Frame: Matte Black
Lens: VR28 Hybrid

A change well done. I have worn Ms before and never actually thought I would again. They had become old hat in a sea of so many radical items. Even with later incarntations and beefed up frames they always came across as the same old M-Frame. Well this here is a new M-Frame. It's impactful and aggressive. A lower profile in many apsects but styled to show it's strength. The stems have been slimmed and the hammer, eliminated. Smooth fitting under a helmet/straps or if you just don't need the sweeping stems protruding from your temple. A slightly tighter grip helps it to stay in place in the roughest conditions with larger earsocks for a better hold when the situation heats up. A welcome change for all M fans and those who have grown tired of the past offereings.

Frame: Grey
Lens: Grey Strike

After years of seeing Oakley put out very restrained sunglass designs, it is nice to see something like the SI M Frame 2.0. Unfortunately it's not available to the general public.

Based to some degree on the Thump 1, The SI M Frame 2.0 has the same ridges on the top of the frame and a smaller, obviously modified version of the earstems. Many people would say that it's an ugly frame, and they may be right. It's definitely an either hate it or love it thing with no in-between, just like with the Thump 1. However, I don't think it's all that bad and the fact that it's Oakley's most unique frame in years make up for it. While worn, the distinguishing alien features of the sunglass are not as pronounced. As well, the frame does come with a clip that further reinforces the lenses and keeps it from slipping off, presumably during battle. Whatever the case may be, the clip looks odd and isn't very attractive when worn, though it does look fine on the frame itself when on display.

As far as I'm aware, you can use regular M Frame lenses on the SI M Frame 2.0. That's an added bonus, since this model only comes stock with Grey, VR28 or Clearn lenses. Naturally, you cannot use the aforementioned clip with other lenses, but it's just as well since, as I've said, it's not an attractive thing.

As noted below in other reviews, the new design allows for better fit with helmets. But this also leads to the fit of the frame to be tight as hell. It's like wearing a vise sometimes and can be uncomfortable after a while.

Overall, I give the SI M Frame 2.0 a 4 out of 5, taking one point off for not being as comfortable as it could be due to the tight fit. I am pleased with the odd design and glad it's not as restrained as some of the current models. Hopefully this sort of design will become a trend for years to come (and released on consumer models as well).

Review dated: January 21, 2007

Frame: Black
Lens: +Red Hybrid classic

Ever since I saw Armstrong sporting a white set of these I had to get a pair. I settled for the black color (until that time I muster the courage to paint it white). Being a long time M Frame fan, these things are sweet! The clear lenses got tossed and a new set of +red hybrids went in. And I was fortunate enough to get a pair with the metal icons. These fit better in every way than the previous design, and Oakley was smart enough to fix the problem of the tips of the earstems scratching the inside of the lenses. Only con is that the earstems are not break away.

Frame:
Lens: high perf. M-frame looks to be a cross between the Thump top piece with its ridges and a traditonal M-frame earstems. The top band is more narrow as not to impead vision when looking up. Saw Lance Armstrong at this years Tour de France with a pair on during warm ups.

Frame: M Frame 2 Strike
Lens: Grey/Clear

Not in the military but finally Oakley glasses I was actually willing to pay the premium for. The lense is outstanding with zero distortion from any angle.

I need safety glasses in a car production plant all the time due to weld flash, very happy camper indeed :-)