Just take a look at these glasses. Oakley have yet again excelled themselves producing a new and exciting range of sunglasses which not only withstand and uphold Oakley's signature sports chic and sophistication, but ooze a new sleek style, bringing ultimately a new SIDEWAYS angle. As ever, Oakley have succeeded in delivering another pair of top notch sunglasses which undoubtedly deliver on every technical angle. Yet with this pair of sunglasses, Oakley have again excelled themselves.......developing hands down the most fashionable range yet.
Lets face it guys, you want to be as protected as possible in order to perform at your peak......but we all know you want to look good doing it too.
When designing and naming this range of sunglasses, it almost seems Oakley had something to prove. Not only could they produce the worlds definitive sports glasses, brimming with the latest features, they could also be the ultimate fashionistas. In Oakley's words:
‘Our pros didn’t get where they are by running with the pack, and when it comes to originality there not afraid to turn the world sideways’
So we know this range was designed to shock. To give a different slant or edge to the standard Oakley.
Grouped into Oakley's lifestyle sunglasses, they are designed to fit around your more lassez fair sporting lifestyle. Be it skating, beach volleyball, tennis or walks in the park.
Now lets take a glance at the frame. We have a range of glasses here which, on visuals alone, are a cut above. The super sleek Black/Grey, Brown/Dark Bronze, Brick red/Grey, White/VR28 Black Iridium.
Aside from the aesthetics, lets take a closer look at what the range has to offer. In terms of the frame, we have here the lightweight acetate material ,great durability and the defining metal ‘O,’ chiselled into the sides , offering a sunglass which adapt to suit your unique shaped face, not compromising on comfort or style. Lets face it, aside from the logistics, they just look cool.
And then the lens. Oakley haven’t scrimped on quality. Of course, there are options to suit. SIDEWAYS offer 8.75 curvature, ensuring full wrap around and comfort fit to each individual face. High definition optics (HDO’s), including XYZ optics for clarity of sight at every angle. PLUTONITE lenses, ensuring 100% block of UVA/UVB/UVC and impact protection. They can be fitted with Oakley authentic lenses with combined power between +2.0 and -3.0. SIDEWAYS also offer a polarised lens which cuts glare with 99% efficiency, with glowing reviews.
If you’re looking for a pair of lifestyle glasses which will look good from the beach to the bar...SIDEWAYS are calling you. If you’re after the latest streamlined, maximum sport feature, gadgets coming out of your ears type, perhaps these are not the glasses for you. However, if you wanted a pair of sunnies that are good multi-taskers, you’ve come to the right place.
Lets just say for Oakley, another innovation, another triumph.......
If you are considering the Oakley Sideways then the most popular option is of course going to be the black with a silver icon. This colour set-up is available with their polarised technology, but if you are just buying for style then why not be a bit creative? With some exciting colour ways you afford to be different. If you want to stand in the middle then an option would maybe be black frames on the outside and the pattern in the middle. Yes it is from Ryan Sheckler's signature series.
One of the drivers of their Square O logo the Oakley Sideways is considered not only fashion forward and trendy but also a fairly safe option as far as generic sunglasses go.
The Oakley Sideways is a stylish frame that is original and trendy. It’s a masculine frame that incorporates high end fashion, function and fit. It’s from a sports focused brand yet is still creditable as a fashion accessory. The Sideways offers amazing optics and charming aesthetics, the Sideways is a real head turner, but for all the right reasons.
In contrast to the majority of Oakley’s other sunglasses that are made out of an O Matter material, the Sideways is made from acetate. It does result in the frame being ever so slightly heavier than the other Oakley products so this frame is best suited to those who wish to use this as a fashion frame, although the Sideways still utilises Oakley’s impeccable optics that are used in their more sports focused frames.
The frame is signed with tilted, inlaid metal icons that are highlighted
with chiselled grooves. The lens has also been shaped with an 8.75 base
curvature to ensure the sunglasses wrap around your eyes to extend
peripheral view. The optical precision on these frames meets ANSI Z80.3
standards with the innovations of high definition optics. The Sideways also
incorporates XYZ Optics for startling clarity at every angle.
This frame can be fitted with Oakley Authentic Prescription Lenses with combined power between +2.0 and -3.0. Various lens options are available for the non-prescription edition, including polarised lenses that cut glare with 99percent efficiency while eliminating the haze and distortion found with ordinary polarised optics. The optional lens with iridium coating balances light transmission while reducing hazy glare.
To maintain colour recognition, choose the optional Grey lens colour for medium sun brightness. Dark Grey and Grey Polarised lenses are available for bright sun. When visual contrast and depth perception are critical, boost them with Dark Bronze, Bronze Polarised or VR28 Black Iridium lens.
The Oakley Sideways is a demonstration how a pair of sunglasses can be developed and stylised paying careful attention to detail and end up with something completely unique. Of course it is not easy and that is why you only see designs like the Sideways cropping up in collections from Oakley. This year Oakley have got very creative with colours and attention to detail. Their sunglasses mirror a lifetime of development and style.
Their inspiration was to stay away from the norm with the Sideways. That was the inspiration behind this Oakley creation, a smooth edge of street style that lays down fresh lines and makes its own mark. If you’re done being a slave to stale ideas, SIDEWAYS is how you bust out of the straight-and-narrow.
Each stem of this lightweight acetate frame is signed with a tilted, inlaid metal icon and highlighted with chiseled grooves. We shaped the lenses with 8.75 base curvature, which means they wrap around your eyes to extend peripheral vision. Optical precision meets ANSI Z80.3 standards with the innovations of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®), including XYZ OPTICS® for startling clarity at every angle of view. The durable frame is engineered with sculpturally integrated hinges and matched with PLUTONITE® lenses for impact protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards, and the lens material filters out 100% of all UV.
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