Julbo Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc 4+ Lenses)
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30 ReviewsJulbo Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc 4+ Lenses)
The Micropore Alti Arc X8 with the highest protection class rating of 4, the X8 has some of the best visible light reduction found in any pair of glacier glasses. For over 130 years, Julbo has outfitted mountaineers with the best glasses in the world. Expect nothing less than the best from this pair.
- Recommended for mountaineering, skiing and snowboarding
- Julbo Alti Arc X8 lense made from hardened mineral
- 100% UV protection
- 93% visible light reduction
- Glass Bi-Gradient w/anti-glare composition
- Neutral tint
- Removable side shields
- Moldable temples
30 Reviews - Julbo: Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc 4+ Lenses)
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Anonymous - 2009-10-27versatile, comfortable sun protection
These glasses fit so well I forgot they were on. Super protection from the brightest glare. I wore them on a recent climb to the top of Mt. St. Helens, and they were as good on the boulder field as the glacier. Clarity is awesome.
Anonymous - 2009-08-13Great SunGlass! Fast Shipping
This is a really great deal - Altrec sent me very fast Shipping! This is a cool sunglasses even if I m not in the mountain help me so much everyday . Help me when I m driving or fly helicopters !
william gill - 2009-07-20sweet hiking specs
great glasses good uv protection also nice fitting
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30 Reviews - Julbo: Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc 4+ Lenses)
Anonymous - 2009-10-27versatile, comfortable sun protection
These glasses fit so well I forgot they were on. Super protection from the brightest glare. I wore them on a recent climb to the top of Mt. St. Helens, and they were as good on the boulder field as the glacier. Clarity is awesome.
Anonymous - 2009-08-13Great SunGlass! Fast Shipping
This is a really great deal - Altrec sent me very fast Shipping! This is a cool sunglasses even if I m not in the mountain help me so much everyday . Help me when I m driving or fly helicopters !
william gill - 2009-07-20sweet hiking specs
great glasses good uv protection also nice fitting
Luke Lozier, Milwaukee, WI - 2009-05-16Performance Matches the Promises
After extensive research in preparation for my first Mt. Rainier attempt, I settled on the Micropore X8 glasses. Though the trip is still a few months away, they lived up to the reviews the moment I took them out of the case, put them on my face and took in the outside world. Excellent reduction of brightness with equally excellent retention of detail and clarity.
Anonymous - 2009-04-21Great Product
Very useful
Martin Robineau - 2009-04-10excellent for the mountain
very nice fit
Leon - 2009-04-10great
Great sunglasses, model although not very fashionable.
Michelle Diedrich - 2009-04-09great
fit perfect
Anonymous - 2009-04-09great glasses
very protective, no glare, and cool to look at...
Pan Zhao - 2009-04-09Great Sunglasses
I have a pair of this sunglasses, and I like this glass very much. It can protect my eyes when there is strong sunshine, wind and sand. I think above is its value. Really a nice product!
Anonymous - 2009-04-09Great Sunglases
I use these skiing during spring conditions -- they are great for the bright sunlight and occas shade. They seem to be well made (this is my first pair) and are very comfortable. I like the endless warranty!
Anonymous - 2009-03-18Good reason for long flex temples
I've had 3 pair of these over about 6 years. Julbos have an endless warranty, and they honor it. I've purchased from 3 different dealers and if I needed replacement parts they were responsive and hassle-free. The long flexible temples are meant to wrap completely around the top, back, and bottoms of your ears. Once you form-fit them properly, they are so snug and tight that you'll forget you have them on until you're sitting in your tent at night and wonder, "Why in the hell is it so dark in here?" There is soft, rubbery wrap around the flex part that doesn't pinch behind the ears if you have tight winter headgear on. Honestly, once you get these glasses properly fit, they will function like they are designed to. I agree with the other reviewers, great lenses, the side shields are well vented to prevent fogging yet keep out blowing snow.
Marty - 2009-02-20Perfect shades
I bought mine two weeks ago, the first impressions are very positive - they work perfectly on the slope, can be used instead of skiing goggles and are also suitable for everyday 'downtown' situations. The discoloration is not very intense. However, one thing I have to resolve is prescription inserts - I understand Julbo does not support them for this particular model, I have to go visit my optician to figure a way around it.
Anonymous - 2008-11-16Great product but didn't work for me!
The lenses are amazing! Unfortunately the glasses are very large and very heavy, when I lean forward their weight makes them fall off of my face.
Jeff - 2008-08-23Great lenses, temples too long
The oval (not round) lenses are great. Minimal coloration: (some mountain glasses give an orange hue, or simply flatten all colors-dark grey.) They are also not as "dark" as you might fear. If the sun is up, you can drive with them. The size is similar to a medium width pilot's sunglass; the square-ish style like Randolph or American Optical. This lens size fits me fine. My issue is the temple length; much too long in the metal stem, which makes the flexwire end even longer. The metal temple stems are real thin and flat. Great to save weight, but give a cheap feeling because they flex so much. The bridge gizmo is sort of cheesy, but isn't the ugly "big zit" attention getter I thought it might be. The rubber nose bridge grips great, but will be a wear replacement item.
When I wear sunglasses, I want to protect my eyes. These do that very well, without looking like welding goggles. They let a good amount of light through, but the mirror coating (inner and outer) plus the medium tint do an excellent job.
I have many other sunglasses; Cebe Cecchinel, Randolph, Serengeti, Ray Ban, Persol, Bolle. The Micropores score very high (except for the temples.) I'd buy them again, or recommend them for medium-large faces, and people with ears at the back of their head! ;)
Ian - 2008-04-10Perfect glasses
Wasn't too sure about these when I first got them, but after a lot of use they are perfect. At the beach, deep sea fishing, hiking, anything and everything. They do say that they should NOT be used for driving, and I agree, but without the side shields, and during a bright mid afternoon, they work great. You will notice the darkness later in the evening. That just means I can't wear them as much as I'd like to. But for everything else I do, they are the perfect glasses, look super cool, and the shields work wonders when your out long and don't want things sneaking around the sides. Great shades. On a side note, these are the first pair of glasses I've ever bought and was a firm believer in not using them, so these have definitely won me over.
William - 2008-02-27Really Nice Glasses
These fit perfect with a bit of adjusting , they keep the wind and sun out. Would by them again if i ever lost them. 3 weeks now and no complaints at all.
Great glasses
J. Paek - 2007-12-02Great Glass and respond quickly.
Altrac through buy 6 pair glass, I have many glass because protect only left side eye. I like all kind extreme sport still i wear only this glass all the time on the mountain bike, snowboarding, beach, skydiving, hiking, whitewater rafting.
Anonymous - 2007-07-14great glasses
great glasses! they last about a year of daily wear at work. The weak link is the soft nose pieces that wear through. I work in the sun often on concrete slabs which reflect a lot of sunlight.
jeff - 2005-02-14you get what you want, when you want it. You can't
They have a huge selection and they ship on time. But more amazing: if you have questions they respond quickly.
Anonymous - 2004-10-25Outstanding product and service
The product I recieved was exactly as described. The service was exemplary and my puchase arrived in record time. I will certainly use Altrec again.
Jim Gillespie - 2003-11-13Great
I am on my fourth pair of these glasses. Not because they don't last, but because I am very demanding on my sunglasses. I love them. They are awesome.I wear them every where. I spend alot of my spare time backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas. I am an airline pilot and spend alot of time at 35,000 feet. And ride my motorcycle all over California and Nevada. I wear my Julbo's all over. I feel naked with out them. Julbo even replaced one pair at no charge when the frame broke prematurely.
Anonymous - 2003-09-25i like them a lot
i am a wildland firefighter and i use mine for every day use and on the fire line and i have by pleased with mine.
Christopher Williams - 2009-09-03Great lenses big frame
I fly RC in a huge field and as far as the sun goes, these lenses block it. They seem to filter blue, so greens and yellows look real bright. The frames are big however and driving with them takes some getting used to, but for me they are perfect.
David Pacinda - 2009-07-10I would recomond to a friend. High quality.
The glasses are very comfortable and dark. Exceptional clarity and stay on well after getting adjusted. Good for day to day in high light conditions but shadows are to dark to see into well. These glasses are for high light conditions. In the summer in Texas, I am using them most days. Fashion wise, they are old school. You either love the style or hate it. They are a bit heavy because they are glass and take time to fit correctly.
Bruce - 2009-04-10Julbo Sunglasses for all Seasons
I own three pairs of Julbo sunglasses (various models and styles)and use them year round. I purchased the Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc X8 Lenses/ Grey) because I wanted a pair of metal frame glasses with moldable temples. I use them for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and cycling and kayaking in the summer. This pair of Julbos has great lenses, sturdy construction and OK design. I am not a winter mountaineer so I dropped the side shields.
Coop - 2008-10-08Staved off 3 days of bright conditions/no resulting headaches
The Micropore Sunglasses (w/ Alti Arc X8 Lenses) are perfect for bright/mountaineering adventures. I’ve successfully used them on Mt. Rainer. The protection was good enough to stave off 3 days of bright conditions with no resulting headaches. Can’t beat them for the price/protection!
Jorrie - 2008-04-20Eye Protection Accomplished...Other Adjustments Would Be Nice
These Julbo glacier glasses provide excellent protection against harmful sunrays. To make a good product great I would recommend spending a little more time in redesigning the protective case as it is ill-suited for quick and secure closing, storing, and opening. I would recommend redesigning the leather protective coverings as they permit lots of sunlight to come coursing through the top part and past the wearer's brow. Julbro might have the next size up for guys who have eyes and cheekbones that are tightly confined to the present eyeglass construction parametres. All in all, still worht the price, that is, if you value your eyesight.
Anonymous - 2005-01-28Great frames!
This is my third pair (lost 1st two) and I have my Opticians put in my perscription lenses. Cudos to Julbo!
Anonymous - 2004-07-23Pleased but cautious.
I am very happy with these glasses, so far. I am a little worried about how they will hold up. The clamps that hold the leather sides on is plastic, and tiny. Also there is a very soft rubber nose piece that worries me. Everything else is great. Be warned that they are heavy, but that does not bother me.
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