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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses
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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses

Item # 675440

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These high-tech glacier glasses give complete comfort and protection for skiing, mountaineering and other snowsports.

  • Spectron 3+ polycarbonate lenses block 100% of UV rays and 88% of visible light creating a clear image
  • A flash treatment to lenses reinforces the filtering of visible light though a mirror effect
  • Moldable ear temples offer added security with a customized fit
  • Vented leather side shields block peripheral light and can be removed as needed
  • Comes with nylon keeper strap and plastic carrying case

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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses Specs

Specification

Description

Light transmission12 percent
UV protection100 percent
Lens materialPolycarbonate
Frame materialPlastic
TintBrown
PolarizedNo
Additional lensesNo
Metal hingesNo
Cable templesNo
GenderUnisex

Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses Customer Reviews

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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses
 
3.7

(based on 10 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (8)
  • Good protection (8)
  • Rugged construction (4)
  • Rugged lenses (3)
  • Stylish (3)

Cons

  • Easily scratched (3)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (6)
  • Travel (6)
  • Backpacking (5)
  • Camping (5)
  • Hiking (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (6)

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Sep

9

2007

(10 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

cheap knockoff of the Micropore

By Captn Willard

from Saint Louis, MO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Protection

Cons

  • Easily Scratched

Best Uses

  • Cycling
  • Travel

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

For the price I paid, these were not bad....initially, but I found that after a week's use with fairly careful attention to storage and cleaning, the outer blue mirrored coating on the lenses scratched easily and even wore off in larger patches (3mm diameters). The price, as I said is appealing, but I'd suggest your money is better spent on the Julbo Micropore Glaciers.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(10 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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Jul

24

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Best all-around sunglasses I've found

By Haplo

from Howell, MI

About Me Casual Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Protection
  • Rugged Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Sports
    • Swimming
    • Travel

    Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

    I've been wearing Julbo Sherpas for close to 20 years now and they're the best pair of all-around sunglasses I've ever found. I didn't rate them 5 stars due to the design change several years ago for the earpieces. The new design is far less resilient than the old design, but Julbo has sent me new earpiece covers and side shields for free on more than one occasion.
    I wear these glasses for every outdor activity in which I participate, from cycling to swimming. They have been in the ocean several times (even once with the side shields still attached) and never had a problem. I love the wrap-around ear piece and that, along with the side shields, are why these are my exclusive sunglasses.
    While I do agree that the outside surface fairly easily gets very light scratches, I've never had the mirroring wear off (even after 11 years with one pair) and the scratches to do not interfere at all with vision. I can't even tell the scratches are there. Also, for the price, they simply can't be beat. As I said, I purchase these glasses exclusively and I don't see myself ever switching unless someone introduces a very similar style with polarization for a reasonable price.
    I highly recommend these for anyone who wants/needs a pair of sunglasses which will stay on during any activity, or for just about any other reason. :)

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    13

    2009

    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    No Ka 'Oi

    By wraith0117a

    from Thousand Oaks, CA; Lahina, Maui, HI

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection
    • Rugged Construction
    • Rugged Lenses

    Cons

    • Obstructs Peripheral Vision

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • DRIVING
    • Hiking
    • Kite surfing
    • Surfing
    • Swiming
    • Travel

    Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

    I know it has a line thru the driving thing - take them off at sunset and enjoy... I drive into the sun both directions when commuting, THEY ROCK. Surfing and kite surfing with these is a great experience, get a floating retainer, just in case... you will not want to loose them - the definition is that good. Great climbing the mountains of CA or HI. Great lenses durable frames, and much more ETC! Just the best quality for the money! These are simply No Ka 'Oi!

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    8

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Not REI Glacier Glasses, but suffices...

    By tallship

    from Super Sunny Southern California

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Filters like REI Glaciers
    • Fits like REI Glaciers
    • Good Protection
    • Styled like REI Glaciers
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Easily Scratched
    • Not as Durable as REI's
    • Not REI Glaciers
    • Wish they were REI's

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Firearms Shooting Lenses
    • Hiking
    • Travel

    Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

    Where have the REI Glacier Glasses Gone? I started wearing REI Glacier Glasses, more comfortable than Bole or the others, about 30 years ago and have worn them exclusively as my day to day glasses since then.

    I still have two pairs, worn, breaking, and glued or melted back together again and again until I needed a pair that was new - these Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses are a close second, and even filter 1% more light than the more expensive Micropore version by Julbo, but they aren't the old REI Glacier Glasses that set the standard for about the same price as these.

    I bought a pair and I'm very pleased with them except for the durability - they scratch easily.

    But they fit real nice and provide a comfortable alternative to the famous REI Glacier Glasses that no one at the store in Orange County or Manhattan Beach seem to know anything about - newbies!

    Anyway, these are the glasses I'm segueing into now, but instead of each pair lasting 15 years I'll have to settle for a slightly less durable pair that already has scratches on the lense.

    I'm not exactly happy, but they maintain the style and comfort that the old REI Glacier Glasses afforded me.

    I would recommend these to friends, shooters, and anyone who likes a rather extreme filtering of light in bright places like Super Sunny Southern California.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    21

    2007

    (2 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good for the price

    By David Connolly

    from Austin TX

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing

      Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

      I've never had much luck with sunglasses. Cheap or expensive. I figure to get one solid month of use out of these in RMNP and Yosemite in Jan. 08 Anything beyond that will just be icing on the cake.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      2

      2010

       
      2.0

      don't be fooled, NOT like the REI brand

      By rajasa

      from Enchanting New Mexico

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Rugged Construction
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Inadequate Protection
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

      I picked these for their strong resemblance to the REI branded glacier glasses that everyone raves about. These appeared to have all those same features I'm looking for: adjustable wraparound earpieces, tight lateral protection, good fit. Sorry to say these don't measure up to REI's usual quality. I found that the temples were too long and wouldn't adjust down to my size. It appears the temples will spring out for a larger head, but they don't adjust down in size at all. So for the entire afternoon that I tried to wear the glasses, I found myself either without adequate sun protection for my eyes since the glasses were constantly sliding down to the end of my nose, or taking them off altogether because the stiff leather was scratching my cheeks. I tried my hiking partner's REI brand glacier glasses (no longer available) and almost wouldn't give them back, they fit so perfectly. These Julbo Sherpas are going back to REI.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too large

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      27

      2010

       
      3.0

      Pretty good if they fit your head.

      By Climbhi67

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Protection

      Cons

      • Easily Scratched

      Best Uses

      • Mountaineering

      Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

      These Julbo glasses offer great eye protection for high altitude and snow under bright conditions. The low light transmission will keep you from squinting in the brightest conditions and protects you completely from UV. When properly seated, they let in very little light around the edges of the frame, as any quality glacier glasses should. The problem I encountered was that the stems were too long with no way to shorten them. Unlike other Julbo glasses, the stems are not bendable on this model and this resulting in them constantly falling forward on my face, leaving a large gap on top.

      If they fit, I'd recommend them for the price, but the stems are very long and you should definitely try them on before buying. Try the other Julbo offerings with bendable stems for similar prices and you may be happier. Two other minor negatives were the lens coating and the case. The lens coating was easily damaged and very difficult to clan when sweat got on them. The hard case has an annoying clasp mechanism and is a bit too thin to fit the glasses well, required a bit of force to close it.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      22

      2010

       
      5.0

      Best shades ever!!!!

      By JunoRevolution

      from Golden, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection
      • Rugged Lenses
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Climbing
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

        I picked up these glasses this morning to use for climbing and backpacking this summer. I know that these are glacier glasses, but wow!!! Climbed granite slabs with them on all day with no pressure or discomfort. I was told that these work great for very bright conditions, but even in shaded areas my climbing wasn't affected... I'd actually say enhanced!!! Scenery looks better thru these glasses!!! Did I just pitch an HD shades commercial?

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        27

        2010

         
        5.0

        GREAT GLASSES!

        By thekarlwillard

        from portland, oregon

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Rugged Construction
        • Rugged Lenses

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Open snow tundra
          • Open water
          • Travel

          Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

          i had a set of these glaciers for years. bought them straight from julbo themselves. they were GREAT! the only reason i had to get a new pair was because one day i got a new puppy and she thought they tasted great so she ate them. but i bought another pair.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          27

          2010

           
          5.0

          great lightweight sunglasses

          By Felix3

          from Northern California

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

              I find them very confortable, lightweight (20g);
              Side cups plus string (included) another 10g.
              Hardcase with foam padding included
              (by REI, don't know if other places will); the hardcase (transparent plastic) is 73g; fits my ultralight backpacking bill;

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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