Frame: Polished Black
Lens: VR28 Black Polarized

I hold in my hands one of the smoothest, sleekest and sexiest pieces to come out of the Oakley design bunker that I have the pleasure of now owning, Pit Boss. From it's arrival, to opening its layer upon layer of immaculate and cleanly designed packaging the anticipation is like that of a child on Christmas morning.

When you remove the eyewear from it's cradle you immediately have respect for every aspect it holds within from the time it took to create, it's design and execution, to the integration of materials used in it's construct. Hinge action is smooth. The Ti plates are solid and fit together spectacularly well at the hinge. The O-Matter orbitals and stems are sleek and aggressive and well formed. The faceted icon is icing on the cake to allow it to standout amongst the masses.

These def share similarities with many Oakleys loved throughout the years. Most notably the Monster Dog and the Plate with a touch of Valve. The foot print is equal to that of the MD and the fit is on par, minus a slightly roomier nose piece forcing me to wear them back just a bit closer to my brow. The orbitals themselves also seem to be a bit higher than expected, but with no ill effect towards their look upon the wearers face.

Despite the price tag, which I know to be a point of contention, Oakley has released a new crown jewel for the extreme fan to seek out. Feel no regret in buying a pair of these because I do believe they are worth it.

Frame: All
Lens: All
I was fortunate to handle a pair of these at HQ and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. The fact they come with a fancy wood box makes them all the more "elite" in my eyes. Are they expensive? At $595 the answer is obvious. But since when did something elite come at Costco prices? The feel was strong and fit was secure. You could feel the years (4+) of research and development that went into these and once you get over the sticker shock you will realize that this is a truly amazing piece of eyewear. I can't wait for its release.

Frame: Matte Black/Titanium
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized
Color Combo: 4.0 stars
Pricing based on Quality: 4.5 stars
Pricing based on Design: 4.25 stars
Pricing based on Uniqueness: 4.75 stars
Pricing based on Functionality: 4.5 stars
Pricing based on Material: 4.0 stars
Overall pricing: 4 stars
Overall appearance: 4.25 stars
Overall built/craftsmanship: 5 stars
Overall comfort/fit: 5 Stars
Overall: 4.5 stars

Let me start off saying whoa, this is Expen$ive!!! Is the price justified by it? not 100%, but because of the research and development involved, it is getting there. I would still rank the X-Metal Juliet higher than this based on material used, design, quality and pricing.

Color Combo: 4.0 stars
This color combo is very conservative and quiet, which is good if you don’t want to over do it. It is already screaming Oakley as it is, so a Retina Burn or Atomic Orange would really ruin the overall appearance. Maybe, if somebody down the road, who decides to customize it to some funky Crystal Blue coating (like done to a Juliet), then they just killed it. The reason I give it a 4.0 because I would have preferred a Matt Black /Gunmetal Combo with a positive red. The combo is possible if someday, someone wants to take a risk of removing the outer Titanium plate from both the main body and also from part of the earstems. The outer plate is being held by 2 rivet-like pins (different from the hexabolar bolts) are only visible from the inside. 2 in each plates x 4 which totaling to 8 pins + 2x T5 screws on the opposite sides of the orbitals. I haven’t figured out tensile strength of the pins but it looks pretty secured as it is forged into the Omatter body. The T5 screw or hexalobular bolts on the lower side of the orbital is really more for looks than to hold the Titanium plate against the Omatter body. I actually removed the T5 screw to see if it throws the plate out of alignment but the rivet pins are holding the plate securely therefore the T5 is is really unnecessary, they put it is there as part of the design and it looks cool.

Pricing based on Quality: 4.5 stars
The structural quality is definitely there. It is rigid and solid and no doubt put together with utmost care. Like all Oakleys, the alignment of the earstem to the body is perfectly streamed together. So why only 4.5 stars, this is because again, I am comparing it to an X-Metal If you sit on this, you may break even though the Omatter feels strong and has some flexibility at the same time. Also, I am not sure if the Titanium plate will easily bend out of shape if one sits or steps on it. X-metal will hold and are priced cheaper so 4.5 stars in this category

Pricing based on Design: 4.25 stars
The design definitely screams Oakley. Although it is a tad big and squarish, the similar but not quite characteristic of a Monsterdog or Splice makes it a 4.5, but again, the price brings it down to 4.25 starts

Pricing based on Uniqueness: 4.75 stars
This pair is unique at some point. At a quick glance, this looks really unique, but with more observation, I see how it was derived from some previous designs.
• The size of the orbital is slightly bigger than off a MonsterDog or a Racing Jacket (2nd gen). Maybe an Oil Rig maybe bigger or equal but I do not have an Oil Rig to compare.
• The absence of any unobtanium either on the earstem or the nose section reminds me of the Scar, Valve,Bottlecap or a Plate. A built in unobtanium like the ones in a Thump 2 would have been nice.
• The Elite Icon stands out with the dodecagon / decagon combination which is truly unique as it shows 12 sides outside and 10 sides in the inside, resulting to a total of 22 segments and 24 vertices, with respective symmetry to its each quadrant. The inner core of the icon is then down to being an octagon, therefore making this multi dimentional icon a true unique piece as precision cornering played a big part of the appearance. Note, the 3D Elite icon is slightly different if you were to compare it with the 2 dimensional versions. The 2D shows only 8 side on the inside of the icon while the 3D shows 10 sides.
• Part of the sculpturing reminds me of The Unknowns and The Splice
• The microfibre bag is original with the Elite Icon on both sides of the bag, (a first). The material of the microfiber feels a little velvet-like. The tag shows it is Made in China which kind of ruins it because the textile for this pricing should have been from Japan (like some other Oakley wiping cloth)
• The box consist of 2, outer box made of thick cardboard and foam while the inner box is made of some heavy sturdy plastic with velvet lining. To me this really an ordinary and plain design, what makes it unique is the metal 3D icon flushed on top. The icon is non-removable. The other thing that makes it a little unique is the box within a box concept and the outer box opening on both the top and front side (well, actually...we have seen this box design in the CRANKCASE). I was actually quite disappointed with the box as I had higher expectation, because at first, I thought is would pop open and then another layer slides out. This is not the case. Now if the box is made of some metal metal plastic blend then would be something.
• The Titanium plate covering is unique. The closest thing of course to this was The Plate, but yet, is still different because directly behind the outer plate sits the Omatter structure. Although, I cannot see the contour of the Omatter, I am led to believe that it follows the molding of the Titanium plate

I just can’t help but compare, the X-metal box was made of only cardboard material, but was truly unique as the holes and the coin made it a one of its kind, so is the box for the original Zeros. Those boxes have some art form in them and this Pit Boss box looks nothing like them. So Overall, with all the comparison, I give it a 4.5 stars because the price dragged it down a bit


Pricing based on Functionality: 4.5 stars
The absence of unobtainium may cause this pair to easily slip out but only time will tell. The wrap around the face and the feeling of eye protection is definitely there. The Polarized lenses and the hydrophobic properties are also known to do its job. Only the price …I know you get my point.

Pricing based on Material: 4.0 stars
The fact that is not a metal only frame makes it expensive. I am sure the Titanium plate makes it pricy

Overall built/craftsmanship: 5 stars
The precision of machining this piece is truly amazing. The careful attention to details in the construction on the temples area is unbelievable engineering. The frontal of the orbital is just ordinary but it does project a big "X" like figure when you look closely. The 0.002 tolerance is microscopic to be able to tell.

Overall : 4.5 stars
Because this will have to sit on my face, the mirror really dictates what the overall rating is. I like it, I look sharp with it on me and I feel good wearing it, except for my wallet so 4.5 stars. 0.5 shy of the Juliet worthiness

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium Polarized

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. When these first came out and were available for purchase in the O-Store, I thought what a cool looking frame, the when I was told the price, I think my jaw must have dropped and I remember thinking, WHY???

Some years later, long after the fact, I now own a few pairs and kick myself for not getting the Tron version at retail. These are a really cool and distinguishable frame from any other. The "Elite O" icon really helps distinguish it from all others.

It is a larger frame and the radical design is unlike any other frame out there. It is a blend of O-Matter and Titanium combined with polarized lenses that help set these apart from the rest. The "Elite O" was only ever used on the original Pit Boss and the C-Six, so that is really cool. People have stated that they are not as comfortable to wear as the Pit Boss II, but I have not been able to test this theory out for myself, as I do not have a wear pair. They are solely in my collection as LNIB. The wrap around design gives some of the best coverage you could ever expect to get and pair that with the polarized lenses and it's a winner.

The only issues that I can see with these is that there are so many fakes being produced, and for the uniformed consumer this is a problem. You have to be careful to make sure you are getting the real deal. Thankfully there are many threads addressing this issue, and lots of good resources to turn to .

These are truly an awesome frame in terms of design and functionality. I don't think that anyone could be disappointed with it, and should find its' way into your collection.

Colorways: Polished black/VR28BIP, Matte black/BIP, Rootbeer/Tungsten iridium polarized, Ducati Polished red/VR28BIP, Tron Polished black, Ice iridium polarized.
I really like the agressive design of this frame. The angles that are created on the orbitals and nosepiece look great! The titanium plates on the side are unique and add to the design. One of the greatest designs on these sunglasses is the elite icon. It is beautiful. They can be tight fitting and not comfortable to wear for long periods of time unfortunately. The lens clearity is great being polarized, anti reflective coated on the inside, and hydrophobic on the outside. Great collectors pair with the elite box also.

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium Polarized

I was on the fence between this one and the matte black one for a while. I went with the polished black because I liked it a little more than the two tone of the matte black and because I've started to notice that some of my matte black frames start to look greasy when I wear them too much.

Pros: I love the way they look on me, very stylish. The lens is awesome, VR28 has always been a favorite and I noticed that other than the pitboss I had it in one other model. Price, I know that some people feel that they overpaid but I got mine at a great price and I have no regrets. Packaging is awesome was well even the the box isn't very useful.

Cons: My biggest complaint is the gunmetal pieces on the frame. They seem to turn black when I run my fingers on them. Sometimes I can clean it off with a microfiber bag but it doesn't seem to get it back to the original look. My only other complaint is that I don't like to carry a case when I go out. With every other model I've owned it always been I wear them on my head and a microfiber bag in my pocket but with these I feel I need a case. I live in Orlando, FL and I love wearing my glasses to theme parks but I hate having to carry things with me when I go.

Overall I give these a 4/5. If you can get them at a price lower than msrp, jump on them

Frame: Rtbr/Brown, Mt Blk/Ti, Pol Blk/Gunmetal, TRON, Ducati
Lens: POLARIZED Bronze, POLARIZED Black, POLARIZED VR28

I gathered my range of PitBosses over a period of time, and have taken the time to try them out. Overall, these have grown on me, and I've come to appreciate them more and more. Joining a plethora of voices that cover the spectrum from absolute delight to sheer disdain, I've given these a 4-rating: VG but not Excellent.
Top on the negatives would be price, but since I got none of mine at the exhorbitant retail prices, I don't feel this part of the bite as much. So, I'll be judging these more from design and comfort per se.
Again, everyone's kisser is created different, so to jab Jim Jannard for not coming up with a better fit FOR YOU after whatever number of years of R&D is a mute point. Jim is great but Jim ain't God. For those who complain the fit's too tight on a pair of Pit Bosses, why not get yourself a pair of Fives, wear them all day and cry yourself to sleep like a spoilt schoolgirl?
For me, the Pit Bosses fit fine. Coverage is good, especially in blazing Texas summer sunshine. On the rare occasion that I wear them for an extended drive of several hours, yeah, my cranium feels the grip a little. But then again, if you want a good grip, there's gotta be some level of tightness. And so, the chicken and egg discussion continues ....
These are a good, solid pair of sunglasses. Very classy, especially in the original 3 colorways. The TRON and Ducati are more collectors' pieces, catering to specific niches. I wouldn't pay retail for them, and never did. For what I paid for them, they weren't steals, but I got what I paid for, and then some. Selah.

Frame: tron legacy
Lens: black iridium

always been an oakley fan,started small with frogskins and worked my way through fmj eye jackets and a wires to a pair of magnesium switch's but nothing prepares you for the first time you look through polorized pit bosses!!i wasnt sure to start with as they made my vision go funny but i went back to the shop and tried them again for 10 minutes outside in bright sunlight and i was sold!they are expensive but they feel and look expensive!!ive had mine 6 months and they dont have a scratch on!my gf says she wouldnt be surprised if i slept in them as they never leave the vault case unless they are on my noggin!!everyone who has tried mine on has marvelled at how good they are!they are expensive but the best things always are!!

Frame: Matte Black/Titanium - Indy 500
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

By far the most impressive aspect (besides the pricetag) of these glasses was the case. Measuring 8.5" x 9" x 4", the black box was much larger than any of the other Pit Bo$$ releases, and it certainly should have been for the price. Adorned with a chrome Elite O, the container also featured a leather-bound interior with a chrome Elite O on the inside. Similar to the C-6 Elite cases, this box also featured small elastic loops on the inside to secure the glasses. Unlike the C-6 Elite cases, however, this box featured an embossed, embroidered Indy 500 logo which lifted up to reveal a metal plaque with an engraving of the Indy 500 logo and matching serial number of the sunglasses. A slice of a brick from the original Indy 500 racetrack was also included as a commemorative collector's piece. In short, Oakley did a fantastic job in this endeavor.

The glasses, however, were a huge disappointment. In fact, they were exactly identical to their predecessors, the Matte Black/Titanium/Black Iridium Polarized Pit Bo$$... with the exception of a tiny Indy 500 logo laser-etched on the left lens instead of the word "POLARIZED". To give credit, the glasses were also serial numbered of 100 on the left earstem. But that was it. Most unimpressive, Oakley.

In short: The Indy Pit Bo$$ included a great presentation of a pair of glasses that everyone had already witnessed months and months before which made the final product weak. Perhaps if Oakley would have tried harder on this by differentiating the actual glasses as they did with the box this pair would have been much more worth the effort. But they failed.

Frame: Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten

I want to like them... They just sit in their case and never come out much. Maybe due to the migraine they cause after 3+ hours of wear.If you own a pair and deny that they do not cause pain you are full of $h*t. I kept having issues with them causing me pain behind my ears on the skull. I had a buddy wear them to see the outcome. Results were the same. Are they worth $595? Hell no! Not in a million years. Id rather spend $595 donating to the homeless shelter than fork over that again for them. However, they are a part of my collection so they will stay. And of course because they lose their value like a Hummer. By them then sell them for at least a 20% drop. Not gonna happen here.

IMO these will never ever be a rare collectors piece of oakley history at all! If you are a business minded person with good sense you can digest that logically. I miss the good ol days of quality oakley. If you truly want a collectors piece or a piece that will appreciate in value go invest in a new or mint pair of x-metal xx's in any color. They are truly a sound investment and have a timeless design.

Frame: Tron Legacy
Lens:
Very good sunglasses, really well made but I figure its not worth all that money.I bought it on Ebay with a nice price(but still expensive) and become impressed with the well cared contruction and prints.Just perfect!!Now I want a Ducati.
Love the site, it becomes my refference as a collector!!!Very good job.

Frame: Polished Black (Tron)
Lens: Polarized Black Iridium

I must say this is now my favorite every other day sunglasses. Very comfortable and the fit is perfect. C-Six is very special but the pit boss is very much easier to carry around without worrying too much if I ever damage it. Sure you may compare for the price of the x metal xx and juliet but those aforementioned are great on their own right. I happen to have those as well and I know exactly how they each feel on my face. I really like them all.

Frame: Polished Black
Lens: Polarized Black Iridium

They are really awesome and very comfortable to wear like all Oakley sunglasses , but the price is waaaaaay to high for an O matter frame if these were X-Metal it would have been more unique than they are right now which is an over-priced item that is mediocre

Frame: Matte Black
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

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at retail, it's definitely one of the more pricey Oakleys out there. Fit and finish is great. The titanium plate accents are nice and the two material construction is unique and looks great when you polish it.

However, the price point, to me, being an O-matter frame isn't quite justified. As has been said before, the pricing would make sense if it was an X-metal frame but not O-Matter.

Fit is on the large size and many Asian may have an issues with the fit as the nose bridge is molded. This will definitely end up resting of higher cheekbones.

That being aid, I'd give these 4/5 for the uniqueness/history in the design, and the use of 2 materials in the construction. Price point drops it a star.

Frame:Matte black/titanium
Lens:Black Iridium Polarized

Just received mine today... have to say, i truly LOVE these bad boys. Was sceptical as to how much i would love them in the flesh, the concept of owning some was the stuff of daydreams but once i had ordered them i began to have doubts... would they fit as well as my flak jackets...? would they look as cool as some x squareds...? would they be worth the cash...?

I have to say, i wasn't disappointed! they fit awesome, very similar to my monster dogs but with bigger lenses and ever so slightly more grip behind the ears. Lense coverage is similar to my flak xljs. I personally think that on me they look cooler than the x squareds, more like crazy wraparound classic oakley but with a cutting edge design, rather than the x's sorta modern square aviator no-one-knows-what-brand-they-are frames. You can't miss the O on the Pit Bosses...!

That brings us to "are they worth the cash...?". If i had paid £490 for them (list price here in the UK) i would have to say no. for that much money i would want these made out of full Ti. However, i picked these up for nearly half that, £275. are they worth that...? HELL YES!!!! that price puts them around the same retail as some x-metals, but these look soooo much better on me personally, and i would pick them out of a cabinet every time.

So i guess the moral is, if you can get some a bit under rrp, go for it, you won't be disappointed! but if you are faced with paying full price, make sure you try 'em on first, just to make sure you know EXACTY what you are getting....

Frame: matt black/titanium
Lens: black iridium
lovely glasses and a great shape for my oval face
the frames creak round the lenses when you squeeze them though, do anybody elses do this?

Frame:tron
Lens:polarized
I bought one today, the graphic is awesome

Frame: Matte Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten Polarized

Well got mine cheap around US$ 400. A steal you say, don't really know yet.

It fits really well for my medium sized head. Looks really good and definitely a looker.

Materials used should be a metal instead of this. Just my 2 cents.

4/5 stars because of the price.

Frame: Matte Black/Titanium
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

I'm not going to go into details as most of the other reviewers have already covered it fairly well.

I'll just echo that the Pit Boss are indeed awesome looking sunglasses, but they are very overpriced for what they are. I'm glad i was able to add this piece to my own collection, but don't spend the money if you're not buying it from a collectors standpoint. Your money would be better spent on a pair of Juliets, X-Metal XX, or even the X-Squared as an every day pair of Oakleys.

Again, awesome design... high price point.

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal TRON Legacy
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

Just picked up my TRON Legacy Elite Pit Boss sunglasses and love them! I wasn't expecting to buy them right when I first saw them, considering I debated for about a month on getting my C-SIX Aluminum's, but they were love at first site. When I tried on the "regular" Pit Boss, I loved the way they fit but there was something unique missing from them. The $595 price tag really wasn't justified, in my opinion.

I waited on them and the Oakley store in the Florida Mall, in Orlando, FL, received the C-SIX/A in stock, so I bought those instead, thinking that I really got the most unique pair of the two. When I found out about the TRON Legacy Pit Boss from THIS website, I had to check them out - now, I know I had already spent $1500 on the C-SIX/A, but being such a huge fan of the original TRON that was released in my birth year and seeing just how awesome the new one will be next month, I had to scoop these up. I wasn't the first one to buy them at the store, they sold me the second pair, and their third pair is on display. They actually sold the first pair to someone who bought the C-SIX/A's at the same time, so whoever you are, try and wear the opposite ones I'll be wearing in case we run into each other here in Orlando!!!

I think the fit and finish of the Pit Boss is superb. They hug my eye sockets better than the C-SIX does, but don't tell them I said that! I really liked the polished black and titanium combo better than any of the other frames, but I hate the VR28 Black Iridium lenses. I don't wear anything that is brown, and the only tan I wear is khaki pants, and I personally despise all the brown frames / lenses Oakley produces, so when I found out the lens choice they were going with for the TRON Legacy special editions was [my absolute favorite lens Oakley makes] Black Iridium Polarized, I knew they were definitely worth waiting for!

Frame: Titanium
Lens: Black Iridium Poloarized

Keep in mind I was looking for something to replace a pair of X-Metal/XX Gold Iridiums which are very stylish even today.

I decided on a pair of Pit Boss' over the Black/Black Iridium X-Metal/X2's at first. The Pit Boss' look cool, they do everything I expect a sunglass to do which is keep the sun out of my eyes from every angle above and to the side. They just did some other things that I do not expect a high quality sunglass to do. After about 3 hours of wear I noticed that the way the frames were designed they started to hurt my ears. I found that the material the frame is made of to be a little soft and subject to being mared. I did like the weight of the frame though. I don't mind spending some cash to get a good pair of sunglasses, and the price seemed high but if they worked it was better than seetling for something less. I guess for the price difference between the X-Metal and the Pit Bosses I expected the Pit Boss to deliver more that it did.

I found out that if you need replacement lenses you have to go through what the Oakley rep said was a long involved process of sending them to Oakley and Oakley swapping out the lenses, you can't buy extra lenses just in case you mar them up, in fact they said that you the consumer can't replace the lenses your self eventhough there is a screw like the X-Metals have at the frame. Again, I am coming from a pair of X-Metal/XX Gold Iridiums. Changing out the lenses is a yearly ritual for me. I use my sunglasses almost everyday, I travel alot, and eventually the lenses are going to get scratched despite how careful you are, especailly when you are around crowds. I can handle buying a $50-75 lense kit every year. I am not going to spend three bills every year to year and a half (sunglass hut has a get 50% off the next pair if you munch your glasses deal).

Over the last seven years of owning the X metals/XX, I must have dropped those pups at least once every six months. Frame is intact, gold coating is intact. I can't say that I was very confident that the Pit Boss' would stand up to even one drop, much less 15+ of them.

So I ended up exchanging them for the X-Metal/X2's after 25 days.

For something that Oakley would stamp an elite name on, especially looking at their other elite products, I would have expected that you could field strip it in the middle of a firefight in Afganistan.

So why the "3"

5 on design appeal
2 on comfort
1 on support mechanisms for part replacements
4 on lens material quality
2 on frame material quality

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal/
Lens:VR28 Black Iridium Polarized

Just had mine may 2010. These glasses are awsome, unique design, very agressive. Hope Oakley sell in future custom lens for these babyes. ICE polarized should own with this frame. Receiving alot of compliements (more than juliet´s, romeos, that i already owned) with PB.

Frame: Matte Black/Ti and Polished Black/Gun
Lens: Black Iridium and VR28 Black Iridium

I have had both pair for awhile now and man O man... I freaking love them so much! The matte color is for my "terminator/skynet" days while the polished black are for my "Batman:Dark Knight" days. Both are just stunning to look at and be looked upon all the time. Always getting stairs and compliments from old and young alike. The only complaint I have is that the sculpting for the plates could have been a little more exotic from the side angle. Other than that what a pair of sunglasses. Compared to the CSIX, I'd prefer the bosses, due to the fact although the CSIX's material is exotic, they just look bland. In my opinion if you didn't know what they were you'd think they were just another pair of sunglasses... and for 4stacks they better be alot more than just material! I tried on the CSIX in Vegas and came very close to buying them, but I with my wife's(lol) decided against it, because neither of us liked them better(style wise) than the bosses. For me the Pit Boss is the "Elite" of Oakley and will always hold a special place in my collection. I hope you guys add them to your collection, because I'm glad there in mine. Now the question is should I add the matte rootbeers?

Frame: Matte Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten Polarised

I finally got my hands on a pair of Rootbeer Pitbosses down here in Asia Pacific they are very rare indeed and in very limited supply! I had to pay (a relative) premium compared to what you guys pay for them in North America BUT it’s still cheaper than flying to U.S to purchase them.
Man I am happy I love the aggressive design and the packaging and display case are superb. I have always been an “Oakley-Man” the Pitbosses go with my Oakley GMT watch! Really if you can afford them buy them they’ll definitely be a collector’s Item in years to come!

Frame: matte black / titanium
Lens: black iridium

got these pair of sunglasses cuz they look badass. very unique and makes you stand out. not everybody has a pair of pit boss that is why i like it a lot. the glasses are quite heavy but nonetheless i still love them that i am very willing to pay a lot of money for a pair of pit boss

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal
Lens: RX VR28 Black Iridium Polarized (Material 04-775)

I owned this sunglasses for 1 month and I decided to use them with RX lenses. The PitBoss simply fit perfect on my face and they are very stable, I use them to run for hours each week with no problems at all. I simply forget that I have them on my face. I suggest you to try them before you buy: this sunglasses are bigger that X Metal ones, the Romeo 2.0 seem small compared to them.

The VR28 lens in very good. I love this sunglasses. The neagative: they are very expensive here in Europe, about 800$ (550 euros). The RX Lenses, if you choose an Iridium Polarized Lens, are about 480$ (320 euros). I spent a lot, but I think that this sunglasses are simply the best Oakleys ever made (I also own Ducati Juliet, Romeno 2.0 Black Iridium Polrized and X Metal XX 24k "before 2009" models).

Frame: Matte Rootbeer (03-305) and Matte Black (03-303)
Lens: Tungsten and Black Iridium Polarized, respectively

I bought a couple of pairs because I could afford them, I wanted them in two different colours (I like brown but couldn't let the black option slip past) and I liked the 'vicious' and 'menacing' look. I also appreciated the fact that not many people would be wearing these.

I resent the price tag despite the fact I could afford two pairs. My opinion after wearing BOTH pairs frequently over the past few weeks is that neither are worth the price. Not at all. If you're hard-pressed in terms of finances, trust me when I say that these will not blow you away in terms of quality if you do manage to take the plunge and lay down your hard-earned coins on them.

Don't get me wrong: they are both comfortable frames and they look and feel nice. They are nice sunglasses, but that's about it. I wish the rootbeer frame was a lighter shade of brown because it seems a bit murky and it's not as noticeable as the Matte Black flash of Titanium on each side. Not many people turn their heads and notice what I'm wearing, which is an interesting thing to note. Other Oakleys I wear are notieable in how they attracted glances from passers by.

But realistically, neither pair of Pit Boss that I own seems anywhere near as GREAT as they were marketed-up to be. Oakley does this all the time with their marketing. Some might call it brilliant marketing, others like me might consider it borderline misrepresentation and bloated/exaggerated over-description.

FFS. I wish people would call a spade a spade sometimes. These just aren't as good as they are marketed to be.

Seriously. I don't notice 90% of the features hyped about in the Oakley marketing. "Supercalafrajilistic-globular" bolts, ffs? Please.

I feel that sometimes (a lot of the time!) those guys at Oakley really misrepresent what their products are. Which is fine if people can comfortably afford them - or if their products aren't too good and NEED to be hyper-marketed to get a sale. But in the case of these Pit Boss products, it will alienate people who take the plunge and then feel ripped-off. Oakley just doesn't need to do this because they have a wonderful reputation for fine products (I own loads of their sunglasses, prescription glasses, and military shoes).

I love Oakley, their quality, their look. But at the end of the day, both pairs of these Pit Boss products really feel like normal high quality Oakley sunglasses. The materials feel the same and the lenses are as clear as always. Period.

BOTTOM LINE:

Only buy these if you can afford them without giving up food for a week or three! They simply aren't worth the price tag. You have been warned.

They are nice to have, they have surprisingly good packaging (sure), but they just feel and look like normal Oakley sunglasses.

PS - I wonder if Oakley considered cutting down a bit on the overkill packaging and consequently reduce the price tag per unit by a considerable amount? I took both pairs out of their crazy padded boxes inside boxes inside outer cardboard boxes, and i just keep both pairs sitting in their bags next to my car keys and wallet by the door. ALL of the packaging (crazy stuff!) has just been chucked in my closet. What's the point of all that?!

Frame: Matte Black/Titanium
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

I decided to wear these bad-boys out instead of leaving them in my display collecting dust this weekend and I can honestly say, the Pit Boss didn't disappoint.

Comfort: Top notch. I have a rather large head (7-5/8 hat size) and these fit PERFECT. No pressure points. No slippage. They sat just right on my face without having the lenses too close to my eyes. No issues with my ears either. Perfect Fitment.

Function: The only complaint I have about these shades falls under this category. I put out a lot of BTU's and if I pushed the frame too close to my face, they fogged easily. This happened a few times throughout the day while standing still in direct sunlight. When moving, it was never a problem. Maybe a SUPER slight vent somewheres at the top of the lens/frame would fix the problem, but then it'd compromise the overall design, so I'll just have to live with it.

Value: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think these are the sexiest things Oakley has ever made. Are they worth $600.00? Almost.
If I said that I'd never sell either pair I have now, and hope to own the Rootbeer frame in the near future, does that tell you anything?

Overall: My favorite pair of Oakley's yet.

Frame: Matte Black / Titanium
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

F1. The pinnacle of motorsports. The execution of the highest automative engineering technology. The best global drivers. A worldwide presence. A multi-million dollar business. World renowned teams and brands.

At the head of every team, is the Pit Boss. He who gives out orders and he who brings out the best from the team, be it in the car or the driver. The Pit Boss can appreciate an engineering feat interwoven in fine art.

The Pit Boss need not have an all-titanium frame, for he knows he doesn't need it to be commanding. The aggressive styling of the titanium is enough to send a warning to others not to mess with the Big Boss, the Pit Boss.

No rubber or unobtanium is needed. For the Pit Boss need not run around and break a sweat. For he is the one who orders others around to do the grunt work.

The Pit Boss has many aspects to it. From appreciating the brand (Icon) that it carries to an 'Elite' status, to handling the smaller stuff (O-matter) and high-end components (X-metal). The Pit Boss fuses it all together to create something X-traordinary.

And only a few, are deserving to be (have) a Pit Boss.

Frame: Matte Black
Lens: Black Iridium
I'm a little disapointed in these sunglasses. The earstems are made out of O-Matter with no rubber peices. So they are fairly uncomfortable for a larger head. For $595 they should not have been made of plastic and fit like a $100 pair of Gascans. I love the style, packaging and colors my only complaint is the mentioned earstems, I can even deal with the price.

Frame: Any
Lens: Any

The design is solid. Its awesome actually. A point down as you guessed, the killer price. Since this series is limited production run, may I suggest Oakley come up with something similar for the X-Metal family.
Have the 2 tone colour scheme. Have all parts be X-Metal, therefore the frame will be a few separate parts:
nosebridge: the famous X style
orbitals: two separate pieces on each side:
one attaches to nosebridge and the other to the earstem.
and earstem: size the same as Pit Boss earstem, not Juliet size.
Add in also Unobtanium nosepads and earsocks.
Hydrophobic lenses no less.

Since the R&D that went into PitBoss supposedly took 4+ years, why not still use it? Just change it slightly following ideas above but have the general same shape and style (boxy hijinx type lens and not juliet curvy shape)

And yeah, just price it at $325-$335 retail would be best.
I'd collect a truckload if the above ever comes to life and more so if offered through custom programme.

Frame: Matte Black
Lens: Black Iridium

Inspite of the expensive price tag I have no regrets owning a Pit boss.

These sunglasses are the most well crafted out of all the oakley's I own and it is possibly absolute. It is large, bigger than the Monster Dog, however, given an appreciation of the style, it does not look awkward on my average sized head, as larger glasses usually do.

The Matte black works well with the subtle shine of the titanium. The titanium is not bright nor flashy. The details of the Pit Boss are unique and are worth examination and appreciation.

The substandard cardboard box houses another thicker cardboard box with a lid, which contains the main Pit boss box. The main box is made out of wood. It is solid, sleek and flips open at mid-line to reveal a well padded black velvet inner compartment. The Pit boss sleeve material is softer, thicker and different from the standard oakley sunglass sleeve.

So far the only problem I had with mine is tension where the ear stems rest at the top of the ear leading to pain, though more than tolerable, after a few hours of constant use. As stated before my head is not large...i'd say small to medium. I have not had this problem with any other oakley's I own. My opinion is that the tension is not severe in that I regret getting these nor will it in anyway affect their use...so far.

The Pit Boss is "elitely" made therefore I understand the higher price point. However, its actual price has not been justified, as popular opinion dictates.

I recommend trying on these bad boys before purchase.

Frame:Matte Black Ti
Lens:Blk Iridium
After staring at these glasses time after time in the Oakley diplay case at the local Scheels store in Omaha,I felt that the $595 dollar price tag was just a little to high for my pocketbook but oh how I craved these little beauties! I had a spot all picked out in the display case at home for these wonderful pieces of art that we all have a uncurable addiction for, right next to the tribal Monster Dog's and Ruby Romeo's. You all understand how I felt asking the question to yourself, "Do I really NEED these glasses?" because we all have been there many,many times. We all know the outcome...

After gently opening the box and sliding them on the first thing I noticed was the way the Ti matches up perfectly with the O matter and the solid feel of the glasses themself. I don't know how strong these are(don't really want to have to find out..really) The glasses themselves seem to be top notch quality. Again,like some of the addicts on this site, I was unsure whether or not the exo-structure measured up to the X-Metal standard, strenth and quality, and whether the $595 price tag was justified. Time will tell as I have only wore them once. It seems like Oakley put the best of the best in the lens quality for these beauties, Polarized,Hydrophobic,Oleophobic,and anti-reflective technology.It seems like all the numbers are there but do they add up?

Is the price tag worth it for these glasses?
The fit and finish seem to be there. The Elite status of these glasses really means nothing but why oh why do we then crave these glasses so so much? It's because we are all O addicts and we can do absolutely nothing about it. Only you can ultimately decide whether or not they are worth over half a grand and whether or not earthly possesions make a person truly happy? Did I fail to mention that I really, really like these glasses...and I'm really,really happy...?

Frame: Pol Black/ Matte Black
Lens: VR28/ Black

Frame: Polished Black w/ Gunmetal
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium Polarized
As a birthday present to me from my wife, we deliberated for a few weeks in agreeing to let me get these. There was a degree of guilt on my end due to the cost, and me questioning if there were better ways of spending our money, or not spending it at all, but eventually we both caved. I selected the Polished Black w/ Gunmetal plates and VR28 Black Iridium Polarized lenses. I'll try to be objective, but there probably will be some subjective thoughts as well. I have worn these exclusively for about 3 weeks now. One thing is certain. Pit Boss will mark a heavy milestone in Oakley's history timeline.

Thoughts on the styling: Within the Pit Boss, I see design elements most obviously from Valve (lower orbital spoilers) and Splice (dual color orbitals), concept ideas from Scar (dual materials), but also the orbital screw element from Juliet and the nosebridge-X from the Romeo. Not only do we have those elements, we also have the complex ear stem (curved scoring) from the newer Zero and Radar. The O square elements are in there too, as we have orbitals which are neither completely round or completely squared off, and fat ear stems which shoot straight back like that of a Gascan. The Monster Dog and, more so, the Monster Pup are also present. All these elements and more that I haven't noticed yet are tastefully integrated and flow together perfectly. These are indeed among Oakley's most aggressive frames ever conceived. I was on the fence between matte black w/ Ti w/ Black Iridium vs. Polished black w/ gun metal w/ VR28 BI. As others have already said, the VR28 base is a highly versitlie lens, and I thought that the Ti color plate was more flashy than the gun metal, so I ultimately went with the latter. Matte black w/ gun metal w/ VR28 BI would have been my colorway of choice however.

Thoughts on the frame and fitment: The first thing you'll realize when you pull the glass from the upgraded, Elite microbag is that these are pretty beefy frames. Holding them, they will feel like they are expensive. Opening the ear stems, you'll notice that the cam detent is not present, and that the ear stems are held in place by pressure. The ear stems are hinged with a watch pin (underneath the riveted titanium plate) which is a bonus. As others have mentioned already, nosebombs and earsocks are not present, but truthfully the weight and pressure of the frame alone will secure the frame in one place and prevent it from sliding on the nose. The ear stems wrap around the head tightly, but comfortably along the lines of original Straight Jacket, and there is no overhang near the temples. The titanium plates are thicker than I was expecting, and provide a significant part of the frame's styling. The plates are not gaudy or gimmicky in any way, but provide the most attention getting styling feature. Viewing through the lenses, you'll immediately notice that there are minimal frame obstructions. Overall, the fitment of the complete frame is very secure although you probably won't want to be going for a bike ride with them. You could play sports in them, but you probably wouldn't want to. These would be bad ass to wear at the beach.

Thoughts on the the quality of finish: The polished black is actually a true jet black. Its by far the best painted o-matter finish I've ever seen. Other polished black frames, even when factory fresh, would have minor scuff and swirl marks, even straight machine lines coming off the icon of the ear stem. Not with Pit Boss. This indicates to me that the base o-matter frame is run off the production line at a much slower rate, with much more attention to detail and defects. The Ti plates are perfectly overlayed onto the o-matter frame, and neatly interfaces when frame is opened. There are no natural scuffs or flaws, and if they fingerprint (which they will) you just wipe them off with the suedeish microbag. I have a feeling that each and every frame receives a thorough visual inspection prior to being bagged and boxed. The new Elite icon is definitely cool, but it would have been more meaningful for it to have been stamped into the Ti plate. Its still just a metal scuplture with some 3M adhesive backing, which can be shifted around with your thumb just like all the other frames. Still, I really like the way the onyx black icon looks on the gun metal plate.

Thoughts on the price: The price is certainly a cause for alarm. How much would have these frames cost had their been no Ti plates or extraneous packaging? I did some basic cost estimating, and figure the breakdown is as follows: the VR28 BI polarized hydrophobic w/ AR coating on the inner is $105 (AR is about $30 for both sides, it would $15 for one side), Ti plates is $265 (the current retail cost of a Juliet frame alone since I think there is just about as much material), $120 for the o-matter frame (most frames alone are $50-$60, but these are very well designed), $10 for hardware (8 rivets, 2 screws, 2 hinge pins), $55 for hand assembly and inspection, $50 for deluxe box w/ metal elite icon (yes, it is metal). Sum it up, and its $595 when there are retail considerations injected into every aspect of the complete sunglass to pay for the materials and R&D. Still, some of my estimates were somewhat inflated to accomidate the retail price. I personally think these are worth a solid $400.

In conclusion, these are a strong offering for the first in the Elite line. They are essentially everything I want in a frame, while maintaining clean lines with a highly aggressive and modern look. Although they won't make you an Elite, Pit Boss will help make you look Elite and turn some heads. Just be ready for it.

Frame: Matte Rootbeer/Matte Black
Lens: Tungsten Iridium Polarized/Black Iridium Polarized

The lens quality is what sets these glasses apart. First off, the anti-reflective coating is truly amazing. It is close to impossible to get a reflection of your own eye while wearing them, like you do on Frogskins, Straight Jackets, etc. Also, when driving around, I really began to question whether or not they were actually polarized. The way I know beyond a shadow of a doubt is when you can see the iridescent "spots" on windows of other cars due to their tinting. I finally saw one with the spots, but they were much less noticeable than they normally are. This leads to to believe that the polarization on the Pit Boss is something completely new and entirely badass. One of the perennial "downfalls" of Oakley glasses is the "strength" of their polarization in comparison to other glasses. This new quality of polarization in the Elites is far beyond Revo or Maui Jim glasses any day of the week. The lens shape initially reminded me of a cross between a 1st gen Square Wire and a X-Metal XX, with a frame that was a hybrid Gascan/Monster Dog, with added armor plating. The Matte Rootbeer color is really cool, think A&W in a frosty mug, and that's what you get. Fit is standard Oakley, like an Oil Rig, Hijinx, or Antix. About the same size, as well. Worth trying on, at the very least.

Frame: Polished Black/Gunmetal
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium Polarized

I drove home today thinking "I can't believe I spent $600 on sunglasses." There's a lot of really subtle design elements blended into this Frankenstein design. Its beauty is a sight to behold.

The titanium plates are really solid but make the frame feel a bit front heavy. The hinges are tight but not overly so. Fit is suited to large heads and would probably look awkward with smaller facial shapes. Most large frame sunglasses are snug on me and these are no different. But there's no pinch and there's surprisingly enough give even with the titanium plates supporting the O-matter frame. What baffles me is that, even with all the claimed engineering involved with these sunglasses, they overlooked something as simple as unobtanium nose bombs.

I'm particularly sensitive to optical distortion which is why I wear Oakley almost exclusively. I consider the Romeo 2 to be the gold standard when it comes to optical clarity and lens alignment. The Pit Boss is 99% of the Romeo 2 in this department. I could swear that they changed the polarization formula for the Pit Boss as I don't get notice the same weird texturing that I do with my other polarized lenses.

The packaging is definitely upgraded compared to even the X-metal line. The materials are better though the actual design isn't very unique.

The price of admission and the radical design elements really leave this as a collectors only piece. Although a casual Oakley an may appreciate the aesthetics, they'd never be able to justify the price.

I'm glad I got the chance to try these on and examine them in person before buying. The O-Store rep I bought these from said that the 2nd generation Elite will be around $1200 and there's a carbon fiber framed Elite that will ring the bell at an astonishing $4000!

Frame: matte black titanium
Lens: black iridium polarized ( 03-303 )

When i saw prototypes of the pit boss last year, i knew i had to have one, and now , almost half a year further, i received mine !
and boy, was it worth the wait. It's been a long time since i've been so excited about a new model as this one. The box is a gift of it's own, the pouch is from a different material than the regular pouches, the logo is a piece of art ( both on the box and on the frame ) and the fell is one of a kind ! Smooth , yet firm, and the looks are simply awesome. it's not a pair for small heads, but medium to large heads can wear these and feel the perfect fit. You can see and feel the quality and the amount of research and testing they did before they released it.
Not since the introduction of the first X metal ( Romeo ) did oakley step up to the plate, and created such a statement.
i am soooooooo happy !!

Frame:Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten

I also had a chance to try these on while at the Factory Co-Pilot event.

I thought the fit and finish was fantastic for an early build or prototype. The heavy 'look' does not mean heavy weight. As always, Oakley did a great job balancing the 'toughness' style with a lightweight and nimble performer.

My face is generally better suited for a medium sized design and I felt that the Pit Boss fit great and felt like my Juliettes with a little more coverage.

Price? Well that always depends on the buyer. those that can get them, will likely get them.

Frame: Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten

Agree completely. The pair at HQ was 1 of 3 made the owner said. The front nosebridge area reminded me a bit of the X Metal XX, but oh so much more. Immensely comfortable and immediately distinguishable. New O emblem for Elite line is very appropriate. Can't wait to see all color combinations. This pair is a first availability purchase for me.

Frame: Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten Polarized

What a disappointment! After seeing the glitz & glamour of the box, you open it up to find something that isn't very unique other than the cool "O" logo - the Pit Boss. Sure, they're pretty light... but for the price paid they are not worth the money by far! In fact, with the materials used I would say these should be less money than the Juliets - and the Juliets should have been produced in smaller supply so they would have had the higher pricetag (just for exclusiveness). Sorry to say, but 4 years in the making - I don't buy that BS for a second! These look like a number of other Oakley pairs and 99.9% of the populace won't give a darn (or distinguish) if you're wearing these or a pair of El-Cheapo plastics. As well, for the price, couldn't Oakley come up with special lens colors that are not available on any other pair?

They get 2 marks for the Craftsmanship, "O" Design, and packaging. Other than that, stick with the X-metals for the "elite" look since this design should have been fitted with either cheaper metals or just plastic - nothing special here.

Frame: Pol Blk/Matte BlkLens:VR28 Pol/Blk Pol
price tag is always a concern,but i never pay the retail price,i got my 2 pairs for less than $750 new without the box and that almost the cost of a new tron ltd edition,which will be next on my list.These glasses are great!better get them before i do.Chow

Frame: Matte Rootbeer
Lens: Tungsten Polarized

While standing in line to create a custom pair of Flak Jackets at HQ I noticed an employee wearing these. Naturally, I asked to see (and wear) them. The gentleman was kind enough to oblige, and so here I sit to write my review.

Pit Boss shares design elements from previous eyewear such as Valve, Splice, and Scar, yet maintains a fresh perspective in its design language. Besides being comprised of both O-matter and titanium, one of its most distinguishing characteristics is the multi-faceted design - especially around the orbitals. This design gives Pit Boss the look of a diamond, and coincides with the multi-faceted version of the Icon which adorns the earstems. The fit is snug, with the glasses providing great coverage - especially at the periphery. The lenses are slightly larger, though, so they'll definitely be best suited for those with medium+ or larger profiles.

The price tag is my only point of concern. IMO they're excellent shades - about $250 - $300 excellent. I'm still nowhere near convinced that they're worth $560+, and I await justification for this exorbitant price increase before making a buying decision. Just because something comes in a fancy box and carries the name "Elite" does not double its value as far as I'm concerned.