Sunglasses can be as much a freedom of expression as they can be an essential piece of gear, and the Rudy Project Revenge is unabashedly both. These shades are lightweight, flexible, comfortable, provide lots of visibility, and stylish on both men and women. I happen to adore the reflective multilaser green lenses with the gloss [...]
What’s coming down the pipeline? Julbo, that’s what. Sunglasses are difficult to test - more suited to individual tastes than just about anything we review, it’s hard to take an objective look at them. Just about anyone can look good in a running jacket or in a pair of boots (okay, not anyone – you know what I [...]
Smith Optics Interlock Whisper sunglasses are perfect for just about any challenge. For starters, the Interlock Whisper’s, like their name suggests, feature Smiths’ INTERLOCK Interchange system, which allows you to quickly swap out lenses to meet your needs and changing lighting conditions. Each pair of Interlock Whisper’s come with a pair of clear and ignitor [...]
If you are a sunglass aficionado, the brand Maui Jim should ring a bell. This brand has been around the sunglass seen for over 30 years starting out if one of the more sunny spots in the world, Hawaii. When I think of Maui Jim, I think of quality and style. And while quality and [...]
Sunglasses seem so innocuous. They’re just supposed to be eye protection, allow me to see clearly when the sun is high and bright so I’m not squinting all the time and encouraging crow’s feet wrinkles at a young age. Who knew that sunglass could be so much more than that. I will never look through [...]
When you’re out participating in an activity for a long duration such as biking, hiking, running, etc., having a nice pair of lightweight sunglasses can really make things more enjoyable. And while having a pair of shades that are lightweight is great, it’s also nice to have a pair of sunglasses that have a good [...]
The Clara and Lulu frames are new from Native Eyewear for Spring/Summer 2011. Native Eyewear has kept up with the changing times and styles and now offers some fun options for active gals that want to combine function and fashion into their shades. The Lulu and Clara sunglasses are not simply male styled glasses that [...]
Living in Colorado where we get over 300 days of sun a year, protecting my eyes is extremely important to me. Whether I’m out for a run, bike ride, hike, or just out and about, I pretty much always wear sunglasses. Sunglasses not only protect your eyes from UV rays, but they also help prevent [...]
With many training seasons starting to get into full swing and the winter clouds starting to fade, it’s ever important to have a good pair of shades. I’ve been running in the Native Endura sunglasses over the past month in sunny, cloudy, rainy, and snowy conditions and I have been super happy with the performance. [...]
Whether you’re going out for a run or hanging out on the slope-side bar for a little apre ski, the Bolle King Sunglasses do just the trick. I’ve been testing these sunglasses out for a few months and I’ve really liked them thus far. Living in Colorado where the sun is constantly out to brighten [...]
If you’re active and going lightweight is your thing, the Smith Pivlock V90 Max is a must to check out the next time you are looking for a pair of sunglasses. The Pivlock V90 Max is a frameless sunglass that is best suited for cyclists or runners. I say this because as a cyclist and [...]
If you spend a lot of time on the water, ocean-river-stream-lake, then you are most likely familiar with Costa del Mar sunglasses. Costa has been in the sunglass business for around 30 years and has made a name for themselves with their early use of polarized lenses throughout their sunglass line. Over the years, Costa [...]
One of our favorite shades this season, the Native Endo, not only performs like sport sunglasses, but look pretty bad ass too. A common trend that sunglass makers are picking up on is that consumers/athletes want a shade that fits their performance and fashion needs. Plain and simple, Native Eyewear gets this concept. We’ve tested [...]
The Oakley Compulsive Square sunglasses are so lightweight that if you have often search for your sunglasses when they are already on your head, these may make your problem even tougher. They weigh in at 1 oz. The square version was great for my smaller framed face and the inlay kept the sunglasses in place [...]
Native Eyewear makes sunglasses for serious outdoor athletes and touts fun technologies such as Anti-Ocular Intrusion System® and Rhyno-Tuff® Air Frames. The Lodo sunglasses are a delightful mix of fashion, function, and technology. The Lodo’s have the aforementioned Anti-Ocular Intrusion System® which is a design feature that prevents the lens from moving back towards your [...]
Oakley has long been at the forefront of sunglass style and technology. Always pushing the limits of performance, the Jawbone represents the latest incarnation of sports oriented eyewear. Intended for use while running, cycling, etc. The pair I reviewed had the vented Transition lenses. The Transition lens adjusts the tint of the Jawbones to the [...]
Sporty wraparound glasses can be hard to find for many active women. All too often, the glasses are a scaled down version of a men’s frame and sold as a female specific model. Thankfully, Rudy Project has solved this problem with their new pair of shades, the Ability. The Ability glasses have a close fit [...]
The Bolle Formula are a great pair of dual purpose sunglasses – punish them on the race course, and then keep them on to hit the streets afterward. The pair we tested featured Bolle’s new AG-14 polarized lens, which is reportedly the best lens to filter bright light and prevent discoloration. We were lucky enough [...]
We tested these performance shades from Native Eyewear in a variety of outdoor activity situations, and they performed outstandingly no matter what we threw at them. One of the best features of the Dash XP is the amount of coverage on the top and bottom of the lenses. For road cycling, we like a sunglass [...]
The Bolt by Native Eyewear is a sporty-functional frame that is also fashionable. The Bolt comes in fun frame colors such as maple tort, pale ale fade, snow streak, asphalt, iron, black cherry swirl and our favorite, wood. The Bolt is designed for medium to large profiles, however, the main tester has a small profile [...]
The Native Triumph are a great pair of sunglasses for those who are looking for a pair of sport/fashion sunglasses. They have great ventilation with airflow allowed through the tops of the lens, this is nice to keep you glasses from fogging up. The Triumph comes with a small to medium fit and have a [...]
Oakley Enduring Product Testers Say ” I have a hard time finding glasses that fit my face and it is nice that Oakley came up with something for women and those with smaller faces. The glasses have a look of intensity, so I think these glasses typically fit the attiude of the “hardcore athlete.” I [...]
Product Testers Say – “The adidas Adistar is a great mix for my sport and fashion needs. The sweat guard helped keep the sweat out of my eyes. I really liked the lenses features that adjust to the various environments, creating an easy transition in different shades of light. The styling of the sunglasses [...]
