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WHISKER Activated By Transitions® Pewter/Light Grey (13-715)

WHISKER Activated By Transitions® Pewter/Light Grey (13-715)

Oakley has partnered with Transitions Optical to create lenses that darken and lighten automatically. The patented innovations of Oakley optics are blended with photochromic technology which actively tunes the amount of light that reaches your eyes. Even better, the lenses include base colors that precisely balance light transmission and boost visual contrast to improve depth perception. This unique blend of innovations gives you the ultimate in performance and comfort while improving safety in environments ranging from overcast to bright sun. Durable C-5™ alloy is digitally sculptured into the thinnest wire frame ever created by Oakley. Its flexibility provides an adaptable fit with minimal cranial pressure. WHISKER® combines all-day comfort with the unbeatable clarity of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®). Lenses of pure PLUTONITE® filter out 100% of all UV and maintain impact protection that meets all ANSI Z80.3 standards. For added comfort and a secure fit, supple UNOBTAINIUM® components increase grip with perspiration. Please note: These photochromic lenses are enhanced with performance base colors, so they do not fade to clear in the absence of sunlight. See our prescription lenses for additional options in photochromic lens technology. Also note that photochromic lenses darken in response to UV light, and car windshields block most UV. Transitions is a registered trademark and Activated by Transitions is a trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. and licensed to Oakley, Inc.

Average Customer Rating: 3 5 3 out of 5
0 of 1 (0%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Details

Customer Reviews for WHISKER Activated By Transitions® Pewter/Light Grey (13-715)

Overall 3 5 3 5
Performance 2 5 2 5
Durability 4 5 4 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 2 7 Heavy Very Light
ChrisInTheBox
Location: Brea, CA
I use this product for: Other
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Average
My face is: On Par
Good Idea, But...
Date: August 31, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, No glare
Cons: trasition is too slow and light

I actually own the brown, with brown Transition lens. But I'm sure this review will apply to these pairs as well.

This sounded like a great idea. Consider my work, which involves inspecting buildings and facilities, I walk in and out of the sunlight frequently, so my poor eyes are constantly having to adjust to relative brightness or darkness. I thought this Transition lens sunglasses from Oakley would hit the spot and soften the blow to my cornea at each transition. But in practice, these otherwise nice glasses are no better than wearing a pair sunglasses with very light tint. The frame is wonderful. It is light, yet snug on my head. I've tried playing volleyball with them and they stayed perfectly glued to my head. They fit better and are much lighter than my polarized HalfWire. They were pretty heavy and were constantly falling off my head so I couldn't do anything active with them (I use them mainly for driving).

But using it for work, as described, the transition happens waaaayyy to slow to be of any real use, and even at its best, it doesn't darken nearly enough to make any real difference. I've experimented with some ultra-violet flashlights so I know they darken, but again, only in direct sunlight (UV) and very slowly. Most Luxury cars like mine have UV filters, so it doesn't get activated when I drive. Like I've said, basically a pair of light sunglasses, which makes them pretty useless for things like driving or sports.

But... since the frame is such a nice design in both form and function, I'll be ordering a replacement lens from Oakley, probably a "bronze polarize". This should leave me with a pretty great pair of sunglasses, despite having to spend the extra money initially for the Transition (Photochromic) lens.