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Hi there, can anyone help with an Oakley blades question, I am missing the nose piece for my original blades I bought a long time ago. Oakley marketed the line as the “Blade system”, with the same frame being used across the 3 available lenses – the Blade, Razor Blade, and Slit.Depending on the generation of Oakley Blade or Razor Blade Sunglasses you’re looking to purchase, your options will vary. We care deeply about your wellbeing here at Princess Polly, and while we do everything we can to avoid harmful chemicals in the manufacturing of your items, some of our products may contain very small traces of chemicals listed under California Proposition 65. The two come together to deliver an AR platform – and product – that’s both fun and useful as well as awfully close to the ultimate AR dream: Terminator Vision (i.

This lightweight, rimless design reduces frame mass to provide durability and all comfort, whilst Unobtanium nosepads and temples increase grip when perspiring, ensuring the frame is securely in place at all times. Read our Cookie policy and Privacy policy to understand more about which cookies we use and how we use them. The EVZero Blades are, according to Oakley, 'inspired by streetwear culture and global influencers'.Oakley says, 'Inspired by streetwear culture and global influencers, the aesthetic of Oakley™ EVZero™ Blades taps into the fashion meets sport-performance style trend.

Unfortunately, this means you cannot use lenses interchangeably across different generations of Razor Blade sunglasses. The tall frame works well for cycling’s tilted-head position, as you can’t see the top of the frame, even with your eyes pointed at your eyebrows. I hereby confirm to have been informed that when using the goggles with curved sports lenses, stronger habituation effects may occur than normally occur with conventional goggles. These re-release collections and a resurgence of vintage styles have helped fuel modern interest in this iconic 1980s design.While all models are made of Plutonite, later lenses include XYZ and High Definition Optics (HDO) for a clearer and more durable lens.

First, the angle of the lens mounting hook is slightly steeper on the Heritage Collection Razor Blades, along with slight differences on the ear stems. In fact, if the EVZero Blades fit you well, they're not bad value – they're certainly not the most expensive sunnies out there. The Original Razor Bladehas a cylindrical lens (L/R curvature only) making for a flatter lens curve, where as the Stretchline Razor Blade utilizes a toric lens which allows the bridge to retain a tighter wrap shape.

While these lenses maintain the same shape as the original Razor Blade sunglasses, as mentioned above, they can’t be shared across generations. While the Eyeshade got the sports world to look at Oakley, the Blade and Razor Blade sunglasses got the mainstream public’s attention. Regardless of how they look from the outside — some of us at BikeRadar like the aesthetics, others don’t — the half-frame sunglasses work well on the bike. A toric shield of Oakley’s Plutonite lens material not only offers a fashion-forward look but also enhances protection filtering 100% UV rays. If you were to overlay the two frames on top of one another you’d notice the Original Razor Bladeis flatter in comparison.