Oakley Radar Path Review: A good pair of sunglasses is vital, especially when running. The OakleyRadar comes in three models, the Range, Pitch, and the Path. The Rangemodel is the largest, and offers the most eye protection, and the Path hasthe smallest lens, offering less eye coverage. I purchased the Path model,as eye protection is not a huge issue when running and I preferred them foraesthetic reasons. The Oakley Radar is designed for running and cycling. Oakley uses a "hydrophobic" lens coating which repeals water, dust, and skin oils off the lenses. They have also placed vents into the side of the glasses to allow extra cooling. I doubt the vents are advantageous while running, but they may be useful while cycling. Lastly, the nose and the ear piece are made of "unobtanium" which is designed to increase grip, when sweaty or wet. Oakely offers 13 lens tints, plus polarization, and iridium coatings, and the lenses are interchangeable, as well as the nose piece. The sunglasses come with a nice hard case, and the typical Oakley cleaning cloth, as well as an alternative sized nose piece. When I put the Oakley Radars on I was immediately impressed with the fit. The frame did not cramp my face, yet they felt secure and comfortable. I've found the Radar to work perfectly while running, the clarity is solid, and crisp, and the lenses seem to stay clear. The "hyrophobic" lens works well, I've examined my lens after every run, and they are still crystal clear, something my previous sunglasses were not. The only drawback to the Radars is the price. I purchased the basic model, black frame, gray lens, which cost $155, however they go up in price to $235. I would not rush out and buy a pair of Radars just for the sake of it, but if you're in the market for a pair of running sunglasses I would highly recommend them. |

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