We review and compare all of the Oakley Sliver Sunglasses so you can know the differences once and for all!
If you’re looking at the Oakley Sliver sunglasses you might find yourself overwhelmed with options. We’ve compiled the complete guide to the Oakley Sliver sunglasses, including the standard Oakley Sliver alongside the Oakley Sliver Edge, Oakley Sliver F, Oakley Sliver Stealth, and Oakley Sliver XL.
This family of Oakley sunglasses has a variety of designs, lenses and frames to suit not only your lifestyle but your face shape too. With each pair, we’ve noted the essential features that make them distinctly different from one another.
Read on to find out as we review which Sliver sunglasses work best for you.
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Oakley Sliver
The Oakley Sliver, the standard in the Sliver sunglasses family, have a sleek, modern, yet comfortable frame design with high-quality, protective lenses. This pair is ideal for casual wear or active lifestyles.
Frame and Design
The Oakley Sliver frame is not only sleek and timeless to accommodate a range of tastes and face shapes, but it’s made with O-Matter material, making them nearly weightless. The frames fit snugly, and the lightweight composition doesn’t apply pressure to your nose or the backs of your ears like many competitors do.
The Oakley Sliver sunglasses’ stems, designed with comfort in mind, fluidly bend around the ears for relief. The same goes for the glasses’ bridge. The glasses fit on your nose’s bridge; the shape, sculpted for an organic design, doesn’t poke or put pressure on your nose.
Besides practicality, the Oakley Sliver Sunglasses are sleek and modern for an appearance compatible with many face shapes and either gender. The design’s durability makes them the ideal sunglasses to wear for all needs, whether that’s running a marathon or driving to the store.
Lens
The Oakley Sliver lenses are made of impact resistant Plutonite and are available Polarized, Prizm and Prizm Polarized options. We’ve already covered why we love Oakley Prizm lenses in our complete guide here, so be sure to give it a read. Oakley Sliver replacement lenses are available from both Oakley and aftermarket retailers. Be sure to check out our section below on how to replace your Sliver lenses.
Oakley Sliver F
For the frequent traveller, look no further than the Oakley Sliver F for your next pair of sunglasses. Their premium quality lenses protect your eyes from harsh light and the unique double-folding arms make them incredibly easy to pack.
Frame and Design
The Oakley Sliver F’s matte olive ink frame serves as a nice contrast to the vibrant fire iridium lens. The frame is lightweight and folds up into a compact size for you to store easily in your pocket. Much like the other Oakley Sliver sunglasses, the frame is made with Nano-Matter, an offshoot of O Matter that results in a 30% lighter frame with even more flexibility than the previous pairs.
The F in Oakley Sliver F stands for foldable. Why? Because these sunglasses are Oakley’s first folding frames around half-way on your temples. This capability makes them perfect for traveling because you can pack them up compactly to take with you when you fly, drive, run, walk or bike!
Lens
Similar to its namesake the company made the Oakley Sliver F’s lenses in a variety of colors and options. Our favorites are the Fire Iridium Polarized which gives off a golden bronze hue. While the lenses appear vibrant in color, the lenses give off neutral contrast so your surroundings won’t appear as saturated. In doing so, your vision will remain bright and colorful, whereas some sunglasses cloud your vision with darkness to protect your eyes.
Unfortunately Sliver F Prizm lenses were never produced, and the frame has since been discontinued. We would of loved to have seen a Sliver F with Prizm Ruby lenses. Though this doesn’t mean you’re out of luck in finding one. Scroll down to find where you can still find and buy Sliver sunglasses for sale!
Oakley Sliver Edge
The name Sliver Edge comes from the rimless bottom on the glass’ lenses for this variation. This stylish design makes these sunglasses ideal for casual wear and for individuals looking for sunglasses with a breathable design without sacrificing protection.
Frame and Design
The Oakley Sliver Edge sunglasses are suitable for medium to large face shapes. If you have a smaller face, you may still wear the sunglasses well, but the frame’s size may overwhelm you.
Besides the frame size, Oakley manufactured the glasses with lightweight O-Matter for comfort and durability. The frame is also available in a unique wood grain for a natural, earthy look.
Much like the other Sliver sunglasses editions, the Sliver Edge sunglasses are lightweight and comfortable. However, these sunglasses are partially rimless along the bottom of the lenses. This freedom allows the lens to curve to cover your peripheral vision for an aerodynamic design and maximum coverage.
Lens
Depending on your eyes, sensitivity to light, or your intended use for the sunglasses, you can choose a lens style to accommodate. In contrast to the F above, the Sliver Edge is produced only with Prizm lenses including Black Iridium, Shallow Water Polarized and Sapphire Iridium.
Overall the Sliver Edge’s half rimmed design allow for more airflow to reach your face and cheeks around the lenses and creates a great frame of view.
Oakley Sliver Stealth
The Sliver Stealth’s narrow frame and lens variety make these sunglasses ideal for outdoor sporting activities such as deep-sea fishing or hiking. They can withstand harsh environment conditions and provide a vibrant outlook.
Frame and Design
Like it’s siblings in the family, the Oakley Sliver Stealth is made of lightweight O matter frame material and featured a full rimmed design. This pair’s frame is much more narrow than the other Sliver sunglasses meaning it’ll fit better for smaller faces.
These sunglasses are perfect for outdoor activities. The design is aerodynamic, sleek and durable to withstand harsh environments and light, making them ideal for long outdoor outings, whether that’s a deep-sea fishing trip or a job around the city.
Lens
The Oakley Sliver Stealth doubles down as an outdoor frame with a variety of Prizm and Prizm Polarized lenses available including Prizm Sapphire and Deep Water Polarized.
As with the other frames listed here, the lenses are made of the brand’s proprietary impact resistant Plutonite material.
Oakley Sliver XL
If you have a wider or round face shape, you’ll want to check out the Oakley Sliver XL sunglasses since Oakley designed them specifically for larger heads. With a similar design to the original model, the XL does exactly what it sounds like – goes “Extra Large”. This is a great frame for large face sizes.
Frame and Design
To accommodate the larger lenses, the Oakley Sliver XL has an extended frame. This pair is quite similar to the original Sliver, just in an extended size. The frame is available in a variety of colors making it perfect for casual wear.
Of course, designed with comfort in mind, the Oakley Sliver XL sunglasses fits snugly on the bridge of your nose, and the arms rest gently on top of your ears. These glasses also have an extended peripheral view to encompass your range of vision thanks to the larger frame.
Their lightweight design, paired with the casual frame style, makes these glasses ideal for daily wear or active outings.
Lens
The Oakley Sliver XL sunglasses’ lenses encompass the same durability and high-quality material as the others in the collection. However the XL comes with even better lens options including a ton of Polarized, Prizm and Prizm Polarized options. Some of our favorites include Torch Iridium and Prizm Tungsten.
Where to find replacement lenses?
Before we talk about how, you first may be wondering where to find Oakley Sliver replacement lenses. Luckily there are plenty of options. Oakley currently sells some on their site, however if you want additional color options or just to save, you’ll want to look at aftermarket suppliers. Check out our complete guide to Oakley replacement lenses here where we compare your best options.
How to replace Oakley Sliver Lenses?
Replacing your Sliver lenses is easy and follows the same process as most other modern pairs. Follow our quick 3 step guide below:
1. Grip the lens from the top and bottom with each hand
2. Lightly pull apart the lens while using your thumbs to apply light pressure to the lens until it “pops out”
3. Now with the new lens, simply reverse process applying pressure to gently push the lens inside the frame
Which Sliver Model is right for you? Complete Comparison
Now that we’ve talked about all the variations, you may be wondering which is right for you?
Ultimately, the pair of Oakley Sliver sunglasses you choose depends on what you’ll predominantly use them for. If you want something to improve your vision while out at sea on a deep-sea fishing excursion, you’d do best to choose the Sliver Stealth with their associated deep water lenses.
On the opposite hand, if you want a pair of sunglasses to wear as you walk about town, the standard Sliver sunglasses may fit the bill. The best pair for the frequent traveler is the F with its compact folding design. And the Oakley Sliver XL sunglasses are best to accommodate larger or round face shapes.
We’ve included the quick table below for reference comparing all the models:
| Model | Lens Options | Frame Material | Size | Currently Available from Oakley? | Who's it best for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliver | Standard, Polarized, Prizm, Prizm Polarized | O Matter | Medium | No | Casual wear or active lifestyles |
| Sliver F | Standard, Polarized | Nanomatter | Medium | No | Frequent Traveller / People on the Move |
| Sliver Edge | Prizm, Prizm Polarized | O Matter | Medium | Yes | Casual wearers looking for a breathable half frame design |
| Sliver Stealth | Prizm, Prizm Polarized | O Matter | Medium | Yes | Outdoor Sporting |
| Sliver XL | Standard, Polarized, Prizm, Prizm Polarized | Nanomatter | Large | Yes (Limited Colors) | Casual wearers with large faces |
Where to Buy Sliver Sunglasses?
You can get Oakley Sliver Sunglasses straight from the source at Oakley’s website or another Luxottica brand. However if you’ll likely pay retail prices unless they’re running a sale.
If you’re looking to save you’ll want to head to aftermarket exchanges such as our Oakley Forum Exchange areas or eBay. Be sure to read through our guide to never paying retail again for Oakleys to learn more!
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