Polished Carbon / Black Iridium Polarized.Polished / VR28 Black Iridium Polarized.Polished Oakley X-Squared with replacement Positive Red Iridium – Photo by foleyness Original Colorways These are likely leftover from when the X-Squared was still available, so don’t expect more choices or stock once these are gone.įor additional choices, you’ll want to check out aftermarket suppliers such as Forum Sponsor Linegear as we’ve covered in our complete replacement lenses guide. Unlike other X-Metals, you can still purchase replacement lenses directly through Oakley – though the only color currently available is Dark Bronze. Related: Fuse Lenses Review | Oakley Replacement Lenses On a separate note, the colors available for the X-Squared lenses were arguably the best options after the Juliet (which wins by just sheer variety)! Measuring in with a lens width of 58mm and height of 35mm they are definitely a shorter lens. Some find they hug their face just right, while others with a flatter face may find a large gap when looking downward. Whether the squared lens shape on the XS works for you will likely depend on your face shape. 24K X-Squared with Box, Bag and Coin pictured – Photo by SolarOracle Lenses The XS weighs in at 42 grams, which is a pretty average weight for the X-Metal family which tends to be heavier due to the increased strength. Because of this, the Oakley X-Squared provides a tighter feeling fit than other X-Metals. The pair does however have slightly shorter earstems compared to other X-Metals. The X-Squared is approximately 157mm in length and 115mm wide. This was also helped by the return of the flex coupler nose piece that had disappeared on the Half-X. Though they still retain the classic X-Metal styling cues of sharp angles, cuts, and grooves that we love from the Juliet. This squared design honestly modernized the XS almost 12 years after the initial X-Metal release. To start you’ll notice that this is the first squared-shaped X-Metal compared to the rounded frames of the Juliet, Romeo, etc. But this generally was the trend after Jim Jannard sold Oakley to publicly traded Luxottica – turns out Jim had better connections in Hollywood! Oakley X-Squared Sunglasses – Photo by SolarOracle Oakley X-Squared Sunglasses Overview Frame and Design No blockbuster film, no adorning the face of Tom Cruise. The X-Squared didn’t have the same movie notoriety as the earlier X-Metals. Related: What is Oakley High Definition Optics (HDO)? | Oakley Explained This doesn’t count the later releases of the Badman and Madman but that’s a whole other conversation we’ve already covered in our X-Metal guide. As a result, the Oakley X-Squared became the last of the original X-Metals released. Unfortunately, as we’ve discussed, only three short years later the X-Metal line was discontinued. They offered classic styling and even included an exclusive X-Metal coin alongside the standard box, bag, and warranty papers. Retailing for $350+, they were one of the most expensive Oakleys at the time. The X-Squared was met with instant positive reception. This was the pair that brought X-Metal back from the vault. Twelve years after the Romeo first launched and one year after the disappointing launch of the Half-X, the X-Metal line had lost the innovation and design that wearers first fell in love with. Launched in late 2009, the Oakley X-Squared sunglasses were a needed refresh to the line.
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