These glasses are more than hype, they deliver on the Oakley promise of form and function. Whether you’re climbing a mountain, biking across country, or on the back nine in the bright light of mid day, the Oakley Flak Jacket series make a great choice for UV protection and durable luxury. But what are the characteristics that separate the XLJ’s and the standard Flak Jackets?
Getting Familiar with the Flak Jacket
It’s all about the lenses. You will most likely find that the more traditional lenses of the Flak Jackets provide the comfort that Oakleys are known for with the style projected by many golf tour champions. In other words, they look like a classic and feel like a ride in a convertible, with the top down, on a spring afternoon. If charming and high quality are important to you, these will more than satisfy your needs and style. Either will make a great pair of sun glasses for any outdoor activities.
What Does the Flak Jacket XLJ Have to Offer?
On the other hand, the XlJ’s cross a trend setting lens design with the functional benefits of high standards of construction. Making them a wonderful choice for pack leaders, looking for a uniquely comfortable frame and lens combination. Not only do they look sharp but if your facial structure does not fit the typical style of lenses, theses have a notable advantage for you. Because of the wave-like, drop back and flat bottom design, they tend to set well on people who don’t have high cheek bones. And just as the Flak Jacket, many pro golfers and sportsmen choose this more futuristic design.
Be aware, some people have complained that the XLJ’s can look like large, overbearing goggles, on those with smaller or more narrow faces. Both styles are built with the wearer’s comfort in mind and both exceed the standard for excellence, leaving the only questions left being, what are the specs of each pair’s composition? And does it make any bit of difference, in comparison of quality?
So, here is the rundown. The frames are the same in design and each can be customized. The lenses can be replaced with a different style, color or feature. The XLJ lenses can be quite a bit more in cost, depending on the special features you want. The average price difference ringing in at about 75 to 80 dollars on retail websites. Ultimately, they come in neck and neck in most of the categories of comparison. It comes down to the opening statement of this article and, more critically, the statement you want to make when wearing arguably the most important accessory you can buy.