Oakley Medusa Helmet

The Medusa is one of the most wild designs Oakley has made in its 40+ year history. It consists of two distinct pieces—a helmet and goggles. But it’s not your everyday helmet for biking or skiing, it’s something…else. Introduced in 2002, the Medusa Helmet, made of leather and originally retailing for $500, looks an awful lot like something you would see at Burning Man. Oakley was well aware that the Medusa would not appeal to most customers, but they wanted to stretch their experimental wings. The goggles sold separately for $250. Making the combo retail for $750, a hefty price even today. The Medusa helmet is made of dark brown leather with pale stitched detailing. There are long, thick leather pieces of “hair” tied with visible stitching to the back of the helmet, hence, one has to assume, the name Medusa. The “hair” is often referred to as dreadlocks but more closely resembles tubes. The helmet covers the ears and has a double O ring buckle beneath the chin. The goggles snap onto the top and sides of the helmet. The goggles are bug-eyed with heavy, round, oversized leather framing with the same stitched detail as the helmet. The metal Oakley icon is on the center forehead of the helmet. This helmet is size small/medium and has a padded interior. The original lenses are black, iridium-coated and are made of Oakley Plutonite, so they are highly impact resistant and offer UVA/UVB/UVC protection. This Medusa is complete with goggles (unlike those sold elsewhere).