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Whether it’s protection from the sun, mud, dust, or errant tree branches, sunglasses are a good accessory to ride with. Finding a pair that works for you isn’t always easy, so I was stoked to try Smith’s Motive and Wildcat sunglasses this summer.
The Smith Motives struck a chord with me right away. They fit my face well, stayed in place during rides, fit with some of my favorite helmets, and they provide a huge field of view. Unfortunately, the Wildcats didn’t work as well for me. They were too tall for some of my helmets and slipped down my nose after I got sweaty on a ride. I did like the Wildcat’s low-light lens, which worked great in its intended conditions. Smith Motive Sunglasses: How They Fit
SMITH Motive sunglasses, SF, clear lens Right away I liked how the Motive sunglasses fit me. I can push them right up my nose until they touch between my eyebrows, but they still leave enough of a gap at my forehead to vent themselves really well. The lenses are wide, and there is no lower frame to interrupt your vision. The arms are slightly longer than I’d require, but that was never an annoyance.
As far as helmets go, the Motives proved a bit wide for some of mine. They wouldn’t fit with Smith’s Payroll helmet or my ABUS MoDrop, as the […]
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