTIX have. They have an attitude and original style coupled with sheer authenticity, which only Oakley pulls off .

When I met my sunglasses for the first time, slid them onto my face and looked in the mirror, i realised me and these sunglasses were meant to be They married to my face so comfortably (That'll be Oakley's 3-point fit). They offered the visual impact I was looking for this summer (That'll be the shiny curved frames). This is my third pair of Oakley Sunglasses. I wear my Juliets when I'm with the Mrs for the day or my older Fives daily, but I wanted something with more impact. My ANTIX come out when I'm out with the boys, watching a game or having a kick around in the park.

When I took my Oakley's for my Antix debut, I was impressed (to say the least) at how clear the world appeared (That'll b the Thanks to HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS or HDO's for visual clarity). Not only was my view clear, thanks to the single continuous PLUTONITE lens, it was also unobstructed and with complete range. I was quite happy to chill in the sun watching the game all day, comfortable in the knowledge my eyes are being protected with 100% UV filtering.

Style and colours? I opted for the Brown Tortoise/Dark Bronze (03-703). They look slick and sporty, SO in keeping! I particularly like the mottled effect on the frame. But if this isn't your style, Oakley offer a choice of lenses and frames and it depends what you're after. Opt for the Black (Black Tortoise/Black Iridium 03-701)or Grey (Polished Black/Warm Grey 03-700) which are epically good at reducing the glare and keeping a sharp focus. If you're like me, you'll go for the dark bronze lens. I took them abroad to Spain and despite the bright sunlight, I was perfectly comfortable wearing them around the pool all day. Two polarized lens options are available, and both cut glare with 99% polarization efficiency. They also eliminate the haze and distortion found with ordinary polarized lenses.

Sébastien Loeb Signature Series ANTIX Sunglasses

Five time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb has a record 47 wins under his belt, making him the most successful rally driver in history. He is literally a master in trade. As you know by now, Oakley don't do things by halves, which enforces the fact Oakley and Sebastien Loeb have formed a partnership under ANTIX, to produce world class sunglasses. The unique features include chequered square 'O' icons, replicating the chequered flag on the stem and Sebastians signature. This is etched on the lower edge of the lens and screen printed inside the right stem.
A rally drivers eyes are constantly switching from car, to road, to tree to track, any obstructions to their vision will alter performance and potentially endanger their life. With this in mind, Oakley created the ANTIX with a single continuous lens, carefully crafted from a single material, ensuring the widest range of vision. This, coupled with the High Definition Optics (HDO's) and POLARIC ELLIPSOID lens geometry, provide the perfect trio for ultimate vision.
Imagine the scene.....the air is filled with dirt and dust, the rain douses the car and the mirrored pavement glistens. Everything has to be right, the slightest glitch could send even the most experienced driver off track. So Oakley created the ANTIX with HDPolarized optics to give Sebastien the edge and ensure there was no room for error. The optics wipes out and visual distortion, giving clear cut visuals in any condition. Not only this, they filter 99% of reflected glare, useful in rain and sun.
The Sébastien Loeb Signature Series ANTIX is also enhanced with a Grey lens hue that helps maintain colour recognition in bright sunlight.
Not only do the PLUTONITE lenses filter all UV rays, they are also mounted in an O MATTER frame. This is a lightweight, stress resistant material which ultimately ensures day long comfort and close fit which only touch the face at the sides of the head and bridge of the nose. Sebastien is prepared for whatever the race throws at him too as the lens meets ANSI Z87.1 basic standards for impact resistance.

Polarized ANTIX Sunglasses

Don't get me wrong, me and my ANTIX, we're inseparable! But soon after I purchased them, I spotted the Brown Smoke/Tungsten Iridium (12-960)'s. Just as functional as my ANTIX, but with that extra touch of the polarized lens. I just so easily get suckered in by extra features. I think why do things by halves? So I caved and bought the Polarized too! (Yet another for the collection!).
You've got to give it to Oakley. What great salesmen. 2pairs in the same range... and I like them both as much. That's just me being pedantic, both pairs can hold their own and ANTIX originals are perfect for day to day wear. But when I'm in the car, or playing tennis, I like to take my Polarized lens for that extra protection from glare since my eyes are court, sky, court, sky...the lenses mean my eyes don't suffer. I have added comfort from the durable frames and hinge mechanisms, which remain comfortable all day and what's really great is they don't distort like I've found with polarized lenses in the past.
I went for the bronze, but they also do a warm grey or black lens for differing levels of light absorption.

Fuente ANTIX Sunglasses

As ever, Oakley are constantly striving to improve and they've done this again by producing the FUENTE ANTIX. Obviously a lot like the original, but with an extra touch of panache. The FUENTE are refined with a slightly more polished finish for a more refined feel. They take inspiration from the single lens of the Oil Rig, coupled with the ANTIX frame giving a snappy look. Its only this limited edition which come with Tungsten Polarized optics. They give you crystal clear vision by enhancing visual contrast and balancing light transmission, basically ensuring the correct amount of light is filtered through into your eyes.
The Fuente take all the qualities from the ANTIX; the plutonite lens, HDO's, lightweight O-matter....(well, you know the score by now) and add that extra flair with '1975' imprinted on the frame. The year from which sunglasses would never be the same and seek to push the boundaries on design and technology.