I've found the new Oakley smart glasses are perfect for running, but I'm not sure they're for me

Date:
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

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For the past week Ive been testing the new Oakley Meta smart glasses and while I love running in them I'm not sure they're perfect.

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For the past week, Ive been testing the new Oakley Meta smart glasses and while I love running in them, my fiance (and running partner) wishes Id stop wearing them.

In case youve missed it, the ongoing collaboration between Meta, Essilor Luxotica has spawned seven new smart glasses one limited-edition design and six regular that incorporate useful technology into Oakleys HSTN specs.

Just like youll find in Metas smart Ray-Bans, these Oakleys boast a 12MP camera for first-person shots, open ear speakers for music, and a Meta AI assistant that can answer your questions and perform helpful tasks (provided theyre connected to your phone and the internet).

Thats not saying theyre identical, however. Some hardware has been upgraded slightly like the camera that records higher quality video and the battery life is said to be longer but the design is the biggest change. (Image credit: Oakley / Meta)

And this is why I love running in the HSTN smart glasses. The open ear speakers are handy for keeping me energized with music while I push myself, and Ive found the HSTN frame is much better at hugging my face than the Wayfarers I have meaning it doesnt jostle or slip as much on my jogs.

They also boast Oakleys 24K PRIZM lenses. These golden-tinted sunglasses
arent just polarized to reduce harsh rays; they also offer improved contrast to your vision, which Ive found in the 24Ks case makes it easier to spot terrain changes and grooves before I roll an ankle.

The Ruby PRIZM lenses are meant to be an even better running companion,
though I will admit that a downside of these picks is that theyre only suitable for bright conditions. For general use, I stand by my belief that transition lenses are superior as they can morph between clear and shaded based on the suns intensity. (Image credit: Oakley / Meta)

So why, with all these successes, does my partner despise them? Well, she doesnt think they suit me. Its not the design itself, but the color of the frames, which, for the pair Im testing, are white. Given my very pale complexion, she jokes that its hard to tell where the glasses end and my head begins.

Im not sure I agree. I think the Oakley HSTN look rad, but if you agree these smart glasses arent a good fashion fit for me, then Im not annoyed I think this is actually a good thing.

Thats because while they are a gadget, theyre also a clothing accessory.
While you can find designs and colors that suit everyone, distinct and personal fashion choices require designs like these HSTNs that maybe dont
work for everyone, but really suit the people they do work for.

This is one of the big reasons Im excited to see Android XR partnering with brands like Gentle Monster and other fashion-first brands as Im hopeful well continue to see inventive designs get the smart treatment. (Image credit: Oakley / Meta)

Based on my experience, I can definitely recommend the Oakley smart glasses just as easily as I recommended the Meta Ray-Ban glasses before them.

My only advice would be to go and try them on first. Firstly, because the different PRIZM lenses will suit different sports from a practical perspective, but also to make sure you like how you look in them.

Its not something were used to thinking about with tech, but wearables arent just redefining tech, theyre redefining fashion in equal measure and you
dont want this accessory to wind up like those other fashion faux pas you regret buying. You might also like I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous After a week reviewing the Pixel
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