Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses (European/ Asian Fit)
by Oakley, Sport Sunglasses
Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses (European/ Asian Fit)
Active sunglasses built with interchangeable lenses and a designed to compliment Asian facial anatomy in both fit and comfort, the Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses (European/ Asian Fit) provide unbeatable visual clarity of High Definition Optics and are ideal for the active, on-the-go lifestyle. Featuring Oakley Hydrophobic lens coating, the Flak Jacket lenses are smudge resistant, repelling rain/ sweat build-up, skin oils and other contaminates.
For a personal, customized fit, the Flak Jacket XLJ comes with two sizes of nose pads and stem sleeves made of Unobtainium to increase grip and comfort. Lightweight O Matter frame material and Plutonite lens offer all-day comfort and filter out 100% of all UV rays.
- Designed to compliment Asian facial anatomy in both fit and comfort
- Interchangeable lenses to optimize performance in any environment
- Lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter® frame material
- Durability and all-day comfort
- Optimized peripheral vision and side protection of 8.75 base lens curvature
- Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic anti-smudge lens coating
- Three-Point Fit system delivers comfort and performance
- 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
- Plutonite® lenese filter out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm
- Iridium® lens coating reduces glare
- Multiple interchangeable Unobtainium® nose pad options for a customized fit
- Protective sports-specific Oakley Soft Vault included with space for extra lenses
Reviews - Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses (European/ Asian
bostoneyedoc -
7/11/2009
Asian Fit Rocks!
I have to disagree with the negative review given by the previous poster. I find the Asian fit design to make a HUGE difference in terms of comfort and overall fit. Unlike the standard Flaks which would curve so much in front of my face that the nosepads would sometimes lift up, the Asian fit has a flatter front and allows the nosepads to press down nicely. The flatter front also keeps the bottom of the frame from hitting my cheeks and puts the lenses at just the right distance so my eyelashes don't hit. The Asian fit is also wider, relieving the pressure that the temples would normally put on the sides of my head. It may not be for all Asians (or Europeans). Just because you're Asian don't expect these Oakleys to work just because of the name. We all each still have different facial features, and this style simply may not suit you. As for me, I'm sold. Great job Oakley! Please come out with more sunglasses in the Asian fit!
Anonymous -
6/30/2009
Don't believe the
So, first off, let me say that I am an Asian female and have been looking for sunglasses that I could run in and do sport activities without them resting on my cheeks or sliding down my nose. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I discovered these and had such high hopes. I went to the Oakley store and tried on the "regular" fit Flaks and they fit preety well especially with the larger nosepieces, so I thought the "Asian" fit would be even better--not really. They almost sit too high and feels strange around my ears (maybe it's because they don't wrap around the ears? Not sure.) They also slide down when I'm sweating during a run and I thought I read somewhere that they're not supposed to do that--in fact, I think they're supposed to grip even better. I do have to say that the Oakley lenses are pretty good and these weren't even polarized. Anyway, I'm not satisfied with them, so I will be returning them to try other Oakleys that are "regular" fit with the interchangeable larger nosepieces. I don't think the "Asian" fit makes a difference. It's the interchangeable larger nosepieces that Asians should look for in sports glasses if they don't want the glasses resting on their cheeks.
