Sunglasses That Need To Go Away

[bad fishy]

this is purely speculation

Isn't this whole thread based on speculation?

This thread is pretty negative, JMO.

 

[Bosoxyacht]

No speculation involved. The thread is simply asking for an opinion.

If you think change is a bad thing, that's a "you issue".

Many people do not like the fact that most(if not all) wire frame Oakley glasses are made in China. If those models went away, it could increase their sales. This would be a very positive change.

 

[GRFMotorsports]

this is purely speculation

Not if you ask Jim.

 

[Bosoxyacht]

Rumor has it that Jim is not a fan of Frogskins, and considers them one of the biggest mistakes the company has made.

From what I've been told he dislikes the fact that the style is a copy of a Ray-Ban Wayfarer.

This may just be a rumor, but I've heard this from a few different sources that have worked for Oakley for many years.

 

[GRFMotorsports]

Does Jim like the Frogskin, not really, or at least that is the impression I got from him. Did it make lots of $$ so the company could pour funds into R & D to make the other cool stuff, yes. Just because he personally didnt like the model does not mean its wasnt a good move for the company overall.

 

[thisguy]

I think like many the breadbox was not a great design, neither was the garage rock. The half jacket never really grew on me either but I like the half jacket 2.0 design better than the original.
The m frame will forever be an iconic oakley design and one of the best, very versatile.

 

[Bosoxyacht]

Does Jim like the Frogskin, not really, or at least that is the impression I got from him. Did it make lots of $$ so the company could pour funds into R & D to make the other cool stuff, yes. Just because he personally didnt like the model does not mean its wasnt a good move for the company overall.

While the Frogskin helped make the company what it is today, that doesn't mean the style is still needed, or that it shouldn't be discontinued.

 

[jonoyong]

Let's all have a civil discussion, as everyone will definitely have their own opinions abt the topic. =)

 

[Bosoxyacht]

Let's all have a civil discussion, as everyone will definitely have their own opinions abt the topic. =)

I agree with you 100%.

Everyone in this discussion is quite civil.

 

[Duke Nivram]

Rumor has it that Jim is not a fan of Frogskins, and considers them one of the biggest mistakes the company has made.

From what I've been told he dislikes the fact that the style is a copy of a Ray-Ban Wayfarer.

This may just be a rumor, but I've heard this from a few different sources that have worked for Oakley for many years.

read the questions for jim thread, he answered this question

Questions for Jim! | Oakley Forum