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Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

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Sporting top-half frames coverage, these open-edge design sunglasses are a combination of enhanced style and clarity.

Open-edge design extends your vertical field of vision and retains the peripheral clarity of XYZ Optics®
O Matter® nylon frames are lightweight, stress-resistant and flexible for long-term durability
Shatterproof and scratch-resistant Plutonite® polycarbonate lenses provide added durability
Molded ear- and nose-pieces increase adhesion as you sweat, maintaining a secure fit when competition heats up
Comes with a specially woven, electro-static Microclear bag for cleaning and storage to preserve the superior optical quality
Jet black frames feature black Iridium XLJ shaped lenses
Rootbeer frames feature gold Iridium XLJ shaped lenses

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Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Good protection (4)

Cons

Best Uses

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
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Feb

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

solid pair of open frame sunglasses

By Z2adambomb

from North Carolina

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Pros

Comfortable
Good lens coverage
Good Protection
Interchangeable lenses
Light frame
Stays put during motion

Cons

Easily Scratched
Spotty lens durability

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Cycling
Trail running

Comments about Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses:

I've had a pair of Half Jacket XLJ's for the past several years. The first pair was rootbeer with gold iridium lenses. The tint was outstanding for intermittent sun in wooded areas. I mountain bike several times a week and needed an open frame, secure pair of sunglasses that wouldn't leave me blind once the sun disappeared. The gold tint is perfect for accentuating contrast between browns and greens. I also love the cut of the XLJ lens. There is almost no peripheral area left uncovered... an important feature in fast moving sports like technical trail riding where you have to read a trail (center line and periphery) quickly. I didn't want frame obstruction or even just the lens edge in my line of sight. Fit was great. I have a narrow face and Oakleys in the past have been too wide. these were perfect. They stayed put over helmet straps, knit caps, bandanas, even during crashes. My only complaint was that sweat build up on the lenses removed the coating which seemed odd to me. I returned them to REI after about 3 years of use and they were replaced no questions asked. Oakley will not do this AT ALL after 1 year of use, but REI will. After that hastle free experience, I will purchase all my sunglasses though REI. They were replaced with black frame/dark gray lenses (REI gave me the option). These are much better for bright conditions such as driving or trail running in open, sunny locations. I use them for bright XC singletrack, but most of the deep woods trails in NC are simply too dark to use the dark lens. I will eventually buy a set of gold iridium and/or clear lenses for trail use. Overall, the half jacket is a great, simple, and well functioning pair of sunglasses. Highly recommended, but only if you have the assurance of replacement through REI.

May

2010

5.0

Best sport glasses

By DesertDragon06

from Southern California

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Perfect clarity

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Running

Comments about Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses:

Used in cycling and running. Oakleys have to be the best glasses out there. Perfect clarity, perfect fit, durable and stays in place in action sports. XLJ cut fits my face better than the round ones. Was turned off by the price for a long time but now know it was worth the money. Interchangeable lenses offer great options for specific conditions but can be a pain to change.

Apr

2010

5.0

Fighter Jet Canopy for your face

By wallace GT

from Grand Junction, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses:

You run faster when you put these on.Seriously, they're very sleek glasses that fit your head well. The grip pads on nose and near ears hold true when the sweat pours. Lightweight, and though the XLJ lens is a different shape, it provides good coverage all around (no sun enters in). Doesn't pinch your head and give you those annoying headaches. I went for the Half Jacket instead of the Flak Jacket because of the narrower fit. The Flak's were just too wide, not as form-fitting as the Half Jacket.I have the Black Iridium lenses, and they are wonderful in the intense sun of western Colorado. You can buy additional lenses [...]and change them out. If you're running near water all the time, spring for the polarized lens, which significantly reduce glare.I just ran 18 miles in these this past weekend (in full sun) and never once had to take them off or readjust, nor even realize they were there. They do their job, so you can excel in whatever you're doing. I'll wear these driving, hiking, disc golf, etc. Versatile. Oakley nailed this one.

Sep

2007

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Big Fan

By Dividend Builder

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Oakley Half Jacket XLJ Sunglasses:

My best friend's dad used to own a sunglass store so I used to get Oakleys dirt cheap. I am now hooked. These are the sunglasses that I currently have and they are the best I have ever owned.