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“I really wish that the photochromic copper blue lens was polarized, it would make these ultimate freshwater fishing glasses. Polarized and photochromic in that vlt would be a game changer.”
“I work as a polar expedition guide in Antarctica. These glasses are fantastic for all conditions - from cloudy and overcast to bright sunlight. Super comfortable and I love the attached retainer strap.”
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“appreciate these glasses for the clarity and as an alternative to goggles while in the backcountry. Easy to remove the shields when fogging is an issue and the fit is excellent.”
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“I got these glasses mostly for mountaineering. They’re so stylish that I wear them pretty much anywhere unlike other glacier glasses. They’re also no large shades that you don’t wanna wear unless you’re doing some sport activity. These glasses are just the right size and shape that make them quite stylish even day to day.
The crispness of the glasses are phenomenal. I’ve never owned a pair that is as sharp.
The best part is the auto dimming feature. Honestly, life changing. Can wear these glasses in varying conditions from shaded areas to bright sunlight and you won’t have to take them off or switch them up.
Don’t waste your money on other shades. This is a pretty versatile pair that is of absolute quality.”
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“I was looking for optimal clarity, low light and high light coverage, in a comfortable all day - day after day sunglass... These do it all.
Over the years I've owned sunglasses from a lot of brands. These might be the best, usually if you want the best lenses you go after glass fishing sunglasses as they have their focus on optical clarity in varying light. BUT these knock those out of the park. Living in 6 months of snow I've been putting these to work on pre dawn light, flat light, vertigo inducing clouds and fog banks as well as full sun bluebird days skinning. I think the photochromic (I got the glacier photochromic copper blue mirror) is what helps in low light. It is picking up the blue from the snow in shadows. So I'm seeing definition on snow that I haven't picked up on with other sunglasses. In full sun the lenses change quickly and have the usual Chromapop magic - Oakley prizm. Whatever color enhancement you want to compare.
The frames on these are lighter than most and also have a gripier/spongier feel. The temples are bendable so they can be fit to your head and the megol rubber grip make them "lock" in place and feel very secure. The times you really don't want to lose them the strap is added security/bonus. All that makes them comfortable all day with or without hats etc. The coverage is perfect with the side shields. I get no light leaking through and a comfortable fit but also like I can take the side shields off if I want.
Fogging, I was concerned these would fog on heavy snow/wet days when moving uphill and sweating with those side shields in place - but I haven't had an issue. It seems like keeping the internal side of the lens is key there as that's where all the tech is on these glasses.”
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“The Smith Embark Photocromic Cromapop sunglass is by far the best sunglass I’ve ever purchased. The lens alone is worth every penny. I feel as though I’m viewing the world in high def. I now own both the white frame with grey lenses and now the black frame with the Photocromic lenses which I feel are way better for low light/ overcast days. Living in Alaska, I’m looking forward to using these all year round and I can’t wait to use them when the snow starts falling and getting out on the mountain with them. 5+ stars for sure.”
