Oakley Holbrook

Oakley is a very popular sunglass brand and they are known for being very good quality.
They have serious sport sunglasses for the hardcore beach volleyball players and more stylish sunglasses for the everyday user. Both are made very well.

Philosophy/Function
These particular Oakley's are made for everyday wear, but can be used for more serious athletic activities as well. The Holbrooks are very popular right now and are enjoyed by many in the age group of about 16 to 25. These can make you stand out or be more subtle depending on the colors you choose to wear.

Style
The style on these is great for the casual look. These aren't going to be worn to anything fancy, as they don't exactly represent a look of maturity or class. These give off a fun vibe. A person who wears these should be one that is social and extroverted because that is how these glasses come off to the public eye. These are good for both men and women, although typically I see them more on men. They are very cool because the colors that they come in are limitless for both the frames and the lenses. They can have matte finishes and glossy finishes, lenses can be gradient, mirrored, and polarized in various colors. My rule as usual is to get polarized. The rest is up to you.

Quality/Durability
From my experience, Oakley has had some of the best quality that I've worked with. The Holbrooks are no different. Oakley's metal frames are always much more thick and heavy than other brands and are much less likely to break. The plastic frames, such as these, are the same way. They snap open very nicely and have pinned construction, which usually doesn't get loose like screws do. Also, their polarized lenses are in my top three best. The optical clarity is very good and the polycarbonate material is very durable. These are made in the USA and they clearly know what they're doing because the quality is very high and consistent. Take care of them and they will last a long time.

Price/Value
The street price on these is around 120 to 190. This depends highly on type of lenses and which colors you choose. In this case, I think that is very justifiable, considering how many sunglasses are out there for that price and don't even come close to the quality. If you don't mind spending some money on sunglasses, these will serve you very well. Many people get more pairs of Oakley's once they buy their first pair because they see the quality that they get from the money they invested. Oakley has a very loyal following and it's for good reason.