Kaenon Soft Kore
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93
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Lens Clarity
9
Helmet Compatability
8
Coverage / Wind Resi...
8
Fit / Comfort
9
Overall Performance
10
Value
9
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Outstanding polarized optics.
A lens that is durable, scratch resistant, and impact resistant.
Good looks with a sculpted, style-driven silhouette.
Women’s-specific design that provides a good fit.
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This style is lacking nosepad and/or temple adjustability.
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MSRP
$239.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Rudy Project Hypermask Performance
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92
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
9
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
9
Overall Performance
9
Value
8
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Impressive lightness of being at just 28 grams.
Comfort.
Extreme wraparound design with excellent protective coverage and wind resistance.
Great optics with a wide-open field of vision.
Simple-to-use lens changing technology plus a wide variety of lens tint and performance options.
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The Brow Interface piece running across the top of the lens caused some visual disturbance.
This sunglass’s size is on-target for average and larger face shapes; it runs big for smaller faces.
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MSRP
$199.99
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Smith Pivlock V90
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92
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Lens Clarity
9
Helmet Compatability
9
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
8
Overall Performance
8
Value
9
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Lightweight and comfortable, even under a helmet.
Wrap design with an open visual field and solid coverage.
Excellent optics.
Convenient lens-changing technology.
Excellent value with three lens colors included in package.
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The bronze mirror lens tested became easily smudged.
The nosepad piece in the Pearl color tested caused some visual disturbance.
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MSRP
$159.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Zeal Equinox
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91
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
8
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
8
Overall Performance
9
Value
9
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Really good optics, especially at this pricepoint.
Polarized technology.
Frame adjustability, allowing for a more customized fit.
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Some reflection on the lens when looking in the direction of the sun.
Despite its functional adjustability, the frame was slightly uncomfortable when worn under a winter hat.
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MSRP
$139.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Rudy Project Gozen
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91
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Lens Clarity
9
Scratch Resistance
9
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
5
Overall Performance
9
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Optics are picture perfect in a variety of light conditions.
Lightweight wrap design keeps out the elements, including wind.
Adjustable temples enable a more customized fit.
Helmet compatibility is spot on.
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Interchangeable lens system is a little difficult to maneuver at first.
It also requires the user to touch and handle the lenses, meaning they can become significantly smudged.
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MSRP
$204.99
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Nike Vomero12
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89
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
9
Coverage / Wind Resi...
8
Fit / Comfort
7
Overall Performance
8
Value
9
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Lightweight and comfortable.
Excellent optics with a lens that moves well from low light to bright light.
Impressive open field of vision from Nike’s wraparound sport wrap shield design.
A balanced frame design that minimizes movement on the face.
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The sunglass’ ventilated rubber nose bridge kept coming off when we cleaned the lens.
The nose bridge also caused a very minimal amount of glare on the back of the lenses at certain angles.
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MSRP
$145.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Bolle Python Polarized
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89
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
8
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
8
Overall Performance
9
Value
7
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Optics are excellent and the polarized lens squashes glare.
More substantial wrap design keeps out the elements.
Appealing design for style-conscious riders.
Hydrophilic nose pads grip nicely, even when sweat is part of the picture.
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Full rim design can get a bit toasty in hot riding conditions.
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Native Trango Polarized
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89
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Lens Clarity
9
Helmet Compatability
9
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
5
Overall Performance
9
Value
8
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Highly lightweight and comfortable.
Optics are solid; polarization truly cut annoying glare.
Frame’s full-rim wrap design delivers good wind resistance and element protection.
Style-focused design is a refreshing change from tech-y shields.
Gripping material integrated into the frame works well.
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Frame does feel hotter than rimless or half-rim sunglasses in warmer conditions.
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MSRP
$149.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Adidas Evil Eye Half Rim Pro
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88
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
6
Coverage / Wind Resi...
9
Fit / Comfort
8
Overall Performance
9
Value
8
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Wraparound design with 10-base lens curve (read: an extreme wrap with excellent coverage) has solid wind resistance and large field of vision
Great optics and contrast-enhancing lens
Good helmet compatibility via adjustable temples and nosepads
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Slightly bulky compared to other lightweight performance sunglasses
Slightly uncomfortable for very long rides (over 2-3 hours)
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MSRP
$230.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Nike Show X2 with MAX Transitions Lens
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86
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
8
Coverage / Wind Resi...
8
Fit / Comfort
5
Overall Performance
9
Value
8
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Highly convenient photochromic lens feature really does work.
Very comfortable for a variety of face shapes.
Stable on the face.
Fits nicely under a variety of helmets.
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Move from a light tint indoors to bright, sunny conditions took slightly longer than preferred.
Classic performance shield design is noticeably conservative.
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Oakley RadarLock
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84
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Lens Clarity
8
Helmet Compatability
8
Coverage / Wind Resi...
8
Fit / Comfort
5
Overall Performance
8
Value
7
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The interchangeable lens system is smooth and easy to maneuver.
The minimal wrap design has a wide visual field with good peripheral vision.
Gripping temples and nose pads.
Each sunglass comes with two lenses.
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Helmet compatibility and, thus, long-term comfort, is limited.
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