I was recently sent a few pairs of sunglasses to check out from a new brand, SPINE, an eyewear company that is targeting fashion forward consumers who lead active lifestyles. What does that mean? Sunglasses that are high on design (and on technology); sports sunglasses that don’t look like wrap-around eyewear from the 90s (you know what I mean).
Inspired by the interaction between vertebrae, SPINE is crafted with continual flexibility, and will morph to fit any face shape or head size – providing optimal comfort, fit and durability. Constructed with patented micro injected metal (MiM) hinges, there are no screws used in the working mechanism. Even better, the temples shut automatically when removed from the face – minimizing the wear and tear of the frame. Suggested retail is $199 (a deal).
The three models are all based on classic menswear eyewear shapes – in fact, until you look closely at the hinges, you have no idea theses aren’t some pair of ‘designer’ sunglasses. I took these babies out for a run and they performed well. I thought I should step it up a notch and took them with me on some of the highest roller coasters in North America – and they didn’t even budge.