![]() ![]() In addition to my daughter’s fingers, the Slack Tides have also been with me on numerous hikes, getting dropped at least once that I recall while climbing over a downfall tree that was blocking the trail. She grabs, pulls, smudges her slobbery little fingers all over my sunglasses. While I try not to be particularly hard on sunglasses my 1-year daughter doesn’t exactly share my thinking. With this in mind, the Slack Tides fit well and are comfortable over long periods of continuous use. Prior to trying the Slack Tides, I had previously experienced some sizing issues with the Rincondos, which share a similar frame fit (regular) but was one size larger in overall frame size (large). Costa’s website has a size and fit guide for each pair of sunglasses, with the frame sizings running narrow, regular or wide (they mention that most folks go with regular) and the frame size can vary from small to extra large, which is the overall size of the lens (i.e. It can be tricky to find the right size of shades without trying them on first. A little hard to see in this photo, but the rubber grip at the nose and end of the arms is liberally applied. The Slack Tides also feature an open attachment point for certain types of retainers/straps, although the only ones I’ve used with these frames are over-the-top style retainers. The bioresin frames are lightweight, weighing in (with polycarbonate lens) at 1.02 oz (29 grams). The construction of the Slack Tides includes a generous amount of Hydrolite rubber which acts as a non-slip contact point on the nose and behind the ears (a positive) but also a one-way temple hinge that limits the overall flexibility of the frames (a negative). The Costa Slack Tides are a little more casual looking than most adventure sunglasses, but don’t let that fool you, they are fully capable shades for many outdoor pursuits. You’ll see a comparison to the other two at the end of the review.įor three warm-weather seasons, I wore the Costa Slack Tide sunglasses while fly fishing, hiking, and scouting for whitetail deer and elk, as well as everyday uses like casual bike rides. This test is for the Costa Slack Tide with Green Mirror polycarbonate lenses. Each featured a different lens and frame, allowing me to test multiple variables when considering Costa sunglasses. ![]() During the spring, summer and early autumn, I tested three different styles of Costa sunglasses ( Rincondo, Slack Tide, and Rincon). ![]()
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