The Racing Jacket is the straight-up, no nonsense sport glass for cycling. This is the polarized version which ups the ante by providing the ultimate in glare protection in performance eyewear. This Racing Jacket set includes both polarized 00 Red Iridium lenses and non-polarized Black Iridium lenses as well as a Microclear Cleaning/Storage Bag, and an Oakley Soft Vault Case which makes for a perfect storage solution and perfect for travel.

Most folks aren't 100% clear on why they should spend the extra cash on polarized lenses, we'll explain what polarization is and its benefits. Standard tinted eyewear reduces brightness, while eyewear with polarization treatment reduces brightness and reduces glare. Glare is caused by sunlight that bounces off horizontal surfaces such as water, land or any reflective material and is then reflected back to you in a horizontal direction. The chemical polarization filter on the lens contains molecules that are aligned horizontally to absorb horizontal light waves and reduce or eliminate glare. Non-polarized lenses will not handle reflected horizontal rays and that's how you end up with annoying glare.

Like the standard Racing Jacket, Oakley developed the Switchlock quick release system which allows you to quickly change lenses by the simple flip of a switch located on the arm of glasses. The switch is molded into the curvature of the arm, so when it is not being used, its barely visible. An audible click lets you know when the switch is engaged and the lens is secure. As you would expect from Oakley engineers, the action is smooth and the function is flawless.

The Racing Jacket frames are constructed from Oakley's O Matter material. It is a solid combination of being flexible enough for comfort but rigid enough for structure and lens support. As expected, you get Oakley's Three-Point Fit. This means the eyewear only touches each side of your head and the bridge of your nose. These three contact points have Oakley's Unobtanium super grip material with gives solid hold and security while riding. The single pin hinge is robust and offers crisp action when opening and closing the arms.

beyond the Racking Jacket's polarized lens, you also get all of Oakley's best technology. This includes HDO (High Definition Optics) for clarity of vision and impact resistance, Plutonite UV protection and Hydrophobic water repellency and smudge protection. Lastly, Iridium treatment provides glare reduction and a tuned light transmission in brighter conditions.