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Smith Backdrop Sunglasses - Polarchromic
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Despite their understated, retro style, the Smith Backdrop Polarchromic Sunglasses pack more features and technology than all your shades and all your friends’ shades combined. Probably your friends’ friends, too.
- Polarchromic lenses are both polarized and photochromic, eliminating glare and self-adjusting tint lighter or darker according to light conditions
- TLT Techlite glass lens offers maximum optical clarity and greater durability than plastic
- Grilamid polycarbonate frame for durability
- Small to medium fit with medium coverage
Bottom Line: Don’t feel bad. These shades are cooler than most people’s friends’ sunglasses. You’re still a good person.
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The didn't Disappoint
By:
Ben Givens
May 9, 2012
These glasses are sick. Great style, great comfort, and bomber construction. Obviously since the lens is glass they are heavier than polycarbonate or other lenses, but the clarity is unmatched. Incredibly crisp, clear optics.
My Favorite!
By:
Garret Rose
March 10, 2011
My personal favorite and I am the rep. The polarchromic Ignitor lens is Awesome all day long. Love the spring hinges. Wear them on my hat when I am inside and they never fall off.
Great fishing glasses
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Ryan
November 11, 2010
Great polarization and optical clarity. Photochromic quality is subtle but works. Good glasses for fishing or mountain sports
I fly fish early & late so I want the lightest color glass
I fly fish early & late so I want the lightest color glass polarchromic lenses so I can not only see the fish in the water but also tie flies on small tippets. Looks like a toss up between the amber & copper, so I'd like someone to answer that has worn BOTH pairs at early dawn & dusk.
I've been fishing with the Smiths amber glass lenses before the light lenses came out & I love em, just wish the Polars were out when I bought mine.
Paid $240 at the time & would have gladly paid more so I could see better when it's a bit darker out.
Thanks,
By: James R. Kroc Jr.
February 5, 2012
Steelhead in Lower Deschuttes
By: Ryan
November 11, 2010
2 Comments Last Comment: January 27, 2011 by: Chris
Glass is Good
By:
Scott Swallow
April 8, 2010
This is my third pair of Smith's now. I bought the Slider series over ten years ago then upgraded to the Interlock when they came out. Now I just made the move for a set of Polarchromics. I have not had a chance to use these in many diverse conditions yet so I can't give a detailed review yet. But what I can tell so far is that these are by far the best shade I have had. The Techlite glass lens is far and away more clear than any plastic based lens on the market. The ultimate test for me will be when I'm on the river fishing until dark. If these shades can still be effective in the late evening then they'll forever be shade quiver. As far as construction and detail are concerned, these are probably the prettiest/cleanest pair of shades I've ever owned. Then again, for $179.00...they should be.
Very happy!
By:
matthew.d.1571478
December 16, 2011
I can't go any where without sunglasses even on cloudy days. I have the mahogany polar chromic copper and love these glasses. They filter the light nicely to where I can see as comfortably on sunny bluebird days as on cloudy ones. I wear them all the time around town and depending on the day on the mtb trails and all the time in BC touring. The storage case they come with is great for shoving them in the pack. I recommend!
Backcountry drops the ball on Smith backdrop.
By:
mar4587376
March 24, 2011
Check that the case is included with these. The regular polarized ones do not come with any case, which is a bummer considering they cost $178. Even though the detailed view on those shows a case. They just come with a crappy bag. Ask in advance.
the Best
By:
mro3240128
July 25, 2010
Second pair of Smith's that I have owned. They just keep getting better! I refuse to wear any other brand. Great feel, photochromic quality is awesome, good fit. Buy them...
Change me.
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Black/Polarchromic Copper Mirror, One Size (159.16)
The didn't Disappoint
These glasses are sick. Great style, great comfort, and bomber construction. Obviously since the lens is glass they are heavier than polycarbonate or other more...
My Favorite!
My personal favorite and I am the rep. The polarchromic Ignitor lens is Awesome all day long. Love the spring hinges. Wear them on my hat when I am inside more...
- Frame:
- grilamid
- Hinge:
- steel
- Lens:
- Techlite TLT polarized photochromic glass
- Interchangeable Lens:
- no
- Polarized:
- yes
- Face Size:
- medium
- Case Type:
- soft
- Nose Pads:
- no
- Temple Pads:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- streetwear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime