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(More customer reviews)These are a very neat concept by Optic Nerve. I am most impressed that they are made from 100% recycled materials.
I also like the concept of ultra-light transition sports sunglasses that do not fog up. My applications are skiing, biking & motorcycling, racquetball, and a few other outdoor sports.
I will add that I wouldn't wear them as everyday sunglasses - they wrap around the face, and seem a bit silly unless you're using them for a sports application.
I will also add that these are NOT impact resistant sports frames. Only the lenses are impact resistant - the frames are not intended for use in racquetball or when you need face protection. I only wear them if I've forgotten my proper goggles.
The lenses don't get quite as dark as advertised, probably 70% compared to my el cheapo sunglasses. My old, heavy transition lenses (made from real glass) got darker, but then again, the Optic Nerves sunglasses only weight .75 ounces. Yes, that's not a typo - less than 1 ounce. They are the lightest sunglasses I've ever worn... but that means no metal parts except for the screws, and except for the lenses probably not very durable.
The fit is also not fantastic. A little tight on my face (the wrap-around design makes them impossible to adjust), and the temples are not adjustable. Additionally, the silicone nose pads are adjustable up, but not down. The frames sit too high on my face, and there's no way to adjust them down unless I wear them on the tip of my nose.
Bottom line: Cool concept; Price point to too high; I like the transition but I wish they got a little darker; Anti-fog feature is really cool; Recycled materials are very impressive; Frame is light weight but doesn't seem durable enough; and they don't adjust well. 3.5 stars from me.
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