Or at the very least replace the X-metal badging at the top of the ballistic case with the new logo rather than the old one. I guess if I were to be picky, I would say I wish they had included a completely overhauled aluminium X-metal case rather than the ballistic X-metal case it does come with. There really isn't a whole lot of negatives to the XS. Little added conveniences such as these contribute to the already long list of benefits the XS provides. For the wearers, you can tighten your own nose bridges (to a point). The customizers will love that you can probably interchange orbitals, nose bridges, and earstems (or so I've been told). The XS comes with replacement nosebombs for fine adjustments, but I've not seen any replacement templeshocks which may be a disappointment to some. However, it's just as comfortable as the Juliet, Penny or XX X-metal. The weight is comparable to other full-framed X-metals, so it's a bit on the heavier side. It's tighter than the other X-metals (partially because of the shortened earstems), but the fit will probably be great for most people. The orbitals are a work of art and would likely compliment most face structure and size. Similar design cues can be found on some of the Wires, but this is the first time this has been seen on an X-metal. The earstems are also a tad thinner and more sculpted than they have been in the past, and there is an ellipse logo carved out in the first third of the stem from the temple. The earstem on the XS is only a few millimetres shorter than the previous X-metals, but it's noticeable. The next thing I noticed was the earstems. Given Oakley's current love of more mainstream aesthetics, the XS styling is refreshing. Borrowing successful design elements of the classic Juliet, the XS creates a form that truly sets it far apart from Oakley's current design approach. It takes typically fashion-oriented square lenses and morphs it into something that would fit well in another X-men movie. But that's where part of the genius of the XS comes from. Square orbitals normally would not work well with X-metals due to their far out, futuristic styling cues. The most noticeable attribute of the XS is that it's the first squarish X-metal. It is with great relief that all factors that make the X-metals unique have finally been revived in the X-Squared. Starting back with the Romeo 2 however, the art and attitude aspects of the equation have dulled ever so slightly and eventually disappearing entirely with the Half-X. The release of the X-Squared marked the Return of the King for Oakley.Īs Oakley's #1 marquee line (at least to collectors), the X-metals are the only sunglasses in the entire current lineup that still truly embodies the philosophy of cohesively blending art, science, technology and Oakley attitude. Yes they could be lighter, no their weight does not bother me. All without looking ridiculous or derivative (like the XX x-metals) or without compromising fit (like Pitboss and many others that have large orbitals and terrible fit)Īll in all these are the end game for me. This is about as close to 100% coverage as you can get from any lens. Next lets touch on the orbitals themselves. The intake port is absolutely invisible to the wearer, while looking so badass from the outside. The outgrowths are invisible to the wearer. When wearing the X-metals everything about the frame just disappears. The most genius thing about the frame though, is how it just gets out of the way. Great lines and 'outgrowths' (in lack of a better word) make the frame more than just a holster to the orbitals. The earstems are incredibly slick! with the integrated "O" in the frame that wastes to dangerously thin before widening to accommodate the unobtainium. Now what makes the X-squareds BETTER THAN THE JULIETS? Earstems and overall styling, while obviously Oakley, are clearly a refinement over all other X-metals thus far. The original Romeos were heavy, Juliets are just light enough that they don't bother me. The frame is so large there that it blocks your view requiring you to move your head to see around it.Ĥth Juliets are not light, though I wouldn't call them heavy. Side to side the Juliets let a lot of light in the peripheral.ģrd the frame of the Juliet where the 'intake' port is gives you literally a blind spot on both sides. There is 0 coverage and quite a gap between my cheek and the bottom of the frame. The downward portion of the Orbital is downright appalling. Let me start by outlining the things that I don't like about the Juliets.ġst the earstems are rather dull with the exception of the hammerstems which are only on a few polished models.Ģnd while the orbitals are far from the smallest I have seen from Oakley they also leave a lot to be desired.
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