The school season is arriving and we know you have many preparations before the first bell rings. While you're selecting first-day outfits, let us handle the search for the perfect pair of spectacles. Our list of the best Oakley back-to-school glasses will help you or your child feel and perform wonderfully — from first-period biology class to third-period P.E.
Table of Contents
A. What to Look for in Back to School Glasses
B. Video Review
C. Best Oakley Glasses for School
1. Oakley Activate
2. Oakley Airdrop
3. Oakley Litebeam
4. Oakley Metalink
5. Oakley Wheel House
D. Get Prescription Oakley Glasses at SportRx
What to Look for in Back to School Glasses
There are several factors to consider when choosing the best pair of glasses for you or your child's classes. Below are a few essential points to ensure your purchased back-to-school glasses provide great visual capability and overall comfort.
Frame weight and durability
Choose a pair of back-to-school glasses that are lightweight. An acetate frame is one of the best options that feature a comfortable fit, sturdy build, and lightweight feel.
Size customization
The school day has its own worries with pop quizzes and projects — the fit of a pair of glasses shouldn’t be on that list. Seek form-fitting frame features such as adjustable temples and removable nose pads.
Quality lenses
Anti-scratch and impact-resistant lenses will ensure you or your kid's glasses are protected if they are accidentally dropped between classes. Oakley’s PRIZM polycarbonate lenses are as durable as they are light.
Video Review
Best Oakley Glasses for School
Now that you have an idea of what to look for in lenses and frames, we’ve got a few of the best Oakley back-to-school glasses options that scored all A's from our expert Sport Opticians.
Activate
Oakley Activate is as customizable as a class schedule. These glasses are equipped with flexible temple arms that mold into any head size and shape, along with multiple sets of interchangeable nose pads to fit different nose bridges. These frames also feature a wide field of view from its six-base frame wrap. They are available in multiple child and adult sizes.
Oakley Activate in Satin Grey Smoke
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Oakley Activate Key Features
- 1.59 PRIZM™ lenses for 100% UVA, UVB & UVC protection
- Six-base frame wrap for extra coverage & a wide field of view
- Multiple sets of Unobtainium® nosepads for an optimal fit
- SportRx Frame Width: 125mm (men's, medium, women's small, and kid's large) and 130mm (men and women's medium and kid's large) (What is SFW?)
Airdrop
Oakley Airdrop is the perfect blend of durability for outdoor activities and comfort for study time. The Airdrop’s Unobtainium® temple grip becomes stickier during rigorous activity, so the glasses don’t slide off. Its wire-core temples can also be adjusted to fit any head shape for a secure fit. They are available in multiple child and adult sizes.
Oakley Airdrop in Satin Lead
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Oakley Airdrop Key Features
- 1.59 PRIZM™ lenses for 100% UVA, UVB & UVC protection
- Interchangeable icon accents for frame customization
- Unobtainium® temple grip
- SFW: 130mm (men and women's medium and kid's large), 134mm (men's medium and women's large), 138mm (men and women's large), and 142mm (men and women's extra large)
Litebeam
Oakley Litebeam’s full-rim lens design won’t disappoint you or your teachers. The frames are made from O-Matter™ material for durability and all-day comfort. The Oakley Litebeam comes with four interchangeable nosepads and a Three-Point Fit system for a precise hold. These frames are available in multiple adult sizes only.
Oakley Litebeam in Satin Black
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Oakley Metalink Key Features
- 1.59 PRIZM™ lenses for 100% UVA, UVB & UVC protection
- Adjustable wire-core temples for a secure fit
- Three-Point Fit system that holds lenses in precise optical alignment
- SFW: 134mm (men's medium and women's large) and 138mm (men and women's large)
Metalink
Oakley Metalink’s sporty style will look great no matter where your studies take you. The Metalink features a lightweight frame with interchangeable nose pads for a secure, customized fit. The textured temples also feature additional grip — to ensure the Metalink doesn’t slip off whether you’re running for a marathon or running late for class. These frames are available in multiple adult sizes only.
Oakley Metalink in Satin Black with PRIZM Gaming lenses
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Oakley Metalink Key Features
- 1.59 PRIZM™ lenses for 100% UVA, UVB & UVC protection
- Lightweight and durable NonO-Matter frame
- Interchangeable no-slip Unobtainium® nosepads for a customized fit
- SFW: 135mm (men's medium and women's large) and 139mm (men's large and women's extra large)
Wheel House
Oakley Wheel House combines a perfect blend of minimalism with elegance. It's O Matter™ frame material provides durability and all-day comfort, whether you are typing up a class assignment or going for a brisk evening jog. The Wheel House Hollowpoint™ hinge system also provides the fit you desire in a stylish design. These frames are available in multiple adult sizes only.
Oakley Wheel House in Satin Black
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Oakley Wheel House Key Features
- 1.59 PRIZM™ lenses for 100% UVA, UVB & UVC protection
- Unobtainium® stainless-steel temple grip for a comfortable and secure fit
- Hollowpoint™ self-contained spring cam mechanism for an elegant hinge design
- SportRx Frame Width: 140mm (men's large and women's extra large)
Prescription Oakley Back to School Glasses at SportRx
Don’t let your prescription needs keep you or your child squinting at the classroom whiteboard. When you shop with us, you’ll find video guides and tooltips throughout the build process as you customize the perfect pair. An answer to all your Oakley questions is at your fingertips, and if you want to chat with an expert, contact us. We’ll put you in touch with one of our friendly in-house Sports Opticians who can help you build you or your kid's perfect pair of Oakley glasses.
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