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Smith Slider Series Empire Sunglasses - Polarized - 2004

Smith Slider Series Empire Sunglasses - Polarized - 2004

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Smith Slider Series Empire Sunglasses - Polarized - 2004

The Smith Empire Polarized Sliders rules with style. Anytime you are on a flat surface that is reflecting sunrays, like snow, water, and pavement, a polarized lens is what you want protecting your eyes. The Empire frame is made from durable Grilamid and hugs the curves of your face, giving a slight wrap-around look to minimize the effects of wind, snow, and glare. Smith sunglasses offer 100% protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Replacement lenses are included, and easily switched out, so you always have the right optics for the lighting conditions you are in.

Bottom Line: Never let them say, “The Emperor has no sunglasses.” Get these and rule with style.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great lenses and optics

By: Backcountry.com Alumni
May 12, 2006

I am a skier, mountain biker, and golfer. I'm now on my second pair of Smith Empire polarized sunglasses. I really like them for daily use and love the fit. I use them for mountain biking and driving. The only issue I have with these glasses is there is a small piece of frame in my blind spot that gets in my way when I'm driving.

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Rating for this product: 5

Spectacular Sunspectacles

By: Backcountry.com Alumni
November 10, 2005

The Empire is a sweet piece of work from the shade Smiths in Ketchum. In my experience (which includes the likes of Oakley, Ray Ban, Maui Jim, SPY, Electric, and Native) Smith arguably makes the best polarized lens out there - especially handsome in the Sienna Brown. In the Empire, they provide superior clarity and awesome coverage with a great field of vision (note that the Emps are somewhat "taller" than most wraparound designs, enhancing the up-and-down view but changing the appearance to a degree). Security and comfort are enhanced by the grippy nose and arms, and the interchangeable lenses are nicely balanced, solid yet easy to remove. Fit and finish are top notch, further polishing Smith's sterling reputation for quality. I LOVE these shades!

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Rating for this product: 4

Good view

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 16, 2004

These are my third pair of sliders and by far the best. Your empire will look great through these glasses. With two pairs of polarized lenses they are a bargain. Nice snug fit and very light. The design makes an easy change of lenses.

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Tech Specs:

Frame Material:
Durable Grilamid plastic 
Hinge Type:
Plastic 
Lens Type:
Carbonic w/Tapered Lens Technology 
Interchangeable Lens:
Yes 
Polarized:
Yes, included replacement lenses are not 
Case Type:
Compressed fleece soft case with slots for your extra lenses. 
Nose Pads:
Hydrophilic Megol nosepads 
Arm Pads:
Hydrophilic Megol temples 
Warranty:
Lifetime 
Recommended Use:
All sports and everyday use. 

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