This is a very useful lens for overcast-to-bright conditions, but not recommended for ultra-bright conditions. I have these in a pair of Half Jackets, and choose them on overcast days, or for early-morning wear. They're also a good choice for driving, where the increased contrast + polarization keeps visual acuity at a maximum and eye fatigue at a minimum. I'd give it a five, but I prefer lenses that mask the wearer's eyes, which these don't do very well.

There's two types of VR28 Blue Iridium Polarized lens - the older lens (such as in Square Wire 2.0) has a darker less reflective coating which is dark blueish while the newer lens (such as in the Half Jacket XLJ) has a lot more purpleish coating - almost like Ice Iridium rather that Blue Iridium.

I prefer the older version - which is pretty much perfect for all conditions except on the darkest overcast days. Amongst the various lens tints this colour is pretty much unique - the reddish base which gives everything a warmer feel and the blueish coating increases contrast and reduces glare. Depending on how bright it is, your eyes are marginally visible through these lenses. These are my primary lenses that I pretty much use all the time.

The newer version does pretty much the same except they are bit more flash, which can be good if that's the look you're after. I also think that the coating on the newer version is slightly more reflective.

Great lens but has one big flaw: the coating doesn't last long enough.

I had to stop using them as VR28 Blue Iridium PLZD but have them now as VR28 PLZD!

Light conditions comfortable for driving with any kind of light (my favorite pair of Oakleys so far)

This has exactly what VR28 black iridium misses: that little extra which makes a utilarian base look like absolute class. Highly recommended both for daily use and for display.

the outside finish look is fairly decent. light transmission just right and I can still wear it inside the movies and see clearly. I also like it when u take a pic of it cuz as violet as it looks in person, it looks deep blue on pictures

Combination of this light color frame and darker color lens is amazing.
Lens look sweet from the outside. Mine I see a little blue and lots of purple. From the inside they look the same as the fire lens.....Amber family I think? Being polarized makes them even better around ski hills and water. I can actually see some fish before they take my hook.
Anyways they are very good on those bright days but too dark on partly sunny days and evening. That is the best part of the HALF jackets.....take em out and pop in a lighter lens!

VR28 Blue Iridium Polarized with my Half Jacket was a good combination. However, the "Blue" looks like Red+Brown.

Amazing lenses - and they look really really cool from the outside too. They're not wrong when they say that Oakley make the best polarised lenses in the world.

i agree these are very beautiful lenses. they're absolutely perfect for almost any light conditions, dark enough for really bright days but the red/brown base tint offers great contrast. the Blue Iridium coating looks great with these lenses.

Beautiful lens. Looks a lot like G30 from the outside due to the bluish mirror over the VR28 red/brown base tint. Not too dark, so it can be used for a wider range of light conditions than Black, Ti, or Gold Iridium.

This is a very cool lens I have it on my XLJ's and I use them for when I'm playing golf and they are also great for skiing in flat light.