Recon Instruments, subtly known for developing technology inside ski goggles like Oakley's Airwave, started working on its own pair of head-worn display for cyclists and runners. The smart eyeglasses do something a little different than other wearables by providing real-time information in front of your eyes, rather than on your wrist. Recon believes running and cycling enthusiasts could benefit from the technology, simply checking the bottom right corner of the lens for data on their pace, time, and distance.

For the past couple years, Recon has been tweaking its Recon Jet sports glasses. Described as the “Google Glass for sports”, this $699 pair of glasses does a lot of the same things Google Glass did, such as feeding you maps and notifications via a single little lens seen in one eye. However, instead of the display being right in front your field of view like Google Glass, Recon Jet believes its below-the-eye placement is a bit less distracting (Slash Gear). It also works by linking with your smartphone, said to “add a bit of enjoyment, motivation, and maybe even challenge to sports activities”, says Recon CEO Dan Eisenhardt.

So now that Google Glass is out of the picture (let's all face reality folks, no one wants those things), it is time for other companies to adopt similar technology and ideas for their own take on smart glasses. Fitness glasses make total sense, especially if working out where the sun is shining and you need to be wearing sunglasses anyway. Plus, not having to pull out your smartphone or piddle with your smartwatch is sure nice, particularly for those serious athletes out there. Marathon runners and Tour de France contestants will be using these types of products in no time.