Whether you’re pushing hard on the trail, carving turns on the slopes, or chasing speed on the open road, Oakley sunglasses are built for people who take their vision seriously. The brand began in 1975 when Jim Jannard started making motocross grips in his garage before moving into performance eyewear. By the early 1980s, Oakley had launched its first goggles and sunglasses, quickly earning a reputation for innovation in sports eyewear.
Today, Oakley remains one of the most recognisable names in performance sunglasses and goggles, trusted by both elite athletes and everyday users. The brand holds hundreds of patents across materials and lens technologies, all developed in collaboration with world-class athletes across sports like cycling and snowboarding. In 2025, Oakley celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking a new era of innovation that blends performance design with advanced wearable technology.
That future focus is already taking shape with Oakley Meta, a new category of smart glasses that integrates AI, cameras, open-ear speakers, and real-time data capture into performance eyewear designed for active users. Built for more than just sun protection, Oakley Meta represents the next step in how eyewear supports training and performance, and it’s arriving in New Zealand soon.
At the heart of Oakley’s optics is Prizm lens technology. Rather than simply darkening your view, Prizm lenses fine-tune the light spectrum to enhance contrast and colour where it matters most, making terrain and detail easier to see. All Prizm lenses provide 100% UV protection, and selected options are available with polarisation to reduce glare from bright surfaces like roads, water, and snow.
If you’d like help choosing the right Oakley sunglasses or Prizm lenses for your sport, our team is here to help you find the perfect fit for how you move and see the world.
You can find the full range of Oakley sunglasses and Goggles right here and order online, or visit us in store at Matthews Sports Vision, 210 Hardy Street, Nelson to try them on, get expert advice, and find the perfect pair.
