New shades inspired by the iconic race
Oakley has launched four pairs of limited-edition sunglasses to mark the 2023 Tour de France, which starts in Bilbao, Spain on 1 July.
The new collection consists of limited editions of the Encoder, Radar EV, Sutro Lite and Sylas models.
As the official cycling sunglasses sponsor, Oakley releases an annual collection, which sees its designs launched in new colours to commemorate the Tour de France.
Unlike 2021 and 2022’s more muted designs, yellow is fully back on the menu for 2023.
This year’s collection takes inspiration from the yellow jersey. Oakley is using its brand new ‘speed splatter paint technique’. The brand says the technique was designed to give each frame “an impression of speed, direction and movement to represent the riders competing”.
All of the glasses feature the Tour logo laser etched into the bottom right-hand corner of the lens and come with a custom microbag to store them in.
Oakley 2023 Tour de France Encoder Strike
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The Encoder Strike glasses make quite the statement. The frameless wraparound design is paired with a line of vents at the top of the lens to accentuate air flow.
The Prizm road lens is bonded to the frame, made from the brand’s O-matter material to provide strength, comfort and durability.
- 2023 Tour de France Encoder Strike: £239/$275/€265/AU$360
Oakley 2023 Tour de France Sutro Lite Sweep
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The Sutro Lite blends the brand’s popular Sutro frame design with vented lenses for increased airflow. The limited-edition frame is paired with a Prizm Road lens.
- 2023 Tour de France Sutro Lite Sweep: £181/$204/€200/AU$269
Oakley 2023 Tour de France Radar EV Path
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The Radar EV Path is an updated version of the brand’s Radar glasses, with a larger peripheral view for when your head is down. The 2023 Tour de France edition uses a Prizm Road Black lens.
- 2023 Tour de France Radar EV Path: £203/$231/€225/AU$304
Oakley 2023 Tour de France Sylas
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The final model to undergo the Tour treatment is the Sylas, a pair of lifestyle sunglasses. The Sylas is designed to be worn all day and Oakley says it has a hat-compatible design.
This Tour de France model pairs a Prizm Black lens with a matt black frame.
- 2023 Tour de France Sylas: £141/$160/€155/AU$213