Impact Protection
ANSI impact tests are the gold standard for measuring safety. See for yourself why athletes insist on Oakley impact protection. Use the tabs below to select a test and compare different Oakley sunglasses against other brands. The results are shattering.
- Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
- Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
- Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material
High Mass Impact Test Comparison
- Metal spike (more than a pound of weight) dropped from over four feet
- Real world scenario: Getting hit by the tip of a ski, baseball or other large projectiles.
- Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test
Fives® 3.0 - Plutonite® Lens
Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens
WARNING: These tests are performed under lab conditions. Do not attempt. Doing so may cause serious injury.

