The Tour de France™ Collection from Oakley® draws inspiration from the race’s triumphant return to the cobblestone streets of the Champs Élysées, which served as the final stage for the globally renowned sporting event since 1975. With stylized cobblestone detailing on each sunglass and a Tour de France lens etch, this collection vividly commemorates the iconic Parisian avenue while celebrating the world-class cyclists, captivating thrills and stunning scenes that inspire millions of Tour de France fans across the globe. For the ultimate Tour de France experience, the collection comes with a tour de france lens etch, custom microbag, and box sleeve.
Built at the crossroads of aesthetic disruption and boundary-pushing performance, Velo Kato™ resists the conventional with a lens design enabled by PhysioMorphic™ Geometry for a close fit to the face. The large lens shape, Unobtainium® ligature nosepad, no-slip Unobtainium® earsocks and flow conditioner tabs on the frame create a sleek, aerodynamic no-hinge system that maximizes protection, airflow and field of view to keep you locked in at all times. For the complete ride, Velo Kato™ integrates seamlessly with the Oakley® Aero helmet. To experience enhanced color and contrast everywhere you go, Prizm™ Lens Technology provides the details.
DISRUPTIVE DESIGN: Advancements in optical design and a design methodology called PhysioMorphic™ Geometry have enabled a progressive, disruptive design and intended to fit the lens as close to the face as possible, providing optimized coverage, wider field of view, frame retention and impact protection.
REVOLUTIONARY LENS DESIGN: Advancements in optical design have allowed the lens to be designed with an extended wrap and rigidity in key areas that mimic the structural properties of a frame.
NOSEPADS: Comes with two Unobtainium® nosepads of different thicknesses and depths to create different offsets to give you the fit you need and no slip grip.
HINGES: The no-hinge system maximizes protection, airflow and field of view to keep you locked in at all times.
SEE MORE DETAILS: Available with Prizm™ lenses that are designed to enhance color, contrast so you can see more detail.