I recently had the chance to test out a pair of Under Armour's new line of women specific sunglasses called the Marabellas. I was very excited about this opportunity as I LOVE sunglasses and have a hard time finding ones that are comfortable and light to wear while cycling or running. Here's my honest opinion of these glasses:
PROS
- Very lightweight frame
- I wore these while biking four hours one day and never once had a "sunglass" headache like I normally get.
- Smaller frame fit my face well (I think or do they look lame on me)?
- They did not slip down off my face when I was hot and sweaty.
- I wore these running and they did not bounce or bother me in any way
CONS
- They were dark, I mean really dark.
- I prefer a lighter tint to my glasses especially when trail running and mountain biking so I can see the trail in the shade. But in that case I would have selected the rose lens color.
- I would like to see the frame made in various colors.
Here is what the UA website says about the sunglasses:
- Ultra-light ArmourFusion® frames are built from a combination of titanium & Grilamid for superior strength & flexibility
- ArmourSight® lens technology delivers up to 20% more undistorted peripheral vision & are up to 10X stronger than ordinary polycarbonate lenses
- Three-Point Grip ensures a comfortable & secure fit
- Airflow technology keeps you cool & comfortable
- Adjustable nosepad
- Meets & exceeds ANSI Z87.1 safety standards for eyewear
- All Under Armour® Performance Eyewear lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB & UVC rays
Overall? Two thumbs up!
Will I wear these for long training sessions? You bet.
Will I recommend to my friends? Absolutely.
Disclosure: A benefit to keeping a blog about training for triathlons is a chance to receive various products to use and review for my readers. These products are often provided for free or at a significant discount to me. I don't receive additional compensation and I'm not under obligation to provide a positive review of the product. My opinions on the product are entirely my own. Some of the products I review may work for me, but they may not work for you.


They look great on you! Sounds like they work great too.
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome! The no bounce factor is a must for me!
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