Eyewear manufacturer Julbo is known for its performance sunglasses, especially for mountaineering and other extreme sports. I know plenty of outdoor enthusiasts who love Julbo’s shades for kayaking, biking and skiing, as well. But the company has a softer side, with an entire line of “Travel” eyewear — many styles of which can move seamlessly from the hiking trail to a cocktail party. I found my dream pair of travel sunglasses in the Angel shades.
Angel sunglasses are a wrap-around style. They do fit snugly (wearers with ultra-long eyelashes, beware), but not too tight at the temples. I’ve worn a pair of black Angels nearly nonstop for the past month, and they feel just as new (no loosening at the temples) as when I received them in the mail. And I wear my sunglasses a lot — not only over my eyeballs for sports, driving and sightseeing, but also on top of my head to keep my hair out of my face when I’m sitting in the shade.
Typically, I pack two pairs of sunglasses when I travel — one for everyday activities and one for sportier adventures. Not so anymore with my Julbo Angels. This versatile style can truly do double duty. I’m not exactly sure I fully understand the ins and outs of their unbreakable “Category 3 Polarizing Lenses with anti-reflect coating,” but I do know the lenses are dark grey (just how I like them) and keep me from squinting in bright sunlight.
My colleague John is also a fan of Julbo eyewear, in particular, the Run shades designed for biking.
The Angel style sells for $100 and comes in shiny black or girly pink.
