Oakley Fives Squared

I have far too many pairs of designer sunglasses, around a dozen I think (ooops best not tell my husband this!). All of my sunglasses bar this pair of Oakleys are 'fashion' designer sunglasses I would say rather than 'practical' designer sunglasses. We do a lot of mountain biking both here at home and on holiday, and also a lot of water sports when on holiday so I wanted a 'sporty' pair of sunglasses, and Oakley certainly fits the bill for this. I would say that this is probably first and foremost what Oakleys are typically known for, but a lot of people do just wear Oakleys for the fashion ... more

When it comes to sunglasses, it took me a while to realise that you really do get what you pay for. Before spending £80 on these Oakleys, I'd bought, worn and broken a succession of cheap knock-offs touted by beach salesmen - sure, they looked pretty good and cost a whole lot less than the real thing, but when you have to replace a busted pair every six months, having sat on, looked at, or breathed in the approximate vicinity of them, it becomes something of a false economy. Knocked down from £100 or so when I bought them, these glasses aren't a cheap option - but the difference in quality ... more

Over the years I have been through a range of sunglasses, mostly ending up in loosing them or sitting on them. I used to think that because of this designer names were not the way to go. After trying some out and discovering that due to the price I am far more careful with these and finding the quality of Oakley lenses makes such a big difference, I don't think I'll be going back to the cheap thai/egyptian and other knock offs I have had before. -----The style--- I like the oakley style. They are designed to look sporty and I think that the 'fives' achieve this. The aren't going to look like ... more