It’s a testament to the depth of Oakley’s range of shades that they’re able to create a pair that aren’t quite made purely for riding, but aren’t just for casual use. The chainlinks seem to sit quite happily between, and we managed to appreciate their use on the bike through commuting and on gentle rides, while they also felt casual enough to be worn as a normal day-to-day pair of shades.

Comfortable and lightweight, the Chainlinks keep to the consistent high quality that Oakley seems to put out with most, if not all of their sunglasses. There were no points while riding that we had to make any of the adjustments to the fit and that coupled with the clarity of the lenses almost made you forget you had them on.

The fairly wide shape of the chainlinks will probably suit those with medium to large faces more, but the majority will probably get along with the shape and the fit of the glasses.

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Available from Shadestation for £117, like most Oakleys, the price will be a sticking point for some. But if you don’t want to invest in one pair of glasses on the bike and another for off, the chainlinks are definitely a good choice for those after a versatile pair of shades for all occasions.