Founded in 1975 by Jim JANNARD, the name Oakley originates from the founder's dog. Oakley is now the leader in eyewear for sportsmen and women, especially for cyclists.
Oakley only started designing eyewear in 1984 with the cylindrical O-Frame model that would later become the flagship logo of the oval brand. It was not until in the 1990s, when Greg Lemond stood on the podium three times wearing a pair of Oakleys, that sportsmen and women began to take an interest in the brand.
What makes Oakley eyewear so special?
Oakley is best known today for its high quality lenses and sporty design. One of the brand's first special features is the Prizm lens technology which makes the world more colourful and vivid and increases depth perception. The glasses are particularly appealing to sportsmen and women from beginners to professionals thanks to the unobtainium technology that allows a good grip even when sweating. The oval brand also aims to make sport more enjoyable with its glasses, which is why it ensures that each model has a largely bearable weight. Oakley owes the lightness of its products to the "O-Matter" technology, which is an extremely light and comfortable material that is resistant to impact and weather conditions.
Inspired by the everyday life of urban cyclists, these wrap-around glasses give a bold, versatile look and protect you from the elements. In addition, thanks to the Prizm™ technology in the lenses, it improves your field of vision. It leads athletes to ride confidently and effortlessly throughout the day.
The Oakley Encoder are sunglasses designed to fit a variety of sports. With its unique design, superior protection, and its wide field of vision, it will only add to your enjoyment of the ride. The elongated shape of the lenses, combined with the calibrated stiffness and low profile temples make the Encoder an obvious choice for a variety of sports in all light conditions.
The Oakley Flight Jacket is an aerodynamic model designed specifically for speed. Ideal for your cycling trips whether by the sea, in the countryside or at Longchamp. The wide top bar maximises the field of vision and allows air to circulate to eliminate fogging and heat build up. Interchangeable temples of two different lengths are included.
Oakley Kato's are designed to push the limits of performance with a specially engineered design that follows the contours of the face for harmonious look. The revolutionary progressive wrap-around design, frameless architecture, innovative rocker function and multiple nose pads create a custom fit. Combined with Prizm lens technology, the Oakley Kato offers athletes optimized protection and an expanded field of vision.
The unique lens of the Oakley Radar allows for a wider field of vision and contributes to good side protection from sun and wind. Together with the unobtainium and O-Matter technologies, it makes your rides more enjoyable with the lightness and grip it provides.
With the EVZero blades, inspired by the streetwear culture and global influencers, Oakley is aiming to appeal to both urban and sports-oriented customers. The range is extremely light and comfortable to wear whether you are jogging or doing threshold sessions, and will not fail to disappoint with the quality of the lenses with Prizm technology and its grip thanks to unobtainium.
Oakley's Re:SubZero is a futuristic reinterpretation of the original. Specially designed for running, you'll enjoy the scenery even more thanks to Prizm technology that enhances contrast and colour. The lenses are wide enough to widen your field of vision and provide good UV protection.
