Frame: FMJ PLATINUM
Lens: GOLD
Just nabbed these off of the bay for a great price... I wasnt in the market (LOL) for new frames but i couldn't pass it up. This is my second pair of Zeros and i forgot how much i loved them. I will be buying the rest of the set as they become available.
But clarity of the Gold is top notch... as with any Oakley Lens youre going to get great eye protection and fantastic clarity that is unrivaled by anyone.
Frame: Black
Lens: Black Iridium
I apparently like the Zero family. I never really thought about it, but have owned more Zeros than any other Oakley line. This was my first pair of Zeros and I loved the look and feel of them. I was justly disappointed though when they broke right down the middle of the lens.
I do have a wide head, but I believe it was wearing them on my hat when I didn't have them on that did this. I was a sad day. Very upsetting considering the cost of the glasses and I was just a high school kid. But, I didn't let they ruin my Oakly obsession I now have a pair of the Oakly New Zero's.
Frame: Cobalt
Lens: +Red
I have always loved the Zero line because they're so light & flexible. The New Zero 0.4 is, essentially, the same as the one it replaces except fot the frame design. Granted, it does have a more modern look but fit is no better in my opinion. In fact, fit is rarely an issue with any of the Zero line. The 0.4 lens is short in comparison to the older Zeros & Sub-Zeros but offers decent coverage & a pretty close fit. Zero hinges notoriusly become loose after awhile & these are no different but because of Oakley's excellent design they always fit as snug as day one no matter how loose & floppy the hinges get.
Frame: Cobalt
Lens: +Red Iridium
One of the few Iconic models in their rich history, these Zeros define Oakley's original purpose of designing lightweight, highly functional sunglasses suited for athletic use. The only "frame" are the durable earstems attached to the corners of the shield lens, and that gives them that feathery weight. They certainly are suited for golf or jogging but like so many Oakleys of this era, they just look really, freakin' cool.
Frame: Glitter Gulch
Lens: Gold Iridium
My First pair of Zeros and one of the first Oakleys to offer Gold Iridium.
All the Zero range have the trademark "zero weight" philosophy, and you can easily forget you are wearing them,or if you had them sitting perched on top of your head!
The Glitter Gulch design was pretty radical and cool when it was released, but still very wearable,with the Gold Iridium lens making everything brighter/sharper it was a winning combination.
Frame: Sleet
Lens: Black Iridium
These were realy cool shades i got back in the dayz (95 96? anyone remember)
First generation if i remember correct. One of my favorite design and still is. Love the long fangs.
My only problem was that the earsock rubber material "melted" after 1-2 years. I guess it reacted to something. Or my sweat is acidic:) hehe
The lens gets scratched up quite easily (all that technology and still no scratch proofing?!! eh).
I'm thinking of getting a new pair soon but they are harder to find where i live.
Frame: Cobalt
Lens: Red Iridium+
I've since traded in for the black/black iridium color combo and I love them. I've always had a preference for Oakley's Zero line over the M-Frames myself: I'm sure this has a lot to do with the fact that aesthetically, the M lens is so large and garish if the color is anything bolder than brown. For their P. Ellipsoid technology the Zeros are fantastic.
In friendly response to Dann's post, I actually find myself feeling the Zeros a bit after a day's wear, but not on the ears---on the bridge. I feel fine after wearing my Juliet's all day but the Zeros will start to grip into your nose unless it's extremely North European (meaning your bridge is very ample). Otherwise great glasses without being too loud. A shame that Oakley had to destroy all but one of their color schemes for this great line.
Frame: Sleet
Lens: Black
The first run of these were what they claimed, Zero weight. The would actually lift off my face in heavy winds. Not super sturdy, loose and sometimes awkward on my face. I think the Fangs on the arms were necessary to get and extra inch of wrap.
Frame: Platinum
Lens: Emerald
I bought these pair for my brother for his birthday. I've worn them a few times, and they are okay. They do live up to their name as close to zero weight. You hardly notice that they are on you. Most glasses' weight don't affect you, but if you ear one of the X-Metals all day, you certainly feel it on your ears. The downside to the Zero's, is that they feel like they're going to break. They aren't as study as most pair. This pair seems to be old though, and I think the newer models are built a little better. Still a nice pair of glasses though.