The Oakley Fast Jacket and the Oakley Holbrook have been endorsed by two of today’s most sought after young athletes.
Shaun White and Rory McIlroy not only rule skateboarding and playing golf. They also show support by giving back to the community. St. Jude children’s hospital is reaching a 50 year milestone this year and Shaun and Rory were there for the ceremony. During the filming of the PSA, which will air in early June on CBS and the Golf channel they met a bright 7 year old named Dawson. They spent time with Dawson signing autographs and posing for as many pictures as he wanted.
“To see someone go through what he’s going through and to have all this positivity coming out of him, it just makes you realize how lucky and how fortunate we are.” Rory McIlroy
1960 Cliff Lake Road 119 Eagan, MN, 55122 USA
grant@heavyglare.com • 651-209-7999
Did you know that May was National Motorcycle Safety Awareness month?
Wiley X offers a full line of sunglasses that can not only protect your eyes from damaging UVA/UVB rays but can also help reduce eyestrain from dry eye.
Thanks to the patent removable foam facial cavity your eyes will be free and clear from wind, dust and debris. The facial cavity is only available on the Climate Control series glasses that Wiley X offers. They just released two brand new frames for 2012. The Echo and the Gravity which feature superior styling and wrap technology.
With a wide variety of colors and styles available they are sure to please any rider.
If motorcycling isn’t your thing.. not to worry! Wiley X also offers glasses for pretty much any sport and even just for hanging out.
Most of the frames are available with prescription lenses as well.
Move over competitors… we’re on the news!
It was a warm spring day in May when one of the local news channels approached us and said that they would like to do a story on sunglasses. Being the educated folks we are, we totally welcomed the opportunity and quickly called all family and friends about our new stardom.
Minnesota residents (and those with good satellite tv) will be able to feast their eyes on a little education.. Heavyglare style. Your sunglass questions will be answered in true HD
Tune to WCCO Channel 4 news this week at 10pm.
Let us know what you think about the story after it airs .. we love feedback
While the summer sun is shining high in the sky it’s important to keep your eyes covered.
The customers have spoken and we have listened! Starting today (Saturday), We are going to be open Saturdays from 11am -2pm. Come in to shop, pick up your glasses, you name it .. we are here for you.
With this early spring weather we are having, a lot of people are hitting the links.
From water hazards, sand traps, and the occasional wandering snapping turtle we have all had our share of bad days on the green. While we can’t promise eagles, we can definitely help you see the green better.
Introducing the latest in golf transitions lenses… The NEOX Transitions SOLFX.
These lenses adjust to the outside light conditions so you don’t have to worry about changing glasses at all during the day. The more UV light present the darker the lens. The less UV light the lighter the lens.
As Saturday May 12th approaches, I am still on the ‘fence’ on whether or not I should lace up my sneakers and go for the New Prague half marathon. (New Prague is about 45 minutes southwest of the twin cities). Being a relatively avid runner I never turn down the chance to get some great ‘swag’ ( goodies). One thing you cannot depend on here in Minnesota is the weather (that is why I’m still on the ‘fence’). We can be sunny and 85 one day and below zero the next.
So, I am often asked by my running friends.. “What kind of glasses do you wear?”
Here are some things to consider when picking out the best pair of running glasses:
Make sure the frame is fitting your head appropriately. I find that rubber temple tips / ear socks are great to keep the glasses on your face throughout the constant movement. I personally run in Smith Pivlock V2 in white. What I like best about that frame is that its the only sport frame that has an adjustable nose bridge. Having a smaller nose, I can just click the nose bridge to appropriate size to prevent slippage. The Smith Pivlock V2 is also interchangeable. It comes with 3 lenses that can easily be changed depending on your location.. Clear, Platinum (grey with mirror front), and Ignitor (Redish Brown with mirror front). I find that in the ever changing weather conditions here the ignitor lens is the most ideal. Its perfect for those early morning/early evening runs.
Smith Pivlock V2
The Platinum lens: Allows only 15% Visible light Transmission ( % of light that reaches the eye)
The Ignitor lens: Allows only 32% Visible Light Transmission ( % of light that reaches the eye)
So, if you are like me and not the speediest runner out there.. you can still look cool and be the envy of your running buddies.
Happy Monday to everyone! Did you know that next Sunday is Mothers Day? If you haven’t gotten your mom or that special lady in your life a gift yet, consider the YSC (Young Survival Coalition) from Oakley. Oakley recently released the Dangerous, Discreet, Necessity and the new Commit Sq with the YSC logo.
The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a non-profit network focused on the concerns and issues unique to young women affected by breast cancer. The YSC’s core purpose is to improve the quality and quantity of life for all young women facing the challenges of breast cancer. A proud partner of the YSC, Oakley is helping support its mission of Action,
Advocacy and Awareness by providing $20 from each sale of this special edition sunglass. Since the YSC debut, Oakley has raised more than $2 million dollars for this great cause.
Did you know… In the US, more than 250,000 women under age 40 are living with breast cancer. Cancers in young women are generally more aggressive due to a generally higher metabolisms. Breast cancer is also the top cancerous killer in women up to age 54.
Show your support this Mothers Day and get one of these great frames. All of the frames are rxable as well 
The Crosstown Collection from Spy is available only to a few select dealers
Check out the new: Haight, Beachwood, Yonkers, Burnside, Mercer, Fremont, and Midtown.
They are all rxable too!!
Per Spy: Journey up miles of pristine coastal highways cooled by salt air. Fade into dark, bright lights cutting through white noise, asphalt andconcrete coming to life. Bask in the company of those who have been through it all with you, not seeing what is was then but knowing what it is now. It’s these moments in time crystallized in iconic memories that inspire our Crosstown Collection. A beautifully crafted, limited offering born from our Golden State roots and a genuine fondness for the City—inspired by our collective passions for quality design, music, art and getting busy outdoors. This premium collection was intuitively designed to combine fashion and function to help keep your style on point—no matter the setting or situation you get yourself into. Exclusive to select core shops and boutiques worldwide, the Crosstown Collection is worth the journey.
They are only available for a limited amount of time, so get them while they are available.
Oakley reinvents technology with a breakthrough in eyeglasses. Introducing the Currency. The First frame to be made of lightweight C-5™ alloy. The front is made by the trademark O-matter. Melded together with Twinshock ultra wearable hinges.
Not too often does a frame come out that makes me say instantly to myself: “I have to have that!” A few months ago, I was taken aback by the beauty of the Currency frame by Oakley. The solid construction of the frame and the matching ear socks (rubber temple tips) I knew it was mine. I immediately tried it on and put it through the ‘test.’ I wore them for a 4 mile run, biked in them, sat and worked with them on my face for hours, and the ultimate test of asking friends: ” How do these look on me?” The Currency passed all with flying colors. The ear shocks kept them on my face throughout the movements of running and biking. The lightweight material of the frame didn’t weigh on my nose at all. Everyone asked said they looked great and wanted to try them on for themselves.
If you are looking for durable, sporty and sophisticated eyewear.. the Currency has it all.
Per Oakley.. Here are the benefits of the Oakley Currency frame:
Durability. The peerless architecture is sturdier than conventional hinges because no springs are used. Instead, the mechanism is a solid component that takes advantage of a durable yet lightweight alloy of titanium, a premium metal that resists corrosion.
Flexibility. Oakley formulated the alloy to be flexible. When you push an ordinary frame stem even a subtle distance beyond its normal open position, you risk breaking the hinge. With Oakley’s new design, the stem simply springs back to where it should be.
Comfort and fit. There is no inward pressure when the frame stems are in their normal open position. Subtle flexibility of the entire frame accommodates a wide range of head sizes.
Distinctiveness. This is a recognizable design feature, unique in its architecture and distinguishing in its simple beauty.
Currently available in: Flint, Navy Blue, Polished Black , and Satin Black
- Eye (A): 54
- Bridge: 17
- ED: 57.3
- B: 34
- Temple: 133
The ultimate sport performance product, this revolutionary eyewear lets athletes take full advantage of Oakley’s wide array of performance lenses, thanks to an ingenious invention called Switchlock™ Technology that makes lens changing fast and hassle-free. Switchlock lets you adapt your vision for any environment and keep up with changing light, and all lenses are optimized with the unrivaled clarity and impact resistance of High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Engineered to meet the uncompromising demands of world-class athletes, Radarlock™ changes the game with a new definition of performance.
Whether you’re competing for Gold or just squeezing every ounce of possibility out of those prized moments of athletic escape, you’re either wearing Radarlock™ or wishing you were. If you haven’t heard about Oakley Switchlock Technology, you’re wasting too much time fumbling with the outdated designs of ordinary interchangeable lens systems. Our simple switch mechanism makes the process quick and easy, and the lens is held securely in place without uneven pressures that can bend it and distort your vision. Somebody finally got it right, and did so with a vengeance against conventional technology.
- Oakley Switchlock™ interchangeable lens technology for fast and easy lens changing
- Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter frame material
- Integrated surge ports to channel airflow for the comfort of cooling
- Unobtainium earsocks that increase grip when you sweat
- Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds the lens in precise optical alignment
- Multiple interchangeable Unobtainium nose pad options for secure, customizable fit that maximizes comfort
- Metal icon accents
- Two Lens styles.. Path and Pitch
Outdoor sports season is beginning so get your pair now before they sell out!
