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.