Frame: Black
Lens: Grey (Original), Black Iridium (Current)

I'll admit that when I was looking for my first pair of Oakley sunglasses last year I was looking for the Splinter 2.0 in black/black. When I saw the Whiskers in black/grey sitting in the display case at Dillard's, they had an appeal to them that stood out among the Half-Jackets and M-Frames also sitting there. After trying them on and feeling the fit, I made the purchase and had my first pair of name-brand glasses for Christmas. Now, almost a year later, I have some thoughts.

The Whiskers are light, not too heavy. The black frame looks great with almost any type of dress style and feels very sturdy. There is very nice eye coverage, I don't suffer from reflections from the inside of the lens and I can wear them for hours without the grip of the earstems hurting the sides of my head like countless other pairs of off-the-rack sunglasses found at gas stations or other stores. Overall, these have made a great starter pair for my Oakley addiction (to the consternation of my wife).

My pair of Whiskers originally came with the Dark Grey lenses. On a flight out of town, I had to take them off my head to pass through airport security and TSA would not allow me to put them back in the micro-bag. Long story short, the lenses suffered severe scratching and I wasn't reimbursed for the damage. While on the trip I ordered a pair of Black Iridium lenses to replace the Grey ones and had them refitted (note - authorized Oakley dealers should carry replacement lens sets, but that's just me). It's what Lenscrafters noticed during the refitting that has me giving the Whiskers a 4 instead of a 5 (I really would give it a 4.5, but site doesn't do halfs, so 4 will have to work).

Over the course of daily wear, the frame had spread to the point that I could barely feel the earsocks on the side of my head and they felt extremely loose on my head. Also the earstems had originally been nice and tight-fitting, but had loosened to where they swung freely like a cheap pair of $10 WalMart sunglasses, not a pair of Oakleys that retailed for almost $200. Lenscrafters re-tightened the earstems to new, but the frame still felt wider than it had when I bought them. Shortly after that, something happened with the right earstem that when they were closed it pointed almost straight down. I sent them in and Oakley replaced the frame under warranty. I don't wear the sunglasses pushed over the brim of a hat ever, so I'm not sure what caused the frame to feel pushed out and the earstems to loosen.

On the current frame, the earstems are starting to feel a little loose, but nowhere near where the original frames were at. Maybe the original had been tried on several times as compared to the factory frame that replaced it. My next chance I'll be stopping by Lenscrafters to have them looked at and maybe adjusted.

Despite my long-winded writing, I have been extremely pleased with my Whiskers. They stand out among the crowd without being too ostentatious. My wife refers to them as Secret Service Shades due to the jet black lenses in them now. I'll admit to originally planning to black out the Icons on the temples, but under threat of spousal retribution I have thought better of it. Plus I just can't bring myself to attempt to modify these in any way other than the lens change done by a professional.

Next on my O-target list: X-Metal/Ruby Juliets.

Frame: Platinum
Lens: Gold Iridium

These are my first oak's and the pair that started my whole O-diction. I saw these and was immediately in love. Very understated, and classy looking, yet totaly oakley. Fit is great, coverage is very good, and they look good on me. The C5 frame is nice and light (I can only imagine the ti frame) yet strong, not flimsy feeling at all. Despite being so thin at points they have a very solid feel.

Gold Iridium has become one of my favorite lenses so far. I live in the Seattle area and they are great for overcast or bright days. It is also a great driving lens, good contrast.

I have the whisker to thank for introducing me to the world of oakley. Before I owned a pair of oak's I just didn't know what I was missing. It was like night and day, my eyes have been opened! (and properly protected :^)

Frame: Titanium Pewter
Lens: +Red Iridium

Combining classic aesthetics of an A-Wire-shaped lens with a sleek, ultra-thin frame results in a winning combination: the Whisker. This particular pair features a pure titanium frame, making these ultra-lightweight glasses even lighter, and the +Red lenses showcase excellent color contrast with the dark frame. Although the lenses are similar to the shape of the A-Wire, they offer expanded coverage, including the periphery. Personally, I would have liked to have seen spring-hinges on the frames for added durability, although many would disagree since the frame is extremely thin and relatively flexible.

Frame: Silver
Lens: Dark Grey

Just got these today and I can tell they're keepers. Extremely comfortable and lightweight, and they just scream "class!" Dark Grey's probably my new favorite tint; great for indoors and out. Couldn't be happier with 'em.

I don't know why this frame isn't more popular, but it comes with my highest recommendation.

Frame/Lens: Ti Pewter/+Red Iridium; Pewter/OO Black Iridium Polarized (replacement lenses); Black Chrome/G30 Iridium; Pewter/Emerald Iridium Polarized

The pair which have ended up as Pewter/OO BIP were the second pair of Oakleys I ever bought, after my first pair (E-wire 2.1s) broke and I needed a pair of glasses to use while they were being repaired. They were originally 'normal' Black Iridium Polarized, but after they got dropped onto gravel a new pair of lenses were ordered through my optician and due to a mistake they got the OOBIP instead. A serendipitous error! The Whisker has pretty wide wraparound lenses, but they're not all that deep so there is a fair bit of light leakage around the top edge. The normal frame feels pretty strong and quite lightweight, the arms are quite stiff but there is a bit of 'give' in the frame as a whole which makes them quite adaptable and comfortable. The Ti frames are insane - ridiculously light, but also quite a bit more springy than the normal ones and (unfortunately) almost impossible to adjust because of the Titanium's metal memory. You bend them - they spring back. Other than that, Whiskers are a solid pair of glasses and their popularity is obvious by the sheer number of colour combinations they've been produced in. I've worn my (understated) OO BIP pair to a wedding with a suit, and they're equally at home slobbing around or walking the dogs. They're also my favourite driving glasses - the OO Black Iridium Polarized is a superb driving lens in my opinion, I can get in the car and drive nonstop for 3 or 4 hours even late into the twilight with these on and get out at the other end with no eyestrain. The Emerald Polarized lenses are another favourite - restful to wear, particularly in the lightweight Whiskers, but a lot more eyecatching. One point deducted because of the shallowness of the orbital, but really they're a great pair of glasses.