Oakley Icons: Past. Present. Forward.
For over five decades, Oakley has redefined the boundaries of eyewear design. From pioneering lens technologies to crafting sculptural silhouettes that wrap performance in art, the American brand continues to innovate without compromise. Oakley designs eyewear engineered for those who never stop moving forward.
The Classics That Changed the Game
The Kato
The Oakley Kato is a performance-driven design, engineered for athletes who demand more from their gear. The Kato introduced a radical lens silhouette shaped through PhysioMorphic™ Geometry — hugging the face for unparalleled coverage, precision vision, and impact resistance. Its fluid structure eliminates the need for traditional hinges, pushing the boundaries of what performance eyewear can look like.
Today, the lineup includes not only the iconic Kato but also two advanced variations: Velo Kato and QNTM Kato, both continuing the brand’s relentless pursuit of athletic perfection.
oAKLEY sUTRO
The Sutro reimagines the classic shield-style silhouette for the streets and the saddle alike. Inspired by everyday cyclists and performance athletes, it blends lifestyle and sport in one seamless frame.
Built with Oakley’s signature O Matter™ frame and enhanced with Prizm™ lens technology, the Sutro offers expanded peripheral vision and impact protection in a package that doesn’t shy away from attention. The high-wrap cylindrical lens shields the eyes from wind, debris and delivers visual clarity in fast-moving environments — whether you’re navigating mountain trails or city traffic.
Its Unobtainium® nosepads increase grip with sweat, ensuring the Sutro stays firmly in place throughout high-intensity activity. From pro athletes to streetwear icons, this frame has become a symbol of Oakley’s unique position at the intersection of performance and culture.
The Power of Prizm™
At the heart of Oakley’s performance promise is Prizm™, a proprietary lens technology that transforms how athletes and enthusiasts see the world. Designed through decades of research in color science, Prizm™ lenses fine-tune vision for specific environments by enhancing contrast, optimizing detail, and filtering visual noise.
Unlike traditional tints that simply darken the view, Prizm™ lenses are engineered to highlight critical visual cues—whether it's the texture of a trail, the curvature of a road, or the subtle shift in light on water.
Prizm™ lenses provide the clarity, contrast, and confidence that Oakley wearers have come to expect.
Every shade is built for purpose:
Prizm Road
reveals changes in surface texture for cyclists.
Prizm Shallow Water
helps you identify structure and drop offs below the surface, allowing you to see the toughest fish in lakes and rivers.
Prizm Trail
enhances reds and browns to help runners and hikers detect terrain shifts like rocks and roots along the trail.
Prizm 24K Polarized
featured in the latest Ellipse drop, offers all-day clarity and glare protection in bright conditions.
Oakley's New Era
Artifacts from the Future
While Oakley’s legacy-defining styles like the Kato and Sutro continue to shape the present, the brand never stops looking forward. With a bold vision grounded in innovation and experimentation, Oakley introduces a new generation of frames that blur the line between performance gear and futuristic design. These are artifacts of what's next.
Oakley Plantaris
Designed for the trailblazers. Inspired by natural biomimicry, Plantaris introduces flexible silicone temples and a unique contoured fit — eyewear that adapts to your movement and your mission.
As seen on Jaylen Brown.
Oakley Lateralis
Old-school attitude meets future-thinking design. Lateralis offers a wraparound silhouette with Unobtainium® grip for day-long comfort, built for those who live in motion.
As seen on Kylian Mbappé.
Oakley Masseter
Crafted in collaboration with football icon Alexia Putellas, this Signature Series model blends translucent frames, Prizm™ Brown Gradient lenses, and a sculptural base-8 wrap.
As seen on Alexia Putellas.
Oakley Ellipse
Equal parts futuristic, contemporary, and retro, the Oakley Ellipse blends 90s-inspired curves with a circular silhouette that pays tribute to the original Oakley ellipse logo. Crafted from lightweight O Matter™ with Unobtainium® contact points, it offers a customizable, all-day fit.
Enhanced with PhysioMorphic™ Geometry and Prizm™ lenses, Ellipse delivers modern performance with heritage in every detail.
Ready to Find Your Icon?
From game-changing icons like the Kato and Sutro to boundary-pushing innovations like Ellipse, Oakley continues to lead the evolution of performance eyewear.
Each frame is a testament to the brand’s legacy of engineering, innovation, and uncompromising design. Whether you're chasing your next athletic milestone or dancing at a music festival, Oakley delivers the vision — and the edge — to go further.
FAQ – Oakley Icons & Innovation
What are the Oakley Icons?
The Oakley Icons represent the brand’s most legendary and innovative frames, including models like the Kato, Sutro, and Ellipse. These styles have shaped the eyewear industry through cutting-edge design and performance-driven features.
What makes Oakley Kato sunglasses unique?
Oakley Kato sunglasses feature PhysioMorphic™ Geometry, which creates a seamless wraparound lens design that hugs the face. This allows for unmatched field of view, impact protection, and futuristic aesthetics.
Are Prizm™ lenses polarized?
Many Prizm™ lenses are polarized, including the Prizm 24K Polarized featured in the latest Oakley Ellipse and Meta AI models. Prizm™ technology enhances contrast and color detail, while polarization reduces glare for optimal clarity.
What is PhysioMorphic™ Geometry?
PhysioMorphic™ Geometry is Oakley’s advanced lens design innovation that allows the lens to be shaped without the constraints of traditional frame structures. It results in a closer fit, better protection, and a futuristic look across models like Kato and Ellipse.
What is special about the Oakley Ellipse?
The Oakley Ellipse combines retro inspiration with modern performance. It features a circular lens shape, PhysioMorphic™ Geometry, and Prizm™ lenses in a lightweight O Matter™ frame for all-day wear.
Do Oakley sunglasses offer different sizes?
Yes. Oakley offers a variety of frame sizes and ergonomic fits, including models like the QNTM Kato, designed specifically for larger heads, ensuring comfort without sacrificing performance.
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