Oakley Jawbreaker Prizm Sunglasses

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Oakley Jawbreaker Prizm Sunglasses and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 90 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.7 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.2 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 744

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Don’t fog up in hot weather.
  • Fit well to the face with lots of coverage.
  • Don’t slip down the nose.
  • The lenses are clear in and out of the shade.
  • Very comfortable.
  • Keep the wind out so eyes don’t get dry.

Expert Reviews

  • Clear optics with no distortion.
  • The tint is specialized for the road and works well to clarify the surface.
  • The glasses sit sturdily when worn, even in wet or rough conditions.
  • The glasses are treated on the outside to deflect water.
  • They vent well and do not fog up.
  • Easy to change and clean the lenses.
  • The wide coverage offers a lot of face protection from wind and dust.
  • Very large field of vision.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Very expensive.
  • The lenses start to flake with time.
  • They sit a bit high on the forehead and interfere with some helmets.

Expert Reviews

  • The logos on the sides protrude into peripheral vision.
  • Heavier than other models.
  • The design is not extremely versatile for other sports.
  • They have a bold style, which some people do not like.

Summary:

The Oakley Jawbreaker Prizm Sunglasses are designed for clear vision during high-intensity cycling, and they do the job well. These glasses sit well on the face, with a comfy fit and wide-coverage frame that keeps all wind and dust out of the eyes without slipping down the nose or fogging up. Although these glasses are expensive and have a bold look that doesn’t translate well off of the bike, they fit and perform well for those who can spend the money.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3, 4.