Love how they were just sitting loose in the box... - Benjamin

Yeah, it wasn't in the foam at all. I hope they all weren't like that. The color changing bag is really cool. I love the "torpedo" case but for the money this release should've had it's own unique case.

Love how they were just sitting loose in the box... - Benjamin

Amazing for the price that they were not better secured.

Disappointing packaging

The Plantaris Ti itself is pretty cool. It’s a big beefy chunk of titanium. At least the orbitals are anyway. Way thicker and more mass than anything in the X-metal line, though not necessarily the most functional as comfortable eyewear (about as heavy as an Aluminum C Six). Everything else about the release seems to involve very little thought:

1. The eyewear doesn’t sit snuggly in the box’s foam during shipping, so it bounces around everywhere. It’s a miracle that any of these come in pristine condition to the buyers, especially since it’s shipped with a metal case next to it.
2. Speaking of the metal vault, I think Oakley just threw it in to throw it in. I’m actually surprised it came with a Vault at all since all the other $2k+ releases didn’t include anything (MUZM Mars, MUZM Juliet/Romeo), but it would’ve been better if they created a Vault that actually fits the Plantaris with the nosecone on.
3. The whole Future Genesis campaign is about product through story telling. You’d think the inclusion of a thermal colour changing pouch would warrant some type of story feature. It’s not even mentioned anywhere.

Even the most forgettable expensive release, Moonveil, had much more thought put into it. A shame. Plantaris Ti is actually a good product but doesn’t have the consideration put into it.

Also, just a reminder that Haven in Canada is introing the Tailend Ti tonight. I know most of you have seen the two standard colourways, but there's actually 4 SKUs to the product at present. I assume Haven will get one or both of those missing colourways.

The Plantaris Ti itself is pretty cool. It’s a big beefy chunk of titanium. At least the orbitals are anyway. Way thicker and more mass than anything in the X-metal line, though not necessarily the most functional as comfortable eyewear (about as heavy as an Aluminum C Six). Everything else about the release seems to involve very little thought:

1. The eyewear doesn’t sit snuggly in the box’s foam during shipping, so it bounces around everywhere. It’s a miracle that any of these come in pristine condition to the buyers, especially since it’s shipped with a metal case next to it.
2. Speaking of the metal vault, I think Oakley just threw it in to throw it in. I’m actually surprised it came with a Vault at all since all the other $2k+ releases didn’t include anything (MUZM Mars, MUZM Juliet/Romeo), but it would’ve been better if they created a Vault that actually fits the Plantaris with the nosecone on.
3. The whole Future Genesis campaign is about product through story telling. You’d think the inclusion of a thermal colour changing pouch would warrant some type of story feature. It’s not even mentioned anywhere.

Even the most forgettable expensive release, Moonveil, had much more thought put into it. A shame. Plantaris Ti is actually a good product but doesn’t have the consideration put into it.


- Oak

Most of the packaging definitely seems like a BIG afterthought. Which is disappointing. Half the reason I like the 13.11 was because of the packaging. To me presentation is a huge way to make an impression for a brand. Even if you've been a fan for decades. Yeah, that thermal color changing bag was a big missed opportunity. Speaking of FG I know it's not over but it is definitely not at the forefront and we're 8.25 months through year 50. Saving it for the Olympics now? I might be crazy but I almost think you don't include the case if it doesn't fit properly or with the noseguard. It just calls attention to it being thrown in. I love that case but it doesn't help that it's not a new case - that puppy's been around for a while.

Also, just a reminder that Haven in Canada is introing the Tailend Ti tonight. I know most of you have seen the two standard colourways, but there's actually 4 SKUs to the product at present. I assume Haven will get one or both of those missing colourways. - Oak

Im really hoping this is not just a limited run of these. I do enjoy the Tailend and would like to see it out there more but these super limited elite pricing releases are getting insane.

*Crosses fingers*

50th Anniversary. 48 for the public, one for Jim, one for Rick. - Dann

Ha Ha! Or they gave two away to influencers because they didn’t make enough of the polished version. Gotta make sure they’re taken of. - yelkao

You're probably right on the mark. Neymar Jr. got a pair of the Raw Titanium frames, though not sure if it’s a numbered version.

There have been a bunch of the Polished Titanium ones given out that are not part of the numbered 20 (such as the 3 Podpah guys who got theirs on a podcast). It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if there were 100 made with 50 given away.

Well the numbered and none numbered editions complicate things a bit. Not sure I realized there we both. So there's "48" but probably 50 numbered Raw and 20 numbered Polished? But the actual totals for both - being numbered + none numbered combined - for each are unknown?

Another question - how many that were given away were to "Brazil" and individuals that aren't necessarily relevant (personal opinion) to the US/North American market? To be honest most - not all - but most of the people that I've seen/heard that got free ones were either people I had no clue who they were or only knew of because of Caio or Andre. Did Shiffren get a pair or Mahomes? Just trying to figure out the thought process of how these were strategically distributed. For the lack of a better term.

The reason I ask is because Oakley does seem more and more like it's becoming less and less of an American brand. Nothing wrong with trying to get other markets interested or supporting those markets that love the brand. Just thinking that - imo - if the possible distribution from what I've seen is correct - that just might be proof that North America is not a priority for Oakley and Lux anymore.

The reason I ask is because Oakley does seem more and more like it's becoming less and less of an American brand. Nothing wrong with trying to get other markets interested or supporting those markets that love the brand. Just thinking that - imo - if the possible distribution from what I've seen is correct - that just might be proof that North America is not a priority for Oakley and Lux anymore. - yelkao

Owmed by Italians and Made in China... No USA left in it at all...

- O_taj1242

Is that Ruby over clear?!