Oakley Sunglasses was founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard, CEO and Chairman of the Board. The success of its first product line, handgrips for motocross motorcycles, led the company to expand into the design and manufacture of motocross goggles in 1980. The prominently displayed Oakley Eyewear name on the goggles quickly gained recognition and helped establish Oakley reputation for functional quality and unique design. By 1984, using the knowledge gained in designing, manufacturing and marketing goggles, the company produced its first high-performance sunglass, the Eyeshades. The company has developed and secured over 600 patents and 800 trademarks worldwide and has incorporated those technologies into numerous new oakley sunglasses.Oakley Sunglasses was created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. Their dedication drives us to look beyond the conventional ideas of industry standards. It’s in our DNA to identify problems, create inventions, and wrap those inventions in art. And simply to make things better than anyone thought possible. Oakley products represent our commitment to excellence a passion that redefines what is possible for those who defy their own limits.