Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
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Why We Like The Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
Smith's backcountry-oriented Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses give us the coverage, clarity, and comfort necessary when bagging peaks, summiting skin tracks, and mountaineering on skis. The large, goggle-like shape and ChromaPop lens offer a wide field of vision with colorful, high-contrast views, all in a lighter and airier style than goggles could provide. Adjustable nose and temple pads keep a close fit, even when we're speeding downhill, and included nose guard and side shields deliver extra coverage from the sun's glare.
Details
- Goggle-like wraparound sunglasses for mountain pursuits
- ChromaPop technology boosts color and contrast
- Glacier Photochromic variants adapt to changing light conditions
- Lightweight, durable Evolve frame made from bio-based materials
- Adjustable Megol nose and temple pads offer a secure, slip-free fit
- Included magnetic side shields and nose guard for added protection
- Interchangeable lens design (bonus clear lens included)
- Please refer to size chart for lens tint information
- Item #SMIZ9GF
- Lens
- ChromaPop, ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic
- Photochromic
- [ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic] yes, [ChromaPop] no
- Interchangeable Lens
- yes, bonus clear lens included
- Frame
- Evolve (bio-based acetate)
- Nose/Temple Pads
- Megol, adjustable nose pads, QuickFit adjustable temple pads
- Hinge
- AutoLock, screwless
- Case Included
- low-profile performance case, microfiber pouch
- Face Size
- large
- Base Curve
- 5
- Frame Dimensions
- [lens/temple] 66 / 135mm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- mountaineering, backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, running
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 23 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 22, 2024
My face is not that huge
Us normal faced people would love a pursuit style sunny in the bobcat size. I know many people who would love to love these, but they are simply too big! Bobcat is the perfect size for smaller faces and still has that goggle sized fit.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
March 23, 2024
Almost perfect but some aggrivating issues persist
Having used these glasses for a lot of backcountry skiing this season, including a traverse of the Haute Route, I feel like I can provide some meaningful feedback. For their intended purpose, they are excellent. Fit, coverage, and optics are all fantastic. The lens works well in bright alpine/glacier sun at 3000+ meters. I didn’t experience any eye fatigue during whatsoever. Very very happy. However, one big issue is that the ends of the arms will scratch the inside of the lenses when the glasses are folded and stored inside their provided case. This scratching is enough to be noticeable while wearing the glasses. This is frustrating. I feel that I will have to 1. replace the lens and 2. add protective silicone tips to the ends of the arms. I don’t feel that this is something I should have to do for glasses this expensive. One other minor complaints include the side shields as others have mentioned. They do not seem to want to be removed; I fear that if I try they will break. So mounted they will remain and that will limit the versatility of these glasses. Aside from those two issues, these remain excellent glasses that I am happy to own and would recommend to anyone.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
March 22, 2024
Exceeded expectations
The photochromic lens with chromapop is amazing, the VLT range is superb and combined with a perfect field of view and lightweight frame I forget I'm wearing them
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
February 10, 2024
Best I've found yet !
Great all around glasses. So far have used for MTB (moderate fall temps), 1 early season light ski tour and lot's of Resort skiing. Great coverage and they fit my expansive head well :) . Little fogging , so far only when stopping after high exertion skiing in cold temps. Very little wind bleed at high speeds. Not the perfection solution for flat light but what is ? My Oakley Sutros i with the snow prism lense are marginally better in flat light but more wind bleed and too light of a tint when the sun comes out. Love that the photochromatic lense covers my need for darker lenses as it gets brighter ( bright light fatigues my sensitive eyes). There are a couple of design flaws- super hard to remove side shields, I just leave them on, and plastic temple ends scratch the inside of the lens when folded in the case ( they need soft rubber pad on the ends, put a chums or other retainer on immediately).
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
February 6, 2024
Broken hinge, one month in
Already broke.....
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
February 6, 2024
Buy a pair, you won't regret it.
Excellent fit and finish. Blocks out almost all of the glare that usually comes in through the sides.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
January 22, 2024
Greatish
Awesome fit and design. Unfortunately my nose pad already stopped functioning properly in just 3 days of use. Under engineered component for sure. Kinda sad.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
January 11, 2024
Magnetic Side Wings Will Break
These glasses are pretty cool and functional, except for the durability of the magnetic side wings. Poor and flimsy design leads to a short-lived product. Unfortunately Smith doesn't send replacement parts, so the entire unit becomes landfill.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
January 2, 2024
Love em!
In love with these glasses. Took a face plant trying to land a jump while snowboarding. Landed right on these glasses! To my amazement there wasn’t a scratch on the lens. Definitely recommend for those snowboarders who don’t care for googles but still want to protect your eyes from all the wind. The lens will fog up but I feel like all glasses and goggles do that so it isn’t a deal breaker. The strap on the back is a nice touch.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
November 29, 2023
Great glasses - very poor design of side pieces
As many others have noted, the side pieces, noted as removable, are not well designed. After feeling how much resistance there was to removing these, I got on the horn with a Smith Customer Service Agent to ask for help. He told me that the tabs were durable and to apply pressure from the top and bottom to remove the pieces. Well the tab broke while on the chat, and the tab stayed inside the frame, which shows how tight that fit it. After carefully pounding an awl into the hole in the frame, I was finally able to get the broken tab out. Customer service, as always, was excellent and is sending me replacement side pieces. However, the main reason I got these glasses over the Wildcats, which I have had and loved, was because of the side pieces and being able to take them on and off as needed. It's hard for me to imagine those pieces going in and out more than a few times without breaking. It seems like these little tabs should have been metal.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
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