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 Half Jacket Sunglasses come in a number of variations. The principal variations are: (a) color, (b) regular or XLJ lens shape, (c) polarized and non-polarized and (d) fit (regular or asian). The regular lens shape is generally rounded, whereas the XLJ lens shape is more squared and is better suited for persons with larger faces or who want a larger field of vision. Polarized lens are slightly more expensive, but do a better job at reducing glare. Asian fit glasses are designed for persons whose sunglasses tend to sit too low on their face or slide down their nose, touch at the temples or cheeks, or feel narrow at the sides of your head. Oakley Half Jacket Sunglasses feature interchangeable lenses and nosepiece.