Oakley’s Wild New Metal & Leather Sunglasses Are Michael Jordan-Approved
The 1990s-style shades have been revived for an ultra-luxe, limited edition drop.
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Oakley sunglasses tend to never compromise in terms of performance, and forward thinking is the name of the game at the accessories giant. They also have a penchant for digging into their style archive, be it for their Oakley ‘Overthetop’ sunglasses or the ’90s-era Subzero frames.
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And another eye-popping 1990s model just made a comeback in a major way, as the metal-and-leather, mixed-media Oakley MUZM Mars Metal Sunglasses recently hit Oakley’s site once more.
The shades were a design produced following a challenge by Michael Jordan for a pair of sunglasses that, well, quite literally turned heads. Jordan was first and foremost a fan of Oakley, and a high-profile one, at that. He served on Oakley’s Board of Directors starting in 1995, and frequently wore the brand’s sporty shades.
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The ultra-luxe, $2,300 MUZM Mars Metal sunglasses have already sold out at Oakley , but there are pairs on the secondary market through sites like eBay for listing prices not far above that price tag (for some select pairs on sale, of course).
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The key factor that sets these frames apart from the pack? They were crafted with a six-ton generator that used 425,000 watts of power to push the five-axis machining that created a super-intricate .0005″ precision design.
Even though the style only held a spot in Oakley’s production rotation for a few years, the eyewear and gear maker notes that the “Mars generated its own cult; thanks to its rich history and the technical prowess it took to create those mad scientist masterpieces.”
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Aerospace technology is now used to produce the remarkable frames, including high-powered lasers that melt the intricate X Metal powder to fashion the shades themselves.
Suede leather is then manually sewn to the frames for a further eye-catching touch (pun very much intended). They also use Prizm 24K lenses for the ultimate in luxe design and durability.
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If that still doesn’t quite scratch your itch when it comes to a pair of stylish men’s sunglasses, sites like StockX are selling other Oakley Subzero sunglasses for far lower prices (try less than $300).
There’s only one MUZM Mars Metal set of shades though, so be prepared to scour the secondary market if you want to score a pair.