chromapop
-By Jessie Cassidy

When it comes to sunglasses, Smith Optics is an undisputed leader in the industry, producing quality products for nearly 50 years. Recently, Smith rolled out a new feature in its already banger sunglass line, ChromaPop technology. ChromaPop filters out confusion, and makes colors pop, creating a unique sunglass experience that makes a world of difference.

According to Smith, “ChromaPop lenses employ a unique combination of patented polarization, and color management technologies. The result is a lens that delivers exceptional clarity, high contrast, and dynamic color optimization.” As Smith explains it, the eye perceives light as 3 colors, red, green and blue. These colors behave like a wave that is easily distinguished by the eye. When color wavelengths cross over one another the eye has trouble distinguishing color. With ChromaPop, light is filtered at two specific points, creating greater definition and vivid color.

By filtering out light at two specific points where the color waves intersect, Smiths ChromaPop lenses create some pretty vivid and clear colors. Often times it appears that you’re not even wearing sunglasses as the colors are so vivid, and don’t seem to have that dark tint as with other sunglasses. The colors really pop while wearing Smiths ChromaPop sunglasses, and make a world of difference.

Recently I acquired a pair of Smiths ChromaPop Polarized sunglasses and have been blown away by the sharpness and vividness of the colors. As a raft guide in the summer I need sunglasses that cut down on glare coming off the water, and still let colors pop to see obstacles ahead, and the Smith ChromaPop sunglasses do just that. Everyone who tries them on is amazed at the color vividness and clarity of the lenses, and immediately wants a pair. ChromaPop has made a world of difference, and makes everything from rafting to hiking more enjoyable. As Smith says, ‘The grass really is greener.’