Oakley’s Optical Superiority of Impact Protection

Impact Protection

ANSI impact tests are the gold standard for measuring safety. See for yourself why athletes insist on Oakley impact protection. See pictures below to compare different Oakley sunglasses against other brands. The results are shattering.

  • Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
  • Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
  • Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material

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High Mass Impact Test Comparison

  • Metal spike (more than a pound of weight) dropped from over four feet
  • Real world scenario: Getting hit by the tip of a ski, baseball or other large projectiles.
  • Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test
Oakley Fives® 3.0 - Plutonite® Lens
Gucci® 1494 - CR39 Lens
Maui Jim® Kahuna - Glass Lens
Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens

Warning: These tests are performed under lab conditions. Do not attempt. Doing so may cause serious injury.

High Velocity Impact Test Comparison

  • Quarter-inch steel shot traveling at 102 mph
  • Real world scenario: Hazardous sports and occupations that expose you to flying rocks and debris.
  • Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test
Oakley Grapevine™ - Plutonite® Lens
Police® S2998 - Plastic Lens
Maui-Jim®-Kahuna-Glass-Lens
Gucci® 1494 - CR39 Lens

Warning: These tests are performed under lab conditions. Do not attempt. Doing so may cause serious injury.

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