Oakley Radar
Monday, March 12th, 2007Oakley released the new Radar model at the beginning of this month. The Radar boasts an impressive list of features and technology in order to create one of the most advanced optics products on the market. You can find more information on the Radar by clicking the link below.
What Oakley has to say about the Radar
“The latest evolution in performance eyewear, Radarâ„¢ extends the heritage of Oakley’s coveted M Frame® by advancing technology to an entirely new level. Radarâ„¢ features an interchangeable lens design for adapting to any sport environment. Hydrophobic coating repels water, oils and dust, making it easy to keep the lenses clean. Interchangeable nosepiece sizes let you achieve a custom fit that stays secure. Impact resistance meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards, and UV filtering is 100%. It all comes with the unbeatable clarity of High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Some will wear Radarâ„¢ for the art that wraps the science. Athletes who demand performance will find it to be essential equipment for competition.”
Features
- Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter® frame material
- Integrated surge ports to channel cooling airflow
- Optimized peripheral view and side coverage of Polaric Ellipsoidâ„¢ lens geometry
- Comes standard with Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic anti-smudge lens coating on all lens options
- Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment
- Metal icon accents
- Optical precision and performance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards
- Impact resistance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact
- UV protection of Plutonite® lens that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm
- Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of Iridium® lens coating (optional)
- Minimized glare via technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet (optional)
- Interchangeable lenses to optimize performance in any environment (vented lenses optional)
- Multiple interchangeable Unobtainium® nose pad options for customizable and comfortable secure fit
- Protective sports-specific Oakley Soft Vault included with capacity for an extra lens
- Prescription inserts available +2.00 to -4.00 with cylinder up to -2.00
Lens Styles

We’ll have a full detailed review on the Radar at a later date after we’ve had a chance to give them a full round of testing. To find out more detailed info on the Hydrophobic/Oleophobic lens, style options, lens tints, and other features of the Radar check out Oakley’s site.
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March 19th, 2007 at 12:37 am
Sweet looking shades. I’ll definately pick up a pair. They’ll come in handy this summer with my running.