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A Shade For All Seasons

SMITH OPTICS, WILEY X, ROKA Sunglasses For Outdoors, Sports+City Streets Protecting one's eyeballs from sunlight ---and providing crisper clear--wider views ...today's performance-lifestyle sunglasses deliver THAT-PLUS... via GIPHY Lightweight frames, great grip vs sweat, shatterproof lenses, and often-interchangeable - prescription abilities. Smith Optic s kinda retro-style- Attack + Attack Max ($249 each) feature ChromaPop color enhancing lens technology, adjustable nose pieces (2), auto-lock hinges, hydroleophobic lens coatings and low brow design to prevent fogging it up, wide views to capture all the angles, andMAG™ Interchangeable lenses. Smith Optics shades pair perfectly with the brand's Bike helmets-including state of the art -maximum ventilating one "Overtake " for road bikers. Multiple color options including Matte Cinelli (pictured). Lightweight Aerocore™  in-mold construction, XT2 anti-bacterial lining, adjustable fit system and pro...

Athlete Essentials: Performance Sunglasses For All Optical Conditions

BOLLÉ, DRAGON ALLIANCE, VUARNET, SMITH OPTICS, SVEN CAN SEE Changing light conditions...a sun setting earlier and seasonal solar angle shifts-demand multi-tasking sunglasses that can 'handle' the high noon sunshine as well as the low light of weather challenged days. For athletes-wide vision fields, no slip adjustable nosepads, anti-fog and impact resistant lenses that block out damaging rays, and of course, exceptional color clarity-are must attributes. Right up there with lightweight frames that fit faces. Our Picks: Bollé Sixth Sense Sunglasses-RoseBlue lens w/ B-Max extra large field view, B-Thin Active design RX, B-Clear lenses, optical precision, serious impact resistance, interchangeable lenses, anti-fog treatment, Hydrophobic/Oleophobic treatment, adjustable nosepiece/temples

SUNGLASSES-Outdoor Urban Style for Hangout or Workout

Not made in the shade-sunglasses aren't just fashion statements... (though they are...) ... ...that prevent future wrinkles- via GIPHY source maryjosez.tumblir.com ...they're critical for eye protection against melanoma, cataracts damaging UV, Blue Light High Energy Visible Light  and Infrared  rays ( yup -that's from those addicted to smartphones and laptops) ...which is why we lean towards those outdoor brand shades...with their top tech attributes for precise clear, accurate vision, comfort- lightweight features, perfect fit...and scratch tough-shatterproof lens. No need to opt for the strictly aero athletic shapes either...now lifestyle options that multi-task-are city sleek as well as outdoor chic. Some favs from practically heritage brands= VUARNET and SMITH Optics. VUARNET Vuarnet's iconic Profil round and rounded Horizon cat's eye shape-super lightweight...we have ours from the late 80s worn so much-the side logo half worn off....that is a du...

Color Trends B/W and Bright Blue-Outdoor Style ACCESSORIES

BAGGALLINI 's wall of bold colored BG Collection haulers- were stop in the aisle worthy...including this chic-practical  TEMPO bag ($88) that works as a gym bag as well as a travel staple. With oversized inside zip pouch for laundry or personals, toggle closure outer pocket (shoes, water bottle easy grabs) and roomy main compartment with key fob strap, and distinct style accents-like metal grommets on the sturdy webbing. Easy clean and water tough polyester fabric outer and pretty print lining. NICE!!!! Turtle Fur 's Tubular buff style and reg neck warmers-active sorts come in splashy artistic patterns...made of stretchy Comfort Shell Fun faux fur trapper styles-Turtle Fur Durable haulers made from proven Bi-Tech™ waterproof-abrasion resistant fabric-city worthy too-new B/W colors by Adventure Travel Specialists EAGLE CREEK 's  NO MATTER WHAT ™ collection...zipped totes...3 sizes $59, $69, $79. Sturdy top/side handles, #10 lockable self-repairing zippers...

Holiday Gifts: Road/Mountain Cyclists' Accessories Part 2

SUNBLOCKING of all UVA/UVB/UVC rays -is critical year round- SMITH Optics makes some of the techies' worthiest, lightest+scratch resistant shades on the market (Techlite)-shatterproof tough+serious clarity- distortion free -polarized sunglasses (ChromaPop™ polarized lenses) with wide field of vision, repels grease an other stuff, plus anti-reflective. SUPER important when going from bright sunlight to darker areas on the road/mountain (Carbonic) NYC/SLC Just for fun cyclists...may or may not,  know no off-season...but dedicated age group athletes...def. train year round. SOME season-less gifts for THAT workout warrior... Shock absorption by SMITH -ventilated, lightweight cycle helmets-for high and low impact moments. Fully integrate with sunglasses (and snow version with goggles)...the Forefront and road race worthy Overtake -maximum ventilation+aero-dynamics-best in class protection AEROCORE™ construction featuring Koroyd-less EVA foam-seance lightweight and anti-c...

SOLID ON Colors: Purples, Pinks + Mustard in Performance Wear/Gear 2015

SLC/NYC Part 7   Bergans of Norway ,  Big Agnes ,  Black Diamond ,  Dare 2b ,  Eddie Bauer ,  Filson ,  Hoka One One ,  InCase ,  La Sportiva ,  Life Factory , LL Bean ,  Mountain Hardwear ,  SKEA ,  Smith Optics , Tilley Endurables, SWIX,  Toad&Co. ,  Turtle Fur ,  Vans , Watson's,  Wolverine  1000 Mile, DAKINE The reds, indigos, and violet 'sections' of the ROGIBIV -are universally flattering on all skin tones...even makeup types know this -lavender is a best selling eye shadow color for a reason. In outdoor apparel and accessories...there was a wide range of shades in this group-some with blue undertones-some with reds...often paired with the spectrum opposite green-as trim. Black Diamond : women's Deployment Hybrid Jacket $249.00 in Nightshade-mid layer or up top-made with Bluesign® certified Schoeller® stretch woven nylon w/ NanoSphere™ technology, Primaloft® silver ...