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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses
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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses

Item # 628583

$95.00

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These high-quality glacier glasses give complete protection for skiing, mountaineering and other snow sports.

  • Brown polycarbonate lenses block 100% of ultraviolet rays and 87% of visible light to reduce glare and create a clear image
  • Vented leather side shields block peripheral light and can be removed as needed
  • Micropore nosebridge has vents to keep lenses fog-free
  • Copper/nickel frames are lightweight and durable; temples can be molded for a snug, comfortable fit
  • Protective case included

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Item 628583

Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses Specs

Specification

Description

Light transmission13%
UV protection100%
Lens materialPolycarbonate
Frame materialMetal
TintBrown
PolarizedNo
Additional lensesNo
Metal hingesYes
Cable templesYes
GenderUnisex

Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses Customer Reviews

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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses
 
3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good protection (5)
  • Comfortable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (5)
    • Backpacking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Oct

    8

    2007

    (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    What Sun glasses should be

    By halkyra

    from Alabama

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

      The idea of blocking sunlight suing blinds should be used by all sunglasses. It allows your eyes to adjust and stay adjusted.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      24

      2009

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Awesome Glasses w/ Short Lifespan

      By dbcphotodude

      from Glenwood Springs, CO

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Flimsy Frame
      • Lacks Durability

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

      I love these glasses. As a matter of fact, I am on my fourth pair. This is problem with the micropores. They simply DO NOT LAST!!! I usually enjoy each pair for about 5 to 6 months and then have to begin repairs in order to maintain their usefulness. Each and every pair that I own currently have nose pieces that I have fashioned from dense foam that I have lying around. The ear pieces all have shrink tubing on them to hold the padding in place. The micropores have come down in price by about $50 since I purchased my first pair. In my opinion, they need to drop by another $50 to make them worth the money. I will not buy another pair until they are re-designed to improve the durability.

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

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

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      29

      2008

      (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      One of the best I have own

      By sled_dog

      from Boston Ma

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

        I have light blue eyes and are very sensitive to light. When I go to the beach or basically any activity that the sun was in my face I would wear these sun glasses. They were very comfortable and EASY on my eyes. All my friends who tried these on wanted a pair. The only problem is I lost my first pair while kayaking in the rain forest. The only sunglasses I wear now are Julbo.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        24

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        flimsy and ill-fitting

        By oregonmagoo

        from Beach, ND

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Best part-side protection

        Cons

        • Flimsy Frame
        • Slides off my face
        • Uncomfortable

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Every sunny day- lots
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

        REI used to carry a top notch set of glacier glasses- Karakoram, which have apparently been discontinued. The Julbo "subs" are a joke by comparison. They are ill fitting and get bent into unusable shape easily. Bring back the Karakoram!!

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

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

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        27

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good but not Great

        By kleforfree

        from Alexandria,VA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good Protection
        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Easily Scratched
        • Uncomfortable

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear

        Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

        I have owned vaurnets, bausch & lomb and these brand glacier glasses. These look the best, but frames aren't all that rugged--the frame screws have fallen out, the rubber that protects the ears has split, though the company was kind enough to replace that, as another reviewer said, the miro pore thing clogs up (I use these around a lot of dust and dirt) and the nose rest things have worn away, so; that part ain't so great. However, the glass is still in the frames! BUT: they protect the eyes great, block the sun great, and for skiing/winter running I don't have a fog issue, and they held up pretty well until I used them other than for casual wear. The lenses are deeply scratched so I will be buying another pair; wish they had a frequent sunglasses buyer club! I do praise Jublo for their customer service, and would recommend these--just put them in a rigid case & treat them gently.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        29

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great glacier glasses..good on rapids 2

        By summitbound

        from Menlo Park, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection

        Cons

        • Obstructs Peripheral Vision

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

        Look, these are GLACIER glasses. They are great for mountaineering and I've used them on class V whitewater rafting and skiing too. They are wonderful for all these purposes.Other reviewers complain about durability, scratched lenses, etc. If you use these as your everyday sunglasses then well maybe that is the case--as it would be with ANY sunglasses.I've had these for 10 years and pull them out when I need a good reliable pair of adventure glasses. For daily use buy some Foster Grants at [...]for $15 for goodness sake...

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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