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The Undertow Sunglass from Smith will pull you in with its bold shape and sharp optics. Tempting lines belie the Undertow's brawny nature; its true strength lays in polarized lenses and black frames. Designed to drown your eyes with protection, the Undertow has a big frame profile and lenses that curve with your face. Complete UV absorption stops harmful rays from reaching your eyes and non-slip padding holds the Undertow in place as you tempt the tide or play by the pool.
When I first became interested in Smith sunglasses, I was also attracted to the interchangeable lenses, but the quality and style of many of their non-interchangeable shades are great. The glasses fit me well and have received numerous compliments.
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I've noticed I have a rather long eye to ear distance for many prescription glasses. These seem short on going the distance to reach my Dumbos (I'm rather tall and gangley in size, 6'5" x 185-195-ish)???? Do you think I'd have a problem fitting into them? Price seems great. ... any durability concerns for hiking, mountaineering, and cycling (mtn and road)!?!
I can't really speak to the size issue, but smiths are very durable and great for biking anr backpacking, and anything else really. Plus the company is top notch and gives you a lifetime warranty.
These are great polarized shades especially for the price. I am a girl with a little bigger face and head so I appreciate these glasses - they fit me really well and are very comfortable!
hi...on the black and brown pair i was wondering if the lens's were dark enough where you couldnt see my eyes through the lenses.. i like really dark glasses and its a pet peeve of mine when you can see right through the lenses.. thanks again !
I own a number of different Smith's with their Brown Polarized lens, and the brown lens is quite dark; especially once your put it on your face. That said, it isn't a complete "blackout" lens if that's what you're looking for - for some comparable shade with even darker lenses, check out the Oakley Eyepatch: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Oakley-Eyepatch-Sunglasses/OAK1127M.html
I chose these because they perform pretty well and stay on my head well while running, biking and playing tennis, yet they still have a nice look to them for just wearing around town.
Wonderful glasses, but sit way close. Longer eyelashes rub the lenses creating blur right where you want to look. Wish the bridge was a little more narrow.
I've looked for a long time to find a replacement for my Smith Empire glasses, and these did the trick. I don't even mind that the lenses aren't interchangeable. They are light and don't have a large blind spot.
When I first became interested in Smith sunglasses, I was also attracted to the interchangeable lenses, but the quality and style of many of their non-interchangeable more...