In 1996 my aunt married, my now uncle, Matthew. He was a local late model stock racer. We were always around guys that had Oakley stuff. All of it just seem so awesome. Instantly I was hooked. I was around 12 then. I remember the watches the most. I had a watch my grandmother gave me, but man those Oakley watches were awesome. I bought my first pair of Non Folding M Frames in 1996. Then shortly there after I bought 3 more regular M Frames. I will be 30 on Saturday and I have never worn any other brand of glasses.