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Smith Parallel Max Polarized Sunglasses

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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 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

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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May

2013

4.0

Sweet shades

By HighCountryHiker

from Portland,OR

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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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May

2013

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.

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May

2013

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.

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Jul

2012

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.

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Apr

2012

(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.

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May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Shades

By smartmonkey

from Seattle, WA

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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.