Smith Optics Pursuit Sunglasses ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic Copper Opal - Matte Tortoise Frame

Pursue your thrill in the backcountry. From skin track to boot pack to full-speed descents, the Smith Pursuit sunglasses can do it all. They blend goggle-like coverage with the airflow and easy-to-wear feel of sunglasses that perform while you're climbing and descending. Our ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic lens adapts to changing light conditions and delivers color and contrast-boosting performance throughout the full range of the lens. Removable, magnetic side shields add peripheral light coverage, and adjustable temple arms let you customize the fit. A pack-friendly, screwless hinge creates a fail-safe backcountry design, and a low-profile case ensures minimal storage in your pack.

Fine tune your kit with additional or replacement lenses for sunny conditions, variable conditions, and cloudy conditions.

Why We Love It

Goggle-like coverage with the ease and airflow of sunglasses, magnetic side shields, adjustable temple arms, and a pack-friendly, screwless hinge.

Best For: Snow, Sunny

Goggle-Like Coverage: Extra large coverage ChromaPop lenses enhance contrast and natural colors to make details pop

Magnetic Side Shields: Removable and magnetic side shields add peripheral light coverage for the brightest days

Lightweight & Durable: Smith Evolve bio-based frame material featuring adjustable temple arms lets you customize the fit to keep these glasses ready for any activity

ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic Copper Opal Mirror Lens: Our most versatile performance lens that uses photochromic technology to adapt dynamically to varying light conditions. This UV and visible light activated Glacier Photochromic lens is less temperature sensitive than a traditional photochromic lens with a light transmission range of 45% to 7%. This lens shifts from a low light copper base tint to dark gray with a specially formulated opal mirror coating. Our proprietary lens technology, ChromaPop , delivers color and contrast-boosting performance throughout the full transmission range, so you always have the best possible view. (Visible Light Transmission = 7-45%)

Features:

Vision:

• The ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic lens adapts to match the light conditions with less sensitivity to temperature changes plus ChromaPop to provide contrast and color enhancement throughout the tint range
• ChromaPop lenses enhance contrast and natural color to make the details pop
• The ChromaPop Glacier Photochromic light transmission ranges from category 1 to category 4
• Interchangeable lenses
• Anti-fog and hydroleophobic coatings for clear optics and easy cleaning

Fit / Integration:

• Large fit, XL coverage
• 5-base cylindrical shield lens curvature
• Slight wraparound fit
• Megol temples and nose pads provide non-slip grip so glasses stay put
• Two-position, adjustable Megol nose pads
• Easy-adjust, QuickFit temples for a customized fit
• Removable, magnetic TPU side shields for added light protection

Frame:

• Evolve bio-based frame material is lightweight and durable
• AutoLock hinges hold frames open for easy one-hand on and off
• Special screwless hinge for added safety and durability

What's Included:

• Custom low-profile performance case
• Microfiber pouch
• Snow goggle-inspired retainer strap
• Removable, magnetic TPU side shields
• Accessory TPU nose guard for added protection
• Bonus clear lens

SMITH OPTICS COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first-ever goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. This invention would revolutionize the powder skiing experience and make Smith Optics a worldwide brand in the years to come. In the early days, founder Dr. Bob Smith, a dentist by trade, made goggles by hand using dental tools, foam and glue. Before he struck a deal for the manufacturing of Smith goggles in the late 60's, Smith built early prototypes with friends around the kitchen table and would often trade these creations for lift tickets while traveling to test the goggles out.

Building on that goggle heritage and extending its expertise, Smith Optics has gone on to set the standard for high performance eyewear, goggles, and helmets. Goggle innovations over the years include the 5X Anti-Fog inner lens, the I/O series featuring a quick release lens system, patented Turbo Fan air management system, patented Regulator adjustable lens ventilation system, patented Roll Off's film advance system for motocross, and the patented ODS (Ocular Docking System) prescription insert. In sunglasses, Smith Optics is well known for its patented Slider and PivLock series sunglasses, the most innovative interchangeable sunglasses available, and more recently the ChromaPop lens which offers unmatched polarization, clarity and color enhancement. Aside from superior eyewear, Smith Optics has also developed a line of ski and bike helmets, providing protection while setting industry standards in style, function, and fit.

Today, Smith Optics has become synonymous with innovative, durable, top-quality products in the eyewear, goggle, and helmet market. The company is also recognized for its unparalleled team roster of athletes, which boasts some of the top names in biking, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, motocross, and climbing. These athletes depend on Smith Optics under the harshest conditions and Smith utilizes team input as a key element of new product design, performance testing, and coloration selection.

Smith products are sold worldwide in more than 50 countries through specialty and sporting goods stores. To best meet the demands of outdoor enthusiasts across the globe, Smith Optics has hubs in several countries. The corporate headquarters are still in Ketchum, Idaho, with European headquarters located in Padua, Italy and the Canadian headquarters in Quebec. The warehouse, customer service, and manufacturing facility are in Clearfield, Utah.

From Smith's ultimate integration between goggles and helmets, to the unmatched clarity of the ChromaPop lens, its' devotion to excellence, innovation and style has made Smith goggles, helmets, and sunglasses the choice of action-sport athletes worldwide. Smith products represent authentic sports gear, researched and tested by a dedicated group of employees and athletes that live and breathe the lifestyle. It's easy to make great product when you love what you do.