Edge Dakura Polarized Wrap-Around Safety Glasses in Matte Black Frames

I bought these specifically for use as sunglasses, and consider their safety ratings a large bonus. For some time I have been unhappy with the sunglasses widely available. Either they have been too flimsy and easily damaged, or they have been enormously expensive. I conducted a search for glasses that, in my opinion, provided a good cost/benefit trade, and ended up with the polarized Edge Eyewear Dakura glasses, black, with smoke lenses. I am quite pleased with the purchase. While searching for these, I found some reviews that said these were very small, even child sized. I wear a hat size of 7 5/8 to 7 3/4, and these glasses fit me well. I'm a white guy with a somewhat pronounced brow and cheekbones (an image search for "scandinavian cheekbones" turns up some people who could be my distant relatives), and these glasses fit nicely over my eye sockets, just touching my eyebrows and they touch my cheeks if I smile. From temple to temple, these have an inside distance of 13 centimeters. The ends of the earpieces measure 95mm apart when I'm not wearing them and fit snugly but comfortably. I recommend measuring a pair of glasses that fit you well, and comparing. These are dark, but not super-dark. They won't fully obscure your eyes. The polarization seems good to me, and there is not significant distortion of my vision when wearing them. There is some text printed on the edge of the lens, but I don't notice it when I'm wearing them. I've had these for a few weeks, and haven't scratched them yet, for what it's worth. Overall I am very satisfied, and I'm considering getting more of them just to have some in the car.

These are much better looking, and better performing, than the price would suggest. As other reviewers have noted, they are on the small side, which for me is perfect (I wear a 7 1/4 size hat and these fit me perfectly). They have a matte finish that, in my opinion, makes them look more expensive than you might expect. I found that these had good visual clarity and didn't see any distortion. The glasses give very good coverage for your eyes, so these would be good on a motorcycle or with the top down in a jeep. Style wise, these compare well with my Bolle sunglasses that were closer to $70. But, no one would mistake them for Oakleys. They are a great pair for the price. They do not, in any way, scream that they are safety glasses. I really like these and I will use these as everyday sunglasses, especially because they are polarized.

Don't get me wrong, my main pair of sunglasses are Oakley, I love them, and if it wasn't for the price, I would have bought another pair (or two or three) of Oakley. And I do believe the Oakley is better. However, they are several times as expensive as this Edge Eyewear. I had never owned a pair of polarized yellow colored lenses (block lots of blue spectrum light), and I do a lot of shooting, including in cloudy weather and sometimes in rainy weather. I wanted something that wouldn't have me blinded by brightness when the sun poked through, but also wouldn't make it look like it was 9PM by blocking too much light when the clouds were blocking the sun. These did a perfect job, and in exactly that scenario. I even drove through hard rain with them on the way home, and I swear I could see better with them on than without. They really do seem to give you better contrast with the glare reduction, without making things too dark/dim. I wore this pair for basically 9 straight hours each day two days in a row. Tight enough they don't move, not so tight as to be uncomfortable (ever), hearing protection (earmuffs) sealed around them nicely, lenses stayed reasonably clean considering the environment... I will probably be purchasing another pair or two of these in the future with differing lenses for different uses and to keep in different locations.

This is a review of Edge Eyewear TSM212 Dakura Polarized Safety Glasses, Black with Yellow Lens. I did not realize it was possible to get polarized lenses in yellow until I discovered these Dakura TSM212’s. After 3 months I can say that I like these glasses a lot. The polarization greatly enhances the level of detail for me in snow - allowing me to see contours and tracks much better than anything else I’ve tried. They also work good for cycling, driving, and of course as safety glasses when working outside. These are darker than any other yellow lensed safety glasses I’ve used - dark enough that I use them as sunglasses. The tag on the glasses states “36% Visible Light Transmission”. I’ll attempt to post some photo’s with this review but amazon’s review system makes this difficult to impossible at times. These are higher quality than your typical, less costly safety glasses. They have a rubber coated frame which I helps them stay put even if one is sweating. The lenses seem quite durable - I haven’t noticed any scratches on mine even though I usually clean then by wiping on my shirt or sleeve. Optical quality seems very good. The polarization is quite obvious, and a noticeable improvement over non polarized yellow glasses. The polarization sometimes makes it difficult to read LCD displays at the gas pump or in the grocery store - but that happens with my other regular polarized sunglasses too. Overall I really like these glasses. I will probably buy another pair when they wear out. However there are two things that I dislike, which may be deal breakers for some folks. There is writing etched in each lens that sometimes is distracting when I turn my head quickly. I’ve learned to live with it, but your tolerance for this may vary. Also, the glasses tend to squeeze my medium-large sized head a bit. This really bugged me for the first few days, but now I don’t notice it at all. However a friend of mine tried them on and just couldn’t stand being “squeezed” like that. To be fair, it is gentle, and combined with the rubberized frame helps keep the glasses in place when mountain biking or otherwise being jostled about. So there you have it. I docked a star from my rating because of the above two issues. But I still think these glasses are worth consideration if you think the benefits of these well made yellow polarized glasses will outweigh the negatives.

I have been buying these glasses for almost 20 years. The polarized lenses are more costly than the standard tinted, but well worth the money. As a young lad I was apprehensive about spending that kind of $ on safety glasses but I’ve never went back to the standard smoke lenses since. They are very dark, cut glare, and make things sharper for me. You may find they need a bit more care when cleaning to avoid scratches. I recommend lots of liquid cleaner of your choice (rinse under tap water if extremely dirty) and a microfiber towel. Glasses are a personal item as people come in many shapes and sizes. For my face they fit and function perfectly. I use them for driving, safety, and recreation. One thing that works well for me is riding motorcycles. If I press the frames against my face and furrow my brow a bit, they act almost as goggles at high speeds eliminating watery eyes.

I own a lawn care business and have used these daily for the past 3 years and they are absolutely the best safety glasses I could recommend. I go through about 2 per season from impact scratches due to flying debris I get hit with on a daily basis. They hold up well and shed most impacts. I've taken direct hits to the lens with walnut size pebbles and they didn't break. The lens provide great field of vision and clarity with the polarized lens. I've actually ran over a pair with a zero turn mower and they didn't break. You can twist the frames and they will return their shape and they tend to stay in place on your face when covered in sweat. They do however run kinda small and feel tight at first when new but seem to give a little bit after a few uses. Definitely will buy more again. Pics attached: Pair on right and front respectively are my current pair (about 2 months old). Pair on left and back respectively are my previous pair which I got in 2014

Great if you: work outside, need safety glasses, don't want to spend a lot, have sensitive eyes, like to fish ---------------------------- My husband won't stop buying these! He is on his 4th or 5th pair. He has a pretty physical job and the glasses get scratched up from time to time but that's his job and not the fault of the glasses. He likes them because they are safety-rated to protect his eyes. He does commercial HVAC so safety glasses are important. He also has to work in all kinds of weather conditions. He has absolutely no issue with glare while wearing these and he has really sensitive eyes. He also feels comfortable wearing them all the time because they are so inexpensive that if something were to happen to them he can just get another pair. He says if the pair he has wears out or gets scratched he is going to get another pair. He says the average life span is between one to three years (that's how long it takes for the lenses to get scratched up - the frames have never failed).

These are the darkest sunglasses I have been able to find, and my light-sensitive eyes appreciate it. According to Edge's website, the mirrored Dakura Polarized G15-7 lenses cut the incoming light to 2%. I have had used the Dakuras before, but those were the blue mirrored lenses, and they admitted just a little too much light. When I wear these, I note an immediate darkening effect. For those who interested in the usual test, you can barely see your fingers through the lenses under normal light. Now for the kicker: I haven't found a darker pair of shades available without going the prescription route. But the lenses aren't the only area in which these sunglasses...erm, shine. They fit my face perfectly too. I'm 6'1" and I guess my face is not small - but it's not huge, either. The normal/small size doesn't work well and I felt the plastic compressing my face - not a fun feeling. These fit just right and don't let any light in. Minuses - they can fog up, and of course you can't touch the front of the lenses. Nothing out of the ordinary there. Get these shades and your light-sensitive eyes will thank you.

I like the G15 lens which gives a soothing sensation to the eyes. The polarizer works and I'm able to see the shape and details of the clouds on midday. The only thing I don't like about the lens is the nose support is too short and non-adjustable. It doesn't touch my nose bridge at all so the lens frame has to sit on my cheek.

Excellent - very hard to find a better value for the money!

En general estan bien, protegen y ayudan bien al conducir, definen mejor los objetos y matan bien los reflejos, sobre todo cuando se tiene el sol de frente pegando directo a los ojos, ajustan algo sobre las cienes pero despues de un rato se olvida que se traen puestos, el unico problema que tienen es que se empañan con mucha facilidad.

These are the probably the best glasses ive used in quite a while. They seem to be very scratch resistant, and are very comfortable.

Comfortable and polarized