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Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses

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    Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses

    • $129.00
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    Item # 800319

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    Providing maximum coverage, these Smith Parallel polarized interchangeable sunglasses allow unobstructed peripheral vision—ideal for trail running, cycling or a day on the boat.

    • Polarized lenses reduce 99% of visible glare from water, snow, sand and pavement for increased visual acuity and decreased eye strain
    • Each frame includes 1 set of polarized lenses (tint depends on frame color) and 2 additional sets of lenses for a total of 3 sets of lenses
    • Brown frames feature polarized brown lenses that block reflected glare while providing increased depth perception and reducing eye strain
    • Black frames feature polarized gray lenses that block reflected glare while preserving natural colors in order to provide true color definition
    • Non-polarized, additional lenses are ideal for low and medium to nighttime light
    • Scratch- and impact-resistant Carbonic™ lenses use Tapered Lens Technology from Smith™ to provide distortion-free vision
    • Tapered Lens Technology contours the thickness of the lens so that light travels through without distortion—what you see is what you get
    • Grilamid® TR90 lightweight nylon frames offer a consistent fit and flexibility in all temperatures and are extremely impact resistant
    • Hydrophilic Megol™ nosepiece and temple ends become tackier when wet for reliable grip during exercise and hot weather
    • 9-base-curve lenses; (the higher the number the more curved the lens—Smith features sunglasses with 6, 7, 8 and 9 base curvature)
    • Frames have a medium fit with large coverage

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    Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    100 percent
    15 percent
    Carbonic polycarbonate
    Gray / brown
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    2 pair
    Grilamid nylon
    Unisex
    UV protection
    Light transmission
    Lens material
    Lens tint
    Polarized
    Photochromic
    Interchangeable lenses
    Additional lenses included
    Frame material
    Gender

    Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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    Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses
     
    4.3

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (6)
    • Good protection (6)
    • Stylish (6)
    • Rugged lenses (4)
    • Rugged construction (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual wear (5)
      • Hiking (5)
      • Travel (5)
      • Backpacking (4)
      • Camping (3)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (5 reviews)

          Feels too large

           
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      4.0

      Sweet shades

      By HighCountryHiker

      from Portland,OR

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Easily Scratched

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

      I use these sunglasses for everything: biking, hiking, driving, skiing.
      They are comfortable, lightweight, and give good coverage. Mostly I use the gray lenses, but the rose lenses are good in lower light, and the clears are good for Mt Biking. The lenses are easy to change out.

      They do seem to scratch easier than other lenses I have had. The replacement lenses (from Smith) are way overpriced. They offer many different colors, but I wish they would offer a dark gray lens with lower light transmission so that I could use them as glacier glasses.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great Sporting Sunglasses

      By Full of --- Life

      from Cardwell, Montana

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      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

        My rating choices tell all.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Close to perfect

        By VictorG

        from Brea, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

            I use these glasses to run and bike. I use the clear lenses to keep my eyes from drying out when I run in the pre-light hours. The darker lenses are ALMOST as good as my very expensive Maui Jims (that's saying alot since MJ sunglasses are the best imo).

            I was looking for a pair of interchangeable glasses with at least a set of clear lenses (for pre-dawn and night running) and polarized dark lenses. These fit the bill. They are more expensive than the Tifosi Slips but since they have everything I wanted and are more comfortable than the Slips AND because they cover enough of my eye area to keep the wind out (something the Slips didn't do). . .it was totally worth it.

            These glasses do fog ever so slightly on the edges on very cold days when you stop moving and have really worked up a sweat. But once you start moving. . .they clear up immediately.

            I would totally buy these again if they were ever lost or damaged.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            great glasses, even better warranty

            By Eratosthenes

            from Ogden, UT

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            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

              These replaced a similar but discontinued style of Smith's. The fit is really comfortable, lightweight, and secure. I would wear these all the time, from just being out in the car to on the trail, running or biking. But, now the most impressive part of these Smith's are the fact that the company sent these to me to replace the previous pair within a day of receiving my claim. The old pair had a kind of powder coating on the frame that had worn off (this pair has nothing like that) just from wear with bike helmets and hats, I think. They said this was completely covered and politely offered to replace with an equivalent pair of glasses, which they then shipped immediately. It made me feel that much more justified to spend over $100 on a pair of sunglasses.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              1st pair of good sunglasses in 15 years

              By Madmax79

              from St. Johns, FL

              About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Protection
              • Rugged Lenses
              • Stylish

              Cons

              • expensive

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Fishing
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

              I've been a buyer of cheap sunglasses for a long time and swore that I would never buy another pair of $100 sunglasses after losing a pair about 15 years ago. These fit nice and snug but leave enough airflow around them that they don't fog up. The polarized frames are excellent on the water and they come with three pairs of lenses (smoke, amber, clear). I'm very happy so far and would definitely recommend them in the price range.

              Service and delivery comments:

              I bought these while traveling at the store in Sacramento,CA and the first employee was not interested in helping me at all. I told him what I wanted and he took it to the register then disappeared. He acted like I was bothering him. Fortunately another employee in the knife section talked with me and explained the membership program. We discussed knives and he recommended one which I bought online once I returned home. I wish I remembered his unusual name because he deserves credit for me becoming a member and a repeat customer. I would have been a one time customer based on the first guy.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Excellent Shades

              By smartmonkey

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

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

              Cons

              • Distortion

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Biking
              • Boating
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • DRIVING
              • Fishing
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses:

              These are my third pair of Smith's (lost my Toasters, and still have my Thresholds) and by far my favorite. The lenses offergood coverage and protection, and vent quite well (much better than my Thresholds) which is a plus during a hike or ride, and these fit my face the best. As with all Smith sunglasses I've owned, there is some noticeable distortion though I don't find it bothersome and vision through the lenses is crystal clear. Not quite upto the lens quality of Oakley, but very, very good and well worth the money imo.

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              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

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