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The Oakley Sutro Lite S 9496 sunglasses bring the bold shield-lens performance of the Sutro family to riders with smaller faces. Inspired by the daily rhythm of urban cycling and the iconic 1984 Eyeshade that started Oakley’s sports performance revolution, this semi-rimless design delivers expansive coverage, enhanced vision, and a secure fit that won’t overwhelm narrower facial structures.
The Sutro Lite S addresses a common frustration: most performance sunglasses are scaled down afterthoughts that compromise coverage or fit. This model takes the opposite approach. The frame geometry is purpose-built for small to medium faces, maintaining the same lens proportions as the standard Sutro Lite while ensuring contact points sit where they should on narrower temples and nose bridges. You get the full shield-lens experience—protection from wind, debris, and bright light from nearly every angle—without gaps, pressure points, or the feeling that your sunglasses are sliding off mid-ride.
The lightweight O-Matter frame strips away unnecessary material for a barely-there feel, while the semi-rimless construction opens up your downward field of view. Unobtainium nosepads and textured temple grips provide added retention even when you’re sweating through hard efforts, an improvement over the original Sutro that lacked temple grippers. The high-wrap shield lens blocks peripheral light leakage, letting you stay focused on the road, trail, or your computer without distraction.
Available in multiple Prizm lens options—including Prizm Ruby, Prizm Jade, Prizm Black, Prizm Sapphire, Prizm Road, and Prizm 24K—each lens is tuned to specific lighting conditions. Prizm technology selectively filters wavelengths along the color spectrum to boost contrast and enhance color separation. Prizm Road, for example, helps cyclists spot subtle changes in road texture and makes traffic signals more vibrant. Prizm Trail enhances contrast between earth, foliage, and shadow lines. The result isn’t just darker vision—it’s sharper, more legible detail in the environments where you ride or run.
All lenses are made from impact-resistant Plutonite, Oakley’s proprietary polycarbonate that blocks 100% of UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful blue light up to 400nm. The lenses are interchangeable, so you can swap tints as conditions change (note: Sutro Lite lenses have side notches and are not compatible with the full-rim Sutro frame).
The Sutro Lite S fits small to medium faces and is ideal for cyclists, runners, and triathletes who want maximum coverage without the bulk of standard-sized performance eyewear. If the regular Sutro or Sutro Lite feels too wide across your temples or leaves gaps at the nose, this is the model to reach for. The design balances sport performance with a modern, slightly retro aesthetic that works just as well off the bike as on it.
