Test: The Oakley Sutro models from the US eyewear manufacturer have enjoyed great popularity since their launch and combine sporty performance and a stylish everyday look. This combination of lifestyle and sport seems to be the recipe for success. Overall, however, there are several variants with Sutro Lite, Sutro S and a "normal" Sutro, which differ somewhat. To give you an overview, we took a closer look at the models.
Oakley Sutro
We almost called the "normal" Sutro version a classic. Knowing full well that this model has only been on the market since 2019. Nevertheless, after a short time you hardly saw any other glasses among cycling professionals and cycling fans. The stylish look and the usual first-class performance offer everything you could wish for from modern sports glasses. Thanks to the generous Shield glass, you have no annoying frames or nose pieces in front of your eyes and therefore a clear field of vision. In addition to the high-quality lenses, the O Matter frame material and the Unobtaunium nose pads ensure the best functionality. The frame combines durability and comfort without pinching. The nose pads are designed in such a way that they do not lose their grip even with heavy sweating, but remain in place. Added to this is the light weight of the Oakley Sutro, which at just 31 grams is really not one of the heavyweights.
However, since the large Shield glass also has a large frame and is therefore simply too large for some riders, two other models have been tried that are based on the same technology but have a slightly different look. The language is from the Oakley Sutro S and the Sutro Lite.
Oakley Sutro S & Oakley Sutro Lite
While the Sutro S, as the name suggests, is the little brother of the regular Sutro , the Sutro Lite does without a closed frame and delivers an unrestricted field of view.
Smaller heads in particular should be happy about the small version of the Sutro, as the slightly narrower shape offers a simpler appearance without neglecting the basic shape and look of its big brother. Due to the narrower shape, we also had the feeling that we felt a little more support off the bike, which should also please outdoor enthusiasts and runners.
The Sutro Lite, on the other hand, adopts the basic shape and large Shield glass of the classic variant, but by omitting the lower frame it offers an uninterrupted field of vision and, in our opinion, a completely different look. So Sutro is not just Sutro.
