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Obsidian -
Frame: Light
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

These were my first pair of Oakley wire frames. I bought them after seeing them in "The Book Of Eli" movie. I wore them for a long time and loved them. They have great coverage with the large lenses but that may be a problem for people with smaller heads.

The main drawback for me are that the frames are a little heavy which can become an issue after wearing them for a while especially if it really hot, I find they tend to slip down your face. The other is that the curvature can cause the lenses to touch your face which can be annoying.
Rafael -
Frame: Polished Black
Lens: Dark Grey

I had the warm grey lenses replaced as those lenses shouldn't be there. I have a big face and the lens touches my cheeks. I wear them now and then just because. Wish they had Grey Polarized lenses.
Oakleyman24 -
Frame: Light
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized.

Awesome glasses. These fit perfect and are light. Don't hurt my ears or my nose. EXCELENT EYE COVERAGE!!! Good luck getting in sun. HAHAHAHA!
Masked -
Frame: Polished Black
Lens: Warm Grey

The slightly heavier frame makes for a change from O-Matter glasses, along with the lenses being so large they may hit your cheeks more often than not depending on your facial features. Being a wire frame the nose pieces will have to be adjusted slightly to fit you perfectly. These are minor inconveniences that come with being an owner of these glasses which provide a nice wrap and aviator style that can be pulled off with a suit or t-shirt.

Screws may need tightening to prevent floppyness every once in a while, and they may not fit into most sunglass cases due to the lens size and wrap. Like the felon it pushes on the side of your head above your ears slightly more than it should, depending on your head size. Definitely try them on and play with them a bit before buying, these are just things I noticed after I bought them because I nitpick. I definitely don't regret buying them.
Celicagame -
Frame: Polished Gold
Lens: Dark Grey

I love the inmate. Great combination of looks and fit. The gold frame is a real head turner and the dark grey lens compliments the frame. It's a shame this color way had been discontinued.
Grizzzzwaaalld -
Frame: Light
Lens: Black IR Pol

I like these, great fit. I can wear them in shorts and a tee. Or even dressed up for an event.I was sold on the pair Denzel Washington had on in book of eli. He looked bad ass in them. Worth the $$$
Ger21 -
Frame: Polished Black
Lens: Warm Grey
these are my 3rd pair of oaks and my favorite so far! good coverage and no glare! perfect for everyday use. oh, and did i mention they look awesome too?
Toniclonic -
Frame: Light
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized
I am a huge fan of the oil rig and oil drum and these seem to be their wire counter part. I love the way these seem to hug your face. These are very nice to where while in cold climates because they block a ton of wind from hitting your face. My only complaint about these is that the lenses cannot be freely purchased in stores and that the frames have to be sent in to replace the lenses.
ShadyOak -
Frame: Brushed Chrome
Lens: Chrome Iridium

These are a frame I didn't like at first, but really warmed up to over time (that happens a lot with me). They were a bit tight at first, but being a wire, I was able to tweek them for a perfect fit easy enough. The lenses are HUGE! I thought the Hijinx , Oilrig, and Spike were big, this pair dwarfs them. The styling is very modern and cool, and needless to say, coverage is excelent. The aviator cues are enough that people recognize them as aviators, but they are a new twist on the origional idea.

This colorway is phenomenal! They are rock star stunner shades to the max! The Chrome Iridium is amazing, the best mirror effect I've ever seen. I also like that they aren't too dark, I live in Seattle. They are ok for overcast days, but dark enough for all but the brightest sun. In other words, perfect for our weather. The frame color on these however looks more pewter than brushed chrome to me, but it works well with this lens color, so it's all good.

I really wish Oakley would bring out Chrome Iridium in more frames, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite lenses. As soon as I was able to find these (or stumbled upon more accurately), I snatched them up and have beem loving them ever since. 5 Skulls :^)
godisgov -
Frame: Polished Black
Lens: Warm Grey
These are my new favorite Oaks! I usually stick to O-matter frames, as I never really liked wires, other than the Crosshair. As a couple other reviewers have mentioned, these are pretty versatile. You can wear them in a suit or to the beach. Love them and I'm already looking at getting another in Brushed Chrome.
tarponfly -
Frame:Matte Black/Brushed Chrome
Lens:Chrome Iridium
I was very hesitant at first, as I have yet to wear a pair of aviator-style shades that look good on me. The downward slope of the crosshair plus my chubby cheeks makes me look like I have downsyndrome, but alas we have the inmate...effing sweet style! Very angular lens shape (think oil drum or rig) and they are HUGE, even bigger than the hijinx. Very cool! This is, to me, one of the most versatile pairs I own, can be classy in nice attire, pop culture, and edgy badass depending on what you wear them with! 5 stars!
iz3y -
Frame: Brushed Chrome/Matte Black
Lens: Dark Bronze
Just got these after lusting for them for a while now. I had a hard choice to make whether to get these or the Oil Drums. I ended getting the inmates for their more formal uses and because I felt like looking like a spy. The fit is a little tight despite I dont have the biggest head, but it still fits light. Also, I am not worried about them falling off my face, just whether or not I have to grow a cheesy stache now and start wearing Hawaiian shirts. Great eye coverage, very sweet style, and super light weight.
FirstPair -
Frame: Polished Gold
Lens: Dark Grey
These are a great pair of glasses! I have always wanted a pair of oakleys and this was my first pair. I really enjoy them and wear them anytime I get. They fit very well, and despite their large and intimidating size you really can forget they are on sometimes! And the lens! That HDO is great and really helps with perception and clarity. Only thing is this lens can be a little too dark sometimes b/c of their 10% transmission. but thats the only tradeoff b/c these things love bright sunlight! In my opinion the lens is clearest when it is VERY sunny out. Overall if you are looking at this pair, get them, you will be satisfied.
baylisstic -
Frame: light
Lens: black iridium polarized

Absolutely great!! I have a larger head, and these fit me so much better than a lot of other Oak's. Sort of like an Oil Drum but in a wire frame, and I think the lenses are actually even larger than the Drums. Anyways, great pair of glasses and am thinking about getting more.
Christo -
Frame: Brushed Chrome/Black
Lens: Dark Bronze

No regrets! i was nervous at first, buying a pair on-line but i was not disappointed. this pair is a perfect fit! i love the large lens and sturdy frame which fits snugly around my head. its a great style for people with a large and rounded head profile. a very well designed and modern improvement on the aviator class of sunglasses!
solacevip -
Frame: Polished Chrome
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium

This is my 10th pair of Oakleys. I'm normally an O-matter or X metal guy.....most of the wire type glasses are too small for my head.

I tried on the Inmate glasses and they fit like a charm. I love the large lens. I was planning to buy the gold plated/black iridum ones but my wife suggested that the Chrome/VR 28 Black Iridum looked a ton better. I was weary about the VR 28 lens as 28% light transmission to my eyes is way to much.....but wait. This is the VR 28 BLACK IRIDIUM. Thus.....instead of 28% it is 17%.

I agree that the temples seem just a bit short. Being a bald guy, you can slightly see them pushing against my head.

I can't tell you how much I love the stylized O on the temples too.

Sweet design!
oakdays -
Frame: Brushed Chrome/Matte Black
Lens: Chrome Ir

Well I don’t even know were to start with this pair of glasses, they have and amazing look I can see this one being in big seller in pop culture do to the size of the lens, but not by far this is one of the most uncomfortable pair of glasses I have ever worn the top par of the lens hits my eyebrow way to much I could not even make them fit by moving the nose bridge but now on to the good par of the glasses the Chrome iridium lens one the best lens tints Oakley has mad in my opinion just by ruby, I have hear people say the lens is to light but they look just like black iridium to me I did try on the chrome oil rig that lens did seemed light
Vegagroove -
Frame: Polished Chrome
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium

I have been waiting for this glass for about a month. The Inmate is so sick!
I love the lens size and the wrap. Its the same color as my Crosshair's which has been my signature sunglass for a while. The Inmate are defiantly taking that spot!
DisturbedEarth -
Frame: Polished Gold
Lens: Dark Grey

Wow... I am more impressed with this new release than I have been in a long time. The lenses are huge and it is really a big frame. The stems seem oddly short for some reason, not that they do not fit and it may be due to the size of the lenses that they seem so short. They are a big frame - even on my huge noggin' - but they are very, very comfortable. I cannot recommend these high enough. Definitely an excelent purchase for the pricepoint. I have no doubt I will be going back for 2nds.
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