The Best Oakley Shades

What To Look For

Oakley is one of the most well-known sunglasses brands, known for their innovative design and use of cutting-edge technology. From casual wear to sport-specific styles, Oakley designs sunglasses for most endeavors. Look for sunglasses that provide 100 percent ultraviolet protection and polarized lenses to cut down glare.

Common Pitfalls

One of the most common pitfalls when shopping for sunglasses is buying a pair that doesn't fit properly. It can be hard to judge frame size by how they look on a web page, so make sure that the site from which you're buying has a good return policy, in the event that the sunglasses don't look or feel the way you had hoped.

Where To Buy

Oakley.com provides the widest range of Oakley sunglasses, allowing shoppers to run the gamut of their products with a handy sidebar that allows users to select features or application--such as sports or lifestyle--they are looking for in a pair of sunglasses. If a suitable pair isn't found, Oakley.com allows users to design their own customized sunglasses, adjusting the finish and lens tint to their specific wants and needs. REI.com also has a wide selection of Oakley sunglasses and allows shoppers to peruse glasses by price range as well as by user ratings.

Cost

Depending on the pair, Oakley sunglasses usually cost around $100--as of August 2010. On REI.com, Oakleys can be found for as little as $90 or as much as $270, and Oakley.com features a pair of carbon fiber/titanium sunglasses for $4,000. Depending on your individual needs, you may not need to spend that much, but you can expect to spend between $100 to $200 for a pair.

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Article reviewed by Patricia Reed Last updated on: Dec 7, 2010

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