Sunglass Shack
Oakley Enthusiast
I can see that. Some of the newer frames being released this year are even lighter yet. My Rep said the weight reduction is on purpose since in reality this is something sitting on your nose and face for hours, you would think lighter is better. But in my opinion when you start getting too light it can make a product feel cheap. Whether they are light because of many long hours at Oakley R&D or because of cheaper manufacturing techniques we may never know. It can be cool to pick up a pair of super lightweight carbon fiber glasses and know they are light for a purpose. But when you have a sport pair like the new Valve and it feels light it can almost make it feel like a cheap pair. There is a careful balance when trying to go light without making it feel cheap.