You may have put your summer sunglasses to the very back of your wardrobe ready for next summer but I can guarantee this will have been the wrong move. After eagerly browsing through the next autumn / winter 2011 ranges, the item that shouted out to me the most were sunglasses. With huge popularity this season, many designers have introduced them into their autumn and winter catwalks.

It may seem somewhat strange that sunglasses are present in fashion when the current climate has little sun to offer, but it’s really not. Although ‘sunglasses’ are predominantly glasses worn for sunlight protection to the eyes, they can also be useful within a selection of environments and situations such as playing sports and when driving, as the sun remains low thus irritating the eyes.

There is a range called Oakley sunglasses which differs greatly from any other collection of sunglasses due to a number of reasons. One of these is their distinctive eye protection in comparison to other leading sunglass designers. Most sunglasses are designed to look cool yet lack protection for the actual eye, which could eventually damage your eyes when you actually think you’re protecting them. Oakley has adopted a new plastic which prevents an array of UV rays piercing the sunglass plastic and therefore damaging your eyes. This is used throughout their designs.

Not only does Oakley provide maximum protection, they remain also stylish, in line with recent trends and will most definitely make you look cool throughout the winter season. A common misconception suggests that the summer UV rays are a lot stronger than those that winter has to offer. In the winter the UV rays are just as bad as any other time of year so it is important to protect your eyes from any damage using Oakley sunglasses.

Should you be interested in skiing then you will definitely need a pair of sunglasses as UV rays will reflect off the snow. In most sports, sunglasses play a very important role, not only for protection from the sun but also in making it easier to see, especially when playing a round of golf on a winter day and the sun is low.

Oakley sunglasses are extremely hot this season and there are so many to choose from. They’re a leading designer sunglasses brand and they have many styles for different occasions. So whether you just need a pair of sunglasses for driving, playing a round of golf or taking part in an extreme sport where sunglasses are crucial, Oakley are sure to have the pair for you.