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Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses

ASPHALT/BROWN

Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses

$129.00

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Item # 734445

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With even more coverage, these Native Eyewear Hardtop XP polarized sunglasses have 2 pairs of lenses that are 20% larger than the regular Hardtop sunglasses for more protection!

A unique interchangeable lens system lets you switch lenses without having to put your fingers all over them
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
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
These sunglasses are designed to fit medium to large profiles
XP refers to Xtra Protection--lenses are approximately 20% larger for more coverage and protection
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 Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses

3.3

(based on 39 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (36)
Good protection (32)
Stylish (24)
Rugged construction (13)
Rugged lenses (10)

Cons

Easily scratched (14)
Flimsy frame (10)

Best Uses

Casual wear (23)
Hiking (22)
Travel (18)
Backpacking (17)
Camping (15)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  91%
  (31 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (17), Casual/ recreational (14), Casual adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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May

2013

4.0

Native Hardtop XP

By Darron

from Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Lightweight
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

A Bit Pricy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

Very high quality, lightweight sunglasses that provide great peripheral protection. Cheaper than Oakley's, but still a bit expensive.

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Oct

2012

2.0

Love the glasses, hate the warranty

By Fly Fishin

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Bad Warranty
Easily Scratched
Poor Customer Service

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

I'm rough with my gear, so I knew I needed a solid pair of sunglasses with a good warranty.

Before long, I broke my cherished Natives and had to send them in for a new pair.

It took Native THREE (3) MONTHS to send me a new pair. When I finally got the new ones, I noticed that one of the lenses was defective. I once again sent my sunglasses in and it took them another 3 weeks to get me a replacement. They had also charged me an additional $30 (on top of the $65 I paid for the first replacement) when they had send that the 2nd replacement would be free.

I tried contacting someone in charge of customer service and she basically shrugged the whole thing off.

Thanks for nothing, Native!

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Jun

2012

2.0

Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses

By mike1312

from Seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Obstructs Peripheral Vision

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

Blurry

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Dec

2011

2.0

Flimsy frames, lenses fall off easily!

By Ed the Vizsla

from Santa Fe, NM

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

Had these for 2 months, then suddenly lost a lens that popped off in normal use... flimsy frame. Native's website for replacement lens is lame, so had to call and eventually got through. $30 to replace the frames.

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Dec

2011

4.0

Excellent, Versatile Sunglasses

By Red Ned

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Interchangeable lenses
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Price

Best Uses

Backpacking
Biking
Camping
Casual Wear
Convertible driving
Hiking
Kayakingriver floating
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

I mostly use these for walking, bicycling, driving my convertible, hiking and kayaking. Best pros are the interchangeable lenses for all light conditions. Replaceability of lenses if they get scratched. Ability of legs to break away without breaking -they snap right back in. And the look is pretty good, too.

Cons: high price - know where your glasses are at all times!; lenses that scratch too easily.

Good long-term buy if you can keep from losing them (get a neck-keeper) and can take care of the lenses. Sometimes REI or another outlet will run 50% off sales in winter.

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May

2011

1.0

Known defect

By chief103

from MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

The hardtop XP had a known defect, the temples break easily. The warranty requires you to send in $30 anyway. I feel since this is their defect it should be replaced for free. I explained this to Native customer service and I was very disappointed in their ability to address my issue.

DON't BUY Native products.

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Apr

2011

5.0

I'd buy these again and again

By AlDogg

from Silver Spring MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Lenses

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

Frankly, I'm shocked at the negative reviews. I got the Hardtop XPs as a present 5 years ago and still wear them daily for everything from commuting to work to on the field for ultimate frisbee or hiking. They are super light and have always been comfortably secure when I'm running around or hopping boulders etc.I'm not someone that babies my glasses; I rarely put them in the supplied case, and often just throw them in my bag loose. The frames and lenses have been durable. I broke one of the ear pieces through user error and Native replaced the entire frames within a reasonable time (there was a [$] "processing fee"). After several years with the same lenses, I finally scratched them a little bit when I dropped them off my head with the lens landing flat on the pavement.I wouldn't trade these.

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Oct

2010

1.0

These are the worse sunglasses ever!

By THEFUZZ

from Pasadena, CA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Flimsy Frame
RIDICULOUS fee to return

Best Uses

Throw in trash

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

Used then for a 2 months...very lightweight. Husband coveted them so I bought him a pair. 5 months of use between us and the "gator" clips gave out (no unusual use). I refuse to pay $60 EXTRA dollars to return faulty merchandise. Co worker had EXACT same problem He though it was just his pair, purchased another pair, those also broke. He uses the second pair for "parts" when the original pair falls apart (which is frequent.) Hubby has his gator clips taped together. I used mine for target practice. What a WASTE of money!!! almost $500 for worthless plastic!!!

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Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not work the price

By kim.matstomato

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses:

The frames are poorly constructed. The first pair I had, the peg that holds the earpiece on broke off in a short amount of time.[...]The new model I received had a metal peg (as opposed to plastic) so obviously this had been a problem for many people. Recently the rubber tip on the ear piece came off and when I tried to contact Native they told me it would cost some sort of fee, I can't remember the exact price, but it was a ridiculous amount to pay for a small piece of rubber. Today the earpiece broke off and I am not sure when I'm going to do. I hate to take back another pair [...], but the fee to fix the problem charged by Native is too much. It makes these glasses worth probably $400 in parts. I'd rather just buy a different brand all together.