Oakley Tactical

Why Choose Oakley Tactical

If you're in a health, safety, or defense field, you may be very familiar with Oakley tactical gear. That's because their technology and innovation keep them on a short list of picks when it comes to protecting the men and women who keep the rest of us safe.

Oakley tactical sunglasses are incredibly impact resistant and some can even protect your eyes from laser beams. If you're in a dangerous field, you'll appreciate the knowledge that your eyes are very safe when shielded by Oakley's products.

The Styles

There are two categories within the Oakley tactical range: Standard Issue and Industrial Eyewear. These are all designed for the men and women who don't wear sunglasses, gloves, and footwear just for the sake of fashion, warmth, or glare—but they truly depend on the gear for their lives.

Standard Issue

Within this category, you'll find more than just the average impact resistant sunglasses. You'll also find:

• Prescription Eyewear
• Goggles
• Electronics
• Boots
• Gloves
• Replacement Lenses
• Cases and Accessories
• Clothing
• Miscellaneous other gear (see the Oakley website for more details)

Oakley has supplied the United States military and government with gear for over 20 years. In many cases, the average consumer can enjoy some of these products. However, some gear may not be available at retail stores and are reserved specifically for those who serve in the military or work with the government in some way.

The Standard Issue collection eyewear includes:

• SI Ballistic M Frames 2.0, which offer supreme impact resistance, UV protection, and clarity, but is not found in retail stores
• SI M Frames, which feature lenses made of pure Plutonite® for almost perfect clarity, impact resistance, incredible peripheral vision, and protection against the elements
• SI O Matter Frames, which are also not available to the general public and meet the stringent requirements of military eyewear
• SI Polarized Frames, which block glare with ease
• SI Wire Frames, which feature High Definition Optics®, a lightweight alloy frame, and a comfortable fit—even if you're sweating

There are five types of goggles found on the Oakley site that are designed for military personnel. They're designed to help you handle everything from flying sand and dust to laser beams.

Industrial Eyewear

Oakley's Industrial M Frame® is available to the average consumer. This style is a popular choice for SWAT team members, homeowners who do their own repairs, and those in heavy industry jobs. These glasses are safety glasses—not sunglasses or goggles—and meet the ANSI Z87.1 criteria in both impact resistance and clarity. You can read more about how the frames and lenses are tested on Oakley's website.

These safety glasses are lightweight, cost $120.00, and come in more than one color combination:

• Black/Yellow
• Black/Persimmon
• Black/Grey
• Black/Clear

With these, you also get a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

Aside from Sunglasses

As mentioned above, Oakley tactical branches out well beyond sunglasses when it comes to protecting men and women at work. They also design fireproof gloves, special combat/racing/environmental extremes footwear, and more.

While they're best known for their eyewear, Oakley never ceases to surprise with their ability to stay on top of technology—especially in Oakley tactical gear.

Where to Buy

You can always shop on Oakley's website, of course, to get the most up to date Oakley tactical products (though you may need special access to order certain Standard Issue gear). Other spots to check out online include:

• Technical-Gear
• Safety Glasses USA
• US Standard Issue

When shopping for Oakleys that will work hard to protect your eyes, it is very, very important to make sure you're getting the real thing. Research the seller and read reviews and feedback if available. Educate yourself on the differences between Oakleys and Faux-kleys. Your safety depends on it.