Can you see my eyes? Oakley Iridium lenses

[@jamespercentie]

Decent people like you deserves the best life has to offer!Your video was VERY informative, and now I know which lenses I want!!!
Thank you so much sir!!!

[@scikri]

2:00 Ruby Iridium
2:30 Black Iridium
3:10 Ice Iridium
3:45 Fire Iridium
4:15 +ve Red Iridium
5:15 Jade Iridium
6:05 Chrome Iridium
7:10 25K Lens
8:10 Violet Iridium
9:10 Emerald Iridium

[@el5pk]

hi mom

[@naetz]

what frames are with the jade iridium 5:15 glasses?

[@joelherrera8377]

10:21 ?????

[@AlievRouslan]

u sir are a legend

[@matts5197]

This video helped me with EXACTLY what I was looking for! Great video! Thanks.
Very specific about each lens as we'll as frames, of which you showed.

[@googleboughtmee]

Swear I come back to this video at least once a year

[@sskhaliq]

very useful.. i was looking for what a certain type of lens looks like. Answered my question! thanks

[@Jaren0117]

This video helped me. Thank you for helping me decide my lens color.

[@TheHungryTrollRawr]

I agree with the previous post, this video is excellent and very informative!
I have been looking at buying some very expensive Oakley frames to add to my collection, and now i have learnt some key points which has helped aid me in my decision on what pair i'd like to buy.
Really would like to just say thankyou for this video as it's really helped me and probably saved me a lot of cash too. (y)

[@cutlerylover]

I think those offwhite gascan looks amazing on you, but you have a head shape that can pull off many different styles

[@064441]

Yeah, I ordered a pair of custom oil rigs, and it took them 6 weeks, because of the the frame color I chose(out of stock), but in the end I got free overnight shipping, and a free case.

[@jiroh8123]

Im watching this in 2020 but i dig all your videos man. You're straight to the point and very informative

[@eyespy0099]

Thank you for the support, I’m glad you enjoy the videos.

[@Innishannon77]

I haven't seen too many people rock the Batwolfs and still look like they're not out of an early to mid-90s music video, but my man, you have done it! Plus, a very insightful video. I ended up here because I am trying to find an after market replacement lens for the Oakley Double Edge sunglasses I bought recently. I love the way these glasses feel too. Since Oakley dropped the Big Taco frame, which was honestly a fantastic fitting and great looking frame for those of us who need larger frames for having larger noggins, I have been on the hunt for something similar in fit. I did locate a pair of Big Tacos on eBay from a fine gentleman Down Under, who I have purchased from a few times before. Unfortunately, the only Big Tacos left to buy anywhere are the ones that are a bone white in colour and have that late 60s light green accent on them. -Ralph! But I am going to make them work by finding a nice complimentary lens to go with them.
Anyhow, I did want to see what iridium actually was and if it was subject to just being an Oakley thing, or if it is something that other companies may use as well... Kind of like how there are Transition lenses and photochromic lenses. Same sh!t, just that one is specifically brand name whereas photochromic applies to ANY other company who makes them. Kleenex vs tissue. Rollerblades vs inline skates. etc.

[@eyespy0099]

Check out Revant Optics. They have replacement lenses for pretty much any Oakley frame, including the Double Edge and Big Taco. I’ve reviewed some of their lenses in the past and they are pretty good. They also have tons of colors to choose from.

[@oldschoolhiking9316]

You have a nice collection, and I hope you still have it!!!

[@RaymondMonaco]

I have two pair of oakleys I would not buy another glasses. However what I was in the middle east I had a pair of Bolle sunglasses which had real glass in them and they were cool.

[@ADSSportsEyewear]

Iridium gives you the mirrored look and adds an extra level of contrast. Polarization is a film within the lens that reduces glare. Glare is scattered light. Polarization makes it so that the scattered light can only come in at certain angles.

[@greenhavennn]

Thank you for this very informative vid. I'm currently shopping for my first pair of prescription Oakley sunglasses. Fortunately, the online store I'm buying from will send frames for try-on before purchase. I appreciate the different models you tried on, as well as explaining the lens colors. Thank yoiu!

[@catsmanefunn]

I like yellow for night driving, and the ones with the best reflective on the outside and if they can curve around your head and eyes help if you are a "welding helper" to prevent "flash burn". FYI flash burn CAN occur with your eyes shut at times. Polarized for fishing and boating takes the blinding glare off of the water, heck yeah!

[@GuilhermeRodrigues-lv3cf]

Violet Iridium is the best lens in my opinion ! Beautiful juliet that you have .

[@TheJavaprieto]

Great job explaining the difference. I bought some Warden with the chrome iridiums and you've made me feel a lot better about getting them. Can't wait to sport them.

[@danbarb9728]

From the looks i would go with the positive red, jade, ruby or black iridium

[@eyespy0099]

yes i;ve tried them and they would be good for cloudy days as long as they stay cloudy because they do let in a lot of light

[@eyespy0099]

it should look fine on a matte black frame but it does tend to have a rose colored tint to it when looked from the outside

[@eyespy0099]

yellow and persimmon are two other options for night time ridding. depending on the model you can also get high intensity yellow

[@chrizzyz7305]

Thank you for this video I have been searching!

[@primer16]

Fantastic video bro. Helped me out tremendously

[@brendan.1979]

Great video man. and very informative.
I have to add something with my recent
experience.....
I purchased the black iridium radar pitch lenses and after a day or 2 im not happy with them.
I find they look quite dull looking through them compared to a purpleish pink lens that i also have.
The moment i look through a lighter lens (or even a grey) there is that crisp sharp vision hdo that the black iridium doesnt have.
just looks dark and dull so to speak.
(im no expert with Oakleys either)

[@eyespy0099]

I understand what you mean. The black iridium is supposed to be dark and not increase contrast. It's designed to block out the most amount of light.

[@MrTw2009]

I hear you! My X metals came with those lenses and I swapped them out for the fire iridium and holy cow what a difference. The fire has a nice bright contrast that makes colors stand out. Fire may not be the best one out there but I really like them for driving on sunny days.

[@eyespy0099]

there are two types of vr28, there is the regular vr28 and vr28 black iridium. if you go with the vr28 black iridium polarized then it will definitely be darker than grey and a good color for the summer at the beach.

[@kavliiii]

Thank you so much for the help! I was looking for Oakley frogskins, and I didn't quite understand what Iridium was. But now i do thanks to your video! :)

[@eyespy0099]

the frogskin are a more sporty laid back frame so it all depends on the look you are going for. as for the colors it all depends what's available but for the look i would go with something bright and loud. i don't wear polarized because my eyes are to subseptible to the sudden change in light and i get headaches

[@AnEnglishmanInNewYork71]

You always put out some great videos man..informative and on point

[@eyespy0099]

if it's always going to be overcast then you can go with vr28 but if there is a chance of some sun they i would recommend grey polarized so it will cut the glare from the sun reflective off the water

[@eyespy0099]

depending on the angle you might be able to make out your eyes while wearing G20 black iridium. as for vr28 black iridium they should be a little darker than g20

[@ShooterSanoff]

I got chrome iridium and wish i got black iridium but I did just buy the positive red iridium lenses to interchange and try

[@eyespy0099]

yes, that is the color of the actual lens regardless of the lens coating

[@Ghostpumpkin617]

Awesome video. It deffienatly helped a lot with what kind of lense I want on my Holbrooks. Either Ice iridium or the Fire iridium lenses. Thanks man.

[@marcstory7840]

It would help to know if any of these sample lenses were polarized and whether there is a difference if you get the iridium polarized lenses.

[@ernestagnew2383]

Exactly the information I needed. Thanks Cheech!

[@reddog6325]

dude... thank you. this is exactly what i was looking for. great video.

[@vinnyvan8851]

11 years later I’m still watching this 😅

[@eyespy0099]

if you have the sun shinning directly in your face then yes, i would recommend going with as dark a pair as possible

[@user-sg2kh9fn7s]

Could You Do a Update video this time the New Prizm lenses.

[@airsoftboi1104]

i have a pair of oakley x10's with a polarized ruby lens (i think that is the color, i got them at a sunglass hut in baton rouge and the guy didn't really have much info on them) and they are a little tight and dont really block out a lot of light, plus they are bulky. i was thinking of getting a new pair of oakleys for christmas for marching band camp next year. i used my x10's this year, and even with them on i couldnt look without squinting. i was thinking of getting a pair of black or white gascans with ice iridium lens. what do you think? i dont really like the design on any of the sport or active frames or lenses, so it has to be a lifestyle type frame.

[@13HEADSHOT]

i can tell you that they are fake btw

[@kenzboard]

Digging the Jade/Violet lenses the most. Emerald looks pretty sick on those Batwolfs.

[@aerozg]

Excellent video, thanks so much. I am buying Monster Dog with Black Iridium lens on eBay, your video came very handy to see the lens in action.

[@Gman9855]

You sound exactly like Vince Vaughn.

[@bzzt_jgtc]

then go for the black iridium. grey is quite light.

[@eyespy0099]

the black iridium will be pretty mirrored because it's a fairly dark lens

[@Shadowx011]

Cool video. Myself personally having a wider head and face I have found the Eyepatch 2 from Oakley fits me like a glove.:) True every face is different however where I live there are zero Oakley stores or any that carry any Oakley's. I did a blind buy off of Oakley's website and got lucky. Every Single day I sport them proudly. I got the newer steel color with black iridium polarized lens. Wicked awesome looking.;)

[@ucogile]

Thanks bro, this video helps a lot of ppl out there

[@Itsteeg]

I got the white with gray text oil rigs. i went ahead and got the ruby!

[@ADSSportsEyewear]

If you want to reduce glare you should go for a polarized lens. A standard lens will bring the glare down some but not as much as polarization. Iridium is great for adding an extra layer of color contrast and a stylish mirrored look.

[@AlievRouslan]

thank you for your video. Exactly what i was looking for

[@Steve_W5IEM]

Very informative video. Thanks for posting.

[@hectorruiz1291]

Nice review I'm a big Oakley fan & have a few pairs but I always get the polarize lenses. But obviously Oakley doesn't have polarized lenses in alot of colors. So I was wanting to know can you tell the difference between lenses that are polarized & that aren't polarized?

[@eyespy0099]

yes, the polarized lens will cut back much more of the glare than he non polarized ones will.

[@pppablo17]

eyespy0099 Man, you say that the polarized black iridium ain't so good than other light iridium color? Shit, lately, i've been thinking to get a polarized oakley sunglasses but i prefer black iridum because i think it looks very good on me, and i also have Holbrook 24k Shaun White and a pair of Ray Ban with light iridium, so i'm kinda bored about light iridium, you know what i mean? So, i'd like to try with black iridium which i really like. However, i'm really confused because i've read several comments who says the black iridium it is darker and "boring" to see through it.
Is that true?
Man, i really hope your opinion about this.
Thanks

[@eyespy0099]

it all depends on if they have all the parts in stock and what kind of shipping you pay for

[@NCRTXXX]

The grey iridium lens is called black iridium, it has a grey base.

[@arod760912]

I recently bought a pair of Oakley Big Tacos in matte black and polarized grey lenses. I loved the clear HDO. Clear and crisp. However, I did not like that people could see my eyes through the polarized grey lenses. I work in law enforcement. I don't want people to know what I'm looking at or focusing on. I thought the polarized black iridium might do the trick. But reading Brendan Temme's comment, "I purchased the black iridium radar pitch lenses and after a day or 2 im not happy with them.I find they look quite dull looking through them... The moment i look through a lighter lens (or even a grey) there is that crisp sharp vision hdo that the black iridium doesnt have.
just looks dark and dull." My question is that I thought the "iridium" lenses had no effect on one's vision, only giving the outer appearance of the lens a darker more mirrored look. I plan on visiting an Oakley store soon to try some different lenses on as I don't have one nearby. But, what are your thoughts on this.Have you noticed any difference in the quality of visions from polarized grey and polarized black iridium? Thanks

[@jacobmatney5597]

Try Dillon Optics they cost more then oakleys but you can't see through them.

[@xNumerousTumors]

I was thinking about buying one of Oakley's fast jackets and i was wondering if the colors of the icons and the lenses would match. The lenses are ice iridium and the icons are team navy blue. They are both a tint of blue and i don't know if they would look right together.

[@markbetanzor1431]

Hi, thank you for the nice video! I'm planning on getting an Oakley specially the wiretap model but I've noticed most of the stores I went in has a stamped on it made in china, I just want to know if it's authentic even if it says that cause I saw a video about how Oakley sunglasses were made and the video clearly shows it's in the US. Thanks!

[@TheRBCatcher32]

Im torn on the gascans or the oil rigs or any other lifestyle frame, i'm hoping to get iridium lenses and i have a small to medium sized head. I have straight jackets(polarized) flak jackets(livestrong) and half jackets(photochromic)

[@alvarogarcia8584]

I just purchased my first pair of oakleys the gascan emerald iridium and I don't know why but my eyes hurt if I wear them for more than 10 minutes never used sunglasses before so I'm thinking it might be that

[@dannyyspencerr]

I would always choose the Ruby... I think it's a really cool lens.

[@priyamganguly]

I don't want my eyes to be revealed in very bright sunlight. Which lens of Gascan in black shade is ideal for that?

[@Jayelarx0]

Your awesome this video helped me out soooo much!!!!! I am getting some white batwolfs with ice iridium!!

[@frankg586]

Can you do a demonstration of the oo black iridium lenses that are on the titanium square wire glasses?

[@TVmuki]

Dark bronze and black iridium are both excellent for driving.

[@noahsmith4887]

So I beleive that the Jupiter squared green iraidum lenses are polarized (which is what I need and want) however what I want to ask is if the lenses are clear but still block out a lot of the sunlight, I am fishing and out on the boat a lot so I like them to be clear but also dark if you know what mean

[@JakobHoog]

Looking to buy some Oakleys soon... But I'm a big fan of green, so the Jade Iridium lenses are a must have for me. Do they have a very dark tint to them? Do they have a color tint to them as well, such as things looking more red or blue than without the them?

[@JDDD33]

Hey, love your videos .. One Question, as you are the master .. What is the darkest Oakley black looking sunglass lens which does not have a reflective coating ?

[@zaxhax]

it is a lot like black iridium but is a little brownish to have better contrast. check out the bottlecap review that this guy has to see it more of that lens

[@MrYeah88]

no i dont refer to the uv rays i agree that the block 100%..so if the black iridium polarized are protection index 3 and they are very dark the protection index 1 should let much more light come through right?thanks a lot

[@niro56]

Appreciate your efforts, thanks!

[@N01NE]

I have the matte black oil rigs with black or iridium lenses.

[@jemhidiahssj4114]

Black Iridium is good for snow or sand

[@zargutan]

You are my idol!!! Thanks for helping me in the choice bro!!!

[@BlastEditing]

I just bought the Crankcase glossy white with emerald lenses and im wondering if the emerald looks like the jade? thanks ps awesome video

[@PushyMagnet]

Excellent video and very informative. Can I ask what type of lenses you would suggest for daytime driving? Should I go for the darkest lens, in cases when the sun is shining directly in my face?

[@Mynameisjoner]

Great video man, as always. Keep the oakley vids coming!

[@jeanramos6945]

Are you using Original Oakley Lens or replacement?, if yes, what do you think of the replacement from ebay? and how about you compare one of those color with one of your original. Great video loved the purple ones and gold 24k, I ended buying both lenses for my flack jacket xlj.

[@Chilepadelhighlight]

recommended for playing tennis and receiving direct sun in the eyes?

[@AJstack33]

What would be the best lenses for golfing, everyone says g30s but i dont want to be able to see my eyes and i feel like you would be able to see them with the g30

[@SWIFTSUCKS]

awesome video now i know which ones i want

[@4lifefc]

High Intensity Yellow is the best of nightime riding in a frame of goggle if they have that lense available

[@eastonponiewaz1047]

Fire iridium is a greenish tint for whites

[@zerox5552]

Nice video, but considering this was done some time ago, maybe redoing this video with an updated camera and light angle would be great.

[@travisjones7847]

Do Oakley’s oil rigs have the o on the end of your glasses by your ear on the inside .. I’m still trying to find out That answer I know they’re supposed to be made in the USA I know they say oil rig on the left side I know there’s supposed to be numbers on the side but I don’t know about the O on the end of your glasses by the ear on the inside question still

[@Sealiconspirit]

Hi mate, really great and useful videos you have on your channel. Just love the Oakley reviews! I have a question: I am planning to buy a tortoise Hijinx w/ dark bronze lens soon. I had a Dragon Optical Rev sg before (same structure:tortoise with bronze/ brownish lense) but it was stolen. :( I just want to know that how dark or how light the see-through of the Hijinx lenses in normal sunny circumstances ? I mean, is it a calming, clear bronze-brownish or is it closer to a stiching, yellow feel ?

[@eyespy0099]

when you say protection index are you referring to the uv rays because all oakley lenses, regardless of color, are 100% uva, uvb and blue ray protectant. i believe what they mean by index 1 is the amount of light the actual color of the lens lets in which would equate to how light or dark they are

[@polty7406]

great review. thanks.
how different between half jacket 2.0 xl and half jacket ? Is it better fit than flask ?

[@Dochorahan]

Thanks for the video. I went for positive red iridium lenses.

[@goosetavio]

Hi, you showed the positive red iridium lens with a very bright colord frame, i am looking to get a pair of custom radarlocks with a matte heather grey frame. How reflective will the be?

[@Longhorn959]

Best review out there hands down

[@jimtroclus]

Good video! Very informative!

[@hookbeak3516]

This is the second Oakley review I've watched ( not entirely to the end ) wonder whether in this upload he mentions that iridium is what they coat astronaut's visors with?

[@cenpanther355]

Hey should I get positive red iridium, blue iridium, or fire iridium for my radars. I play baseball so I need one that is good for both looking into the sun during the sunset and sunny days In general

[@xmusjaxonflaxon-waxon3845]

I'm in quite a fix. I've been wanting to buy the Oakley Holbrooks but I'm not sure whether I should go for the Iridium black lenses or Iridium black polarised. Help please! :)

[@Edogawa1117]

Cheers for this,it was very informative.

[@AleksiLPhoto]

Do you have an example of the normal gray lens vs say the black iridium? I'm looking to buy a subtle pair of black radars but I don't want the gray to be too light.

[@yolagle]

hello sir, can you make a review on C-wire? particularly how to spot the original one..thanks

[@taylorduval6863]

Thanks for the video really helped. Im trying to decide on a pair of custom eyepatch 2's off oakleys site, Would you say a red metallic logo would match the ruby iridium lenses or are the ruby lenses more of an orange? figured with your collection of glasses youd be a good person to ask. thanks!

[@Navy13100]

@eyespy009
does wearing warm grey lens makes your eyes visible to other people ? or not really ?