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The Oakley Lateralis 9431 sunglasses bring high-wrap sport performance to everyday wear. Built on a rectangular frame with deep-set lenses and a matte finish (visible in both the black and transparent variants shown), the Lateralis bridges the gap between dedicated athletic eyewear and casual style—what Oakley calls “mixing old-school style with new-school design.”
The frame is constructed from O-Matter, Oakley’s proprietary stress-resistant material that’s 25% lighter than acetate yet twice as strong. It flexes on impact without deforming, handles temperature extremes, and won’t become brittle over time. The high-wrap shape hugs your face for better coverage and peripheral protection, while integrated Unobtainium nosepads and earsocks increase grip as you sweat—the more moisture, the tackier the grip. You get two nosepad sizes in the box for a customized fit. The 126mm temples curve gently without pressure points, and the deep-set lens design adds visual depth to the profile.
The Lateralis is available with Prizm lens technology across multiple tints—Black, Grey, Ruby, Sapphire, Deep Water Polarized, Shallow Water Polarized, and Snow Sapphire. Prizm isn’t a simple tint; it’s a spectral tuning system developed over 15 years of research. The lenses selectively block and amplify specific wavelengths to boost contrast and reveal details invisible to standard lenses. Prizm Deep Water and Shallow Water Polarized variants filter out overwhelming blues on open water while enhancing greens and reds so anglers can spot fish below the surface. Prizm Snow Sapphire optimizes contrast on snow. All lenses are made from Plutonite polycarbonate, blocking 100% of UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful blue light up to 400nm.
The Lateralis 9431 is prescription-ready, accepting single-vision and progressive lenses. Oakley’s prescription lenses use the same Plutonite material and can be ordered with Prizm tints, polarization, and Transitions. The rectangular shape and full-rim construction suit medium to large faces, and the high-wrap design works well for driving, cycling, running, fishing, and general outdoor use. It’s a go-anywhere frame that doesn’t look out of place at a trailhead or a coffee shop.
