OAKLEY LATCH Corten/Torch Iridium Metals Collection Sunglasses

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Elevate Your Vision and Style: Discover the Oakley Latch Corten/Torch Iridium Prizm Daily Polarized Sunglasses

Are you seeking the perfect blend of cutting-edge optical technology, everyday convenience, and iconic style in your eyewear? For anyone who values crisp, clear vision alongside a distinctive aesthetic for their daily adventures, outdoor activities, or simply enhancing their look, the Oakley Latch Corten/Torch Iridium Prizm Daily Polarized Sunglasses are engineered to exceed expectations. This isn't just a pair of sunglasses; it's an intelligent vision tool designed for those who live life on their own terms, constantly moving and always seeking clarity.

Who are these sunglasses for?

These Oakley Latch sunglasses are ideal for:

  • The Urban Explorer: Navigate cityscapes with enhanced contrast and reduced glare from reflective surfaces like cars, buildings, and wet roads.
  • The Casual Adventurer: From a leisurely hike to a weekend picnic, experience improved detail and vibrant colors in natural environments.
  • The Fashion-Forward Individual: Make a statement with the unique Corten frame and striking Torch Iridium Prizm Daily Polarized lenses that blend modern style with classic appeal.
  • The Daily Commuter: Drive with greater comfort and safety, as polarized lenses cut down on blinding glare from oncoming traffic and sunny dashboards.
  • Anyone Prone to Eye Strain: Prizm Daily Polarized lenses are specifically tuned to enhance colors and contrast in everyday environments, reducing visual fatigue.
  • Those Seeking Durable, Lightweight Eyewear: Crafted from Oakley's proprietary O-Matter™ frame material, these sunglasses offer exceptional resilience without weighing you down.

What problems do these sunglasses solve?

Many common frustrations with eyewear are directly addressed by the innovative design and technology of the Oakley Latch:

  • Blinding Glare: Traditional sunglasses often struggle with horizontal glare from water, snow, roads, or car windshields. The Prizm Daily Polarized lenses virtually eliminate this, offering superior visual comfort and safety.
  • Muted Colors and Lack of Detail: Generic sunglass lenses can flatten your perception of the world. Prizm technology fine-tunes vision for specific environments, boosting colors and contrast to reveal details you might otherwise miss.
  • Uncomfortable or Slipping Fit: The Latch's lightweight O-Matter frame and Three-Point Fit ensure the sunglasses stay comfortably in place without pressure points, even during active use.
  • Fear of Damaging Your Shades: The impact-resistant Plutonite® lens material and durable O-Matter frame provide peace of mind against everyday drops and bumps.
  • Where to Put Your Sunglasses? The unique 'Latch' mechanism allows you to securely clip your sunglasses to your shirt, ensuring they're always within reach and never lost.

Unleashing the Power of Vision: Prizm Daily Polarized Lenses

At the heart of the Oakley Latch experience are its revolutionary Prizm Daily Polarized lenses with a Torch Iridium coating. This isn't just a tint; it's a sophisticated engineering marvel designed to optimize your visual experience.

What is Prizm Technology?

Prizm™ is a lens technology developed by Oakley that fine-tunes vision for specific environments. Instead of simply blocking light, Prizm lenses selectively boost colors and enhance contrast, revealing details that are invisible to the naked eye or through standard lenses. For the "Daily" variant, this means:

  • Enhanced Everyday Colors: Reds, greens, and blues are optimized to appear more vibrant and natural, making your daily surroundings pop with life.
  • Improved Contrast: You'll notice better definition between objects, making it easier to perceive depth and textures in your environment.
  • Reduced Eye Strain: By filtering out distracting light and enhancing essential visual information, Prizm Daily helps reduce the strain on your eyes, particularly during extended wear.

Why is "Polarized" Crucial?

Polarization is an optical filter that specifically targets and eliminates horizontal glare. This type of glare is typically reflected from flat, smooth surfaces such as water, snow, pavement, or the hood of a car. Without polarization, this glare can be blinding, uncomfortable, and even dangerous, especially while driving or engaging in watersports.

  • Superior Glare Reduction: Experience dramatically reduced glare, leading to clearer vision and greater comfort in bright conditions.
  • Enhanced Clarity Underwater: For fishing or boating, polarized lenses allow you to see deeper into the water by cutting through surface glare.
  • Safer Driving: Minimizes blinding reflections from roads and vehicles, improving visibility and reaction time.

The Allure of Torch Iridium:

The Torch Iridium lens coating adds both aesthetic appeal and functional benefit. Iridium® is a highly durable coating designed to balance light transmission and reduce glare. The "Torch" hue provides a striking, vibrant red/orange mirror finish from the outside, while maintaining optimized vision through the Prizm Daily Polarized technology from the inside.

  • Balanced Light Transmission: Offers a comfortable light level for various bright conditions.
  • Reduced Glare: Further minimizes glare, complementing the polarization.
  • Distinctive Style: The fiery mirror coating makes a bold fashion statement, ensuring you stand out from the crowd.

Combined, the Prizm Daily Polarized with Torch Iridium lenses offer a complete package: unparalleled glare protection, vibrant color enhancement, and a truly unique visual signature.

The Oakley Latch: More Than Just a Frame

The Oakley Latch is renowned for its distinctive design and ingenious hidden feature – the Latch mechanism.

What is the Latch Mechanism?

The Latch is a small, spring-loaded hinge built into the frame that allows you to securely clip the sunglasses to your shirt collar or pocket. This innovative feature prevents your sunglasses from falling or getting lost when you're not wearing them, offering an unparalleled level of convenience for anyone on the go. Imagine stepping indoors or taking a break from the sun; instead of awkwardly balancing your shades on your head or fumbling for a case, you simply clip them on. This subtle yet highly functional detail speaks volumes about Oakley's commitment to practical innovation.

Frame Material: O-Matter™ Durability

The frame of the Oakley Latch is crafted from Oakley's patented O-Matter™ material. This lightweight, stress-resistant material is engineered for superior durability and flexibility, making the sunglasses comfortable for extended wear and resilient against impacts. Unlike traditional acetate or metal frames, O-Matter maintains its shape and offers excellent shock absorption, providing peace of mind during everyday activities.

Fit and Comfort: The Three-Point Fit

Oakley's Three-Point Fit system ensures that the sunglasses only make contact at the bridge of the nose and the sides of the head, rather than hooking over the ears. This design provides:

  • Precise Optical Alignment: Holds the lenses in precise optical alignment for optimal clarity and vision.
  • Eliminates Pressure Points: Distributes weight evenly, preventing discomfort and pressure points often associated with traditional frames.
  • Secure Hold: Keeps the sunglasses securely in place, even during movement, without slipping.

The specific dimensions of this Oakley Latch model – 53mm lens width, 21mm bridge width, and 139mm frame width – contribute to a comfortable and universally flattering fit for a wide range of face shapes.

The Corten/Metals Collection Aesthetic: Industrial Elegance

The Corten frame color from the Metals Collection adds another layer of sophistication to these sunglasses. Corten steel is known for its weathered, rust-like appearance, which develops naturally over time, giving it a unique, organic, and industrial elegance. Applied to the Latch frame, this translates to a rich, earthy tone with a subtle metallic sheen, perfectly complementing the fiery Torch Iridium lenses.

  • Distinctive Color: The Corten hue is unique, offering a modern alternative to traditional black or tortoise frames.
  • Understated Luxury: It exudes a sense of rugged refinement, making the sunglasses suitable for both casual and more upscale environments.
  • Versatile Styling: The earthy tone pairs well with a wide range of apparel colors and styles.

This combination of the innovative Latch mechanism, the durable O-Matter frame, the comfortable Three-Point Fit, and the unique Corten color from the Metals Collection solidifies the Oakley Latch as a standout choice for discerning individuals.

Oakley's Legacy of Innovation and Trust

For decades, Oakley has been at the forefront of optical innovation, trusted by professional athletes and everyday enthusiasts alike. Their commitment to research and development has resulted in patented technologies that continually push the boundaries of performance eyewear. When you choose Oakley, you're investing in:

  • Uncompromising Clarity: Superior optical quality that ensures distortion-free vision.
  • Impact Protection: All Oakley lenses are tested under extreme conditions to ensure uncompromising protection against high-mass and high-velocity impact.
  • UV Protection: Plutonite® lens material filters out 100% of UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful blue light up to 400nm, providing comprehensive eye protection.
  • Durability and Longevity: Built to withstand the rigors of daily life and active pursuits.
  • Iconic Design: A legacy of designs that blend function with distinctive style, making Oakley a leader in the eyewear industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Real-World Scenarios

Q: Are these sunglasses suitable for driving?

A: Absolutely. The Prizm Daily Polarized lenses are exceptionally well-suited for driving. They drastically reduce glare from wet roads, dashboards, and other vehicles, enhance road sign colors, and improve overall visual clarity, leading to a more comfortable and safer driving experience.

Q: Can I use these for sports like cycling or running?

A: While the Oakley Latch is primarily a lifestyle frame, its lightweight O-Matter construction and secure Three-Point Fit make it suitable for light to moderate activity. For highly intense sports requiring maximum retention, other Oakley performance frames with Unobtainium® components might be considered, but for casual rides or runs, the Latch performs admirably.

Q: How do Prizm Daily lenses differ from other Prizm lenses (e.g., Prizm Road, Prizm Golf)?

A: Prizm Daily is optimized for everyday environments, enhancing colors and contrast that are most relevant to general outdoor activities and urban settings. Prizm Road, Prizm Golf, and other sport-specific Prizm lenses are tuned to highlight specific colors and textures crucial for those particular sports environments (e.g., discerning road imperfections for cycling, or reading greens on a golf course).

Q: What is the benefit of the Iridium coating?

A: The Iridium coating is a precisely balanced uniform layer that tunes light transmission and reduces glare. It's Oakley's proprietary lens coating that also gives the lens its unique mirror-like appearance, like the "Torch" color on these sunglasses.

Q: How do I clean and care for my Oakley Latch sunglasses?

A: To maintain the longevity and optical clarity of your Oakley Latch sunglasses:

  • Always use the original Oakley Microclear™ bag (or a similar soft microfiber cloth) to clean the lenses. This bag can also serve as a storage pouch.
  • Use mild soap and water for a deeper clean if necessary, but avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
  • Air dry or gently pat dry with a clean, soft cloth.
  • Avoid leaving your sunglasses in extreme heat (like on a car dashboard) as this can damage the frame and lens coatings.

Your Purchase with Confidence from DEGuns

At DEGuns, we understand the importance of quality and value. This specific pair of Oakley Latch Corten/Torch Iridium Prizm Daily Polarized Sunglasses (UPC 888392200792) has been returned to us and thoroughly inspected by our team to ensure it is in like-new condition. While it may not come in the traditional retail packaging, it will be securely shipped in protective plastic, guaranteeing its pristine state upon arrival. We stand by the quality of our products and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return the item for a full refund. This commitment ensures you can acquire premium eyewear with complete peace of mind.

Technical Specifications and Key Features

Feature Detail
Model Name Oakley Latch Corten/Torch Iridium
Lens Type Prizm Daily Polarized with Iridium Coating
Frame Material O-Matter™ (Lightweight, Stress-Resistant)
Frame Color Corten (Metals Collection)
Lens Color Torch Iridium
UV Protection 100% UVA, UVB, UVC & Harmful Blue Light (up to 400nm)
Fit System Three-Point Fit
Unique Feature Integrated Latch Clip for Secure Shirt/Pocket Attachment
Optical Precision High Definition Optics® (HDO®)
SKU OO9265-11_53_21_139
Dimension Measurement
Lens Width 53mm
Bridge Width 21mm
Frame Width 139mm
Identification Value
UPC 888392200792

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Manufacturer
Oakley
SKU
oo9265-11_53_21_139

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OAKLEY LATCH Corten/Torch Iridium Metals Collection Sunglasses