Fit:
- Fits a medium-size face
- Small to medium fit with medium coverage
Fabric:
- Utilizing a nine layer construction set up, all available light is managed to maximize clarity and eye comfort
- Grilamid® TR90 lightweight nylon frames offer a consistent fit and flexibility in all temperatures and are extremely impact resistant
Frame:
- By absolutely minimizing lens thickness to provide a 20% weight reduction over standard lenses, total frame weight rivals any sunglass on the market
- Evolve Frame Materia
- Grilamid TR90 plastic frame is exceedingly light and durable and will maintain its shape under all temperature changes
- Frames feature spring hinges to accommodate a multitude of head sizes
- Frame Measurements 61-16-135
Comfort:
- Techlite Polarized Glass lenses produce clarity, optical precision, and comfort
Traction and Grip:
- Hydrophilic Megol™ nosepiece and temple ends become tackier when wet for reliable grip during exercise and hot weather
Features:
- Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings
- Anti-Reflective (AR) mirror coating to absorb back light effects
- A permanent Oleophobic coating protects the lens and mirror coatings by repelling water, dirt, fingerprints, and grease
- Techlite Polarized Glass TLT Lenses block glare and UV (ABC)
- Created through a finishing process with controls maintaining 1/200th of a millimeter tolerance, each lens is optically-corrected using Tapered Lens Technology
- TLT Techlite glass lens offers maximum optical clarity and greater durability than plastic
- Lightweight Techlite™ lenses feature high-quality borosilicate glass that is polished and chemically tempered for increased shatter resistance
- Polarized lenses reduce 99% of visible glare for increased sharpness and decreased eye fatigue
- Stainless Steel Spring Hinges
- Photochromic lenses automatically adjust tint according to light conditions; lenses darken in bright light and lighten when there's less light
- Protective case included
- Lifetime Warranty
- Polarchromic lenses are both polarized and photochromic, eliminating glare and self-adjusting tint lighter or darker according to light conditions
- Polarized photochromic copper lens tint provides medium contrast with excellent definition; double-sided hydrophobic coating sheds water
- 8 Base Lens Curvature
In and out of shadows and from sun-up to sun-down, the Smith Backdrop polarized photochromic sunglasses are your single eyewear for sun protection.
Imported.
A perfect complement to the Touchstone, the Smith Backdrop incorporates the same great features like stainless steel spring hinges and Megol contact surfaces at the nose and temple tips. Sharp styling and thoughtful detailing, showcase a medium coverage lens profile with unmatched optical clarity.
Key Features:
| Activity: | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Best Use: | Casual |
| Blocks Uv: | Yes |
| Case Included: | yes |
| Features: | Photochromatic |
| Fit: | Medium Fit / Medium Coverage |
| Frame: | Evolve Frame Material |
| Frame Color: | Black |
| Frame Fit: | Regular |
| Frame Material: | Plastic (Nylon) |
| Frame Size: | M |
| Interchangeable Lenses: | no |
| Lens Material: | Techlite TLT Glass |
| Lens Size: | M |
| Lens Tint: | Gray Green |
| Lens Type: | Polarized |
| Light transmission: | 13 - 20 percent |
| Photochromic: | Yes |
| Polarized: | Yes |
| Removable Side Shields: | no |
| Side Shields: | No |
| Style: | Wrap |
| Type: | Sunglasses |
| UV protection: | 100 percent |
| UVA Protection: | 100% |
| UVB Protection: | 100% |
| UVC Protection: | 100% |
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Smith Backdrop Sunglasses Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
This is my third pair of Smith's now. I bought the Slider series over ten years ago then upgraded to the Interlock when they came out. Now I just made the move for a set of Polarchromics. I have not had a chance to use these in many diverse conditions yet so I can't give a detailed review yet. But what I can tell so far is that these are by far the best shade I have had. The Techlite glass lens is far and away more clear than any plastic based lens on the market. The ultimate test for me will be when I'm on the river fishing until dark. If these shades can still be effective in the late evening then they'll forever be shade quiver. As far as construction and detail are concerned, these are probably the prettiest/cleanest pair of shades I've ever owned. Then again, for $179.00...they should be.
Comfortable, sharp
I can't go any where without sunglasses even on cloudy days. I have the mahogany polar chromic copper and love these glasses. They filter the light nicely to where I can see as comfortably on sunny bluebird days as on cloudy ones. I wear them all the time around town and depending on the day on the mtb trails and all the time in BC touring. The storage case they come with is great for shoving them in the pack. I recommend!
My personal favorite and I am the rep. The polarchromic Ignitor lens is Awesome all day long. Love the spring hinges. Wear them on my hat when I am inside and they never fall off.
These glasses are sick. Great style, great comfort, and bomber construction. Obviously since the lens is glass they are heavier than polycarbonate or other lenses, but the clarity is unmatched. Incredibly crisp, clear optics.
Second pair of Smith's that I have owned. They just keep getting better! I refuse to wear any other brand. Great feel, photochromic quality is awesome, good fit. Buy them...
Great polarization and optical clarity. Photochromic quality is subtle but works. Good glasses for fishing or mountain sports
Negative Reviews:
Check that the case is included with these. The regular polarized ones do not come with any case, which is a bummer considering they cost $178. Even though the detailed view on those shows a case. They just come with a crappy bag. Ask in advance.
