I've got to HAVE these Oakleys!!

scollins · 10-30-2009, 10:00 PM

I'm a fan of Oakley sunglasses. I just like the way look and fit, and being made in the good old USA doesn't hurt either.

Today I got an email about their new "Elite" line. I just have to find a way to get my hands on a pair of these badass sunglasses!!

http://www.oakley.com/pd/6409/23698

These are

The price however is

nmulax · 10-30-2009, 10:02 PM

$4K!!!!! DAMN!

I almost bought these ones a few weeks ago. Still might go get a pair.

Sara · 10-30-2009, 10:02 PM

4k? Thats ridiculous for sunglasses.

MCMLXXXIX · 10-30-2009, 10:04 PM

eh not a fan

len56 · 10-30-2009, 10:11 PM

dayummmm.

I thought Oakley's were nice but i didn't know they were like D&G priced or something... they just don't seem as classy.

these look really cool but it's rayban for me :P

scollins · 10-30-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

4k? Thats ridiculous for sunglasses.

Ridiculous doesn't even come close to being the most accurate adjective......

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

eh not a fan

That's cool. All kinds of sunglasses out there to meet everyone's tastes.

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Originally Posted by nmulax

$4K!!!!! DAMN!

I almost bought these ones a few weeks ago. Still might go get a pair.

I've got a pair of Canteen's for the BMW (non-polarized Ice Iridium....) and a pair of Half Jacket's (polarized Black Iridium) in my other car. I wear contacts as well, so sometimes I wear regular glasses. I'd like to add a pair of these to collection with prescription lenses. Oakley has discontinued them however...

Noc57 · 10-30-2009, 10:18 PM

You've gotta be kidding me....

$4K.....

For sunglasses?

Lol I was thinking more like $250.

Jesus, I can think of a quick $4K in mods that I'd rather have or about a billion other things.

immiketoo · 10-30-2009, 10:19 PM

Hmm, let's see. Wheels or glasses....?

scollins · 10-30-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Noc57

You've gotta be kidding me....

$4K.....

For sunglasses?

Lol I was thinking more like $250.

Jesus, I can think of a quick $4K in mods that I'd rather have or about a billion other things.

Yeah, I was checking out the little vids they've got of the design, materials and manufacturing process, and I'm thinking "Damn, these are going to be like $500!" Then I clicked on the "more info" link and saw they were $4,000!!! BUZZKILLER!!

$500 I'd put down for these, but $4k?

Noc57 · 10-30-2009, 10:21 PM

Plus, the way I lose sunglasses.....

bad call for me.

len56 · 10-30-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

$4K!!!!! DAMN!

I almost bought these ones a few weeks ago. Still might go get a pair.

here they are in video form:

(what a creepy coincidence, i just saw them in a random video i was watching :P)

Zirenz2006 · 10-30-2009, 10:31 PM

4K????? WTF could possibly justify that price?? That is beyond absurd.

radix · 10-30-2009, 10:48 PM

Ron White said it perfectly.

m3pare · 10-30-2009, 10:57 PM

i want the vorsteiner oakleys

Best regards,
jB

scollins · 10-30-2009, 10:58 PM

75 layers of carbon fiber that are laid into a mold then cured. This is followed by 20 to 30 hours of machining PER PAIR! Add in some beta-titanium (memory metal) and you've got yourself a $4,000 pair of sunglasses.

That's the theory anyway....

Noc57 · 10-30-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

75 layers of carbon fiber that are laid into a mold then cured. This is followed by 20 to 30 hours of machining PER PAIR! Add in some beta-titanium (memory metal) and you've got yourself a $4,000 pair of sunglasses.

That's the theory anyway....

That theory is horse shit, for $4K Oakley can keep them

I'm pretty bitter actually, I was ready to head out to Oakley tomorrow pick these up for $250-300.

radiantm3 · 10-30-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

dayummmm.

I thought Oakley's were nice but i didn't know they were like D&G priced or something... they just don't seem as classy.

these look really cool but it's rayban for me :P

I worked for Oakley for a few years. I won't wear anything else.

Those overpriced luxury sunglasses like D&G are just style and name. There's no optical quality in them. Oakley's are all about superior optics. Compare them side by side and you'll notice a difference.

These are real tests that all Oakley's have to pass:

http://www.oakley.com/innovation/opt...ity/hdo/proven

http://www.oakley.com/innovation/opt...act_protection

I've seen all these tests done in their labs and none of it is exaggerated.

TK-421 · 10-31-2009, 12:16 AM

I just picked these up a few weeks ago for $205

immiketoo · 10-31-2009, 12:36 PM

That Ron White Video was hilarious!

FStop7 · 10-31-2009, 02:22 PM

I like these. Subtle and classy.

darkcloud · 10-31-2009, 04:16 PM

I love my oakleys. I have these..

I wanna get some new lenses for them though. Thinking black iridium polarized or VR28's polarized. I would have expected the glasses the OP posted to be in line with this price point at $335-500. Guess not LOL

Nothing but oakleys for me.

darkcloud · 10-31-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

I wear contacts as well, so sometimes I wear regular glasses. I'd like to add a pair of these to collection with prescription lenses. Oakley has discontinued them however...

Do it! Their glasses kick ass just as much as their sun glasses. I love my pair of wires.

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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	You've gotta be kidding me.... $4K..... For sunglasses? Lol I was thinking more like $250. Jesus, I can think of a quick $4K in mods that I'd rather have or about a billion other things. __________________
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 155 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	75 layers of carbon fiber that are laid into a mold then cured. This is followed by 20 to 30 hours of machining PER PAIR! Add in some beta-titanium (memory metal) and you've got yourself a $4,000 pair of sunglasses. That's the theory anyway.... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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darkcloud Colonel 370 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I love my oakleys. I have these.. I wanna get some new lenses for them though. Thinking black iridium polarized or VR28's polarized. I would have expected the glasses the OP posted to be in line with this price point at $335-500. Guess not LOL Nothing but oakleys for me. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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