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Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses
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Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses

Item # 730822

$139.00

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The Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses feature four interchangeable lenses so you can match tints to current light conditions and activities.

  • Polarized lenses offer anti-glare protection under extremely bright conditions, perfect for snow and water activities
  • Each frame includes one set of polarized lenses (tint depends on frame color) and three additional sets of lenses for a total of four sets of lenses
  • Non-polarized, additional lenses are ideal for low- and medium- light to night time conditions
  • Scratch- and impact-resistant Carbonic™ lenses easily slide in and out of frames for fast switches
  • Durable Grilamid™ nylon frames wrap slightly around face for peripheral protection from wind, snow and glare
  • Hydrophilic nosepiece and temple ends become tackier when wet for reliable grip during exercise
  • Metal hinges ensure smooth action and long wear
  • Threshold sunglasses are sized to fit a medium- to large-size faces
  • Case included

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Item 730822

Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses Specs

Specification

Description

Light transmission15 percent
UV protection100 percent
Lens materialPolycarbonate
TintTrue gray / Sienna brown
PolarizedYes
Frame materialNylon
Additional lensesYes
Metal hingesYes
GenderUnisex

Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized
 
4.7

(based on 11 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (11)
  • Good protection (11)
  • Stylish (11)
  • Rugged lenses (8)
  • Rugged construction (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (8)
    • Travel (8)
    • Hiking (7)
    • Backpacking (5)
    • Camping (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Smith Threshold polarized glasses

    ByI biker

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

      Absolutely grateful I got them...The most confortable and cool sunglasses I ever owned. I've been hard on these glasses in the last couple of years until finally the ear pieces gave up and broke[...] I sent the old pair in a metal case and got brand new ones in as quick as 4 days. WAY TO GO SMITH!!! They went even further to returning my metal case together with a brand new one...[...]Thank you Smith Optics - I'll make sure that any future sunglasses and googles in my family and friends will always read Smith Optics on them...Thank you for raising the bar for everybody else out there!!!

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

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      distorting distortionless lenses

      Byglabella

      from the Hihglands

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Flimsy Frame
      • Vision distortion

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cycling
      • Travel

      Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

      These glasses fit my big head very comfortably, and the interchangable lenses are an excellent feature. Although the Smith web site claims their new technology in curved lenses does not cause distortion, I have to say after wearing these for a year while cycling, driving and hiking there is noticable distortion. It takes my eyes several minutes to adjust after wearing them. Long periods of wearing them leave my eyes very tired from dealing with the distortion. If it were not for the distortion I would give them five stars.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Comfortable and awesome warranty

      Byrather be fishing

      from Provo, UT

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Fishing
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

        I origionally bought the Smith Voodoo glasses which lasted for 4 years till the frame cracked in one spot. Smith has an awesome warranty and they replaced the glasses in about 5 days with the closest model which was the Threshold version. I love them. They fit better than the voodoos and are a great replacement style.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good for the long eye lash gang

        ByBoogie

        from Bay Area, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Room for long eye lashes
        • Rugged Construction
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

            I had these glasses for a couple years, until they were stolen in Hawaii.

            I bought the non polarized glasses as my sporty glasses, then bought polarized (grey) lenses from Smith and never changed the lenses after that.

            The friends were sturdy, I had no problems with the lenses popping out or any issues of that nature.

            If you are cursed with long eye lashes, these are good glasses, as they sit of your eyes enough to keep your eye lashes from acting like windshield wipers.

            They are a large fit, but if you have a medium size head, they aren't too big. Small heads need not apply.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            From long time Oakey fan!

            ByGetch

            from Whitman, MA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear

              Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

              After buying Oakley’s for the last 15 years I figured I would try something new. I would go through a pair every year and a half. They would either break or get horribly scratched. After researching and talking to friend that has had a pair for almost ten years, I decided to get a pair. I could not be happier. These sunglasses fit great on my larger size head, and the lenses look very dark from the outside looking at them witch I like. The construction of the sunglasses appear to very sturdy. And knowing that they have lifetime guarantee was a good feeling when I bought them. If you want solid pair of sunglasses that last for a long time you should buy them. I am happy I did.

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

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Love these!

              BySpiritus

              from guilford, CT

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

                These are my all time favorite sunglasses. I have a rather large head (7-1/4 hat size for what it's worth) and these fit great! The ear pieces are flexible and can be formed to fit you head. The only problem I've had (if you can even call it a problem) is that I wore them so much I wore the rubber out on the earpieces...well the customer service at Smith is so great that I sent them in for repairs and they sent me an entire new pair of sunglasses, case, lenses and everything (no charge!). I couldn't be more pleased with this product or the company that stands behind it!

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great sunglasses

                Bythe dude abides

                from Denver, CO

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

                  Clarity through polarized lens is top-notch plus you get 3 other high quality lenses. Very comfortable and look good. Bought them for mountain biking, but they have now replaced a pair of Oakleys as my "do everything" sunglasses (driving, recreational, skiing, etc.) Fit pretty close to face, so when I'm working up a big sweat they sometimes get steamy, but that's more my fault than the sunglasses.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Perfect for my big head

                  ByCairnation

                  from Atlanta, Ga

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Hiking
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

                    I had a pair of old Smith's that I lost. I finally broke and got the Thresholds. I love them. I'm always amazed at how clearer everything looks with the Smith lenses. Very comfortable and they even fit on a big head like mine. My wife even says I look hot in them. Perfect!

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                     
                    4.0

                    Great, but watch out....

                    Bygfman

                    from Breckenridge, CO

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Good Protection
                    • Rugged Lenses
                    • Stylish

                    Cons

                    • Metal Fram Pops thru Tip

                    Best Uses

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

                    Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

                    Excellent optics! However, the metal pops through tip (by ear) over time... REI's great return/exchange policy keeps me coming back to these glasses; but, Smith should reinforce tip... Great active sunglasses (I ski, run, bike w/them) IF metal tip doesn't poke your temple ;-)

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                     
                    5.0

                    Fits a small head

                    ByLitespdgrl

                    from Beverly Hills, MI

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Good Protection
                    • Rugged Lenses
                    • Stylish

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Cycling

                      Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

                      • Offers good coverage of the eyes
                      • Great fit
                      • Bought the ones in the box, not display to fit smaller head
                      • Sassy style!

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size

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