Customer Reviews

Native Eyewear Dash XP Sunglasses

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i had lost a pair of these sunglasses and wanted to find the same so i could still use the same interchangable lenses. since i had the lenses and case i wanted to find a good price. that is exactly what i got and they arrived in only a few days -- in time for my bike ride the following weekend! great value and very prompt service!

I am a Native fan. I have been for a long time. By far my favorite pair is the Dash XP. They are extremely light, comfortable, and they do not slip even during high endurance outdoor activities. My idea of sports are different then most as I am a military guy. Where most folks worry about glasses slipping while running, I worry about them failing me while conducting combat operations. Since 2003 I have never had a problem.

Although there is a glare issue from the inside, I generally have on a some kind of head protection which would block that effect. Overall far better than any product Oakley makes for the same price, and these have a lifetime warranty! Just save the Barcode!!

I bought these glasses for cycling and running. They work extremely well for road cycling. Did not fog up at all or slip off my nose. The cushinol nosepad works as advertised. The visual quality of the lenses is quite good (compared to my Maui Jims). The only negative I have to offer is that they don't have any anti glare to the inside of the lenses so you do get some reflection on the inside of the lenses. Can be a little distracting at times.

Otherwise, I think they are very nice sunglasses.

My second pair! I am buying again today to replace my 10 year old ones, which are still fine! Great pair of sunglasses.

This is a replacement pair (after 5 years) and these are absolutely the best. I have worn them through thick and thin and they have taken quite a beating. They are so light you don't even notice them.

First of all, a long list of "goods":

1. They are very light and mold well to your head. I have a big nogging and these are some of the few glasses that I forget I'm wearing. Most glasses for me are just too tight. i don't think it's really the size of the glasses, but rather the fact that the frame itself is a somewhat soft plastic that gives without distorting the shape of the glases. Excellent for sports and VERY comfortable.

2. Interchange system works well, although I don't use it often. I stick with the dark glasses.

3. Lens quality is good. I mostly use the dark lenses, and they block bright sun very well. The wrap around coverage is excellent. Tint is pleasant.

4. Have not had them fog. I've even swam with them using the cord retainer, and although they are not exactly goggles, they work okay. Ventilation is good.

And a few bads:

1. They don't exactly translate well from sports to daywear. I use them as active use only.

2. I have this feeling that the lenses tend to scratch easily. I have collected a few scratches, and none of my other glasses in my rotation (mainly Oakleys) have this issue. My oakleys have had more abuse due to being daily wear glasses and being shoved into bags, glove compartments, etc. In general I'd give Oakley the edge. But lately I'm hard pressed to find Oakleys I like stylewise and fitwise.

3. Native warranty sucks. I mean, it sounds good on paper, but how good is a warranty if it comes with a $30 warranty fee? What the heck is a warranty fee? You either warranty my product or not. Hence, good bye Native, hello Smith.

This is my first pair on nice sunglasses so I have nothing to compare to except others I tried on while shopping. These looked the best and the lenses were simpler than some others to switch out. I'm also new to the clear lenses, which I think are awesome! They make the environment brighter looking than it really is and help with late evening activities. They stay put for everything I've tried so far, biking, running, serious sweating... My only minor concern is that they might touch your eyelashes if they are long. At the beginning they did at the top when I blinked sometimes but I think I've gotten used to it or something and don't notice that anymore. Some other people didn't like the gap at the top but that isn't a big deal to me either. My friend also got these glasses because she hates things touching her eyebrows.