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Smith
Guide's Choice Sunglasses

4.673813169984686 out of 5 stars
1306 Reviews
$297.00
Color:Matte Black/ChromaPop Glass Polarized Green Mirror

Size:

Size Chart

Quantity

Only 4 In stock


Why We Like The Guide's Choice Sunglasses

When our day calls for a hot summer bike ride or a relaxing day on the river we turn to the Smith Guide's Choice Sunglasses. These sunglasses provide ample protection from glare and harmful rays all while staying in place while we move.


Details

  • Technical sunglasses for days on the water
  • Polarized lens helps reduce glare
  • Wrap-around design blocks the sun from all sides
  • Please see size chart for lens tint information
  • Item #SMI00KC
Polarized
yes
Base Curve
8
Frame
Evolve (bio-based)
Hinge
stainless steel spring
Face Size
medium-large
Frame Dimensions
[lens/bridge/temple] 62 / 16 / 120mm
Activity
casual, fly fishing
Manufacturer Warranty
[sunglasses, goggles] limited lifetime, [helmets] limited 3 years, [apparel, accessories] limited 1 year

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 1306 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 27 reviews
2 Stars - 24 reviews
3 Stars - 60 reviews
4 Stars - 126 reviews
5 Stars - 1069 reviews

Fits True To Size

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Here's what customers have to say

The reviews for these sunglasses are mixed. Customers praise the excellent clarity and color enhancement of the lenses, as well as the comfortable fit and great coverage. However, there are significant concerns about the durability and fragility of the frames and lenses, with many reporting breakage and shattering even with minor impacts. The warranty service has also been criticized as inadequate by some customers. Additionally, some found the integrated strap difficult to install and the nose pads prone to slipping. Overall, the sunglasses offer high quality when they work, but the durability and warranty issues are major drawbacks for many customers.

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1 out of 5 stars

July 25, 2025

Good but super creeky.

The sunglasses were.. creeky. Every time I put them on the arms would creek like they’d seen salt. They are my last choice in my sunglasses pile.

Dave
4 out of 5 stars

June 22, 2025

My “go to” sunglasses

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I bought this pair to donate the frames to my prescription Guides Choice sunglasses. I have to admit, I asked Smith if I could buy a frame from them, they said no, so I bought a regular pair on sale to use the frames to replace the broken one on my Rx glasses.

JimT
5 out of 5 stars

June 14, 2025

Made in the shade

Light weight. Great optics. Not too dark and plenty of coverage. Perfect on the bicycle or boat.

Raoul
our US website www.llbean.com

Originally reviewed on our US website www.llbean.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 3, 2025

Smith Customer Service

Best products and customer service in the business. I have 4 pair of Smith’s and plan on purchasing more.

Brannon W.
smithoptics.com

Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com

5 out of 5 stars

April 23, 2025

Nice pair of sunglasses.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
Standad size

Awesome glasses I got on sale. They fit my head well, and are very comfortable all day while fishing. The grey frames look slightly blue to me, but I like blue so its ok. Contrast from the green lenses is good for looking into the water.

Jordan
3 out of 5 stars

April 16, 2025

+ optics, fit ok

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
Reg

Optics very good. Not much option for fit adjustment, would like tighter fit at ears.

Terry
2 out of 5 stars

October 12, 2024

Blue/Yellow glass

Bought the new glass blue/yellow lens. Very disappointing. Thought they would be more on the blue side but they are completely yellow. A yellow lens with a vlt of 11-23 makes absolutely no sense. You are basically just enhancing the sun and not letting enough light in on cloudy days. Going to send them back.

mike
smithoptics.com

Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com

4 out of 5 stars

October 1, 2024

I can wear them all

I can wear them all day long!

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Benjamin C.
smithoptics.com

Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com

2 out of 5 stars

September 16, 2024

Skip the Smith Guide Choice sunglasses.

These Guide Choice polarized fishing sunglasses will be returned to Bean. The quality of the lens is so poor that the glasses are not useable for fly fishing. I can tie a size 16 dry fly to a 5X fluor leader with the naked eye. When I put on these "fishing" glasses they are so distorted that I cannot see the leader well enough to thread the leader through the eye of the hook, let alone tie a knot. What a shame for a Smith product that claims clarity of the lens as one of their best attributes. I have 40-year-old fit over Cocoons that cost $39 that are more useable than these expensive Smith Guide Choice glasses. Very disappointed!

Bill
our US website www.llbean.com

Originally reviewed on our US website www.llbean.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 19, 2024

High quality through and through.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

In my opinion the frames are a bit narrow for a larger man with wider face, but the materials and quality is great, no question about it. Glass quality is a step up from lower proved Smith options and the integrated lanyard work great.

Shanetron

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