Gear Review
Smith Slider Series Empire Sunglasses - Polarized
Spectacular Sunspectacles
By bmw
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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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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