Family: Lifestyle / Frogskins
Date: April 1997

Mass: 23g
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It's a solar war zone out there, and all targets are fair game. That's why our condensed cranial geometry brings the technologies of UV and impact protection to smaller faces. Oakley Fives blend the eye appeal of definitive styling with the wide vistas of XYZ Optics. The ultraviolet blast furnace of our sun doesn't care about size or age, but we do. Everyone deserves the UV protection and virtually distortion-free visual clarity found only in Oakley optics, so our Fives utilize condensed-cranial geometry for a custom-perfect fit on smaller faces. It's a solar war zone out there. That's why our Fives pass the ANSI Industrial Standard Z87.1 for impact resistance and are designed using lightweight, durable O Matter? frames.
10W40
Black Iridium
$70
03-139
Algae
Emerald Iridium
$75
03-120
Algae
Gold Iridium
$75
03-132
Black
Grey
$60
03-130
Black
Grey Polarized
$120
03-121
Butterscotch
Grey
$75
03-125
Crystal Black
Black Iridium
$70
03-126
Dark Crystal Blue
Black Iridium
$75
03-123
FMJ 9mm
Black Iridium
$100
03-137
Persimmon
Persimmon
$60
03-129
Pink Slip
Black Iridium
$70
03-133
Rootbeer
Gold Iridium
$70
03-131
Tortoise
Gold Iridium
$70
03-136
Tortoise
Gold Iridium Polarized
$120
03-135
White Tiger
Black Iridium
$70
03-134



fivesguy -
Frames: Persimmon, Algae, Crystal Black
Lenses: Persimmon, Gold Iridium, Black Iridium

Even though my Fives collection is old and fragile, they're still probably my favorite shape of the active line. Ive been lucky enough to scoop several Fives at pretty decent prices on the Bay and really enjoy wearing them (some more than others)

The full Persimmon pair is probably my favorite of the few that I've found just because of how weird and different they are. Every time I wear them, people compliment them and ask if they can wear them. It happens more with those than any other pair in my collection. They're just badass.

All four of the original Fives in my collection are on the brittle side. So far, it seems like Crystal Black is holding up a little better, although they all have small cracks in the orbitals. I try not to wear the Algae frame as much as I can but the Gold Iri. lens is still in good shape so its hard not to rock them.

I love them and wish there was a modern version with the new O Matter. (and no, I don't mean the Fives Squared)
Kennethekotto -
Frame: Algae / matte black / matte black
Lens: Gold / Jade(custom cut) / grey polarised

Slightly tight but it is now my favourite frame. A persimmon pair is on its way to me thanks to a fellow o-review member.

Looking to eventually complete the entire fives releases!
Johnboy -
Frame: As pictured
Lens: As pictured

Just found this page with the help of Oakley CSR. I still have these sunglasses and I got them in 1997 after working all summer for them! The paint has chipped a bit and the lenses have scratches, but they are still my favorite pair of SG ever. They fit my small head perfectly and have lasted 15 years. Sadly, I may have to take advantage of the trade up program I was offered.
Hunter -
Frame: Algae
Lens: Gold Iridium
These were my first pair of Oakleys. I got them in 1999 when I was in the 4th grade. If anyone knows where I might be able to find a pair to purchase, please let me know asap. I've owned multiple pairs of Oakleys since these, but these will always be my favorite!
b2r -
Frame: Crystal Black
Lens: Black

This was my first pair and what got me addicted to Oakley. I still have it, sadly with some scratches. And it still looks very good and modern. While the Minute, Eye Jacket, old Straight Jacket and so on look a bit 90s, the Five still looks up-to-date.

The Crystal Black is also a very nice frame colour. On the first glance it is just a very versatile black frame that fits to everything and is not too loud. But if you look closer it stays interesting. You see how everything works in the mechanism. It sometimes looks a bit green or blue depending on the light.

I also like the holes on the earstems. Looks very good. The Oakley icon is printed in white onto the frame and it is still there after nearly 15 years.

Black Iridium is THE Oakley lens if you would have to choose only one. It's very neutral to look through, completely mirrored and offers perfect protection.
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