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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses

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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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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses Customer Reviews

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Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses

3.6

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good protection (7)
Comfortable (6)
Stylish (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (7)
Backpacking (4)
Casual wear (3)
Travel (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  71%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Jan

2009

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Awesome Glasses w/ Short Lifespan

By dbcphotodude

from Glenwood Springs, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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.

Dec

2008

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

flimsy and ill-fitting

By oregonmagoo

from Beach, ND

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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!!

Jun

2008

(6 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

One of the best I have own

By sled_dog

from Boston Ma

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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.

Apr

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good but not Great

By kleforfree

from Alexandria,VA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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.

Oct

2007

(5 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

What Sun glasses should be

By halkyra

from Alabama

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

May

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great glacier glasses..good on rapids 2

By summitbound

from Menlo Park, CA

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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...

Jan

2011

5.0

Good fit for what I do

By Afghan Traveler

from Afghanistan

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

I travel aroung the snow covered mountains with my work constantly catching rotary wing flights. The glasses fit secure and have performed flawlessly. I encounter a fair amount of rotary wash when flights land around us dropping and picking up. I have to carry a fair amount of gear heavily loaded down with Personal Protective equipment. We encounter lots of blowing dust and snow glare. Don't have to worry about them blowing off when both hands are loaded up and the side shields protect from airborne particles from the sides. Usually I would have to drop one armload and secure my glasses from blowing off. Sometimes you need to get out of the way. I need the UV protection and can see into shaded areas really well which I didn't expect since they are not polarized. I can see in the shade better than with my polarized glasses. I like the slimline protective carry case. No scratches so far but I tend to take care of my equipment. I've had these about a year.

Jul

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

warning for prescription users

By globetrotting fool

from Sierra Nevada, California

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction

Cons

Not fit for presciptions

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about Julbo Micropore Glacier Glasses:

Overall, these are great frames that are very comfortable (and I have a very pick face). However, for the side shields to stay on, the lenses must be no thicker than the original lenses it comes with. The problem is prescription lenses get thicker at the frame. So, if you have prescriptions, your side shields may not fit. I give these 5 stars for quality/comfort, minus 4 stars, as these frames are sold explicitly as being good for Rx. With their current design, they are not.