The first time we tried Method Seven, we were sold. This specific frame is incredibly lightweight and the lens clarity is, quite frankly– stunning. The company makes specialized lenses for commercial pilots who fly directly into the sun on repeated flights and from that expertise, they created the Trail 26 lens, with the lowest haze rating of any hydrophobic, anti-glare, and anti-scratch coated lens.
It is very hard to find a pair of sunglasses that works well on trails because of the changing light conditions. The Silverton Trail26 was made exactly for this– for rendering roots, dirt, rocks, stream crossings, and steep technical descents. They’ve pulled it off. We’ve worn this in all kinds of conditions and it’s been flawless throughout. It also helps when real runners test it, like ultrarunner Avery Collins, who tested the lenses over 1,000 miles of running.
On top of all of that, these are designed in California, made in Japan and Italy. For the price point, it has to be one of the best pair of sunglasses you can buy.
What we don’t like: If the paracord gets soaked in sweat, well … that’s kind of gross.
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