Embark

Glacier glasses with removable side shields for changing conditions.

Regular price $257.00
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Embark

Embark

Glacier glasses with removable side shields for changing conditions.

Regular price $257.00
Sale price $257.00 Regular price $257.00
Sale Sold out
Type: Sunglasses
Color: Matte Tortoise | ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic Copper Opal Mirror
Partial Sun
  • Why We Love It
    These glacier glasses provide a crisp view with ChromaPop™, removable ventilated side shields, and adjustable temple arms for a customized fit.
  • How it Fits
    Large Fit
    How it Fits
  • Technology
    ChromaPop™ Glacier PhotoChromic
    Technology
  • In the Box
    TPU Side Shields, Snow Inspired Strap, Case, and Bag
    In the Box

Description

Glacier travel. High elevation summits. Spring snowfields. Eye protection in the alpine is serious business. Whether you're skiing or mountaineering, the Smith Embark glacier glasses hold up to harsh, ever-changing conditions while providing a contrast-boosting view of every crevasse, wind drift and terrain feature. ChromaPop™ delivers color and contrast-boosting performance throughout the full range of the lens, so you always have the best possible view. Removable and ventilated side shields add peripheral light coverage, and low-profile, adjustable temple arms let you customize the fit. A goggle-inspired retainer strap adds the security to keep them in place through technical ascents and high-speed descents.

Product Details

Vision

  • Available in your choice of ChromaPop™ Glacier Photochromic Copper Blue Mirror or ChromaPop™ Polarized lenses
  • ChromaPop™ Glacier Photochromic lens tint adapts to match the light conditions with less sensitivity to temperature changes and full ChromaPop™ contrast and color enhancement throughout the tint range
  • Anti-fog and hydroleophobic coatings on the Glacier Photochromic lenses for clear optics and easy cleaning

Fit/Integration

  • AutoLock hinges hold frames open for easy one-hand on and off
  • 6-base lens curvature offers a modest wraparound fit
  • Megol temple and nose pads provide non-slip grip so glasses stay put

Frame

  • Evolve™ bio-based frame material is lightweight and durable

What's Included

  • Removable TPU side shields block peripheral light
  • Snow goggle inspired retainer strap
  • Microfiber bag and hard case

Additional Specs

Product Id: 204617HGC58GH
Lens Height Lens Height 45 mm
Lens Width Lens Width 58 mm
Bridge Width Bridge Width 16 mm
Temple Length Temple Length 145 mm

Overall rating: 4.4879518 / 5 from 332 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Smith Embark glacier glasses offer excellent protection, great coverage, and a fantastic fit, making them ideal for high-elevation activities. The ChromaPop™ lenses enhance vision, while the removable side shields and adjustable temple arms provide comfort and customization. Despite some issues with lens performance in bright light, the overall quality and design are highly praised.

Summary topics

  • Sun Protection: 6%
  • Coverage: 6%
  • Fit: 22%
  • Quality: 9%

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Review highlights

  • "Nice fit, side shades are awesome eliminating peripheral light and as always the chromapop lenses are amazing!"Stacy C.
  • "Amazing glasses great look and fit."Josh B.
  • "I love the lenses; the images and colors are really sharp and clean."Rick R.

Reviews

Ultimate Lense for PILOTS

"Since I’ve purchased these glasses I’ve been wearing these flying. I figured the tech and transition would help with the transition for low to high intensity sunlight that can occur in a cockpit. I was absolutely right. These glasses have never done me wrong in the cockpit. The transition works unnoticed and makes a noticeable difference in eye fatigue after long flights. Holy grail of sunglasses for any pilot from ATP to weekend fun definitely worth every penny. P. S. SMITHS y’all should definitely market this lense technology to the aviation industry. I hunt and fish as well. Fishing is ok but use for hunting has been as phenomenal as my experience with them in the cockpit."

Jude (5/5)

Seems like cheap plastic

"I’ve owned a few pairs of Smiths and this latest order feels like the quality has gone down. Nonetheless I will use as a back up pair when floating since I cannot return as these were sent to me unsolicited this morning."

Alicia B. (3/5)

Cheap-o glasses. Awful Customer Service.

"Had brand new Embarks fall off and break at the flimsy hinge when running down stairs. Can’t imagine these being durable enough for Mtn sports. $30 KnockArounds are made much better, IMO. Customer Service is worse than the quality of the glasses. Got a boilerplate response to my initial inquiry. Then totally ignored (zero response) from CS agent “Mayra” to warranty question I asked April 7 via reply email. I’ve been a Smith customer for at least a decade. Well, this experience of paying a premium price for cheap-o product and indifferent customer service has ended that. I’ll go back to Oakley for premium optics and KnockAround for throw-aways. Good riddance, Smith :("

Erik K. (1/5)

Embark

"Love these , have two of them. Good for ski patrol and driving. Photochromic definitely makes a difference."

Scott L. (5/5)

"All awesome, no complaints"

Jesse (5/5)

"Shields loose"

jonathan (3/5)

"Great fit and lens quality is outstanding like seeing in HD!"

Dalton (5/5)

Love these glasses

"These sunglasses worked great for both skiing or fishing. I have used them non stop for a few years now and unfortunately, the rubber on the back end of the glasses has split. I do highly suggest these, I wore them at work, winter backcountry, and fly fishing in the summer."

Val (5/5)

"Favorite glasses yet. Great lens and fun colors. Blocks a great deal more light than open side shades."

NICHOLAS (5/5)

"Amazing lenses"

Erik (5/5)

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