This is my favorite lens to date. In the last 10 years, I've used +Red, Ice (2002, first variant), Black Iridium, and finally got Slate when I purchased a set of Half Jackets two years ago.

I like neutral base lenses, and I like a lens that can cope with San Francisco's changing weather. For my purposes, Slate beats everything. The lens is dark enough that I wear them even on the sunniest days, but it's light enough that I use it even on overcast days. I never thought I'd find such a perfect all-around lens, but in Slate, I have it.

My wish is for Oakley to produce more lenses like this (neutral, 23% tint), but with a different outer iridium (like the Emerald Slate, which looks nice), and for more frames. I'd love a Radar Path in slate, or a Flack Jacket in Slate.

The Slate Iridium Path lens came stock on my Radar Path (09-740J). They look good and has a nice subtle iridium finish to the lens. Perfect for not so bright days, but still usable on bright days too!

My favorite Oakley Lens. All other lenses seem to be too dark, and when the sun goes behind a cloud I always used to have to take the glasses away from my eyes. I love these because looking through them looks brighter and more natural (but comfortable) without being too dark and depressing. I don't like when the world seems too dark all of the time. These are the perfect compromise between experiencing vibrant sunlight, and soothing shade.

I use these on Mframes for outdoor shooting. They are perfect for both sunny and overcast conditions.

Slate offers excellent protection for both medium and bright conditions, and also provides a great mirrored finish to obsure the wearer's eyes from the outside world. Semi-chrome in color but not too flashy, these lenses look great with nearly every frame color.