Smith Slider Series Empire Sunglasses - Polarized - 2004 BCS

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.

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!

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.