If you're in the market for a pair of sports and casual sunglasses and are torn between which pair to choose, then this article may help you decide. Oakley Holbrook and Frogskins have long been the brand's most popular frames, but the similarity of the two frames makes them indistinguishable to many people. However, the devil is in the details.
In the following, we detail the similarities and differences between these two sunglasses so you can choose the one that suits your style. Whether you choose Oakley Frogskins or Oakley Holbrook, you won't be disappointed with your Oakley sunglasses purchase.
Oakley Holbrook VS Oakley Frogskins
Frogskins came before Holbrook and was inspired by 1980s pop culture, featuring a classic look based on the Wayfarer, beloved for its "retro" look. It captured every era from fashion to pop culture, and its casual round lenses tend to fit any face shape and size, making it popular since its inception. Holbrooks, on the other hand, are an entirely different shape of the frame, offering a more modern look for them.
Oakley Holbrook sunglasses are a particularly unique pair of sunglasses in the Oakley collection. The Holbrook is a timeless classic design that incorporates modern Oakley technology. The style was coined specifically for the brand by snowboarding star Shaun White, who worked closely with his brother Jesse and Oakley designers to create the Holbrook look. Inspired by the screen heroes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, this design embodies the spirit of exploration and adventure.
Holbrooks have wider lenses and frames than Frogskins, so they are larger overall. And they offer better side coverage than the frogskins, which have a lot of gaps, while the Holbrook fits the face better. Holbrooks have a more square frame and fit rounder and wider faces better. Frogskins are rounder at the bottom and work for longer and more angular faces. They both work well, but it comes down to personal preference which sunglasses you choose.
Holbrooks frames are thicker at the top, featuring prominent metal rivets in the upper right corner and the distinctive Oakley logo on the temples. Frogskins, on the other hand, have no ornamentation on the top and a raised Oakley logo on the temples.
The gen 1 frogskins were formed from plastic, and that remains the same now. Frogskins are today constructed entirely of Oakley's patented nylon-based material, O Matter, as are Holbrooks. O'Matter is the nylon material Oakley uses to make its frames. It is 25% lighter and twice as strong as regular acetate and is more flexible, which allows the frame to fit the face better for all-day comfort. Plus O-Matter frames are easier to clean and wipe down when they get dirty or sweaty.
On the other hand, all lenses in Oakley are made of impact-resistant Plutonite lens material and feature High Definition Optics (HDO) technology. And with a variety of PRIZM lenses to choose from, you can make any daily activity more dynamic and enjoyable. PRIZM is Oakley's proprietary lens technology that fine-tunes vision for specific environments, working to filter out any "noisy" light that might interfere with vision while emphasizing the colors needed for optimal performance.
If you're an Oakley lover, then price may come as no big deal to you. But if you want to get a better pair of sunglasses on a budget, then this information is critical to your decision. the Frogskins start at $110 and the Holbrook sunglasses range from $140, and that's just the base price. If you have a favorite color, or plan to customize them, then the price will often be much more than the initial price.
But whichever side of the fence you're on, you can't go wrong! Obviously you'll get most of Oakley's history and design prowess.
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No lens itself is known to last as long as the frame itself. So whichever model you ultimately decide on, rest assured that we offer the highest precision, low cost, well-made lenses. In addition to replacing worn lenses, MRY's variety of tints can help you turn your Oakley into sunglasses with different combinations of looks without spending an arm and a leg. You can change your sunglasses freely to suit your style and activities. Your sunglasses may break the bank, but when you buy replacement lenses from us, you don't have to spend much.
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