Julbo Explorer Sunglasses - Camel Anti-fog Lens

These sunglasses are fantastic! I have used them climbing multiple 14ers in CO this spring and these glasses are ideal. Being a sweaty man I was amazed at how well they vented. The lenses are perfect for the extreme bright light conditions found high in the mountains. I let my girlfriend try them on and she asked me for a pair for her B-Day. Super lightweight and comfortable since you can bend them to mold to the shape of your head. They are pricey but worth it.

Ive used quite a few different glasses over the years, but this is the last pair Ill ever use for snow sports, camping, or hiking. Blocks all UV types. The fit is fantastic; snug like goggles with the same protection, but not the bulk and size. I originally purchased them for snow travel and light mountaineering where I live but they work so well in every situation that I take them on short overnight camps as well. Sometimes, Ill get one of those "hey idiot, why are you wearing glacier glasses on hike" looks, but they would wear them too if they tried them. Price is a little high, but a previous review got it right when stated that designer glasses that cost twice as much cant perform as well as these. Very highly recommended for all outdoor use.

I was initially sceptical of these mainly because of the color; white. Didn't think they would look that good but after a couple of days the look grew on me.

On the technical side I thought the very snug fit, made even better with the pull cord was effective at keeping spin drift, snow and wind out. The lenses wrap the face very well and prevented light leaking around the rims so they do exactly what they are designed to do. The antifog feature also worked flawlessly. They are very light but a little bulky compared to my old CEBE 395's so the carry case is a necessity.

French quality was top notch however; the dark lenses saved my eyesight in bright, snowy conditions.

As with all glasses, sunscreen is necessary to prevent the nose and cheeks getting fried from the UV reflection from the lenses.

Expensive but still cheap and highly functional especially when compared to stupid designer rubbish sold at all those franchised sunglass stores you can't avoid at the shopping mall.