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One time-traveling trip back to the '70s, and you'll discov ... Read more

One time-traveling trip back to the '70s, and you'll discover the inspiration for the wild prints inside the lightweight frame of the Smith Aura Sunglasses. With a shape borrowed from the square-frame hipster shades of the '80s, the Aura softens things up a little bit with vibrant colors and smooth lines. Pick a tasty-looking point break, stare out into the ocean on a sunny day, and revel in the clarity of the TLT optics that make view pop without distortion. Minimize

Everyone's face is different. That's why Smith offers sungl ... Read more

Everyone's face is different. That's why Smith offers sunglasses with varying lens sizes, shapes, and base curves. Their Vxe has a base curve of 7, meaning the lenses have a medium curve. They fit close enough to offer full-coverage protection, but aren't as curvaceous as the Threshold. The Vxe design includes a sweeping frame that ties the temples to the nosepiece across the top, behind the lens. And though it may look like the Vxe has a one piece frame, the temples are hinged to make storage in a jersey pocket possible.The lens on the Vxe is Smith's Carbonic TLT. The TLT stands for Tapered Lens Technology, and this means that the thickness of the lens tapers from the optical center, towards the edges. This thinning allows for less refraction and therefore less distortion for the light waves passing through the lens. You'll get the greatest possible clarity all the way out to the periphery of the lenses -- a good thing for high speed activities like cycling. The Carbonic lens is also highly resistant to impacts. This is a great thing to know when you think about the things that could threaten your eyes on a bike ride. They exceed ANSI Z80.3 specifications, and they protect your eyes from 100% of the UVA, UVB, and UVC rays.The Ballistic xe frame is flexible, tough, and super lightweight. And the hydrophilic Megol nose and temple pads keep them locked in place on your face. They wont slip. They wont slide. They wont fall off.The Smith Vxe is available in Black w/Platinum and White w/Yellow Mirror. With either color option, you'll get two extra lenses. The Ignitor lens is great for overcast days as it increases definition and depth perception in low light. The Clear Mirror lens is best for very low light conditions. The Vxe offers medium coverage, and Smith considers them a medium fit. Minimize

Back in the day, the Smith Heyday Sunglasses drove a pink d ... Read more

Back in the day, the Smith Heyday Sunglasses drove a pink drop topand that puppy was lowered. And like the smooth lines of these shades, even the sportiest-looking shades oozed with style. Yeah, those were the days. You can still turn heads though, because the Heyday rocks a streamlined shape that stands out amidst the sea of mega-sized eyewear. And once you slide these bad-boys on your face, experience their crystal clear TLT optics, and revel in the glare-fighting polarized lenses, you'll feel like you're right back in your smooth-operator days. That's got to be worth something, right? Minimize

One time-traveling trip back to the '70s, and you'll discov ... Read more

One time-traveling trip back to the '70s, and you'll discover the inspiration for the wild prints inside the lightweight frame of the Smith Polarized Aura Sunglasses. With a shape borrowed from the square-framed hipster shades of the '80s, the Aura softens things up a little bit with vibrant colors and smooth lines. Pick a tasty-looking point break, stare out into the ocean on a sunny day, and revel in the polarized lenses and TLT optics that make view pop without distortion or glare. Minimize

Smith Aura - Stone - in stock now. DECENT FEATURES of the S ... Read more

Smith Aura - Stone - in stock now. DECENT FEATURES of the Smith Aura Medium Fit / Medium Coverage Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses Evolve Frame Material Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings Hydrophilic Megol Nose Pads Stainless Steel Spring Hinges 6 Base Lens Curvature Frame Measurements 56-15-117 Minimize

Hold the polarized Smith Backdrop Sunglasses against your e ... Read more

Hold the polarized Smith Backdrop Sunglasses against your ear, and you might catch the throaty rumble of a Fast Back reverberating from the smooth, raked-back frame of these glare-fighting shades. Change the position of the lightweight Grilamid frame ever so slightly, and the symphonic notes of a topless European sports car may whisper forth from the crystal-clear, distortion-free Techlite TLT glass lenses. Finally, with the non-slip Megol arm pads and stainless steel spring hinges pressed to your face, listen for the whistling whine of a turbo-charged exotic to usher forth dang, what a ride, eh? Minimize

Dakota Smith takes a clean and versatile design and adds so ... Read more

Dakota Smith takes a clean and versatile design and adds some unique and personal detailing. The lightweight and sturdy frame is finished with handtooled end pieces and logo plaques, while 100% UV lenses and adjustable rubber nose pads are there to ensure premium sun protection and comfort. Minimize

Smith Super Method Sunglasses The Smith Super Method Sungla ... Read more

Smith Super Method Sunglasses The Smith Super Method Sunglasses answer the call for big style and big performance. The Super Method frame is a luxurious option that sacrifices nothing and the lenses help you see more clearly whether it's crystal clear or super cloudy. Smith's distorti ... (more!) Minimize

The Smith Backdrop Sunglasses are a sharp looking pair of s ... Read more

The Smith Backdrop Sunglasses are a sharp looking pair of shades for any leisure activity. Offering medium coverage, the Backdrop has all the features you've come to expect from a quality Smith sunglass. The Backdrop Sunglasses feature TLT Polarized Glass lenses which protect your eyes from harmful UVA/B/C rays while keeping your vision distortion-free and optically precise. The 8 Base Curve of the Backdrop lenses provide just enough wrap to protect you from the elements while still looking good. Constructed in a light TR90 Grilamid frame, these Smith glasses stand up to the rigors of your day to day. Great features like spring hinges and Megol covered contact surfaces ensure a comfortable fit that won't slip off your face. On a bright day, take in all the scenery with the Smith Backdrop Sunglasses. Available at TravelCountry.com. Minimize

After starting with the polarized lenses and the streamline ... Read more

After starting with the polarized lenses and the streamlined shape of performance shades, Smith smoothed out some of the classic lines and gave the Collective Sunglasses a helping of street styling. Some sport shades are only for running marathons or pounding the pedals, but the Collective takes a more jack-of-all trades approach thanks to polarized lenses and distortion-crushing TLT optics. Minimize

The Smith Spoiler sunglasses have the multiple-lens adaptab ... Read more

The Smith Spoiler sunglasses have the multiple-lens adaptability of the Pivlock series, yet they're more streetworthy. It's not a knock on the lighter, sleeker models. It's just that, for casual wear, the Spoilers look so darn good. They're great on the bike and off.The Spoiler design uses Smith's Interlock interchangeable lens system. Rather than relying on a slotted frame (like their old Sliders) or the notched fit of the Pivlock system, the Interlock design wraps the lens in a full frame as usual. The functional part is found on the outside of the frame, at the temple attachment. To release the lens, you'll simply twist the temple 90 which in turn operates an eccentric cam in the split frame to wedge the frame open enough to remove or install the lens. The lenses use Smith's Tapered Lens Technology (TLT) to give you a distortionless view. As you might've already experienced, visual distortion occurs when light waves hit an aggressively curved lens causing them to refract. This refraction causes a prismatic effect, or distortion. TLT corrects the distortion by progressively tapering the lens thickness from the optical center toward the peripheral edges. With TLT, light waves travel directly to your eye to generate precise vision and reduce potential eye fatigue. Objects are clearly defined and seen in their exact position.Seeing clearly adds safety, but so does Smith's Carbonic lens material -- the most impact resistant lens material money can buy. Smith treats them with an anti-scratch coating to keep them as new as possible, as long as possible. They're light, they exceed ANSI Z80.3 specifications, and they protect your eyes from 100% of the UVA, UVB, and UVC rays out there.The Smith Spoiler is available in three color/lens combos -- Black White/Blue Mirror, Black/Polar Grey, and Matte Black Evolve/Polar Brown. The Black White and Black glasses come with two extra sets of lenses. Minimize

The Agent Smith Sunglasses are some of the coolest Matrix S ... Read more

The Agent Smith Sunglasses are some of the coolest Matrix Sunglasses you could own. They are the same style worn by Agent Smith in The Matrix Reloaded. These geometrically-shaped Matrix sunglasses have metal frames, as well as shatterproof & scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses offering full protection from the UV rays of the sun. Our Agent Smith Sunglasses are also dark smoke color and extremely lightweight. Minimize