Average Rating
3.17 5 3.2 5


Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • No glare (4)
  • Optimal clarity (4)
  • Durable (1)
 

Cons

  • durable (1)
  • Fogs up (1)
  • i'm leaning towards none. (1)
  • unovidably fragile (1)
Ratings for Polarized SQUARE WIRE Matte Black/Black Iridium (12-877)
 
Overall 3 5 3 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 1 5 1 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 5 7 Heavy Slightly Heavy
Jaguar

I use this product for: Style
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Casually
My face is: It's A Big One
Worst Buy Ever?
Date: October 12, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Optimal clarity, No glare
Cons: Fogs up, unovidably fragile

I bought the glasses maby 18 months ago or so. I absolutely loved them, but within the first year, the hinge broke right off my face. I had them fixed under warranty. Now, they broke again! I am very careful with my glasses. I've got several other pairs of very pricey shades, but these Oakleys broke when I took them off to put them in the case. I'm not having any trouble sending them back a second time because everyone at Oakley is quite courteous, but it is an inconvenience.
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Overall 3 5 3 5
Performance 4 5 4 5
Durability 1 5 1 5
Style 4 5 4 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 5 7 large A Little Loose
Product Weight: 4 7 Heavy Normal
OakMan77
Location: DMV (Maryland)
I use this product for: Everyday activity
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Casually
My face is: On Par
Polarized SQUARE WIRE
Date: September 24, 2009
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Pros: Comfortable, Optimal clarity, No glare, not too flashy
Cons: durable

These Polarized SQUARE WIRE's are my 3rd pair of Oakley's I've ever owned. I opted for the Matte Black finish with Black Iridium lenses. These particular pair of sunglasses leaves me with mixed emotions.

On one hand, the polarized lenses are awesome! Visual colors remain unchanged. They function as advertised. No glare. Light transmission is stated at 9% and they never seem to be too dark. I could go on all day about how great the Black Iridium lenses work.

On the other hand, the frames are very weak. Within the first 3 months the hinge broke. That's when I discovered how thin the tip on the hinge really is. I've spent too much money to not be careful with these shade for it to break while putting them on. At least the frame was fully replaced under warranty at no additional cost (just mailing postage).

Overall, these shades look great. Oakley's top notch Polarized lenses are superior. Just be very careful if you purchase these. So far my new frames appear to be holding up very well. The positive outweighs the negative.
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Overall 1 5 1 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 1 5 1 5
Style 3 5 3 5
Product Experience
Product Weight: 2 7 Heavy Very Light
capt
Location: Naples,Fl
I use this product for: Fishing
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Aggressively
My face is: On Par
bad choice
Date: September 8, 2009
The worst in durability I have ever seen. I owned 2 pairs over the last 3 years and both broke twice
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Overall 3 5 3 5
Performance 3 5 3 5
Durability 2 5 2 5
Style 4 5 4 5
Danny
Location: San Juan < PR
I use this product for: Driving
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Casually
My face is: On Par
Not so Good
Date: August 30, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Optimal clarity, No glare

Have had the Sqare wire for about two years and had them replaced twice due to " leg " breakage. Now my third set broke a leg too.
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