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Triumph Sunglasses from Native Eyewear
My husband co-owns a couple of outdoor-industry publications. I always like going to his company holiday party, because it’s not unusual to come home with some awesome door prize, courtesy of the advertising department who secured staff (and spouses) great schwag. This Christmas, each who attended the party received a pair of Native Eyewear sunglasses. I’m thrilled I ended up with the box I did: the Triumph style in “Moss” frame color with Polarized Silver Reflex lenses. After breaking my beloved Julbos last month, I felt like I totally scored with a new pair of sporty, versatile shades.
This Triumph Style Has a Frame Color of "Tobacco" with Brown Polarized Lenses
These sunglasses feel super sturdy. The “arms” (”temples” in industry speak) are thick and wide, and the patented “Cam-Action Hinges” allow the arms open quickly and snap firmly into place. Another proprietary design feature is the “Mastoid Temple Grip,” which means they hug the mastoid bone behind your ears snugly. These definitely fit securely on my head.
The glasses also have this cool venting system — three small holes in the frame above each lens allow air to pass through, preventing fog and condensation.
If I had one complaint about the glasses it’s that they sit very high and back on the bridge of my nose — practically in between my eyes. Perhaps this is the proper fit for sporting activities — tight against your face. But typically I like my sunglasses to rest further down my nose. Just a feature to get used to, I suppose.
The lenses are fully interchangeable, and they come in shades like bronze, copper, and blue. The Polarized Silver Reflex lenses I have are especially good in bright sunlight and help with glare reduction — great for wearing them on Colorado ski slopes this winter. The “Reflex” lenses cost about $20 more than the regular Polarized lenses, so my pair has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $120. (Browse various Triumph styles on Amazon.com.)
I’m packing these sunglasses — and only these shades — for my trip to Jamaica next week. They’ll seamlessly pull triple duty while hiking, sightseeing and relaxing by the pool.
Posted by Kara in General Gear on January 8th, 2010
I Can See Clearly Now: Julbo Sunglasses for Travel, Sports
Working outdoors a lot, I’m always in search of the ultimate sunglasses. And after trying out several models from Julbo, I’d have to say I was impressed.
First, and most importantly, these shades have great optics–stunningly clear and sharp.
They bring out vivid details that are lost with some other brands of sunglasses.
Of course, the Julbos provide 100 percent protection from ultraviolet rays. And they’re tough, with impact-resistant lenses.
Julbo is not a new kid on the block. The craftsmen in the Jura mountains of France started more than a century ago making corrective lenses and now they specialize in sunglasses and goggles for active pursuits–travel, driving, boating, fishing, skiing, mountain biking or mountain climbing.
Julbo also does an excellent job combining style with performance. There are more than 50 styles to choose from, including models for children.
The Run shades I tested are made for mountain biking. They are designed to fit under a helmet, the lenses are wide for good visibility and the temples and nose pads help absorb those bumps on the trail. They fit securely, but are comfortable even after hours of wear. You can quickly forget you have them on.
This model is available with Julbo’s Zebra photochromic lenses. They automatically (and very quickly) turn lighter or darker to adjust to changing conditions.
While made for mountain biking, they would be right at home in many outdoor pursuits. The Zebra lenses are not recommended, though, for normal driving because of their darkness, but standard polarized lenses are also available in this model.
Julbo’s Zulu line is a good example of blending sport and style. And the Boogie model (pictured above) would be a versatile choice for travel.
Prices are reasonable, with suggested retail ranging from $55 to $190 for the adult styles.
Overall, Julbo’s quality shows through in all their models. And they should last for years and many miles on the road. See the full line at the Julbo USA site.
Julbo sunglasses are also available at REI.com and Backcountry.com
Posted by JohnG in Adventure Gear, Business Gear on June 8th, 2009
