Here's the new x metal

[nlgrav182]

Pictures are still out there for those that search. The Madman, I just don't know what to say there, seems like Oliver Peoples sent some peoples over to help and that's what happened. Initial thought is ugly. Badman looks pretty cool, and I think as a new generation of X-Metal, if this is it, a square model is a good frame to have and shares a lot of design cues with X-Metal Gen 1. The price is exorbitant though, no question.

 

[kronin323]

Yeah, aside from refinishing work, original x-metals aren't going anywhere - there'll be plenty of tuneup work still needed...

But it does make me wonder - if these plastic nosebridges turn out to be wear pieces that eventually break and need to be replaced, that could be a problem. We all know Oakley doesn't sell replacement parts like that; they make you send them in. And I don't see us fabbing our own replacement nosebridges as easily as rivets and coupler rubber...

@qtrain23, 3D printer?

 

[Lexkempo]

That info I posted was copied & pasted straight out of the 2015 R1 Oakley catalog

I wasn't doubting you in any way... I was using you as a source whom I referred

 

[Pjam23]

I need to see a picture I don't know what you guys are talking about

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

I'm just watching my laundry spin in the dryer while you all talk about this.

 

[Oakleynerd]

BADMAN
Gafas Oakley Badman construida en el exclusivo X-Metal - Centro Optico Alpedrete
Oakley Club - Oakley Club's Photos | Facebook

MADMAN
Gafas de sol Oakley Madman con motura X-Metal (Titanio) - Centro Optico Alpedrete
Oakley Club - Oakley Club's Photos | Facebook

my fav so far the Ferrari Badman!

 

[pjd1234]

You are late LOL

 

[Oakleynerd]

all the time . . .
the good thing is, that my links are working . . . for the moment!

 

[headpatrolman]

Late to the discussion. Gotta say I am liking them both. At least they are showing a little innovation and fresh styling in the design. Madman should appeal to the people who dig the mars / moon styling. I like the nose bridges on both. The only thing I am not jazzed about is the price point.

 

[Pjam23]

Thanks oakleynerd for the link, finally got to see them, I'm not that sure about them, they look fake to me