Overall
4
5
Durability
4
5
Style
5
5
Face fit:
large
Just Right
Product Weight:
Heavy
Normal
Oakley2010
Location:
Denver, CO
I use this product for:
Other
I have used this product for:
Less than a month
I use it:
Casually
My face is:
On Par
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Very Impressed
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Date: October 24, 2009
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Pros: Comfortable, Optimal clarity, No glare, powerful design
The Pit Boss is a great model. While, like others, I think the price is stretching it, the sunglasses are beautiful. The expense and the durability (I'm a tad leery about the durability of the plastic arms) are the only reasons I didn't give it a 5-star overall rating. But, as I noted, the style and performance are awesome. The lens' clarity and the shape and design live up to the hype surrounding the debut of the Oakley Elite line. The Matte Rootbeer/Bronze/Tungsten Iridium is a superb choice, in my estimation. Others have touted the Matt Black and Polished Black models (which seem to be more popular overall). While they are attractive, I like the Matte Rootbeer due to its subtlety. And some who reviewed the Matt Rootbeer expressed some displeasure at its lack of showiness, especially considering the price. However, I think somtimes less is more, especially in this case where the design and size of the Pit Boss already command attention. Sure, the black and titanium, for example, is showy, but the glasses are already showy. I worried that the combination might be gaudy--sure there's an initial "wow" factor that draws attention. But it could overwhelm the very complexities that make the Pit Boss unique. The Matte Rootbeer's calmer, collected appearence lends a dignified elegance to an already aggressive, outspoken design and appearence. That combination has the best of both worlds... energy and power combined with class and dignity. But, whatever your preference, the Pit Boss isn't going to disappoint an avid Oakley fan or, for that matter, any fan of high-caliber, high-quality sunglasses.
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Overall
3
5
Durability
3
5
Style
3
5
Face fit:
large
Just Right
Product Weight:
Heavy
Light
Anonymous
Location:
Howland, Maine
I use this product for:
Everyday activity
I have used this product for:
Less than a month
I use it:
Casually
My face is:
On Par
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See them in person first!!
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Date: August 18, 2009
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Pros: Comfortable, Optimal clarity
Cons: weak plastic ?
I just got my pair of Pit Boss sunglasses. This is my 11th pair of Oakley sunglasses.
Yes, they are nice and all but, firstly they are much smaller then they might appear in online photos or even some videos and second, the plastic parts do not feel as solid as one might expect, I am not saying they feel cheap, no, but they don't feel like $600 either, I would say they don't feel any better then my Oil Drum glasses and certainly they don't feel as solid and good as my XX (both pairs) do!
so, they are nice, but I would recommend anyone interested in these to try to check them in person or make sure you order from a place with easy returns because some reviews seem excessive in building up these as the "cat's miau" of sunglasses and some people might feel a bit let down once they get them, do not think that because they are the most expensive Oakleys that they are all that!
Very cool sunglasses but a realistic price would have been around $350 at most!
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Overall
4
5
Durability
5
5
Style
5
5
Face fit:
large
Just Right
Product Weight:
Heavy
Slightly Heavy
COoakleyfanatic
Location:
Arvada, Colorado
I use this product for:
Other
I have used this product for:
Less than a month
I use it:
Casually
My face is:
On Par
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Only for the hardcore
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Date: July 3, 2009
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Pros: Durable, Optimal clarity, elite
Cons: far too expensive
If a pair of scars and monster dogs had a sunglass child and then some x-metal DNA was infused this would be the product. They fit very snug and have very large lenses. I ordered the rootbeer frame w/ polarized tungsten and just to let public know the picture on the website is way off. Its definitely a lighter, see through brown frame and the titanium plates are a light, brushed tan. The best thing by far is the O, its just sweet to look at. As a collector I have no intention of wearing this pair, but I think its worth saying outright that this pair is not worth 595, plus tax. I love that they are the first of the elite series and that as a 17 year old kid I was able to obtain one, but for those of you who desire a functional pair of Oakleys that have similair appeal stick to the juliets or romeo 2.0. One more complaint on the subject tungsten polarized is lame, titanium or even gold iridium, polarized or not is more comfortable.
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