You sure they'll be 50% off? I mean, the website says "in high demand" and "limited stock"! They may sell out and be gone forever! I think the Ellipse will be as big a hit as the Re:Subs were which they still can't get rid of at 50% off.
I personally really like the Re:Subs. I have two pairs and I don’t double up on a frame often.
I think the Ellipse price is scaring and ticking a lot of people off. Most people would buy the Ellipse without blinking an eye if they actually really retailed for $200/$250. You can say I’m wrong - but in my experience Oakley fans are like Nike fans. They complain and rip on new pairs and eventually a good number of them do a 180 and end up buying them.