How to Spot Fake Oakleys



Foakley, Fakley, Fokley, whatever you want to call them, they are not the real deal. Fake Oakleys fill the black markets, from shops in metro stations in Shanghai, to street stalls in Mazatlán, to car trunks on Canal Street—they’re all over the world. Chances are, when you’re buying off the street or can bargain on the price, you know what you’re getting into.Get more news about fake ray bans,you can vist sugenon.com!

Some of these counterfeits are good and only getting better, and they’re all over the internet. Before you drop your hard-earned money on a new pair of Oakleys or on replacement lenses that you're expecting to fit into your "Oakleys," here are some signs to be on the lookout for:

1. Check the Price
An authentic pair of Oakleys is typically going to cost you at least $50.00, and that’s if they’re used, old, and probably a little worse for the wear. Anything brand new, straight out of the box is far more likely to be at least in the $80-$100+ range. Granted, this does depend on the model (and also whether the seller came by the sunglasses honestly). It’s always good to check against the retail price and what other frames of the same condition are going for.

2. Look at the Finish
Many of Oakley’s plastic frames are formed with pre-dyed plastic, meaning the plastic pellets used to form the sunglasses are injected with dye, so the plastic is the same color throughout. If you were to snap your frames in half, the inner color of the plastic should be the same as the outer. This isn’t true of all Oakleys, especially those featuring designs or metal frames. Those that are painted feature a high-quality finish that should withstand normal wear and tear for a while.

Forgeries often have the color painted on and lack a heavy-duty top coat to seal it in. If you fold your stems in and look at the hinge area, you’ll likely see a color discrepancy. Also, the paint often chips, scratches, or flakes easily.

3. Beware of an “O” on the Lens
With limited editions such as the Tour de France, MLB, or Ferrari models, there are some Oakley lenses that will have something other than “Polarized” or “Prizm” etched into the lens. You can also get some custom etching from Oakley. Some shield lenses, like lenses for the M Frames will have “Oakley” etched into the top of the lens, above the nose bridge.
Oakley doesn’t put the icon on its standard non-prescription lenses, nor does it print on its lenses; any markings will be etched. If you see paint on the lens, run the other direction.
Please note, this applies to non-prescription lenses. Authentic Oakley prescription lenses may have the Oakley "O" etched into the lower corner of the lens. Ballistic and Industrial lenses will also have a small "O" etched into the lens.