Eyewear - Glasses and Goggles

On sea or snow - buy sports sunglasses by Oakley and Maui Jim here today

At the Helly Hansen Online Shop, we provide you with everything to offer protection from head to foot. Essential for your safety, while displaying ultra modern styles, we have eyewear and sunglasses that employ the latest advances in modern technology.

From the fashion shades from Maui Jim, which are ideal for golf, to the A Frame goggle designs for skiing and snowboarding from Oakley. You will find various styles for men and women, and many of the range of sports eyewear at the Helly Hansen Online Shop are unisex. There's the perfect style to suit your purpose.

As the name suggests, the range from Maui Jim began on one of the largest of Hawaii's islands. Over time, this brand has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon. With the endless Summers and powerful sunshine, it became apparent to Maui Jim that sunglasses needed to give effective protection from harmful rays.

Maui Jim shades keep out 100% of UV rays up to 400 nm. This measurement denotes the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which is not only damaging to the eye itself, but to the skin too. These are the ideal sunglasses for spending long periods under the sunshine, giving excellent protection.

One of the most frustrating elements of strong sunlight is, ironically, decreased visibility. When playing sports, glare from the sun can be a contributing factor to your performance. Many sunglasses available are unable to manage blue light effectively, causing glare and a flat image. Thanks to the introduction of Maui Jim PolarizedPlus2 technology, glare is totally eliminated.

PolarizedPlus2 features the following benefits in the defence against glare:

• Polarisation filter ? making the most of the available light, the polarisation filter 99% of the reflected glare.
• Bi-gradient mirror ? Deflects direct glare, working to keep you from squinting from bright light.
• Anti-reflection treatment ? Bounce back glare from behind you is caught and absorbed, giving all-round coverage.
• The addition of three earth elements to the lens - neodymium, erbium and praseodymium, actually boosts colours to your eyes.

The Maui Jim range of sunglasses are the ideal choice for golf, running and extreme sports such as surfing. With saltwater effectiveness incorporated into the lenses and frames, you can wear these shades in all weathers and on the beach. You can even use these sunglasses in the sea without fear of corrosion from long term exposure to the water.

Oakley for sports knowledge and street style

Oakley's experience in the field of extreme sports is known far and wide. Adopting tough construction and a host of technical advancements, Oakley shades and goggles have become an essential accessory, not only for sportsmen and women, but as a fashion item thanks to the original styling. From the high fashion looks of the Oakly Antix sunglasses, to the durable A frame ski and snowboard goggles, there's a perfect style for you.

Oakley goggles and shades are loaded with technical features that enhance your requirements for various environments. Each item of Oakley eyewear excels in providing balanced light transmission for all kinds of conditions, and a choice of gradient tinting, polarisation or photochromatic technology. There's a perfect pair or sports eyewear from Oakley no matter your preference.

The real strength of Oakley's collection is the versatility of the choice of lens colours. By creating a spectrum of differing lens colours, you will find a pair of sunglasses or goggles to suit your needs. Each lens design incorporates an ideal shade for light transmission, as well as a series of benefits developed to enhance your performance.

Certain colours of the spectrum have inherent properties for enhancing your field of vision, bringing out colour and detail for all kinds of conditions. Oakley has exploited these shades to create a choice of lenses for your specific requirements. As a guideline to find the right lens shade for you, the Oakley range includes colours such as:

• Grey coloured lenses reduce light evenly, without raising contrast, making this a standard shade for most sunglasses
• Persimmon shades work effectively in most weather conditions, and increase contrast. Hard to make out definitions, including bright ski slopes, becoming easier to define
• Iridium heightens the light level, and ideal for darker and overcast conditions
• Pink provides high contrast levels

These clever developments are only part of the story. Using Oakley's patented technologies, High Definition Optics ? or HDO ? brings a series of innovations that improve upon the cutting edge designs of Oakley's range. HDO makes all the difference to improve clarity and accuracy.

Avoiding misleading magnification that can be caused by ordinary optics, HDO maintains an accurate depth of field. Objects and obstacles are clear, without shifting within the field of vision, proving essential in sports. With Oakley's High Definition Optics, you will also experience 100% UV protection and incredible impact protection.

All of these innovations are brought together to present you with a collection of stylish sports eyewear. From the fashion conscious design of the Oakley Antix range, to the tough construction of the A Frame goggles, Oakley's collection is attractive and practical. The Antix range comes in a variety of frame and lens styles.

Although having a fashionable look, Oakley excels in creating eyewear that is stylish, tough and ideal for your needs. Packed with attitude, the Antix sunglasses employ a series of Oakley designed elements, which add greater benefits than regular shades.

• O Matter frame is lightweight, providing all day comfort.
• Polaric Ellipsoid lens geometry offers optimised peripheral view and side coverage
• Plutonite lens material offers 100% UV protection against harmful rays
• Three-Point Fit adds further comfort while holding lenses in perfect optical alignment
• Impact resistance to meet, and exceed, safety standards

At the Helly Hansen Online Shop you will find the perfect sports eyewear among the collections from Oakley and Maui Jim. Surf, skate, ski, snowboard and more with these essential items of active sportswear.