Oakley Standard Issue Det Cord Industrial Safety Sunglasses (OO9253, ANSI Z87+)
$212.00
Return & Shipping DetailsOakley Standard Issue Det Cord ANSI Rated Safety Glasses (Industrial Collection)
Prescription (SPH & CYL combined) can not exceed +4.00 to -6.00 for this frame.
CYL can not exceed -3.00.
The lens tint shown here is only available with non rx lenses if choosing a rx lens you must pick a tint that is available in step 4.
Disclaimer: Mirror Transition Lenses contradict with Anti Reflective coating as it is a mirror lens. This causes more reflection in the lenses. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
Description
The Det Cord sunglass is the Oakley Standard Issue lens you’ve actually seen on field gear photos. Plutonite Prizm tinted lens, comms-compatible thin temples, removable side shield kit included — everything that puts it on military and federal-LE eyewear approved lists. OSHA-compliant when the shields are clipped in. Also looks like normal sunglasses.
Why this is the only Oakley sunglass that meets OSHA
Oakley’s consumer sunglass line is built around aesthetic and athletic-performance priorities. The lenses are impact-rated, but most consumer Oakley frames don’t carry the lateral-protection architecture (side shield housings, integrated shield kits) that OSHA 1910.133 requires for industrial PPE. The Det Cord is the exception, and the reason is the Standard Issue program. Standard Issue requires components engineered for procurement officers — meaning the side shield kit is part of the frame design, not an after-market accessory. With the kit installed, the Det Cord is OSHA-compliant industrial eyewear that reads as a normal pair of sunglasses.
How Plutonite Prizm lenses work, and which to pick
Plutonite is Oakley’s house lens material — a polycarbonate compound that clears the ANSI Z87+ high-velocity test and the MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic test. Prizm is the contrast-enhancement coating Oakley layers over Plutonite for specific environments. Prizm Tungsten is the most balanced choice for tactical and field-engineering use — neutral color bias, low glare, performs across light conditions. Prizm Black is the daylight-driving default, very dark, not for indoor or low-light. Prizm Sapphire is biased for water and snow conditions. Prizm Ruby is the active-outdoor pick. The Det Cord ships with one of these by default per colorway; alternative Prizm options can be ordered as replacement lenses.
When this is the right pick over a Wiley X tactical alternative
Pick the Det Cord when the priority is field-issue credibility plus everyday-sunglass aesthetics. Pick a Wiley X (Saint, JAKL, Saber Advanced) when the priority is purpose-built shooting / tactical optical packages with interchangeable lens kits. The Det Cord’s Plutonite Prizm lenses are excellent general-purpose tinted optics, but they’re not as optimized for specific shooting environments as the Wiley X interchangeable-lens system. For an everyday pair of compliant industrial sunglasses with serious lineage, the Det Cord is the right call. For a dedicated range eyewear set with multiple lens conditions covered, a Wiley X tactical kit is the better tool.
- Ballistic Precision: The Standard Issue Ballistic Det Cord™ meets the rigorous standards of MIL PRF32432 and ANSI Z87.1 (2010), ensuring optimal protection in aggressive environments.
- Fully-Equipped: Anti-fog coating, comms compatible ear stems, and a rubberized unobtanium nosepiece make this eyewear fully-equipped for any situation.
- Full-Rimmed Rectangle Frame: Providing comprehensive eye protection without obstructing peripheral vision, the full-rimmed rectangle frame is designed for those who prioritize safety without compromise.
- Prescription Options: Fitted with various lenses, including bifocals and progressive lenses, these safety sunglasses cater to your specific vision needs.
- Activity-Ready: Whether it’s hunting, motorcycle rides, hiking, running, shooting, or tactical activities, these safety glasses are designed to keep up with your active lifestyle.
- Lightweight Construction: O Matter™ frame material ensures durability without added weight.
- Comms Compatibility: Thin stem technology enables seamless communication compatibility.
- Optical Excellence: 8.75 base lens geometry with HDO® (High Definition Optics) ensures clarity in every situation.
- Certifications: Meets MIL-SPEC MIL PRF 32432 and surpasses ANSI Z87.1 (2015) Industrial Standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact protection.
- Prescription Options: Bifocal, Progressive, Single Vision lenses available.
- Product Type: Safety Glasses
- Gender: Mens, Womens
- Rim: Full Rim
- Frame Shape: Rectangle
- Temple Type: Straight
- Lens Types: Bifocal, Progressive, Single Vision
- Frame Dimensions: Width: 135 mm, Bridge: 16 mm, Lens: 62 mm, Temple Length: 120 mm, Lens Height: 38 mm
- Certification: ANSI Z87.1, Ballistic (MILspec)
- Prescription: Yes
- Brand: Oakley
- Product Colors: Black, Brown
- Activity: Hunting, Motorcycle, Hiking, Running, Shooting, Tactical
Additional information
| Product Type | Safety Glasses |
|---|---|
| Gender | Mens, Womens |
| Rim | Full Rim |
| Frame Shape | Rectangle |
| Temple Type | Straight |
| Lens Type | Bifocal, Progressive, Single Vision |
| Frame Width | 135 mm |
| Bridge Width | 16 mm |
| Lens Width | 62 mm |
| Temple Length | 120 mm |
| Lens Height | 38 mm |
| Certification | ANSI Z87.1, MIL-PRF-32432 (Ballistic) |
| Prescription | Yes |
| Brand | Oakley |
| Product Color | Black, Brown |
| Activity | Hunting, Motorcycle, Hiking, Running, Shooting, Tactical |
Product Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the Det Cord PPE Rx version?
Same frame, different configuration. The Det Cord PPE Rx (OO9253-2161) is the prescription-ready industrial variant; this listing is the non-prescription sunglasses configuration of the same frame. The frame geometry, the impact-rated lens, the comms-compatible thin-temple architecture, and the removable side shield kit are all identical. What’s different is the lens: this version ships with Plutonite tinted sun lenses (Prizm-coded options available) rather than the clear lenses on the PPE Rx version.
What does the Standard Issue program guarantee about this frame?
Oakley Standard Issue is the brand’s military and law-enforcement supply line — frames built to the specifications procurement officers actually require. That program imposes constraints that the consumer line doesn’t: every component has to survive rough handling, the lens material has to clear the MIL-PRF ballistic test, the temple geometry has to clear standard-issue comms gear, and the side shield kit has to remain attached through the impact protocols specified by both ANSI and MIL-PRF. The Det Cord meets all of those, which is why it’s been accepted into multiple US military and federal-LE eyewear programs.
What are 'Prizm' lenses and which one should I pick?
Prizm is Oakley’s contrast-enhancement coating system. Each Prizm lens is engineered to filter specific wavelengths that boost contrast in a target environment. Prizm Black: high-contrast everyday driving and bright daylight. Prizm Tungsten: balanced low-glare for variable conditions. Prizm Sapphire: cooler tone, water and snow. Prizm Ruby: balanced tone for active outdoor use. The Det Cord ships with one of these by default depending on colorway; alternative Prizm lenses can be ordered as replacement lenses in the Oakley accessories aisle.
Are these compliant for industrial use even though they're sold as sunglasses?
Yes — that’s the unusual part. With the included side shield kit installed, the configuration meets OSHA 1910.133 lateral protection. The lens carries Z87+ marking; the frame carries Z87.1. Most Oakley sunglasses don’t reach industrial PPE compliance because of styling priorities; the Det Cord’s Standard Issue lineage is the reason this one does. Buyers in field-engineering, oil-and-gas, surveying, and outdoor-construction roles often pick this listing precisely because it covers eye-protection compliance and looks like a normal pair of sunglasses.
Will Prizm lenses work for tactical / shooting use?
Some better than others. Prizm Tungsten is the most commonly chosen tactical tint — neutral contrast bias, good color fidelity, performs across light conditions. Prizm Black is too dark for indoor or low-light range work. Prizm Ruby is biased toward red wavelengths, which makes target acquisition pop in tree-line conditions but can wash out in brightly lit indoor ranges. If shooting sports is the primary use case, look at the dedicated tactical Wiley X line (Saint, JAKL, Saber Advanced) for purpose-built lens packages. The Det Cord is a ‘works everywhere, optimized for nothing’ sunglass.
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