Skating, bicycles, and the new Oakley Meta—the things that Yuki Egawa loves more than anything.

Right now, I’m even more into cycling than skating. It was my father, Yoshifumi Egawa, who got me started. I’ve become such a cycling enthusiast that I now own and ride several different types of bikes, including road bikes and track bikes.

For Mr. Kono, sunglasses are an essential item for protecting his eyes from flying debris.

"I have several pairs of Oakley sunglasses, ranging from the 'Frogskins' for everyday use to the 'Kato,' which is designed specifically for speed sports."

The model featured here is the “Vanguard” from the “Oakley Meta” line, which was designed with active lifestyles in mind.

"With this, you can take photos and videos exactly from your own perspective, so it works really well with cycling. It's impossible to take out your smartphone while riding a bike."

I heard that Mr. Kumo has been focusing on video production in recent years. He says he sees new possibilities in the POV (first-person perspective) footage that can be captured with the “Vanguard.”

"I thought that using the immersive videos shot with this would add depth to the footage and improve the quality. I actually gave it a try, and it looks great—it really is fun."

Since it has built-in speakers, you can enjoy music with the earbuds in an open-ear style.

"If it's within 50 km—like Chiba or Toyosu—I often ride my bike there. Since it's a long ride, it's nice to be able to listen to music along the way."

Whether it’s a fleeting moment at the skate park or the scenery whizzing by as you ride your bike, the “Oakley Meta” lets you capture it all stress-free—without a smartphone. For Nozomi Egawa, it has become a trusted companion that brings new excitement and possibilities to her life.