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The Smith Optics Archive 207142 Mono Lake Sunglasses bring back a 1991 icon with serious upgrades. Originally worn when grunge ruled the airwaves and adventure meant something different, these aviator-style frames have returned with ChromaPop lens technology that makes the original look quaint by comparison. This is prescription-ready eyewear built for people who want one pair that works everywhere—the beach, the road trip, the dog walk, the drive home.
ChromaPop isn’t marketing speak. Your retina struggles to distinguish where blue and green light overlap, and where red and green cross over. ChromaPop filters these crossovers, allowing for greater definition, natural color, and clarity. Colors look richer. Details you’d normally miss—texture in water, shifts in terrain, the actual green of grass—become obvious. The polarized versions cut glare on bright days while the smudge- and moisture-resistant coatings keep your view clear when you’re sweating or near water. All lenses provide 100% UV protection.
The Mono Lake comes in ten lens options spanning ChromaPop Polarized Violet Mirror, Black, Brown, and Gray Green, plus non-polarized ChromaPop Brown and Gray Green. The Violet Mirror lens cuts water glare for fishing, while the Gray Green offers neutral color for all-day wear.
Medium fit, large coverage, 6-base lens curvature, modest wraparound fit, Megol nose pads provide non-slip grip so glasses stay put, adjustable corewire for a customized fit. The Evolve bio-based frame material is lightweight and durable, made to reduce environmental impact while remaining tough enough for real use. Surprisingly light for their size, these frames won’t slide down your nose on hot days thanks to those Megol pads, and the adjustable nose bridge lets you dial in the fit.
The Mono Lake accepts prescription lenses, so you don’t have to choose between clear vision and sun protection. Add your Rx at checkout and get the same retro aviator look with the optical clarity you need. The full-rim construction and single-bridge design provide a stable platform for a wide range of prescriptions.
Each pair ships with an Archive Collection fleece pouch. The Mono Lake is unisex and works across a broad range of face shapes, though the large coverage means smaller faces may find them oversized. Smith backs these frames with their standard limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
