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Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses

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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 (rose copper, yellow and clear) 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
All frames also include two additional lenses, rose copper tint for a wide variety of conditions and yellow for extreme flat and low light conditions

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Smith Threshold Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized

4.5

(based on 16 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good protection (14)
Comfortable (13)
Stylish (13)
Rugged lenses (11)
Rugged construction (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual wear (12)
Hiking (11)
Travel (10)
Backpacking (9)
Camping (9)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  87%
  (13 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 16 customers

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Sep

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Comfortable and awesome warranty

By rather be fishing

from Provo, UT

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Oct

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Smith Threshold polarized glasses

By I biker

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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!!!

Mar

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

distorting distortionless lenses

By glabella

from the Hihglands

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jun

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good for the long eye lash gang

By Boogie

from Bay Area, CA

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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.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for my big head

By Cairnation

from Atlanta, Ga

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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!

Jan

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

From long time Oakey fan!

By Getch

from Whitman, MA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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.

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love these!

By Spiritus

from guilford, ct

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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!

Feb

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great sunglasses

By the dude abides

from Denver, CO

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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.

Jun

2010

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Ugly glasses

By haveyourmile

from Sacramento, CA

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Pros

Good Protection

Cons

Too large
Ugly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Hiking

Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

I bought these after seeing such stellar reviews on here but when I received them, I was really pretty disappointed. They are deceptively large and do not look attractive AT ALL. I'm not a designer sunglasses type, but I also don't seek out sunglasses that are particularly unattractive. These are hideous. My girlfriend told me I looked like a wanna be Terminator. They feel big on the face[...]

Dec

2011

5.0

Smith Threshold Polarized

By Marianpole dancer

from Newark, DE

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Lens easy tochange
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish
The fit is perfect

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Smith Threshold Sunglasses - Polarized:

These sunglasses are a perfect fit, I don't any wind in when riding on our motorcycle. The interchangable lens are very easy to change, comfortable,great polerized lens. I Love these sunglasses and worth the price.