About Smith Optics
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Building on that goggle heritage and extending its expertise, Smith Sport Optics has gone on to set the standard for high-performance eyewear and goggles. Innovations over the years include the Fog-X anti-fog coating, PMT Perforated Membrane Technology lens ventilation system, patented Turbo C.A.M. Constant Air Management system, patented Regulator adjustable lens ventilation system, patented Roll Off's film advance system for motocross, patented ODS (Ocular Docking System) prescription insert, and patented Slider series sunglasses, the most innovative interchangeable lens sunglass available.
Today, Smith Optics has become synonymous with innovative, durable, top-quality products in the eyewear and goggle market. The company is also recognized for its unparalleled team roster, which boasts some of the top names in biking, motocross, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, and wakeboarding. Like many other companies, Smith utilizes team input as a key element of new product introductions. In addition, Smith athletes are actively involved in the development process for performance testing and coloration selection.
Smith products are sold worldwide in more than 50 countries through specialty and sporting goods stores. From Smith's distortion-free Tapered Lens Technology to the versatility of the Slider Series, with its patented, interchangeable lens system, its devotion to excellence, innovation and style has made Smith goggles and sunglasses the choice of action-sport athletes worldwide. Smith products represent authentic sports gear, researched and tested by a dedicated group of employees and athletes that live and breathe the lifestyle.
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By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Smith Optics Chamber Sunglasses (Eyewear) My biggest problem with sunglasses is the funny shape of my head. My head routinely snaps the other brands of sunglasses I've tried. But my first pair of Smiths lasted over a year! A lens broke during yoga class when I left them sitting on the bench at the door, so I have no idea what happened to them. Regardless of their demise, I'm enthusiastically happy with them, and after buying a new pair I have taken to leaving them in my car while I go in to yoga. I also plan to get my old pair fixed, since Smith stands behind them and will do so.
The lenses are made of glass, and it has proven to be exceptionally scratch resistant. Glasses with plastic lenses, even expensive plastic lenses, never lasted more six months for me before the view through them was always cloudy. No such problem with the Smiths. And, as I said, the frames didn't break and neither of the two arms fell off, a distinct improvement over every other brand I've tried. You might still have such a...Read more By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Smith Optics Chamber Sunglasses (Eyewear) I have a rather large head (7 5/8", 61 metric, XL hat sizes) and have a hard time trying to find glasses that fit. These fit, and fit perfectly. And I didn't have to give compromise on technology. The polarchromic lenses are great for varying light conditions, particularly sundown in the mountains when you can be looking into the sun one minute, and in shadow the next. Coverage is also excellent, with no gap along the sides. They would make good safety glasses, and in fact I liked these so much I also bought the tactical version with clear impact-resistant lenses and plain black frame for use at the shooting range. By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Smith Optics Chamber Sunglasses (Eyewear) not as dark as i had hoped. also i thought polarized lenses would cut glare better.
they fog up when used exercising. otherwise, they seem to be good quality. |