Resolved Question: Ray Ban Wayfarer VS Oakley Frogskin?
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The RayBan is the Original. The Wayfarer was the name of the original design and this name became the name for the style.
The Oakley Frogskin was originally a tribute to the RayBan Wayfarer when it was introduced back in the 1980's. The "Frogskin" line has morphed into other models including the Five's, Jupiters and Holbrooks. These all owe their existence to the Frogskin, which is a tribute to the Wayfarer.
For classic reasons, one COULD get the Raybans. However, if you really want to break it down in technical terms, the Frogskin is superior. Here's why:
Materials: Wayfarers, although they feel heavier (more substantial) are actually made of an Acetate (pure plastic) material that is more brittle than the nylon based O-Matter material that the Oakley Frogskin is made of.
Hinges: Wayfarers STILL use metal hinges that have anchor points drilled and glued into the frame. Over time, the stress from daily wear and opening and closing the hinges wear out the glue and wear out the anchor points. This leads to hinge failure. Oakley Frogskins have earstems that snap in to the frame. Since the hinge is part of the frame, you don't really have to worry about any anchor points. Furthermore, if you sit on a pair of Wayfarers, you USUALLY bend up the hinge or rip the hinge out of the anchor points. Oakley Frogskins are designed to be shock absorbing and have the ear stems pop out of the frame. You just pop them back in an your good to go.
Lenses: Although Rayban was the original innovator in sunglasses lenses (circa WW2), Ray ban has fallen a bit behind in the lenses that they use in their glasses. Oakley lenses (including the frogskins) are ANSI Z87.1 certified. That means they're not only impact and shatter resistant (they meet US safety glasses standards), they also meet ANSI certifications for clarity (lack of distortion). This means long term, all day comfort for you when you wear the glasses.
In the "fashionista" circles, though, you'll get more credit for wearing Ray Bans more than you will the Oakleys. Fashionistas are more concerned with name brand recognition over the actual "science" of a product.
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