The premium price of the The Oakley Flak Jacket Polarized version may turn away some but they are a great set of active wear sunglasses. You do pay a lot more for the Polarized version. However, they are light, sturdy and the strategic rubber nose and over the ear components grip well. The polarized lenses are impressive and perform great in sunlight, against glare and on water.

I'm awaiting a replacement since the ones that arrived had a manufacturing flaw on the left lens where the coating seems to have shifted a bit during production and there was something in the center of the lens. I can't wait to get the replacements, they are a great set of glasses.

Having worn the Half Jacket XLJ Polarized model for running which are a bit smaller and has curved arms that wrap around the head a bit more I was worried about the Flak Jackets. They are just a tad wider and they bounced on the nose bridge at first however it's true they grip better as one starts to perspire.

Also the hydrophobic coating on the Flak Jacket is a great feature. Sweat, rain, moisture and most things just fall right off without any streaks or marks. The Flak Jacket comes with the kit to keep the coating fresh. The kit can be used on any set of glasses and it also makes them hydrophobic.