ProView – Native Eyewear Catamount Sunglasses
As a premature baby with struggling eyes for all my life, vision is something I don’t take for granted. Having lost it twice in my life, it’s something I appreciate fully down to the smallest details. Taking in every view, every cliff, tree, and vast expanse I can. The Catamount from Native Eyewear is an excellent vessel to do that with. These glasses provide a comfortable, durable platform in which to experience and view the world around us.
Native Eyewear Catamount Sunglasses
Product Description: Inspired by the iconic mountain lion of the American West, this style embodies a competitive spirit that won’t stop pushing the limits. This semi-rimless frame is feature packed with co-injected cushinol, adjustable cushinol nose pads and ensures your vision is poised for the win.
Offer price: $119.00 - $139.00 MSRP
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Quality
(4.5)
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Features
(4)
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Fit
(4.5)
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Style
(4.2)
Summary
A synergistic blend of style, comfort, and performance is the epitome of an active pair of sunglasses. Attach an attractive price that doesn’t make you lose your eyesight and you’ve got yourself a great pair of eyeglasses. Native Eyewear accomplishes this more than adequately. For a beautiful price point, elegant style, and aggressive performance you are hard-pressed to find a better pair of sunglasses out there.
Overall
4.2Pros
- Comfy fit
- Durable
- Detailed lens
Cons
- Offer different sizes
Fit/Comfort
I have a small face, there I said it! It’s constantly a struggle to find glasses that both complement my boyishly good looks while maintaining function, performance, and fit. The Catamount is a small to medium frame that fits me well. The adjustable cushioned nose pads can be custom fit for those of us that don’t quite fit the cookie cutter mold of general consumerism. The weight and rigidity of the frame works with you in every setting you can place it in. Whether it be casual, athletic, or a combo, this model excels at comfort.
Look/Style
The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the attention to detail with these glasses. A nice case coupled with interchangeable lenses neatly packed away waiting for countless adventures means Native eyewear cares about the details. Much like my perspective related to my eyesight; the attention is in the smallest details. Crisp lines and an attractive modern sleek design work in harmony to create a nice pair of glasses that complement a vast spectrum of faces and people.
Function/Performance
I am an animated human being, conveying my messages through exaggerated body movement and spasmodic head movements. Consequently, my glasses fly through the air. Then, I subsequently either step on them or they tumble down rocks and trails. Needless to say, I beat my products up. Having ear pieces which “cam” as Native eyewear calls it is handy. They spring and lock into place and give an attempt to cling to my head as I offer them every chance to peel off.
The lenses handle being dropped quite well on the ground. After several times of inadvertently trialing this out, they have yet to be scratched. The polarization is sharp, reducing all the glare the sun throws at it. This model of eyewear fit me well and was quite comfortable while running, biking, climbing and relaxing.
Room for improvement
Being as small faced as I am, these glasses are still almost too big for my personal stylistic preferences; I’d like to see possibly see a smaller size be offered. Honestly, beyond that, I’m at a loss for ‘room for improvement.’ They’re well designed, built with quality materials, and offer options as a standard package. Everything you want as a consumer.
The Final Word
A synergistic blend of style, comfort, and performance is the epitome of an active pair of sunglasses. Attach an attractive price that doesn’t make you lose your eyesight and you’ve got yourself a great pair of eyeglasses. Native Eyewear accomplishes this more than adequately. For a beautiful price point, elegant style, and aggressive performance you are hard-pressed to find a better pair of sunglasses out there.
About the Gear Tester
Joe Anderson
Joe Anderson is an Emergency Room RN/Flight Medic and has been a Ski Patroller in Durango, Colorado for 12 years. When not at work flying around the Four Corners Region in a helicopter, he spends most of his time off high above the ground climbing or chasing the sunny weather looking for the next pitch of rock, ice or pristine slope to ski.
I’m confused. Native Eyewear classifies these as “Large”, but you call them “small to medium”.