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Impact Protection

ANSI impact tests are the gold standard for measuring safety. See for yourself why athletes insist on Oakley impact protection. Use the tabs below to select a test and compare different Oakley sunglasses against other brands. The results are shattering.

  • Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
  • Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
  • Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material

High Mass Impact Test Comparison

  • Metal spike (more than a pound of weight) dropped from over four feet
  • Real world scenario: Getting hit by the tip of a ski, baseball or other large projectiles.
  • Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test

Fives® 3.0 - Plutonite® Lens

Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens

WARNING: These tests are performed under lab conditions. Do not attempt. Doing so may cause serious injury.

High Velocity Impact Test Comparison

  • Quarter-inch steel shot traveling at 102 mph
  • Real world scenario: Hazardous sports and occupations that expose you to flying rocks and debris.
  • Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test

Grapevine™ - Plutonite® Lens

Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens

WARNING: These tests are performed under lab conditions. Do not attempt. Doing so may cause serious injury.