Oakley offers the world's best clarity and protection for cycling and running, nothing beats Oakley High Definition Optics® lenses.
A mad scientist named Jim Jannard began to question the limits of industry standards. “Nobody believed my ideas,” Jim said. “Nobody would listen to me.” In 1975, he decided to start his own company. Jim started Oakley with $300 in his pocket and the simple idea of making products that worked better and looked better than anything else on the market.
The first world-class competitor to contact the company was Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner. Other professionals, such as Scott Tinley, Mark Allen and Lance Armstrong, demanded the performance and protection offered by Eyeshades®.
Decades of innovation have brought new product technologies, blends of science and art that have been awarded more than 600 patents worldwide. Today, the Jannard brand has become a symbol of excellence and the solution to the challenges faced by those who cannot compromise on performance.
When you want the best clarity and protection in the world, nothing beats Oakley High Definition Optics® (HDO®) lenses. Their patented technologies surpass all American National Standards Institute (ANSI) tests.
- HDO® technology lets you see clearer, sharper, without the magnification of regular lenses that act like prescription optics.
- You see everything exactly where it belongs, without distortion like you get with lower quality lenses.
- You get unmatched impact protection and 100% UV filtering from the world's purest lens material.
Today the brand has a choice ambassador in triathlon with Vincent Luis.