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Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses

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These lightweight polycarbonate glacier glasses are perfect for all snowsports, offering reliable protection from sun and snow glare.

Vented leather side shields block peripheral light and can be removed as needed
Brown Spectron x6 lenses with anti-glare coating offer true color transmission
Non-slip temples can be molded for a snug, comfortable fit
Nylon frames are comfortable and durable

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Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses Customer Reviews

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Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses

3.9

(based on 11 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good protection (8)
Comfortable (7)
Rugged construction (6)
Stylish (5)

Cons

Easily scratched (5)
Uncomfortable (3)

Best Uses

Hiking (8)
Backpacking (6)
Casual wear (4)
Travel (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
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  100%
  (11 reviews)
  Feels too large

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REVIEWS

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Feb

2008

(7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Wish REI Still Made REI Glacier Glasses

By LongDistance

from Palo Alto, CA

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Pros

Secure Curved Temples
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Fails to Fit Vision
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Hiking
Long Distance Driving

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I bought these Colorados only because REI stopped making their own superb store brand of glacier glasses that fit me perfectly and have much better flex-plastic temples. The shape of the lenses is ergonomically incorrect as it does not conform to the natural cone of vision and "nasal notch" that aviator glasses are designed to match. I would recommend them to someone who is not my friend.

Mar

2008

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love my Colorados

By DP34

from Detroit, Mi

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
High Altitude Flight
Hiking

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

Bought my Colorados because at 40+thousand feet with a solid undercast, the light reflection from below is intense. The fit nicely and don't make you look like a fool in public either! Being a pilot and flying at high altitudes, I've tried many different glasses and none even come close to these!

Sep

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bad choice

By Cathrine, the tiny blondie

from Oslo, Norway

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I bought this product for my Denali/McKinley-ascent this May, and it was the product recommended for glacier travelling and strong lights. However, I'm really glad I bought another pair of Julbo glasses (pilot-style..) as a contingency pair, because these didn't work once. They fogged up immediately and were totally useless when breathing. And once wiped off the fog/humidity, the glasses seemed to have been ruined. So that was it; they just didn't work and cannot be used together with even a small amount of physical strainout. So please, try these out before you decide to take them, as all equipment on an expedition is critical, on a longer trip.

Jul

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good value

By snowhiker

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Good Protection
Rugged Construction

Cons

Easily Scratched
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

These offer good protection from the sun and are of rugged construction. The lenses are not glass so they will scratch rather easily. The frame locks well to your ears but is uncomfortable - it hurts a bit after some wear. However, when you are climbing you feel more pain in other areas of your body so the ears are of minor concern.

Feb

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great value

By JP27

from Tacoma WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Great temple

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I like these for both mountaineering use as well as ice climbing. They provide good protection from glare and I really haven't had any issues with light getting in from around the frame. The provided blinders on sides do a great job of blocking wind and light. The size of the lens gives full coverage from top to bottom of my eyes. The contrast really helps on the snow and gives good definition. My only complaint is fogging, but honestly I will get that with just about any glass or goggle after a lot of exertion. Still, fogging is minimal and does clear rather quickly. The provided case gives good protection in my pack.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Loyal to my Colorado's

By etbachli

from Arlington, MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

Great glasses, great price! I have owned Colorado's for 8 years or so and am on my second pair. They stand the test of time, julbo even replaced a pair for free! Now that's good customer service. They do tend to scratch a bit, but hey, most glasses do. I highly recommend these glasses...have used them in the white mountains, to the high sierras, to snowbird and Nepal.

May

2011

5.0

Perfect for me

By roccotesla

from somewhere upside down in a tree well

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I bought a pair about 8 months ago specifically for backpacking above timberline and for backcountry skiing. They performed perfectly. They fit well and provided the desired level of protection. I did not need & did not use the leather side flaps. Unfortunately, I lost them (which is why I don't buy expensive sunglasses). I just bought a replacement pair. Because they are plastic, you must be careful not to scratch them. I suppose you can get more durable plastic for a higher price.

Apr

2011

5.0

Not stylishl but works great!

By KathieMichelle

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I have had these glasses for 4 years and they have held up very well. I love that they wrap around my ears so they feel secure especially when on the water.

Apr

2010

4.0

You can't beat these at this price point

By SCUBAMASTER

from Madison,WI

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Pros

Good Protection
Great price
Rugged Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Glacier and snow
Hiking

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I bought these at my local REI store. I used them in Nepal for glacier and snow travel. They performed perfectly! At this price you can not go wrong with these glacier glasses. Just snug them up to your face and you will have no complaints. Kept them in the supplied clamshell case and they did not get scratched or damaged. They made it for 45 days on mountain and through the worst of airports and survived for another adventure!

Nov

2009

5.0

Glasses that fit my face

By Rafter72

from Washington, DC

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Pros

Comfortable
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Julbo Colorado Glacier Glasses:

I have very particular requirements for sunglasses and these are the only pair that have ever fulfilled all of them. I have a big head, long eyelashes, and photic sneeze reflex. Most glasses either don't fit my head, sit too close to my face and rub up against my eyelashes, or don't provide enough wraparound light protection. These glasses do the job. They're inexpensive enough that I don't mind replacing them every few years when I lose or break them.