# Athlete-Friendly Standalone Smart Sunglasses The Minimis Flow Offers a Comprehensive Tool By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimis-flow References: [thepitch.show](https://www.thepitch.show/179-minimis-declaring-war-on-garmin)  Minimis — a San Francisco-based sports technology company — has developed the [Minimis Flow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimis-glass). This pair of [standalone smart sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solos-airgo-a6) is designed to replace traditional fitness wearables such as [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2) watches and other bike computers. The Minimis Flow consolidates an optical heart rate tracker, GPS, ANT+ chip, and eSIM capability directly into lightweight eyewear, which allows runners and cyclists to leave their phones and watches at home while still making calls and tracking performance data through a head-up display. In essence, Minimis Flow promises to simplify the workout experience and enhance safety. By eliminating the need to glance down at a wrist or handlebar mounted device, athletes can keep their eyes on the road or trail, reducing accident risk and improving focus, as well. Image Credit: Minimis ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heads-up Display Wearables:** Integration of HUDs into everyday sports gear enables uninterrupted real-time biometric and navigational feedback that can supplant wrist- and bar-mounted devices. - **Sensor-integrated Eyewear:** Miniaturized optics and multi-sensor arrays embedded in sunglasses create a new form factor for continuous health and performance monitoring during movement. - **Phone-free Connected Devices:** Standalone connectivity via eSIM and ANT+ in lightweight wearables reduces reliance on smartphones, shifting the endpoint for calls, data and tracking to dedicated apparel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Technology:** Wearables that consolidate GPS, optical HR and connectivity into single-purpose athletic gear present potential to redefine product roadmaps and consumer expectations in performance tracking. - **Cycling and Running Equipment:** Equipment makers could see traditional handlebar computers and wrist units challenged by aerodynamic, vision-forward solutions that prioritize line-of-sight safety and data accessibility. - **Telecommunications for Wearables:** Network and SIM providers are positioned to support a surge in native-connected wearables, affecting billing models, data plans and low-power wide-area connectivity strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coordinated Smart Wearable Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ecosystem.md) - [Collaborative Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-smart-glasses.md) - [Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memomind-smart-glasses.md) - [Featherlight Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-labs-halo.md) - [Elevated Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-smart-glasses.md) - [Sport-Friendly Smart Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-octane.md) - [Underwater-Safe Smart Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2.md) - [Performance Eyewear Crowdfunding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-eyewear.md) - [Athlete-Approved Winter Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-scape.md)