Oakley sports glasses

Oakley is a sports glasses brand built around the story of Jim Jannard, an American businessman and designer.

In 1975, he created handlebar grips for motorcycles using a new material, unobtainium. He later used it to change the world of eyewear and sunglasses.

The name Oakley comes from his dog, who regularly lay down at the foot of an oak tree Oak-ley "oak law". The brand creates its first pair of glasses, named "O-France". The lens was cylindrical (it was to become the brand logo) and the frame was designed primarily for motorcycling. Until the early 1980s, cyclists didn't wear specific sunglasses to protect their eyes from U.V. rays. In 1984, the Oakley brand began equipping cyclists.

Various sportsmen and women, including Greg Lemond (American racing cyclist), began to take an interest in the brand, which became increasingly popular for its innovations, performance and new technical features. Greg Lemond represented the brand three times on the top step of the Tour de France podium in 1986, 1989 and 1990. He showed off his Eyeshades frame, based on the O-Frames, but with improved performance and lighter weight.

Oakley frames for optimum protection and performance

With Oakley sports glasses designed for every sport, frames and lenses help you focus on objects far and near. Every sport has its own requirements. With Oakley, performance is optimized. Motorcycling, cycling, surfing, golf, skiing... all these outdoor sports require specific eyewear. Oakley offers frames and lenses specifically designed for each sport. The Oakley brand now distributes sunglasses and eyewear for sportsmen and women, as well as for the general public, men, women and children.

Oakley: the sports glasses brand for everyone

Are you a motorcycle enthusiast? Choose covering, anti-reflective lenses that keep out insects and dust. Or opt for photochromic lenses that darken or lighten according to the light, or hydrophobic lenses that repel water droplets from the outside of the lens.

Do you practice outdoor sports such as golf, parachuting or mountain biking in often difficult weather conditions? For these sports, we recommend a lightweight frame with a strap and a ventilation system to evaporate fog and ensure good air circulation. Choose equipment that protects you from rain, wind, spray and insects.

Skiing, mountaineering and hiking in the mountains call for goggles that protect you from UV rays, insulate you from light and help you fight snow and wind. For a perfect fit, choose frames with side, top and bottom coverage, curved temples and lenses with category 3 or 4 filtration.

Fishing, sailing and diving are all very popular water sports, and require special protection. All these disciplines require polarized lenses that offer a clear view of colors and shapes, filter UV rays and reduce the sensation of glare and reverberation. These sports expose your eyes to UV rays when the surface of the water reflects the sun's rays.

Do you play soccer, volleyball, basketball, handball or tennis? As a result, you're often the victim of shocks, jolts and falls. Your glasses need to be robust and resistant. Choose one with a shock absorber on the nose and temples, and a wide strap with quick adjustment. Choose a model with anti-fog treatment, hydrophobic lenses that evacuate water to the outside, and a front or side ventilation system to let air circulate.

Find the Oakley eyewear you need with MyMonture

On our MyMonture site, you'll find all these types of frames for women, men and children on the Oakley sports glasses page. Would you like advice on the frames and lenses best suited to your sport? You can reach us by e-mail, on our website via our contact form, by chat or by phone on 03 21 91 40 40.

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The first payment is made on the day of your order, followed by 2 further payments 30 and 60 days later. Take advantage of our special offers.