Having cut its teeth manufacturing ski goggles, Oakley pioneered the cycling-specific sunglasses concept when Greg LeMond s♊howcased the revolutionary Factory Pilot Eyeshades in 1985💟.

Oakley’s success and dominance brought about a war of radical new styles and colourways, brightening up the battlefields of Europe’s most famous grand tours and accelerating the technological advancement of the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:best cycling glasses in the process. 

This saw frame designs and lenses gradually becoming smaller and more aerodynami⭕c in application but the past few years have seen the concept come full circle and back to where 🍰it all started – large, goggle-style lenses are presently the order of the day. 

Despite the influx of newer players to the fray such as 100%, Roka and POC, O❀akley remains a major force in the i💧ndustry as the eyewear war continues to blur the lines between style and function. 

Oakley's latest o⭕ffering, the Sutro, might just be the company's greatest product yet offering superb clarity and style kudos to match.

Design and aesthetics

The Oakley Sutro shares a lot of DNA witꦺh the 1984 Factory Pilot Eyeshade, and while💙 the bolder and bigger design cues mat not be to everyone's liking, it's hard to deny its presence and visual allure. If you look close enough, you'll see a visual nod to the Eyeshade just above the nose piece - a very cool gesture indeed.

While the American company says its latest offering is aimed at the urban cyclist, more and more 'serious' riders are eschewing the competition-focused 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Flight Jackets and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Jawbreakers in favour of the huge co🤡verage and style points offered by the S𒁃utro.

It really is a stunning-looking pair of sunglasses - classy and refined, the large cylindrical lens is complemented and held in place by a thin, black full frame. The Sutros can also be personalised using Oakley's Custom platform✃ by changing the colour attributes of the frame, Prizm lens, temple arms, logo icon, wicket and carry bag.

Specification

The biggest talking point here is the lens. While th💮ere are seven other Prizm lenses available for the Sutro, our pair came tricked out in 'Prizm Road' technology. The Prizm Road lens differs from its stablemates by the manner in which it deals with variable light conditions. 

Thanks to the 20 per cent VLT (Visible Light Transmission) properties of the lens - which boasts impressive contrast and clarity levels - it can adjust to all t⛎ypes light situatio꧂ns ranging from super bright and cloudy to overcast and foggy.

Riding experience

The first ༺thing you'll notice when using the Sutros is the enhanced clarity and detail - attributes accentuated by the lens. The field of view is unprecedented,♐ and the depth of field is sharp and detailed with little in the way of frame intrusion. 

And what about the fit? Well, that's always going toജ be subjective argument isn't it but it's impressive, to say the least. No matter the type of riding - MTB action included - the Sutros remained securely fitted to my face. While this may be attributed to my particular bone structure, the retention around the nose-piece and well-sprung arms supply just the right amount of pressure to keep them secure without becoming uncomfortable or loose.

Out on the road (and trail), the Prizm Road lens c𓃲ut a fine balance between differences in contrast, particularly when moving from bright sun to low-light areas such as shaded tree avenues. 

Verdict

The Oakley Sutro sunglasses are the company's best product to date, the benchmark for eye-care performance and protection. They offer unrivalled clarity, an unobstructed field of view and never fog up, no matter the conditions - an added bonus is the secure and stable fit. At £130, they're also sig♌nificantly cheaper than rivals from POC and 100%.

However, what sets the retro-styled Sutros apart from the segment staples are notဣ merely its performance credentials but rather its adaptability as a product - not only is it suited to the elite-level cyclist and recreational rider but it also doubles up ဣa casual option, too. 

The Sutro will ultimately go down as🦂 one of Oakley's greatest models yet and be held in the same regard as the model that started it all - the Factory Pilot Eyeshade. Wear them, enjoy them and race✨ in them but also be aware they're likely to become a collector's item down the line.