This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
Oakley today debuted its brand-new Jawbreaker sunglasses – designed in cooperation with superstar sprinter Mark Cavendish and arguably the company's most audacious eyewear design in over a decade. Jawbreaker is notably bigger than the Radarlock XL, its aesthetic is more polarizing than the Hincapie-era Racing Jackets, and the mechanical Switchlock gadgetry of the current Jawbone gets turned up a few notches to yield a set of decidedly over-the-top shades that's sure to generate some heated discussion.
First and foremost, the new Jawbreaker lens is big. The width is roughly the same as the already-generous Radarlock XL but instead of dipping down in middle, the top of the lens now features an upward curve to provide a bigger field of view, particularly when riding in a low and aggressive position. The lower edge is now scalloped to provide a little more room around your cheeks but even so, the only way these look even remotely normal is when paired with a helmet.
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The new Oakley Jawbreakers look massive on their own but they're actually quite agreeable when paired with a helmet
"For the cyclist it's always been a tradeoff [to] get field of view and maximum protection but sacrifice ventilation," said Oakley concept development director Ryan Calilung. "The size is intentional to give the user all three – an increased upward field of view with ventilation and protection. This is important for the 'eyes-up/head-down' body position for cycling. Jawbreaker has a level of vision and protection without compromise, beyond what the consumer has seen before. It's a statement piece with real performance benefits."
While the Jawbreaker's looks are unquestionably polarizing, they're to a large extent dictated by the design's dizzying array of moving parts and gadgets. In fact, 27 separate pieces go into just one pair of glasses.
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