Oakley launched the O-Frame goggle in 1980.
The O-Frame was an early Oakley snow-goggle design and helped establish the company in performance eyewear. Oakley had been founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard, initially producing motorcycle grips before moving into goggles, sunglasses, and other products.
The model’s name refers to the prominent O-shaped logo and brand identity associated with Oakley. Its snow-sports connection is important because Oakley’s early performance products were not limited to conventional fashion sunglasses.
The O-Frame should not be confused with the later Frogskins, a lifestyle sunglasses model that became especially recognizable in the 1980s. Both are Oakley products, but they belong to different categories: the O-Frame is a goggle design, while Frogskins are sunglasses.