For the Balaclava fans - plus some similar items and other things...
>>> I don't understand the pricing of some of these products and of course most of them are already "In High Demand and Limited Stock"

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS901332?variant=8056153738217
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS901956?variant=8056153762526
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS901951?variant=8056153753395
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS902005?variant=8056153752121

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS902076?variant=8056153761741

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS901949?variant=8056153752107

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/FOS902142?variant=8056153778916

Welcome!

Welcome!

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.

Welcome and thank you for your service. I always thought it would be great having a shop myself too.

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.

They way I interpret his response is that all astronaut visors are normally coated with gold as a standard. Prizm 24k has gold, so technically it infers that it's the same between both. Not sure what the difference between Prizm 24k vs. Prizm Cosmos will be, but you're right, it'll be interesting to see what the marketing spin is. - Oak

I did know that gold was used on astronaut shields/helmet visors. That's why I wasn't too surprised to hear it mentioned with the Cosmos. But like Dann said I wasn't 100% it was really used or that I remembered that when it came to the 24k Gold lens. Good info and a good reminder. Thanks Oak.

I look forward to what they do with Prizm Cosmos in terms of consumer products. Oakley gave a pair of the Gold Fleck Ellipse to Sergio Sacani (which of course was presented in the big honking and cool custom tube), and Caio said the lens is the same the astronauts will use, but it's really just regular Prizm 24k. I look forward to what the difference between Prizm Cosmos vs. Prizm 24k will be. - Oak

So the 50th Anniversary Ellipse has the same lens as the Astronauts are going to use? Thats cool. If it's Prizm 24k seeing how they spin Cosmos being different will be interesting.

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.

I've never seen it before. I like it. How old is it or is it something recently released?

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.

Plantaris Ti:
https://oakley-media-hub.prezly.com/oakley-plantaris-ti-born-from-nature-and-reborn-as-a-next-gen-artifact - yelkao

- Defenderoftheo

They sold out with the quickness

Welcome!

Plantaris Ti:
https://oakley-media-hub.prezly.com/oakley-plantaris-ti-born-from-nature-and-reborn-as-a-next-gen-artifact

Welcome! I love the Stealth GMT. I wore mine a ton. Good luck finding another. If I hear or see of any I'll let you know.

- Running Low =only 1 left in extra small
- In High Demand =the bots are going crazy
- Only a Few Left =too late
- Limited Stock =sold out - Benjamin

HA HA HA!!! I think you just might be right!

WEIRD question but does anyone know what these "terms" really mean on oakley.com

- Running Low
- In High Demand
- Only a Few Left
- Limited Stock

I'm just curious because the site when it comes to AFA seems to run out of some stuff quick. I think 90% of the time when anything goes out of stock it never comes back.

Just wondering what kind of urgency should someone have when they see those terms. "Only a Few Left!" does seem to be "accurate" but all the others just seem like a sales push.

50 YEARS, ONE VISION: OAKLEY CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY AT FOOTHILL RANCH HQ
https://oakley-media-hub.prezly.com/50-years-one-vision-oakley-celebrates-its-anniversary-at-foothill-ranch-hq






CHIEF VISIONARY TRAVIS SCOTT CRASHES OAKLEY HQ WITH SURPRISE PERFORMANCE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OAKLEY
https://oakley-media-hub.prezly.com/chief-visionary-travis-scott-crashes-oakley-hq-with-surprise-performance-celebrating-50-years-of-oakley

New eyewear and looks like new Cactus Jack shirt and shorts




According to our good friend Oak via his Instagram - Travis is wearing the Plantaris Squared. Cactus Jack version of Plantaris Squared.

Woh!!! Nice!

ENGINEERED FOR ASTRONAUTS: OAKLEY, AXIOM SPACE LAUNCH NEXT-GEN VISOR SYSTEM

https://youtu.be/5N4V1ApZq2c?si=JJO1sokKELfeqA9o

Founder of Metalwood Studio. Using O-Review as a resource to hopefully inform future collaborations. We just launched a really awesome, Friends and Family Exclusive colorway of the Pro M Frame during Paris Fashion Week :) - thick_owens

Welcome! Saw that via social. Looks very cool! Glad to have you here!

Welcome!

Ellipse:
https://oakley-media-hub.prezly.com/oakley-celebrates-50-years-of-wrapping-physics-in-art-with-the-oakley-limited-edition-ellipse-50th-anniversary

Those watches do look really nice. - MKAZ

Agreed

Our youngest just graduated from High School. Our oldest is going into his third year of college. I remember going away for a meet-up at Oakley HQ when they were still in grade school. Somehow that seemed like yesterday.