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Polarized HALF X Carbon/Black Iridium (12-945)

Polarized HALF X Carbon/Black Iridium (12-945)

Polarized HALF X Sunglasses It was only a matter of time. We’ve been perfecting open-edge lens architecture for years, giving athletes like runners and cyclists a full field of vision with no frame rim to block downward view. In a completely separate lab, our metallurgists were toying with 425,000 watts of plasma lightning to shape X METAL®, an ultra-lightweight titanium alloy. Somehow the performance fanatics and the metal heads got together and spawned a design that mixes art and science so completely, you can’t tell where one ends and the other begins. This is what happens when our athletes and engineers are allowed to mingle without an adequate supply of paint balls. Here’s where it goes over the top: The lenses are optimized with Oakley HYDROPHOBIC™ coating, a permanent shield against water sheens and a smudge-resistant barrier against skin oils and lotions. That means the unbeatable clarity of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®) stays razor sharp and clear, and with lens contours that maximize peripheral view, it’s a performance advantage that borders on unfair. You also get the industrial-level impact resistance and 100% UV filtering of pure PLUTONITE® lenses, plus optional IRIDIUM® lens coatings that reduce glare and balance light transmission. These lightweight, all-metal framed sunglasses stay in place with a Three-Point Fit that takes advantage of supple UNOBTAINIUM® components, specially formulated to increase grip with sweat. Custom-engineered spring hinges add even more comfort. For the ultimate in performance, this edition of HALF X™ is optimized with Oakley polarization. Glare isn’t just an annoyance — it’s a performance killer. Oakley polarized lenses are engineered to block those blinding rays. We make polarized lenses with a liquid infusion process that bonds the lens material to the polarizing filter at the molecular level, eliminating the haze and distortion that comes with ordinary polarized lenses. That’s how we achieve polarization efficiency greater than 99% with the best possible clarity and optical precision. Oakley X-Metal®: the only 3-D sculpted, hypoallergenic, all metal frame on earth. Lightweight Titanium alloy with phenomenal strength-to-weight ratio and rugged durability Custom engineered spring hinge mechanisms for added comfort Comes standard with Oakley Hydrophobic/Oleophobic anti-smudge lens coating on all lens options Optimized peripheral vision and side protection of 8.75 base lens curvature Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment Optical precision and performance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards Impact resistance that meets ANSI Z87.1 Basic impact standards UV protection of Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA/UVB/UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of Iridium® lens coating Minimized glare via technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet Patented hydrophilic Unobtanium® earsocks ensure a snug, secure fit

Average Customer Rating: 5 5 5 out of 5
3 of 3 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Polarized HALF X Carbon/Black Iridium (12-945)

Overall 5 5 5 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 5 7 Heavy Slightly Heavy
heykidd
Location: Nashville, Tn
I use this product for: Everyday activity
I have used this product for: Over a year
I use it: Like a Whackjob
My face is: Pinhead
Toughest Sunglasses I've ever had
Date: November 17, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Optimal clarity, No glare

I'm a roadie. The past 2 summers i've been on a steel crew putting up stages for KISS, Neil Diamond, Elton John and Billy Joel ect. Being a crewchief on a steel crew it goes without saying that I need my sun glasses to be tough as nails. As it turns out I ended up stepping on them; full body weight right on the deck of the stage. I thought they were done. I picked them up and to my amazement the only damage at all was the lens. It didn't break it folded when I stepped on it and tore the lens. After I cleaned them off, looked through to see the damage and there wasn't even an obstruction from the bend. I'm truely amazed.

As a note the Half X's were on top of my head and not being warn normally. I've never once had them fall off when i was wering them normally. which is very supriseng to me due to all the sweat.
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Review 2 for Polarized HALF X Carbon/Black Iridium (12-945)

Overall 5 5 5 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 4 7 Heavy Normal
rhinoceros722
Location: Tempe, AZ
I use this product for: Everyday activity
I have used this product for: 6 months - 1 year
I use it: Aggressively
My face is: It's A Big One
Best glasses I have ever owned
Date: August 30, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Optimal clarity, No glare

The Half X Polarized is an exceptional product. It is well built and performs at the highest level. The Half X is not cheap, but it's definitely worth it.
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Review 3 for Polarized HALF X Carbon/Black Iridium (12-945)

Overall 5 5 5 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 5 7 Heavy Slightly Heavy
DoctorOakley
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
I use this product for: Everyday activity
I have used this product for: 6 months - 1 year
I use it: Casually
My face is: On Par
Top 25 Contributor Top 25 Contributor
Factory Co-Pilot Factory Co-Pilot
Great Addition to the X Metal Line
Date: June 5, 2009
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Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Optimal clarity, No glare, Stylish, unobstructed views, great eye coverage

At first I wasn't too impressed with the Half X. I didn't think that it really fit in with the other members of the X Metal line. However, once I tried them on I was instantly sold. They are extremely comfortable, look great and have fantastic eye coverage. I would highly recommend these to someone who wants an X Metal just without such a radical design.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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