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Native Eyewear Hardtop Polarized Sunglasses
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Native Eyewear Hardtop Polarized Sunglasses

Item # 722318

$129.00 - $149.00

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Native's most technically advanced sunglasses! Polarized for sun and glare protection, two pairs of lenses and an interchangeable sports band!

  • A unique interchangeable lens system lets you switch lenses without having to put your fingers all over the lens
  • Polarized Crystal Carbonate® lenses have the strongest hard coating available to protect against scratching
  • Rhyno-Tuff® AIR frames endure extreme highs and lows in temperature
  • Also includes interchangeable Gator-Lok® temples with elastic strap to keep glasses secure for extreme terrain or activities
  • Cam-action spring hinges allow the temples to quickly lock into position
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Additional SportFlex orange-yellow lenses have a blue mirror coating suitable for a range of low-light conditions from cloudy, overcast, dusk and dawn
  • Best fits a medium to a large profile
  • Also included is an Optic Gear Kit with a semi-hard case, a soft pouch and a sunglass cord retainer

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Item 722318

Native Eyewear Hardtop Polarized Sunglasses Specs

Specification

Description

UV protection100 percent
Lens materialPolycarbonate
TintGray / brown / rose
PolarizedYes
Frame materialGrilamid
Additional lensesYes
Metal hingesNo
GenderUnisex

Native Eyewear Hardtop Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized
 
4.2

(based on 24 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (23)
  • Good protection (19)
  • Rugged construction (16)
  • Rugged lenses (15)
  • Stylish (12)

Cons

  • Flimsy frame (6)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (16)
  • Casual wear (15)
  • Travel (15)
  • Backpacking (14)
  • Camping (13)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (15), Avid adventurer (13)

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(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Greatest sunglass, [...]

By Boyde

from Madison Ga.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Protection
  • Rugged Construction
  • Rugged Lenses
  • Stylish

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking
    • Running
    • Travel

    Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

    31 I finily decided to buy a nice pare of sunglass when I put on the Native eyewear Blue Reflex XP.However I did not have to buy them.My girlfriend,at the time, said they looked so good on me that shed pay for them herself.What do you know,A great pare of sunglass;no money out of my pocket.Although it was the middle of november lastyear and I didn't get a christmas present,Hmm.

    I love the glasses.I tolled her(my Girlfriend)that I wear them all the time,even when I work.Im a contractor who does his own carpentry.
    She said "no the lense will scratch easly."
    For the price I hoped not but they did.

    I droped them once,picked them up and they were scratched.The scratch grew over the next week every time I cleaned them.I was so disapointed,however she(my girlfriend) said I looked good in them and other girls were saying the same.Plus I love these glasses,they feel so good on my face and work perfectly for what there for.
    So I bought another pair of lenses despite the warrenty.I could not be without my glasses.
    Got the new lenses same thing happened.Being so disapointed I got in touch with the company.

    They said others had complained and they were working on new reflex lenses. They would send me a set once they were devoloped.They also sent me their other two sets of polerized lenses that do not scratch(black and bronze)in hopes I would stay true to the company untill they could get me the new Blue reflex that did not scratch.

    I have been wearing the black lenses and love them however today Nov/20 I recived my new Blue Reflex Lenses...That do not scratch,I know...I tested.

    I am now married to what was my girlfriend at the time,despite all the other girls.Maybe it is becouse she bought these sunglass for me a year ago today...And I looked good.

    I am amazed with Native Eyewear.If your not wearing Native Eyewear...You can lose them.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Best Glasses

    By dito

    from vista, calif

    About Me Biker, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection
    • Rugged Construction
    • Rugged Lenses

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Motorcycling
      • Travel

      Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

      Best glasses, have had Ray bans, Oakley. These are the only glasses I use. They fit well underneath the helmet for motorcycling. The glasses are indestructible and the changeable lenses are great!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A Great Investment

      By Jes@NCSU

      from Raleigh, NC

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Good Protection
      • Rugged Construction
      • Rugged Lenses
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • DRIVING
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

        I own 2 pairs of Oakleys, and a pair of Revos and these are by far the best glasses I own, I never where anything else, they are durable and perfect for any situation.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best purchase I have ever made

        By fast64

        from Macon, GA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Rugged Construction
        • Rugged Lenses
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Offroading
          • Travel

          Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

          Where to start? I love these glasses. I have had them for about 3 years and wear them pretty much every day and in every situation - working, rafting, relaxing at the lake, watching baseball games, boating, offroading, running, everywhere. I used to break them a lot (went through 3 pairs). They always broke right where the ear pieces attach to the main frame - gotta love the no-questions $30 replacement though. However, since Native replaced the plastic tabs that held the ear pieces on with a metal pin in 2006, I have never broken them again.

          All three of my pairs have been black with black lenses and I recently bought a pair of the Reflex blue lenses and already love them - they significantly reduce glare - the extra $15 for the reflex lenses is definitely worth it.

          The "Gator-Lok" ear piece is great while rafting, kayaking, boating or while in any other situation where you might have to worry about losing your glasses. The normal ear pieces are comfortable enough for every day duty and accept my favorite pair of Croakies nicely.

          Given the price range of Natives, I would compare them to Costa del Mar glasses or Oakleys and I say the Natives win hands down. Costas feel cheap to me - especially given what they cost - and they don't feel "right". The Oakleys I've had always started to hurt my head after wearing them a while and the metal framed ones were extremely delicate, plus you have to pay extra to get polarized lenses. The Natives are sturdy, well made, comfortable, and just plain fit.

          To sum it up, if you are in the market for a set of $100+ glasses that will work in any situation: buy some Natives. You will not regret it.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Brilliant !

          By jbon

          from paris

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Protection
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

            mountainbiking

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Awesome glasses! Caveat with lenses.

            By Julz the Fish

            from Atlanta GA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Protection
            • Rugged Construction
            • Stylish

            Cons

            • Coating peels off
            • Flimsy Frame

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Casual Wear
            • Cycling
            • DRIVING
            • Hiking
            • Travel

            Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

            Extremely awesome glasses. I bought one pair and the coating on the lenses came back, so exchanged them for a new pair [...]. I'm completely satisfied, however the coating on the lenses of my 2nd pair has since begun to peel off too. My fiance has the same glasses and has experienced the same problem with the coating. It does not obstruct vision or view, however it does look awfully strange if you're an onlooker and there is light shining onto the lenses-it makes them appear scratched or dirty. If you don't care about the cosmetic look of the glasses, this is not a problem as they still work great and are totally functional.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            coating issues but otherwise great

            By Shovelhead

            from Saratoga, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Protection
            • Rugged Construction

            Cons

            • Coating Durability

            Best Uses

            • Motorcycle Touring

            Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

            Very Light and comfortable and they stay in place even when moving about vigorously or with wind blowing by at freeway speeds. The interchangable lenses are a perfect solution for us motorcycle touring riders who, like backpackers, have to minimize what we carry. I have a small windshield bag that holds the spare lenses which are easy to change when lighting changes. The only complaint is the durability of the coating on the dark lenses. We just completed a 4000 mile ride and about halfway through the coating started to show a pattern that I think was a coating layer coming off. Fortunately the glasses were still useable since eyeware is required by law in most states and I didn't have a spare set. [...] Even with the coating problems I would recommend these glasses to anyone who needs multiple lenses but can't afford the space penalty of multiple sets of glasses. [...]

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best set of sunglasses I ever had by far

            By mfontz

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Protection
            • Polarized
            • Rugged Construction
            • Rugged Lenses
            • Stylish
            • Switchable arm with elast
            • Switchable lenses

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Fishing
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

              These are the most comfortable and light sunglasses I've ever bought. They fit well and the lenses are crystal clear without any distortion. Everything about these glasses are high performance. I haven't had them for long so I can't comment on the coatings on the lens but even they are under warranty for [$]

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              tough stuff

              By charlie in the bush

              from Atlanta GA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Protection
              • Rugged Construction
              • Rugged Lenses

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

                I concur with everyone's reviews with the addition of these specs are tough as nails. It was 100 degrees in Atlanta and nothing to do except take my 8 year old to the roller rink. I forgot I was still wearing the glasses when I got in and just hooked in my t shirt collar. I almost fell on my face when I rolled over something on the floor, looked for what it was and I'd rolled over my dropped specs, even popping the lenses out. NOT A SCRATCH ANYWHERE! And they went back together just fine. Unbelievable.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                the be all and end all of sunglasses

                By DeanOcar

                from Saskatchewan Canada

                About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Good Protection
                • Rugged Construction
                • Rugged Lenses
                • Stylish

                Cons

                • Needs a better case

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking
                • Travel
                • Watersports

                Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop Sunglasses - Polarized:

                I have worn alot of different pairs of sunglasses. I have seached and searched for something that would suit my needs of flying, watersports, snowsports, anything outdoors, for working, and to be used as saftyglasses but yet to be sylish. After having these for about half a year now. Native sunglasses are the ONLY company I will choose. Wish there were dealers in Canada. these are the only everyday sunglasses I have worn wakeboarding. personally I like them better then goggles.

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