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Have you got some originals to compare to? My fake jawbones look identical, and if I didn't have originals as well I wouldn't be able to tell. The plastic and rubber feels and smells ever so slightly different. The real give away for mine was the lenses, but as I was using original lenses it didn't matter.
I'm interested to as I'm after some prism lenses,
Watching this thread closely too. I find the sheer choice with Oakley confusing - what's a good set of oakleys for off road riding in and out of woods, ie where light tends to suddenly be quite weak and being able to see detail important? The cheapies that I've always used to-date have been useless for thus (like those reactolite glasses when you walk in side a building in a bright day and stumble into everything!!).
I own some jawbones that are a few years older so smells isn't really a clue and there have been some tweaks but those match current photos of them.
anyone got ant updates?
I ordered a pair of Oakley Sliver from Bluenty on 7th June, shipping is 7-15 days so should be sent be Tuesday next week (23rd June). I will update this post after that date to let you guys know how I get on!!
Just used a 30% discount code FFL-M4LL-4AT7-1MFD for the Oakley site.
Got some custom coloured Flakjackets for Kevin with Prizm Trail lenses.
Just to be a cynic here but have you seen how good fake Nikes are. The youtube videos make me cringe how real and copied to the max (pun intended) they are.
I wonder what all the hype is refarding Oakley kit especially their glasses.
I'm more than happy with a set of 3 lense kit golfing glasses for cycling.
Maybe I am getting old and cynical but I would steer clear of any Oakley product whether fake or real.
They scream I'm a bummer! That I drive round in a L200 and all that jazz.
Why...?
I ordered a pair of Oakley Sliver from Bluenty on 7th June, shipping is 7-15 days so should be sent be Tuesday next week (23rd June
Don't hold your breath too hard - I only just got a shipping email for my order, more like 28 days for me.
In my experience the sunglasses are well made, and they last.I wonder what all the hype is refarding Oakley kit especially their glasses.
If you say so.They scream I'm a bummer!
Not happy about the 28 days gary, other guys had said a couple of weeks. Did you email them after the 15 days were up?
Not happy about the 28 days gary, other guys had said a couple of weeks. Did you email them after the 15 days were up?
No, I wasn't in a huge rush. They would have had an email this weekend if I hadn't got the dispatch notification on Friday.
They scream I'm a bummer! That I drive round in a L200 and all that jazz.
Hmmm, the missus has an L200 but doesn't wear Oakleys... is she a bummer or not?
Get a grip poppet.
So mine have arrived safe and sound - their courier isn't super fast, but 7 days from Spain not awful either.
As others have said, seem 100% legit. If they're knock offs they have gone to a lot of trouble - e.g. sticker on the box for the euro importer etc.
I sent Bluenty an email asking when they expected to send them, response stated
"As we continue the same, yet the manufacturer indicates model availability date requested by you, so you can not say a certain date"
Not too sure what this means, something has been lost in the translation I think!
Seems they are having supply issues, going to ask for a refund I think as doubtful they will ever appear!
As others have said, seem 100% legit. If they're knock offs they have gone to a lot of trouble - e.g. sticker on the box for the euro importer etc.
You'll be surprised how far the fakers/Chinese go these days.
I report a lot of fakes on ebay, and quite a few have boxes, receipts and all paperwork that genuine ones come with, but they usually always screw up on small details which make them pretty obviously fake if you know what to look for.
[url= http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Hiking-JAWBONE-Sports-Sunglasses-Polarized-Sunglasses-16COLORS-Frame-Available-Earsocks-Blue-IridiumLens-SOG008/108582_533380600.html ]http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Hiking-JAWBONE-Sports-Sunglasses-Polarized-Sunglasses-16COLORS-Frame-Available-Earsocks-Blue-IridiumLens-SOG008/108582_533380600.html[/url]
The cheap and nasty hard case is usually the most obvious one.
If anyone bought Jawbones and want my opinion on them, just let me know.
Unless things have changed, if you register on the Oakley website you can use it to check serial nos etc.
Mine took a while to arrive. Bluenty don't claim to be genuine Oakley dealers but they do claim that they sell genuine Oakleys.
Be interested to see if you can still check serial numbers.
Those who have experienced slow shipping from Bluenty, could you let me know if this is typical or if I should be chasing it. Item shipped on the 6th, made it as far as Belgium and seems to have sat there for 5 days now;
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good grief you cant get away from stw... i'm googling for the cheapest deal on some radar path ev, did'nt even think to look on stw, and there you go right on up there in google results this thread pops up.
had'nt heard of bluenty either. think they owe you a beer stw web team!! ; )
I'm more than happy with a set of 3 lense kit golfing glasses for cycling.
Maybe I am getting old and cynical but I would steer clear of any Oakley product whether fake or real.
They scream I'm a bummer! That I drive round in a L200 and all that jazz.Why...?
Why do you sound like a petulant snob? Not sure, but I would suggest you give your inner moppet a few good slaps around the face and get a grip.
But then, I've been wearing Oakleys since the days of Blades and RazorBlades, and still have, and wear my original early 90's Mumbos and Frogskins, and I frankly couldn't give a toss about your opinion.
Just had a quick shufti at bluenty.com and the first sunnies I spotted were some I was looking at in Sunglass Hut in Bath this afternoon, RayBan Clubmans; £68 against £128 in Bath. That's a hell of a saving!
I'll be checking out Oakleys as well, I fancy some Flackjackets.
I wear Oakleys have done for years, what's an L 200?
Kevins custom Oakleys were posted Friday from US. Arrived this morning at work just in time for our Alps trip. They do look nice and first impressions of the Prizm lens are very good.
Mine were finally shipped yesterday, tracking on GLS shows them in Seville so we will see how long it takes. I am expecting 10-15 days. Altogether this will have taken this order nearly 7 weeks (ordered 7th June), not impressed, they better be genuine!!
Has anyone been able to verify the serial numbers with the Oakley website?
Still got my 90s M-Frames, bit battered but still intact after nearly 20 years! Doubt my Slivers will last as long (once I get them)
Have you got your Oakleys yet Tim, mine are now also showing as reaching Belgium so wondering how long they sit in the warehouse before being shipped.
Still got my 90s M-Frames, bit battered but still intact after nearly 20 years! Doubt my Slivers will last as long (once I get them)
Still got my Carbon-effect Mumbos from back in the early 90's, and my two pairs of Frogskins: the Froggies are still worn on a regular basis, they're just so nice and comfy to wear.
Sliver's arrived today, pretty sure they are genuine, paperwork looks decent and pouch looks like my M Frame one in quality. Long wait though, not sure it justified the cost saving from UK supplier.
My Holbrooks arrived today. Orderd on 3 July. Seem legit. Saved me just over 50%.
Have you got your Oakleys yet Tim, mine are now also showing as reaching Belgium so wondering how long they sit in the warehouse before being shipped.
Sorry only just seen this (and see your glasses have turned up). I actually emailed them and to be fair they got back to me very quickly with the explanation that is was due to the channel tunnel chaos at the time which seems like a fair enough excuse.
So what's the consensus? Sounds like they are legit if a little slow on delivery.
Close to putting an order in, anyone had any confirmation from Oakley that they are fine? All the sku numbers seem to match up, photos identical to the oakley UK website and original prices tally so seems accurately.. Been bitten recently so trying to make sure this is legit before I hit 'buy'!
Thanks,
Any updates on this? Just about to place an order for some radars and these come up very well priced.
Yet another bump, as I'm not sure I can resist some Retina Burn Radarlocks, did folks' stuff turn up?!
Mine did after a bit of a delay and I'm convinced they're genuine.
I have ordered a pair, they are genuine.
oakley related PSA: Sunglasses Shop have a sale and a discount code, and some Oakleys are included eg:
http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/oakley/half-jacket-2-0/xl-polished-black-oo9154-45/44159.aspx
code 20LESS takes 20% off (valid til friday) so makes these about £60.