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The Smith Optics Guide’s Choice XL Sunglasses are the extra-large version of Smith’s most popular fishing sunglasses, built for anglers with larger faces who need serious sun protection and uncompromising optical performance on the water. These rectangular wrap sunglasses feature an aggressive 8-base lens curvature that sits close to your face, blocking stray light and glare from every angle while delivering an expansive field of view.
What sets the Guide’s Choice XL apart is Smith’s ChromaPop polarized lens technology. Unlike standard polarized lenses that simply reduce glare, ChromaPop filters two specific wavelengths of light where color confusion occurs—between green and blue, and between red and green. The result is dramatically enhanced color contrast and definition that helps you spot fish, read water structure, and see underwater details with exceptional clarity. Available in both ChromaPop polarized (impact-resistant carbonic material) and ChromaPop Glass polarized (12x more scratch-resistant than standard lenses), you can choose the lens that matches your fishing style. Select variants also feature ChromaPop Glass PolarChromic lenses that automatically adjust tint from 11% to 23% VLT based on light conditions—ideal for dawn-to-dusk sessions when you don’t want to switch glasses.
The Guide’s Choice XL is designed to stay put during long days on the water. Megol nose pads and temple pads provide a nonslip grip that holds firm even when you’re sweating, while auto-adjusting spring hinges customize the fit to your face without pressure points. The lightweight Evolve bio-based frame material keeps weight down for all-day wear. An integrated leash attachment prevents you from losing your sunglasses overboard. The XL fit is specifically sized for larger faces—if you wear a 7 5/8 hat or larger, or if standard sunglasses feel too tight, this is your frame. These sunglasses are prescription-ready with Smith’s snap-in Rx adapter (sold separately), and all lenses provide 100% UV protection with anti-reflective and smudge-resistant coatings on ChromaPop options.
While designed with input from professional fishing guides, the Guide’s Choice XL excels far beyond the water. The wraparound coverage and vivid ChromaPop optics make them equally effective for hiking, paddleboarding, driving, and everyday wear. With 17 color and lens combinations available—from matte black frames with gray green lenses to tortoise frames with green mirror glass—you’ll find a style that performs as good as it looks.
