Continue on to learn more techniques to identify fake Oakley sunglasses. The most obvious way that you can tell if you have fake Oakleys is by how much you paid for them.
If you bought the sunglasses far below MSRP manufacturer suggested retail price then there is a good chance they are not authentic. MSRP is set at a specified amount for each style to ensure the retailer gets a proper margin for the wholesale price they paid for the sunglasses. Cutting MSRP beyond a reasonable amount should always be a red flag.
All Oakley authentic sunglasses will come in a cardboard box. Imitators have used Oakley logos on their boxes but they are often grainy and low resolution. This comes with any Oakley Authentic Sunglass. As you may have noticed in our video, some of the fake frames also have this certificate along with a warranty card. However, we noticed the mailing address on the fake warranty card was totally bogus. The SKU stock keeping unit , also known as part number is a unique identifier to the frame model, size, and colorway.
It can be found on the inside of the temple arm. The OO is followed by 4 digits which pertain to the frame model. This is followed by a dash and more numbers which relate to the colorway. However, some fakes even have the real SKUs printed on the frames! Some fakes have stickers on the lenses. Other stickers are made to look like lens etchings but when you run your finger along the edge of the sticker you can clearly tell that it is not an etching. Also, the stickers on fake Oakleys will often leave residue on the lens itself.
It is a pre-dyed nylon-based material which means that the color of the frame will always be true along any edges or hinges. Shipping, taxes and discounts calculated at checkout. Orders will be processed in USD. Foakley, Fakley, Fokley, whatever you want to call them, they are not the real deal.
Before you drop your hard-earned money on a new pair of Oakleys or on replacement lenses that you're expecting to fit into your "Oakleys," here are some signs to be on the lookout for:. Granted, this does depend on the model and also whether the seller came by the sunglasses honestly. If you were to snap your frames in half, the inner color of the plastic should be the same as the outer. Those that are painted feature a high-quality finish that should withstand normal wear and tear for a while.
Forgeries often have the color painted on and lack a heavy-duty top coat to seal it in. Also, the paint often chips, scratches, or flakes easily. You can also get some custom etching from Oakley. Please note, this applies to non-prescription lenses. Authentic Oakley prescription lenses may have the Oakley "O" etched into the lower corner of the lens. Paperwork Today, most designer brands include a certificate of authenticity, warranty card, or any material similar to that.
This certificate is probably the most explicit indicator of genuine Oakley product. I advise you to go through the content - any typos or formal errors may indicate fake. Authentic Oakley logo is presented on many different spots including temple or packaging. Hold your Oakley and have a closer look. The inner side of the left temple contains a model name, number and sizing details. All of these details should match the information on the retail box.
Moreover, any inconsistencies, such as typos, error in font size, or spacing may again indicate fake item. If the glasses are polarized you will see them turn dark. Our Mission. Funny Fakes. How to detect fake:. The first thing to do is look at the quality of the glasses and the box, if they are new. Look for the words "Made in U. Next, look at the "O" on the arm of the frame. Next, feel the nose piece and rubber on the arms.
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