Ombraz Viale Armless Sunglasses with Side Shields Review

In the heat of summer, I received the Ombraz Viale sunglasses and immediately started wearing them for everyday use, hiking, travelling and even running. I wanted a pair of Ombraz sunglasses ever since I tried my girlfriend’s Ombraz Classic sunglasses. So, what’s so special about the Ombraz sunglasses? Well, they are armless, which has many…

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The side shields are relatively easy to put on

Tifosi Davos Sunglasses Review

A few months ago, I received the Tifosi Davos sunglasses for testing. Tifosi is a US-based eyewear manufacturer which makes sunglasses with focus on quality, style, function and value. The company was established in 2003 and today their products are sold in more than sixty countries. They specialize in sports sunglasses, but they also make…

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Tifosi Davos Sunglasses - on each side there is an oblong vent close to nose bridge on top and two at the bottom close to the corner of the lens

Tifosi Swoon Polarized Sunglasses – Review

In the beginning of the year, we were contacted by the American eyewear company Tifosi Optics, which asked us to test some of their products in return for an unbiased review. I opted for the Tifosi Swoon sunglasses with polarized lenses, while Blaz chose the Tifosi Davos sunglasses with interchangeable lenses (reviewed here). For the…

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How to Choose Sunglasses for Hiking

Wearing sunglasses on a regular basis is crucial for the long-term health of your eyes, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. Not only can the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun make your eyes feel tired and sore after a long day outside, but in the long-term too much…

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How to choose hiking sunglasses

Ombraz Classic Sunglasses Review

In late spring we were contacted by the American startup Ombraz, which after a successful IndieGoGo campaign launched their line of high-quality sunglasses without sidearms! I was immediately intrigued by the concept and agreed to test one of their styles in return for an unbiased review. I received the sunglasses two months ago and has…

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Ombraz Classic Sunglasses - from the side

CimAlp Helium Sunglasses Review

In the spring I received the CimAlp Helium sunglasses for testing. CimAlp is especially known for producing high-quality hiking and mountaineering apparel but they do also manufacture various accessories such as trekking poles, water reservoirs and sunglasses. I only had good experience with CimAlp apparel (see the Gear Tests section) and thus I was speculating…

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CimAlp Helium Sunglasses: The frame is wide to provide good coverage