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Oakley Splice - Lightweight, Reliable and Classic

SpliceD

Pronounced, "Spliced"
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Oakley Splice Overview

Oakley said:
A new way to splice our genetic code, it combines separate sculptural forms of lightweight O Matter® into a single unified geometry. Our 4-D design language utilizes Metal Injection Molding (MIM) to anchor the stress resistant frame material, achieving a yield strength of 29,000 psi. With the unbeatable clarity of XYZ Optics® , the full-time comfort of Unobtainium® earsocks and the accent of true metal icons, it crosses the line between science and art. Prescription ready.

I have always been a fan of the Splice, felt it was time to give it a small review and provide some images of the pairs I own. The frame is light weight, comfortable, and undeniably "Old School Oakley" with the design. Not over the top (no pun intended) crazy, but enough to stand out from your average pair of Raybans or whatever else was popular at the time.

Wanted to give my favorite frame some love, so I thought it'd be fun for fans of the Splice sunglasses to gather and post up pics of their pieces.

I'll start with my collection.

Matte Black/Crystal Black - Linegear Saxe Blue
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Top to bottom:
Black Chrome/Black - Black Iridium
Matte Black/Crystal Black - Grey (Back Country Store Exclusive)
Platinum/Rootbeer - Gold Iridium
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FMJ 5.56/Polished Black - Fire Iridium
White Chrome/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium (Juan Pablo Montoya)
FMJ+/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium
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Black Gunmetal/Polished Black - Emerald Iridium
Custom Candy Apple Red w/matching Icon/Polished Black - Ruby Clear Iridium
Custom Polished Blue w/matching Icon/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium
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I have always been a fan of the Splice. The frame is light weight, comfortable, and undeniably "Old School Oakley" with the design. Not over the top (no pun intended) crazy, but enough to stand out from your average pair of Raybans or whatever else was popular at the time.

Wanted to give my favorite frame some love, so I thought it'd be fun for fans of the Splice sunglasses to gather and post up pics of their pieces.

I'll start with my collection.

Matte Black/Crystal Black - Linegear Saxe Blue
View attachment 534411

Top to bottom:
Black Chrome/Black - Black Iridium
Matte Black/Crystal Black - Grey (Back Country Store Exclusive)
Platinum/Rootbeer - Gold Iridium
View attachment 534412
FMJ 5.56/Polished Black - Fire Iridium
White Chrome/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium (Juan Pablo Montoya)
FMJ+/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium
View attachment 534413
Black Gunmetal/Polished Black - Emerald Iridium
Custom Candy Apple Red w/matching Icon/Polished Black - Ruby Clear Iridium
Custom Polished Blue w/matching Icon/Crystal Black - Ice Iridium
View attachment 534414
Impressive collection especially the custom polished blue pair!
 

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