replica oakley

thespanishadam
thespanishadam Posts: 341
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
Im looking to pick up some replica oakley to try for fit a couple of pairs before i buy the real ones.

I struggle to find glasses that fit well once i have my helmet on. plus you don't really know the real comfort until you go for a proper ride.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    Jokeleys are rubbish. Bring your helmet to a shop and try the real thing.
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  • grony
    grony Posts: 75
    "Replica", that's a very polite way of saying counterfeit or fake is it?
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Not sure that's the best use of fakes, you can't guarantee the dimensions/fit is the same even if they look identical.
  • thespanishadam
    thespanishadam Posts: 341
    It did get me thinking after I posted that.

    I recall Condor having a good selection, I trip to there should be worthwhile.
  • Sussed out
    Sussed out Posts: 189
    Fake oakleys are awesome... Fact
  • jimmythecuckoo
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  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    Speaking of which does anyone know if the fake Oakleys have the Oakley name etched or is that just the originals? Not sure if the ones are bought are fake? But Oakley name is etched not printed

    cheers
  • Sussed out
    Sussed out Posts: 189
    Mine have the name on the lens etched in. Same with the polarized ones. Search replaceable lens sunglasses on eBay and find seller shiningstar201102
  • racingcondor
    racingcondor Posts: 1,434
    OP - the fake Oakleys I've seen don't even look much like real ones. I don't think you could reliably use them to get an idea of fit.

    As others have said head to a decent bike shop (or outdoor shop, Snow and Rock near me have a great range) and try some on.
  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    @sussed out - Wow! So mine are definitely fakes. It is getting harder every day to buy anything original on fleabay!!
  • Sussed out
    Sussed out Posts: 189
    I've spent a long time looking at my fake ones and genuine frames, I really cannot tell any difference apart from a slight difference in weight, to look at they are the same. Fakes come with lots of different lenses, a polishing cloth (Oakley don't give those).
  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    This is such an utterly ridiculous thread.

    FFS just buy the real thing, fakes (sorry "Replicas") will likely leave you with sore retinas, and a feeling that you just dont have the real thing.
  • navrig
    navrig Posts: 1,352
    Secteur wrote:
    This is such an utterly ridiculous thread.

    FFS just buy the real thing, fakes (sorry "Replicas") will likely leave you with sore retinas, and a feeling that you just dont have the real thing.

    For me one of the issues with Oakleys is that there are so many fakes I wouldn't buy a pair for fear of getting ripped off and mates assuming they were fakes. Anyone selling 2nd hand on here must struggle because there as so many fakes.
  • thespanishadam
    thespanishadam Posts: 341
    Has anyone used sunglass-world.co.uk?.Seem to have some competitive prices.

    Have tried a few pairs on for fit when i was in condor last, they have an impressive selection all be it over priced.
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    I use the fake Oakleys in the winter and i have a few pairs of legit Oakleys too, if you get the right seller there's squat difference in the frames, but forget the lenses.

    There's a post on here somewhere with the eBay seller named.
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    Anyone tried the following company at all?? I havent done a big search but discounts look decent

    http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1/
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    Wirral_Paul wrote:
    Anyone tried the following company at all?? I havent done a big search but discounts look decent

    http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1/

    Bought quite a few times from them. Twice bought glasses and made big savings.

    Got some Fuel Cell polarized from the yesterday for £90 which is a bargain.

    Next day delivery, prices are excellent and backed up with a proper warranty.
  • ben16v
    ben16v Posts: 296
    quick tip for jawbones the real oakleys have an O on the bottom corner of the jaws on the inside - the fakes do not - otherwise they are pretty good copies
    i need more bikes
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Chinese oakleys from shiningstar are great. 15 quid, nice. :D
  • derbygrimpeur
    derbygrimpeur Posts: 822
    surely the point of glasses is to protect your eyes? Why risk it with fakes?
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    derbygrimpeur wrote:
    surely the point of glasses is to protect your eyes? Why risk it with fakes?

    Buy the fakes and then buy genuine Oakley lenses. Is what I'm going to try.
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    Gazzaputt wrote:
    Bought quite a few times from them. Twice bought glasses and made big savings.

    Got some Fuel Cell polarized from the yesterday for £90 which is a bargain.

    Next day delivery, prices are excellent and backed up with a proper warranty.

    Excellent - thanks Gazza. I keep looking in the Oakley store at the designer outlet village near me. I'll have to compare prices next time i'm there
  • migrantwing
    migrantwing Posts: 385
    Secteur wrote:
    This is such an utterly ridiculous thread.

    +1

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