“I’ve always had the lowdown xl 2’s but was anxious to try to the glass lenses. They’re great but the size is smaller than I’d like and feel a bit tight compared to the xl 2’s. As expected, but wish I would have stuck with the xls.”
“This is my third or fourth pair of lowdown's, I've had the originals the metals and everything in-between. there are fantastic glasses. i recently tried the photochromatic lenses and they are awesome i got the brown lens and while they function as told personally i don't love the look of the brown lens( you can see your eyes so pictures with them on look goofy) is my only complaint and its a personal complaint. What happens when you buy online and cant try them on . still love them and will continue to wear them everyday”
“Love the lenses, lightweight frames, fit and style. Photocromatic lenses work well and rarely need to take them off.
Sadly the smith bag/ lens cleaner is terribly cheap. Drawstrings do not hold and the glasses fall out onto the dirt or pavement and land, catlike, on the lenses.
Please product team do better and come up with a more protective storage solution that isn’t focused on cost reduction and product margins.
All in, good glasses, disappointing storage.”
What features did you like?
Color, Fit, Functionality, Quality, Style
How was the fit?
Too Small
Perfect
Too Big
“I’ve had my Smith Lowdown 2s with ChromaPop Polarized lenses for a few months now, and they’ve quickly become my go-to pair. The frame is lightweight, fits comfortably all day, and looks great without trying too hard. But the real star is the ChromaPop lenses — they seriously enhance color and contrast. Everything looks sharper, and the glare reduction is fantastic, especially when driving or spending time near water.
I went with the brown polarized lenses, and they work well in bright sun and partly cloudy conditions. They make greens and blues pop in a way that’s noticeable but natural. I’ve worn a lot of sunglasses over the years, and these are easily among the best in terms of clarity and comfort.
Highly recommend if you're looking for stylish, high-quality shades with excellent optics. Just take care of the lenses — they’re not scratch-proof, but with a case and a little care, they hold up great.”
