Oakley is a worldwide leader in manufacturing sporting sunglasses, including sunglasses for Biking. Based in Southern California, Oakley was formed in 1975. Oakely has been awarded more than 575 patents and 1100 trademarks covering its products and offers its sunglasses in more than 100 countries. Oakley was acquired by Luxottica Group S.p.A (NYSE: LUX) in 2007.