Digital Glasses Are Here! Even Realities G1 First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Finally... Is this tech in eyewear done right? In this video you'll find out as Robert gives his initial verdict on what could be a revolution in glasses.
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I'm a pilot, and use heads-up displays. This is natural to me, and I am excited about seeing a pair.
Cool! I wonder if it would be useful as a pilot to have certain information available directly in front of your eyes
I have a PPL, and although I haven't actually used a HUD it's the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. The value of a HUD when flying is obvious, but in eyeglasses I'm not so sure. Info on a HUD is directly related to flying, but info in these glasses does not have anything to do with walking or driving. Now, if there was a way to link these glasses to car data, e.g. speed, turn-signals, etc, to create a HUD in the car, THAT could be useful.
@@thespectaclefactory That is the point of a heads up display. We have most of the flight information in front of our eyes. It might work for small aircraft, but what we need is real time information. My charts are now all electronic. Putting in checklists might be helpful
@@mostguitarswins I was thinking about checklists. In many situations, I don't like to look down to read a checklist.
How can i buy it ?
A display in my prescription glasses is a dream come true
But for me to drop £1000 on these I need to be able to display info of my choice that is important to me, so it becomes an extension/augmentation of myself
So far, to me, it seems like a really expensive clock, I'm not interested in the other features
If there were an API, with which I could permanently pin custom info, the utility would be endless (as opposed to abusing notifications)
I could track how much money I've spent today, and how much that compares to my average daily spend
I could check my current speed and trip distance when cycling/riding my electric unicycle
For the latter, I would also rather look down, than look at the sky, to check it
If the utility is restricted and I can't make it work for me, then it's just another cool gimmick
The hardware looks amazing, now it's all up to the software and what you can do with it
Exactly this I want a driving HUD paired to my phone with currently playing track and ability to skip it from the frames like a smartwatch level of features paired to my phone as an extension
Seconded. I'd probably buy a pair just for the programming fun.
These are actually incredible. Many of the "smart" glasses so far have felt gimmicky. These looks so good.
Exactly my feeling
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I think a lot of you are missing the point. These are supposed to be a different kind of glasses, not complete augmented reality. The creator said he wanted to make them as light weight and normal as possible. Adding a speaker and camera is not lightweight and often NOT stylish at all. Ive also come to realize the numerous complaints on battery life and the fact that when humans see a camera pointed at them, they constantly wonder if they are being recorded and sometimes do not appreciate it. Completely different kind of tech.
Exactly! Glasses first and foremost, and the tech is an awesome feature
As a meta owner - 99 % people I met don't know that metas have a camera in them. They just not on the edge of tech to have that idea
Yep this is what I’ve wanted when I heard Apple was making glasses. They really missed the mark and this nailed it.
This is it. It's innovation that is CUSTOMER first and not just about the tech. If anything it's AR done as intended and not just a projector and camera forced into something that looks vaguely like glasses that could take a bullet.
@thespectaclefactory glasses were designed so people can see clearly not as a tech eyewear. Can i buy them for prescription type issues as i need to wear glasses to see and read?
I love that you had the review first and the unboxing after. I’ve never seen that before honestly
Thanks!
What do you think of the G1? Let me know 👇- and if you'd like a pair, including with prescription lenses, email us via hello@thespectaclefactory.com and we'll make sure you get yours first 😉
This company understand what a smart glasses mean. Not a phone replacement..
💯 that's why I got so excited
I am so grateful to still be around to use this tech!
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Now they look really smart!
That green colour look great!
I’ve got a visual impairment and it’s this kind of tech that I have been waiting for.
The feature of having a message and one day navigation on your lenses will really help people like with a vision impairment 👌🏻
The G1 is phenomenal! I am definitely going to be an early adopter. The tech is integrated in a way that is not obtrusive and totally agree with Robert about the design and use.
They definitely seem worth adopting even in the initial release. It feels like a completely finished product, although I'm sure they'll iterate on it over time.
@@thespectaclefactory Thanks... I just looked at the preorder options and there is not a progressive lens option just yet. Only no prescription or single prescription option.
Does chat gpt works with these glasses?
Idk about others but this does promote a better posture especially when it forces you to look slightly higher, and of that is addictive then people will be looking prominently higher constantly than slouching. It sounds silly but i think that in itself is cool
You're right, I found that I spent more time with my head held high rather than looking down at my phone whilst wearing them
leaving out camera and audio is 100% what i want. in fact, to me, they could have left out more and move more of the heavy lifting to a connected phone. i've always wanted one to just be largely a dumb terminal that utilise the phone foir processing (instead of others who've tried to slap a wearable swiss army knife on your face). i can see this becoming absolute boss in 2-4 iterations/versions as long as they don't lose their ways and get bloaty (like one plus).
i mean, we'll see how well the production units turn out but a lot of the underlying philosophies feel so right to me.
I feel exactly the same
I have my phone on me more often than my glasses. Why not offload processing to the device I'm never more than 10 feet from?
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same because i don't wear my glasses full time but there are people who wear glasses full-time, though.
the most important thing is i'd rather have the additional weight (for processing power) on the phone (in my pocket) than on the glasses (on my face).
As someone who is a professor, these would really help. I have to monitor thousands of students and can't always be looking down at a screen, so I can actually give more time to help my students without having to zone out. If the AI is good, this will be a game changer.
Just a thought, but this could be huge in a university setting, anything from business to medicine.
Great thinking! That's an application I hadn't considered, but makes sense
I'll chime in and say that the AI actually is quite good. People have already started to receive their G1s in the mail, and although I'm not a part of that crowd, many of them say that the AI assistant is good, while also being quick enough that it's not a pain to use. It will also likely improve over time. Even Realities has already promised more features are to come, and it may include an even better AI model in the next year or so, who knows.
Excellent innovation especially for us who use spectacles and teach as well. How much?
@@campionchiromba7479 $599 for normal frames without prescription, and with prescription it's $749. It's a fairly reasonable price for prescription lenses: only $150
I knew as soon as Lindberg and others were involved, you'd be covering the product. Meeting the team behind this piece of eyewear will be cool.. excited to see more, and your recommendations might be enough for me to buy a pair. We shall see.
Yeah, keep your eyes peeled for the full review! Early signs are promising
HOLY SMOKES this is almost 100% of what I've been waiting for 15 years ! Simple informations , a day of battery life, bluetooth... The only misssing link for me would be bone conduction audio. Do you know when we can preorder it through you ? I guess the 134mm hinge to hinge might be a little snug but this is absolutely excellent ! Thanks for the video Robert
Drop me an email via rob@thespectaclefactory.com - we're taking pre-orders now so yours will be in the first batch that is released
I’m an “Oversize Load” escort driver averaging around 100k miles per year. We are typically legal a half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. I spend a lot of time driving from 3:30 AM until night time. A huge safety issue I deal with every night are the headlights of both oncoming traffic and what’s behind. So many aftermarket lights and suspension mods end up literally blinding me with misaligned headlights. Add poor weather and visibility and I’m purely steering on skills learned as a pilot and that’s runway…or roadway environment picture. Chasing that tiny thin line on the right side of the road, that’s barely visible while in a sweeping turn, while blinded. Backwoods country single lane roads, gotta love them in the middle of the night. Used to be the only real threat was the wild animals darting across the road but now you gotta deal with ridiculously bright lights. If there’s a way for this technology to help deal with this issue, let’s see what it can do.
I have the same issues with crazy blinding lights while driving. Very dangerous so I try to avoid night driving. Stay safe out there.
Wow I really thought you meant escort for large ladies
So, these are currently $600usd on pre-sale. Are we buying these from you with prescription lenses? What about progressives? If we buy from you, do we get the pre-order perks? Are you able to tint/flash coat?
I'm working with them to make custom tinting and/or Zeiss lenses a possibility. Can't make any promises yet. We can definitely upgrade the sunclip and I'll be doing that with my pair for sure.
@@thespectaclefactory I will definitely be interested in them if/when custom tinted Zeiss lens are available! Great video as usual, Robert!
Are these glasses going to be available for ANY prescription???
NOW!
Great question and not answered in the video as best I remember. Prescription lenses are needed by many of us.
Finally, a good review of these beautiful glasses. Bravo sir!!! If these had bone conductive audio, I would have bought them in a second.
Thank you!
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I would absolutely LOVE to know if theres any community/open source plugins planned. That would be an absolute gamwe changer, especially for those who just want a nice, accessible HUD to put what they need/want on.
Exactly. These are what I want; a smart-watch replacement, not a phone/camera/headphones replacement.
Exactly! My main hangup on all of these products so far is how locked down they are. I need one that lets me put whatever niche information I want on the screen.
The end goal is Tony Stark tech. Everything else is transitory
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The live translation feature is super cool! Definitely getting a pair
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Give it a few years and every newscaster will have these on
Good call.
Genuinely, I can see that happening. The teleprompter function works well
I doubt it. It moves your eye contact away from the camera. How is that not going to be noticeable?
I kinda doubt that. Current teleprompter technology is widely prevalent and is the exact right tool for the job. There's no real reason to replace them with these in that specific context. You don't gain anything and you'd see the display in camera, whereas teleprompters are able to be directly in front of the camera lens without affecting the image at all. You really can't improve upon them. There are way more reasons why this wouldn't be ideal than any potential benefits.
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I dislike when a company says "We have a Smart Glasses" and they all look like a binoculars.
But this company said "We got a glasses first! then the tech was added as a bonus"
Thank you for bringing these to our attention - keen to try them
I think they look terrific. I would like to hear more about the kinds of lenses it supports. Who is the lens manufacturer? Does it support varifocal, etc? An excellent presentation.
WOW. I'd love to try a pair. Just for the simple notifications and daily tasks.
You should!
The problem with AR and VR is input and what to display. When AI is incorporated so that it can become an expert in you and predict what you want and how you prefer it to be displayed, they will be useful. Then the input and display can be enjoyable and not a burden.
Taking a photo or recording video w/ your glasses isn’t unnecessary complexity. I use mine when rock climbing, jogging and skateboarding. I was best man at my friend’s wedding and I have a moment from a POV that most people could never capture w/out being taken out of the moment or distracted. To each their own.
That’s actually pretty cool, the wedding part. Never thought about it like that.
Can't a go pro replace what you have?
It definitely is useless weight lmao!
Nooooo ive always wanted this but no support for astigmatism lens. This is super cool tech!!
My pair has astigmatism correction! So it is possible. Email me via rob@thespectaclefactory.com and I'll help you to get a pair.
Robert made please video about suggestion for glasses/lenses when somebody has astigmatism.
What ideal index to choose according fi level and how to wear sunclips even if astigmatism is included?
these projections / overlays are also useful if you are watching / working on a tablet.
Perfect presentation matey , love it how they have not overloaded with phone apps … imaging chatting to people around the world in their language… brilliant
Nice smartglasses... but since nine months I already use less expensive (350$ instead of 850$) analog ones called INMO Go with about the same features (AI assistant, translation, navigation, teleprompting, notifications + calls and music) coming with sunny and prescription clips plus a case. They have two small speakers that G1 don't have. For navigation those are quite useful giving clear indications like when turning left or right, so you can close or open the visual as you wish when driving or biking. Finally for my normal usage, one battery charge goes easily 3 to 4 days.
Thank you! I hope Meta Ray-Bans get HUDs like these. Maybe they should collaborate with Meta.
Hello, I'm severely visually impaired and that's lead to a lot of complications with navigation and reading etc for my whole life despite tech advancements so when I see things like this it does make me smile as these look absolutely perfect for someone like me. The only catch unfortunately is that the sun clip won't be nearly dark enough as I use 94-96% (4+6%). Could this be a possibility in the future. Also, can the text on screen be enlarged as that would really help? Thank you. I'd love to try these but they cost a ton so I'd need to ask first. Thank you
Not sure if the text could be enlarged, but we can definitely customise your sunclip with whatever level and colour of tint you like
That looks way better then the Meta.
Thank you for your work🙏
Interesting. I love the HUD concept and it looks like these guys have nailed that. Having said that, I've been wearing my Meta Wayfarers for 6 months now; got them with my prescription and transitions so don't need separate or clip-on sunglasses when driving or flying. I use the hands-free aspect of two-way comms constantly for calls and texts without needing to put in earbuds or put a phone to my ear, and the lack of speakers in the G1 makes that a deal-breaker for me. The way this tech is heading is really cool.
This is awesome! Thanks for bringing it to my attention
My pleasure
These look great, thank you, very nice review. 👍
Appreciate it!
These smart glasses seem to tick every box. I personally would've liked the cameras, so i will give these a miss. Don't care for the audio feature as like you said can just put in some earphones anyway. I hope they make a version with a camera, and i hope to see more colour options for the sunclips!
I’ve been following smart glasses for years, and It is truly surprising to see one product that integrates display this seamlessly into their design. The microled and waveguide display combo they use is not that rare tbh, and I’ve seen companies like Vuzix and Rayneo made similar products using this technology. But wow, nothing goes close to this one here in terms of size, style and the finish, not to mention I’ve not seen any product out there that can really integrates waveguide and prescription lenses in one piece. Not sure if these guys can really deliver what they are promising, but if so, this will be game changing.
You're right; it's really exciting. The early signs are positive!
Wow. First pair of smart glasses that seem viable and useful. What does the pricing look like?
Exactly! They start from around $600 + lenses, which I think is pretty reasonable considering that's what high-end frames can cost anyway.
@@thespectaclefactory you did not mention these during my fitting yesterday 😏. Can they work with Zeiss smart vision? 😛
They don't work for people with long sightedness or astigmatism though. Do I put contacts AND lenses on every day?
Great they did it green, because I am almost blind to red color! Hehe
Love the green!
I have a google glass that’s on a shelf , I hope that some brand can bring this from factor to main stream, it was so cool and powerful.. it was next to having a super power
As someone hard of hearing, having 'sub titles' appear before my eyes is an amazing feature. I also travel alot on business. Translation feature is also hugely useful along with Google maps providing directions. I will be looking into these...
Titanium is much more durable than Magnesium. Magnesium is more brittle, but if you want to save weight, it's a very good metal option. Magnesium is cheaper too.
It looks like the clairty/Abbe value is poor if your looking though the projected display section? Slight grey tint too.
Interesting concept, too bad they are made in China.
So I've said before that not everything made in China is trash. They have some very premium regions for manufacturing too.
I actually made a mistake with my comment on Magnesium. I meant to say it's lighter and said it's stronger instead. Genuine mistake. Nevertheless, they feel very sturdy
As a tech nerd, Never buy the first generation of anything.
Fellow tech nerd here. I'd mostly apply that to giant corporations that can afford to take a dip in profits. If it's a small startup with cool tech, then no, you won't be getting an astounding product without flaws, but you'll be making an investment on their future to help their product stick around
As a fellow tech nerd I can tell you that this could easily replace my phone and that alone is reason enough for me to buy in. It'd be nice to not have the constant distractions yk?
@@EG80No, you're clearly not a tech nerd because you haven't understood what this device is. You will still need your phone at all times. That's how it communicates over Bluetooth. It's basically a glorified smartwatch for your face.
As a tech nerd, I buy the first version of everything
Blue light protection and I sold bro
We can add a blue light filter with a custom sunclip 😉 - that's what I'm making for my pair
Only when the best eyewear designers and producers get together with tech companies will we have a truly wearable eyewear in the optical industry. Who will be the first? I haven't tested the technological features, but evidently this product looks like very primary in terms of eyewear design...
Really? Former CEOs of Lindberg, Mykita and IC! Berlin are all involved...
I think they're a very good looking and functioning pair of glasses, and I have high standards.
Did these get rid of the need for prescriptions? That would be a game-changer if they would adjust to individual prescription needs
It's good to finally see something that's ready for production. It still might be another couple of years before it's fine tuned and priced appropriate for me though.
I doubt it will come down in price. They already cost less than a lot of high end frames that don't have digital functionality
@@thespectaclefactory I kinda said that before even looking into the price, anticipating a high expense.
These are brilliant. I’ve got to echo all the others saying that this is the technology I’ve been waiting for!
At 7:46 his phone definitely fell out of his pocket. 😂 The zoom in before it happened and the sound. Pour one out for the phone.
I'm wondering if you can get them prescription.
Yep! You can order them through selected partners like us. Just email me via rob@thespectaclefactory.com and I'll set up a custom order for you.
We need full-color video capability, that is both mostly somewhat transparent and in a focal plane closer than any object you may be looking at. I want to be able to watch/pause/rewind/FF an instructional video while I do the work.
Dam this is exactly what I've been waiting for since the google glass
Same!
I would be interested in trying these if these 2 things happen.
1. I can use prescription lenses. I literally need them.
2. The lenses can be transition lenses.
If that is possible, I would get these even if their only function was to translate what i am seeing or what someone is saying.
Ready to buy now!!
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The translation, AI, teleprompter and closed caption HUD features will be amazing!
I’m a little confused about the requirement to look up. These features would obviously need to work without looking up.
The all day battery life is similar to a smart watch so that’s perfect as you wouldn’t sleep with them.
An integration with Chat GPT would be helpful, seeing the text that is spoken by Chat GPT would be helpful for search responses, translations etc.. A future two way camera version with Chat GPT would be helpful, ie.. “What am I looking at?” could be spawn with an eye brow lift or eye gestures 😊
Love the concept of these glasses over the typical smart glasses with speakers and cameras! The Meta Ray-Ban feels less impressive in comparison. There are already plenty of audio glasses, and most people have good earbuds. Plus, having a camera on prescription glasses you wear all day raises privacy concerns. With sunglasses, it’s different-you can take them off when needed-but for daily wear, it’s risky.
These are exactly what I’ve been waiting for. I’m definitely keeping an eye on them and hoping they deliver on their promises.
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Of high importance is support for community developers. Many manufacturers have a very odd propensity to want total control over how their product is used. A perilous choice.
These look fantastic!
They are pretty unbelievable
These do look great, but having a camera is valuable to me as a photographer. When clambering through a rock gorge in the wilderness, for example, when I see something I want to capture, the process of getting any camera out, whether phone or serious camera, it can be a challenge! I've often worn a strapped on GoPro for this reason. To have that functionality built into glasses adds serious value.
However, I get how for many people in social situations, knowing there is a camera potentially recording them, it may not be welcome.
I'd prefer rectangular glasses but otherwise these look like the first practical smart glasses and I'm looking forward to their development.
Robert, you didn't show me these last Saturday! Do they come in blue? 😂
I'd like to try smart glasses but as you say, they need to be glasses first and foremost and smart later.
There are some which concentrate on being augmented reality but crap glasses.
The teleprompter idea would suit if I could get that to work as the speaker notes in PowerPoint presentations.
lol, no blue colourway yet 😅
The teleprompter works very well in my experience so far
Very impressed. Can they produce something for cycling performance?
Well, they could be used for cycling in the current iteration, and if the market was big enough I do think they could make a sport-specific version
A similar thing has been done by Julbo I think.
Looks awesome but... Sadly, my PD is just too wide. I will no doubt have the same problem with these as with every other limited run, limited styles glasses. They just won't fit. ☹️
Nice pair of *normal* looking glasses. Hands free HUD. All day battery, also a plus. Intriguing applications maybe real time translation, maps and direction. (Others? I need a compelling use case, before considering getting one.)
The only competitor, for hands free, might be a smartwatch. Though this doesn't have as real estate.
Wow 😳
I know 😍
If these came installed with GPT-4o, I would get them in an instant.
I think they do?
They do
8:44 having a camera would add a big creep factor to them it’s a little weird to walk around with camera glasses all day would definitely make a lot of people uncomfortable. Glad they don’t have one
💯 agree
Living in a non-English speaking country and being a little hard of hearing, these glasses would be a godsend. If I could read what the person is saying; I might not have to nod my head so much, pretending that I understood something that I totally couldn't hear.
I'm just waiting for the real smart glasses that automatically adjust its prescription as you look from far away to near. I hate bifocals, so having glasses that "knows" when you need the prescription to change would be awesome.
Please make a video on how to clean our lens and a good process of clean lens and what are the solution or water we can use to clean our lens.
Cool. What about prescription???
Fully prescription compatible.
I like the concept and feature set . I wish the designers/manufacturers all the best.
I agree that having audio capabilities to the glasses is unnecessary. However, I will ask that you rethink the inclusion of a camera. For me this is the reason I will be buying a smart pair of glasses. I want a pair that will easily
1) on gesture, take a photo
2) on gesture, save a short videoclip/series of photos clip from the previous xx seconds e.g. x=15secs.
How does anyone adjust focus to suit- especially older folk who might usually need reading glasses?
Looks like a fantastic product. One question could you please explain, the size of the green information. I definitely would normally need my reading glasses to be able to read something that size by availing of the magnification on my prescription glasses. How is it now possible for me to be able to read it without this aid. I'm sure there is a perfect logical answer to this.
I think that Google's directions are a massive win, but it will also be important that ER allow third-party apps; if or when this happens, it would be a game gamer, and I would certainly make a purchase.
We will wait for them to do varifocal
It's already available. Just email us via hello@thespectaclefactory.com to order
He has that typical tech bro slickness to him. However I appreciated his "taking a note" wasn't instantaneous. Many fake demos show everything happening instantly which never happens IRL. I am interested to see what third party reviewers say.
I am a third party. We're a completely independent family business
“Magnesium is more durable than titanium”? Are you ok?
Off-topic: great looking watch, what brand/model is it?
Thanks! It's a Grand Seiko 'Shunbun'
I wish we could write an app to access data on servers via ssh. Maybe using the phone's bluetooth?
It would be nice if these had an SDK and open firmware. Phones are getting more and more powerful, so the ability to offload a lot of compute to the phone, wirelessly, is intriguing.
This maybe all and good, but it does not have recording videos. I don't really need all that other stuff - that is just an added bonus for. Plus price tag is just way too much for me reading the previous comment.
Thanks for the video.
Check our latest video for the rationale behind not having a camera on these
Wow. I’m rarely amazed.
I want a pair of these glasses.
Oh no!
We're going to end up with two really weird generations in our aged care homes. 1st generation just walks around, seemingly staring at the floors all day. (The first generation to grow up holding mobile phones) 2nd generation just walks around, seemingly staring at the ceiling all day. (The smart glasses generation)
For notifications in non-English, right-to-left languages, are they displayed correctly in the glasses?
We just put on the glasses and its reads the sentence and gives us the answers ? Or do you have to order the glasses out loud ?
Amazing piece of tech
If i have to raise my eyes to see iformation how will this work if i am driving?
These do seem premium and have some nice features, but the price is pretty steep for someone who has never tried smart glasses before.
This is not a multimedia device. I already have the xreal air 2 pro.
Without a camera, it is less useful. Because real-time translation of text is impossible without one. It would be nice to take photo's with speech notifications. Everything saved directly to your phone.
Scanning barcodes and qr codes save the links directly to your phone or show just the link.
Scanning streetnames and give a heads up.
Etc.
I’m looking forward to the glasses Apple has been working on, whereby the lenses can be adjusted, refocused. As person on permanent medication, my eyes change from one day to the next.
Finally, 'Spy Kids' type glasses are becoming a reality!
I really wish they would use that tech in order to allow me to read ebooks. If you make smart glasses that could allow me to read any epub files, I would buy a pair immediately
Smart glasses would be able to change as you need them to see.
Great video as usual, but what do you guys think of 100%, Roka, Tiffosi, or American Optical? I haven't really seen these brands mentioned in your videos and at least in America they are very popular, I would love to know your opinion, Thanks!
The width of the frame has always been an issue for me as a eyeglass wearer. Do they make wide frames as it looks like they be damaged for people with large heads and wide faces.
This is a good start.
I would love just for navigation feature as I get lost in a paper bag.. and to have a heads up nav all the time would allow for less time looking at a device to see what my next turn is or if unfamiliar spaces driving at night. Etc.. I will for sure order a pair of these next year with my FSA as meta is already covered by insurance carriers this should be too. The green is for sure way to go.