In the middle of winter, when you think about Native eyewear, you probably think ‘goggle’, not ‘sunglasses’. Just a few weeks ago, Jill reviewed Native’s Tank7 ski and snowboard goggles, and I’m currently sporting their Upslope goggle.
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However, winter can be hard on the eyes while off the slopes, too. Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for watching the kids in their ski lesson from the sunny lodge deck, snowshoeing on a bluebird day, or just driving through a dazzling winter wonderland, you do need protection.
Native Eyewear makes quality sunglasses, each packed in travel-ready protective cases that are lightweight, easy to zip and unzip, and crushproof.
I stash a pair in the car for winter driving on sunny days, and another in my day pack for outdoor excursions, winter trips, and the like. Even though we’re still in December, Native has come out with their 2017 sunglasses, my new favorites of which are below.
My new favorite Native Eyewear sunglasses for women:
Sanitas:
The Sanitas features N3 polarized lens technology, the most innovative on the market today. N3 lenses block up to four times more infrared light than regular polarized lenses.
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They also provide UV protection up to 400nm, and reduce blue light and selectively filtering UV to give you a high contrast, crisp definition. The Sanitas have a rounded frame, with Cam-Action hinges, a comfortable temple grip that doesn’t squeeze, and an optic gear kit.
They open and close with a controlled, slow hinge action, which makes them feel sturdier to me…less breakable is always a good thing!
I love the wood color, which is a rich tan and black pattern that comes with a bronze reflect lens, but the Sanitas also comes in a driftwood color (more of a gray with blue lens), a matte black with gray lens, and a desert tort with brown lens. Pick up any color for $129 on Native, or look on Amazon for a deal.
Crestone:
Like the Sanitas, the Crestone sunglasses feature N3 lenses, air-frames to keep the sunglasses feeling really lightweight on your face, and cam-action hinges. You also get the same temple grip and optic gear kit.
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The Crestone is also part of the interchangeable lens system, which means you can purchase additional lenses at nativeeyewear.com.
The Crestone has a more streamlined, sportier shape than the Sanitas, fitting a slightly larger face. It comes in desert tort, obsidian with gray lens, and matte black. They’re also $129 on Native’s website, and can be found on Amazon for a few bucks less.
I love how Native sunglasses fit snuggly but don’t pinch, and stay in place even when I’m biking, hiking, or otherwise sweating a bit. And with all Native sunglasses and goggles, you get a lifetime warranty and a soft cloth case in addition to the hard case.