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And the trend of naming new models after classic models continues. It just kills me because none of these have been true updates; just stealing name-fame off prior models.
True. To me this is another blatant way of showing the lack of creativity going on. I will admit that I haven't been excited by many frames since 2007 however there were a few that I did get behind and enjoyed (fuel cell, x squared, etc.) but at least they came up with new and unique names for those. Now we are not only getting consistently more bland styling each year but they are now trying to recycle names of classic Oakley styles, most of which, I might add, were uniquely Oakley and slapping them on to these models. Kind of diminishing the classic. I'm not bashing the mass marketing as I'm sure they have reasons for doing what they are doing but as a fan it is extremely disappointing to see this going on.
I don't think you guys are paying attention here; Oakley has been doing model refreshes and using the same style name throughout generations of glasses. Look at the iterations of Straight Jackets, Tens, Blades, Zeros, etc. They have taken models with a near complete redesign and called it an old name. Everyone is all up in arms, not because these original models were anything super, but because of Lux's perceived influence. The original Valve wasn't anything outstanding. I certainly wouldn't put it on the same level as the Romeo or the Plate or Splice, glasses that are iconic because of their original design. Get over the name and be happy that new releases are more in line with true Oakley lineage and nothing more for the lifestyle brand.