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Native Eyewear Silencer Polarized Sunglasses

MOSS/SILVER REFLEX

Native Eyewear Silencer Polarized Sunglasses

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Item # 711025

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Bring on the sun! These polarized sunglasses offer unbeatable sun and glare protection in every lighting condition.

Each frame includes one set of polarized lens (tint depends on frame color) and one set of SportFlex™ lenses, for a total of two sets of lenses
Snap-Back™ Interchange lens system lets you switch lenses to accommodate a variety of light conditions and activities
Polarized Crystal Carbonate® lenses have the strongest hard coating available to protect against scratching
P.C.C.® lenses pass the rigorous ANSI Z80.3 tests for optical clarity and impact resistance while blocking 100% of harmful UVA and UVB light
Rhyno-Tuff® AIR frames endure extreme highs and lows in temperature
Anti-Ocular Intrusion System®, a 4-point configuration, helps prevent lenses from shooting into your face in the event of high-velocity impact
Frames are extremely lightweight, yet flexible and durable enough to withstand high velocity collisions
Self-adjusting Cushinol™ nosepads and ear stems create a nonslip grip that keeps sunglasses in place, ensuring a soft feel and personalized fit
Venting system incorporated into the frames enhances airflow and virtually eliminates fog and condensation
Cam-action spring hinges allow the temples to quickly lock into position
Additional SportFlex orange-yellow lenses have a blue mirror coating suitable for a range of low-light conditions from cloudy, overcast, dusk and dawn
Frames best fit medium to large profiles
Also included is an Optic Gear Kit that features a semi-rigid zippered case and a soft pouch that doubles as a cleaning cloth

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Native Eyewear Silencer Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized

3.6

(based on 46 reviews)

74%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (43)
Good protection (32)
Stylish (32)
Rugged construction (18)
Rugged lenses (13)

Cons

Easily scratched (17)
Flimsy frame (5)

Best Uses

Hiking (34)
Casual wear (33)
Travel (32)
Backpacking (29)
Camping (26)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  92%
  (36 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (19), Casual/ recreational (18), Casual adventurer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 46 customers

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Jul

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best ever

By usmcpace

from Los Angeles, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

Used while deployed in Djibouti, Africa. With temps ranging in the 130's you could imagine the glare. So sunglasses are a must. These are some of the worst conditions, and the sunglasses held up great best piece of gear I had!! Showed it to the other guys and they ordered them as well. I should make a commision!
-Polarized lens (a must)
-Great peripheral vision (a must)
-rubber ends on the arms came off after long hours of wear and... lots of sweat... just used some superglue and fixed it in a snap.
-Didnt think I would use other lenses that came with it but yellow were good for the range as well.
Well me and the rest of the guys all highly recommend these sunglasses!!

Oct

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

best fitting sunglasses I've ever owned

By Shawnjaa

from Colo Springs, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

The most comfortable fitting glasses I've ever owned. After a short time of use, the lenses were severely scratched in the factory soft case. I bought replacement lenses and it quickly happened again. I've owned a handful of quality sunglasses in my life, and I've always treated them with respect. I've never been so dissapointed. I literally threw the frames in the trash to ensure that I wouldn't be enticed to replace the lenses again...the lenses are absolute trash.

Jul

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great sunglasses

By gojonesgo

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

These were the best sports glasses I've ever owned...right up until the point when I lost them today coming down from Mt. Defiance in the Columbia River Gorge (they're somewhere on the Starvation Ridge Trail - if you find them, well, you're welcome: I'm buying a new pair tomorrow).

I withheld that fifth star because the Blue Reflex lenses I special ordered for a trip to the Everest region, seemed to scratch pretty easily. But, in all fairness, that could have been user error. I was a little hypoxic at the time. It's all a bit fuzzy...

Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

TREAD CAREFULLY WARRANTY SERVICE SUSPECT

By outofluckoutofdoors

from Hingham, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Stylish

Cons

Flimsy Frame
Inadequate Protection

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

Although stylish, BEWARE. Problems with lens retention plagued my ownership of these glasses.Although I NEVER attempted to swap lenses, lens repeatedly fell out during normal use, and without contributing event.
Native refused to cover replacements under warranty, despite customer service representative admission that frames were in fact faulty, and they were aware of the problem.

Apr

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

If you have to buy it, buy at REI

By 3 Lions

from Ann Arbor, Mi

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Sitting motionlessly

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

I regret buying these expensive, flimsey glasses.
I have broken 3 pairs wearing under helmet (no falls). The Native lifetime warranty is a fallacy- they charge a fee that is far in excess of the manufacturing cost and the replacements they sent were seconds (paint smeared and frame twisted) Native would not respond to complaints.
Regrettably, I did not buy from REI, otherwise, I would have returned them to REI.

Sep

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Surprised at the positive reviews

By Benjt

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Fogs up

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

I chose the model with black frames with the blue polarized lenses. I'm using them mainly for driving and also for softball, cycling, and hiking. I bought these because they are more fashionable than your typical sunglasses with interchangeable lenses. I also liked the warranty. Unfortunately they have not met my expectations.

The first problem is they fog up all the time. Especially if I am sweaty. I have lots of problems while driving when the weather is cool. Usually warming them up helps, but sometimes it doesn't.

I'm very surprised to see others describe these as durable. That has not been my experience. Not even close. Mine have lost one nose piece and one of the rubber bridge pieces. A bit of super glue will reattach them, but it is still a hassle. Also I'm on my third pair of lenses. They scratch way too easily. In one case I had them in my bag for not even 10 minutes and they were so badly scratched that you could not see through them. Definitely store them in the case at all times when not in use.

May

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great sunglasses

By Puget Sound Girl

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

I love these sunglasses. I usually scratch lenses quickly, but a year later and not a mark! The lenses are easy to change and come in handy for different lighting conditions.

Apr

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice Glasses

By S.

from Centreville VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

Hmm. I was hoping for a more flexible frame, at least behind the ears. These glasses are very lightweight and overall, comfortable. My head is on the large side (not huge but med-large) and these glasses are unbearably small on me. I'll be sending them back but really liked them, so I'll keep looking. Worth a try though.

Feb

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Sunglasses Ever!

By Blackfoot Bronco

from Mesa, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

I love these things i wont leave my house with out them and thank you native for the lifetime guarantee! I have broken them before so i just send in my [$] and within 2 weeks i had a new pair.

Feb

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Love em, but scratched for me too

By Jay P.

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses - Polarized:

I really like these glasses. I have had no problems with fogging, and they fit very well. However, there is always a however, I too have had problems with scratching. Mine were scratched, and I have no idea how. [...] I have had Raybands for years and never had scratching problems, even wearing them while deployed in Iraq. I guess the Native are just good for driving around in the car and looking good. I would NOT recomend them in the field.

Service and delivery comments:

Great REI survace like always!