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Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses

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Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Polarized Sunglasses

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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 Sunglasses - Polarized

3.3

(based on 36 reviews)

58%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (33)
Good protection (29)
Stylish (21)
Rugged construction (11)
Rugged lenses (9)

Cons

Easily scratched (13)
Flimsy frame (10)

Best Uses

Casual wear (21)
Hiking (20)
Travel (16)
Backpacking (15)
Camping (13)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  90%
  (28 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (16), Casual/ recreational (12), Casual adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 36 customers

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Jul

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bad frame design

By Mojo Mac

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Boating

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

If I didn't like the lenses and the "coverage" so much, my 2-star rating would be even lower. I have had several pairs of Native sunglases in this basic style -- previously, mostly the Dash XP; but this time around, the Hardtop. Although I formerly considered them a good value, this pair is a big disappointment because of the inadequate frame design. After a few months of wear, the earpieces (which are detachable) have "sprung open" at the temple joint to the extent that they simply fall off or become unhinged with the least little pressure applied to the frame (like when I try to slip them under the strap of my biking helmet). Also, the rubber sleeve that is glued onto the earpiece came unglued and slid off and got lost, which leaves just the nylon tail that more easily slips off of the top of your ear than when the sleeve/cushion is intact. A year or so's worth of wear before these types of things crop up is OK for a pair of $25 throw-aways, but not when the price of admission is north of $100. I haven't asked Native for a new pair of frames, and maybe they'll come through for me (or maybe REI will step up to the plate), but I suggest you save yourself the trouble and go with the "fixed" earpiece frame style (as in the Dash). I've never even considered using the alternative earpieces (with the fixed tether/strap)(what the description refers to as the "interchangeable sports band"), anyway, so all I've got is a frame that can't stand the test of normal wear and tear.

Oct

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Ear piece swivel construction is flimsy

By Spudmonkey

from Denver CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

Ear piece swivel construction is rather flimsy. One side pulled out of the frame within 2 weeks of purchase. It has been very loose since. No way to fix the problem. No way to adjust screw (post). I would not recommend these glasses if you are active. More suitable for casual activity.

Aug

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good design, not so good production

By Shawn in VA (USA)

from Stafford, VA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Interchangeable lenses
Stylish

Cons

Distortion
Flimsy Frame
Temples get loose

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

Great idea with the interchangeable lenses and two different temples. Temples tend to get loose and fall off. I'm on my second set. Just spoke to Native and they acknowledged "design problems" and suggested I return them and ask for another model.[...]

Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great sunglasses but warranty fee sucks

By Raivyn

from SoCal

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Easily Scratched
Expensive warranty

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

I wore these during a 10 day trip to Walt Disney World. The ease of changing the lenses was great. However, while standing in line for the Rock N Roll Roller Coaster, one of the polarized lenses randomly popped off of the frame, landed on the ground, and got scratched. I had them on for several hours, so I know I had put them in properl[...]While a lifetime warranty is great, I wouldn't buy these sunglasses for that reason since a few claims later it will be more cost effective to just buy a new pair of sunglasses.Other than the warranty fee, I am happy with how these feel, perform, and look. The polarized lenses did a great job of protecting my eyes in the Florida sun while offered nice clarity. The frames did fog up one time, but the venting along the top of the frame minimized it. These are so light and easy to wear. I have a flat-ish nose bridge, so I usually have problems with sunglasses sliding down my nose if I sweat, but didn't have this problem with the Hardtop XP, even though I was very sweaty in the Florida icky humidity. I especially liked the extras such as the sport band sidearms have; I didn't worry about losing these once, and will buy my husband a pair just for that feature since unfortunately he is prone to losing expensive sunglasses.

Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

poor design [...]

By cornbob

from Eagle, Id

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

lets list the pro's the glasses are comfortable,and great uv protection.con's, the hinge first became very loose after 30 days of normal wear. then within 6 months the hinge broke, by taking the glasses on and off.I sent the glasses back to the factory followed all the required steps for a factory return[...]

Jun

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shades with only minor flaws.

By MtnManMEP

from Idaho

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Ear grabs slip off

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

I've had a pair of Hardtop XPs for two years. I wear them daily in town, hiking, fishing, boating and working. They have been dropped, kicked, stuffed haphazardly in packs and bags and continue to hold up fine. Like all plastic lenses, these will scratch but these have held up better than prior Oakleys and Scotts that I've owned. The overall clarity of vision through the lenses is not top notch nor is it problematic either. The only problem I've had with the glasses is the rubber ear and nose pieces sliding off after some use. Gorilla glue and an overnight clamping solved that problem. Given the amount of negative comments I speculate that Native might have a quality control problem. However, based on my experience with these glasses, I recommend giving a them a try.

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

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

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.

Oct

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great sports sunglasses

By Mundy

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Difficult to swap lenses

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Cycling
Running
Sports

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

I got these for cycling, although they are great for any outdoor activity--they wrap around nicely, they stay put on my face without feeling too tight, they don't fog up, and they block the sun coming in from the top of the lenses--Great protection for my eyes!

I tried many different styles and brands, trying to find a good fit for my face, good protection, and interchangeable lenses, and I finally narrowed my choice down to these and the Smith Factor Max--ended up getting both! These fit my small, narrow face just fine, even though they supposedly are for a large profile. The lenses are angled in such a way that they fit better than the regular Native Hardtops (which touch my cheeks). The SportsFlex lenses are really nice--they brighten everything up nicely in low-light conditions. I do wish that the lens swapping were a little easier--it takes some getting used to (unlike the Smith's, which snap in with no trouble at all).

I purchased mine from another supplier, because REI didn't offer the frame/lens combo that I wanted.

Jul

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Lense coating fades after couple months

By seaoasis

from WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Easily Scratched

Best Uses

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

PREVIOUS REVIEW UPDATE: The Reflex coating started wearing off after a couple months of use. I was VERY careful with the lenses (cleaning, never dropped) but outside coating started fading away and ruined the optics of the sunglasses. I would not recommend these glasses since I ended up having the same issues everyone else seems to have with them. [...] I will switch to Rudy Project which several people I know use them regularly without issue and have an exceptional lense warranty.

Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just try 'em, you'll like 'em.

By seaoasis

from WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Lightweight
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Biking
Boating
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Running
Travel

Comments about Native Eyewear Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Polarized:

Finding sunglasses to fit your face is difficult. I tried on several pairs for years and found these to be the perfect fit. The Native Hardtop XP provides excellent optics, UV and debris protection while road biking, running or other adventuring. No more squinting or air rushing by your eyes or bugs flying in from the side (true story). Use the included soft pouch when you need to clean them too. I use these daily because I can not go back to my cheaper pairs. The lenses are easy to change out with the included spares (clear and orange/yellow) for different lighting and the polarized feature is well worth it. It is amazing how clear everything is in bright glaring sunlight, such as lakes, to shaded areas where other sunglasses just make it too dark. Just give these a try and use the zippered hard case if you usually sit on your sunglasses. Then enjoy a fun adventure with protected eyes!