The Flak Jacket Sunglasses by Oakley - Sport professionals demand nothing less than the best, and we’ve answered their challenge for decades. World-class athletes have driven us to create innovation after innovation, including interchangeable lens designs with unbeatable optical clarity. FLAK JACKET takes that to the next level with the latest in performance technology.
MAINTAINS SHARP, CLEAR VISION
FLAK JACKET sunglasses feature Oakley HYDROPHOBIC, a permanent lens coating that prevents rain and sweat from building up on the lens. It also repels skin oils and other contaminates, so the lens is smudge resistant and easy to keep clean. It even eliminates static electricity, so dirt and dust particles won’t cling.
STAYS AHEAD OF THE SUN
FLAK JACKET lets you change lenses in seconds to optimize vision in any sport environment. Multiple lens colors are available, and all lenses feature the unbeatable clarity of Oakley’s HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS (HDO).
OFFERS A SECURE, CUSTOM FIT
Choose the nose pads that give you the best fit — two sizes are included with every frame. Like the stem sleeves, they’re made of UNOBTAINIUM to increase grip with perspiration. Oakley’s Three-Point Fit optimizes comfort and holds the lenses in precise optical alignment for superior clarity.
OPTIMIZES COMFORT, PROTECTION AND CLARITY
FLAK JACKET is made of lightweight O MATTER for all-day comfort. Pure PLUTONITE lens material filters out 100% of all UV, and FLAK JACKET meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact protection. The semi-rimless design means there’s no frame rim to block downward view. Optical clarity exceeds all ANSI Z87.1 standards, and XYZ OPTICS extends razor-sharp vision all the way to the lens periphery.
FLAK JACKET is available in two lens shapes: standard size and the larger XLJ. Optional lenses with Oakley polarization block glare while maintaining the best optical clarity on the planet. For lenses that lighten and darken automatically, choose OAKLEY ACTIVATED BY TRANSITIONS. The frame is also available in sport-specific arrays that include three lens colors and a case to transport the full set.
Case included.
While the M Frame boasts a hybrid lens, Oakley's Flak Jacket is the true hybrid of the big O's offerings. It has feet firmly set in both the sport and lifestyle camps. It looks like it belongs on your face while riding, while hanging out, and for that hybrid of sport and standing around, golf. Oakley has updated the lens technology for Flak Jacket and now offers it with Iridium lenses.
As you can imagine, you have all of Oakley's technology working for you here. The O Matter frame is lightweight, durable, and comfortable. The Unobtanium nose piece and ear socks help make that three-point fit as secure as wearing full-face goggles. High Definition Optics on Plutonite lenses offer great clarity, and the lenses are coated with a hydrophobic and oleophobic solution. These are features on all Oakley's sport glasses; they haven't skimped just because the look is fashionable.
The Oakley Flak Jacket Iridium comes with a Jet Black frame and Black Iridium lenses. Black Iridium is a dark, neutral base lens with a mirror coating. It has 10% light transmission, meaning it is best used on extremely sunny days. It comes with a hard case and a soft bag, the latter for cleaning and stowing the glasses in a pocket. There are also two sets of nose pieces to customize the fit.
With top-half frame coverage, these Oakley Flak Jacket open-edge sunglasses optimize your vision, allowing you the best possible performance.
Imported.
Accessories: | Protective sports-specific Oakley Soft Vault included with capacity for extra lenses |
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Activity: | Multisport |
Additional lenses included: | None |
Bridge: | 20 mm |
Eye: | 63 mm |
Frame: | O Matter® frame material |
Frame Width: | 137 mm |
Frame material: | Nylon |
Interchangeable lenses: | No |
Lens Height: | 36 mm |
Lens Width: | 56 mm |
Lens material: | Polycarbonate |
Lens tint: | Gray |
Lenses: | Interchangeable lenses to optimize performance in any environment |
Light transmission: | 10 percent |
Photochromic: | No |
Polarized: | No |
Prescription Range: | +2.00 to -3.00 with cylinder up to -3.00 |
Temple Length: | 124 mm |
UV Protection: | UV protection of Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm |
Weight: | 1 oz |
I don't think I have ever spent more than $60.00 for a pair of sunglasses but didn't like the fit and feel of the cheaper pairs. So I splurged and bought a pair of white flak jackets and couldn't be happier.
While exercising they don't bounce around on my face, hurt me ears or squeeze too tight, the tinted lenses are perfectly clear across the field of vision. While I'm happy with the level of tinting I can even change lenses if I choose. Should have bought a pair like this years ago.
My wife tried them on when she went running and I ended up buying her a pair of pink ones a week later so I could get mine back!
The glasses also have held up admirably in the field on two separate backpacking trips.
Would purchase these again in a heartbeat.
Incidentally, my head is on the small side and found glasses hard to fit or look too large. These fit and look perfect on my head and equally good on my friends with average sized heads. Probably look great on alien heads too...
I've had these for a couple of weeks now. I like them a bunch. I have three different styles of Oakley sunglasses cause I race bikes all over. I love them all but, these are my favorite ones out of all of them. I think mainly they not only are a sports type sunglasses but, also they are a "use for anything" type sunglasses. I got two pairs when I bought them so I keep one pair in my car and the other ones in my racing gear. I normally don't wear these when I'm racing mainly cause I have the other two pairs that are just plain better for the job but, when I'm done or hanging out with friends these are the ones that are on my face.
On my second pair since my first pair got stolen. Great for all kinds of activities: running, hiking, skiing, biking, and definitely cool enough to wear around town or to work. I have a small to medium sized face and found that these fit better than the Half Jacket frames. Taking out/cleaning/changing the lenses is extremely easy. When I bought them, the Oakley rep said that the rubber on the nose and temples actually get gripper when they are wet (ie sweat). I don't know if she was giving me a load off nonsense but I will say that the grip is very good. Make sure to only use the cloth bag to wipe the lenses so you don't scratch the lenses.
I just got them today and well I like them a BUNCH! I have several other pairs of glasses by Oakley and I've never been let down on any of them. I race bikes and you have to have a good view of what is in front of you at all times. These plus all my other pairs by them have made my job a lot easier to do because everything in front of me seems to pop out because of how sharp everything looks. These or any other pairs of glasses by Oakly will not steer you wrong.
This is actually my second pair of Flaks. The first pair I left at a restaurant and never saw again (go figure). The lenses are awesome, I love how much they reduce glare, and the color they give to everything. The fit is perfect (and I have a fairly big head). Much better than my old Half Jackets. The Flaks don't have the uncomfortable pressure points that some glasses can have. Definitely recommend these!
im just an average guy, but the lens were way small,,,,,exchanged for flak XLJ and they are better, but could still be larger,,,,wouldnt reccomend these 'cept for people with very small faces