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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Ryders Eyewear Review and Giveaway

Scott from Outside PR sent me a pair of Ryders Eyewear Sunglasses recently.  They are the Swamper photochromic.

The website describes the Swamper as "A classically-styled sport frame for men and women that’s packed full of technology. Adjustable hydrophilic nose pads and temple tips give the ultimate custom fit."


First impressions were good.  They fit comfortably and seem to be neither too tight on my head or too loose.  Perfect!  I don't know that I would have picked out these particular frames, but the longer I have them the more I like them.  I have worn them on many runs and have no complaints about them,  I would recommend to others.

The frames seem very durable and are lightweight.  The lenses are a polycarbonate material which is very durable and on top of that they have a scratch resistant coating. They come with a case to store them in but I tend to not use cases so I love the scratch resistant (not scratch proof I know) coating.

What I think is super cool about them is that they are Photochromic lenses.  What does that mean?  It means the lenses are somehow smart enough to get darker in bright sunlight and lighten up as the intensity of the sunlight lightens. 



They also have hydrophilic nose pads and temple tips which means when I get all sweaty they won't get slippery.

 In this picture the lenses are really light since I am in the house.  Sadly everytime I have tried to get a picture outside it has been cloudy, but I have worn them in bright sunlight and noticed the lenses darken.  AWESOME. 
It’s important to note that most car windshields block the UV light that’s needed for the Photochromic reaction to take place. For this reason, you should not expect the tint of the lenses to darken while driving in bright conditions. (from the website)

I love that they block UVA, UVB, and UVC rays as well as harmful blue light.  All of that means it helps protect your eyes against wrinkles, cancer and cataracts.  LOVE IT!

Want to win a pair of these fab beauties for yourself?


a Rafflecopter giveaway



Good Luck! I will post the winner the day after the contest ends on the 22nd.

I was given these sunglasses free of charge to review but was in no other way compensated.  The opinions expressed are indeed my own.
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49 comments:

  1. Colorado GalDecember 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Am I missing something...for some reason, I only see html code in place of your raffle lottery thing....or is that just me?!

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  2. ltlindianDecember 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    nope, I see the html thing as well.

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  3. KimDecember 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I only see the code for your raffle copter too :(

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  4. ElleDecember 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    These glasses are very cool. Will be back to enter your giveaway once the Rafflecopter is working. Have a good one!

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  5. erindegroffDecember 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love how these glasses get darker as the light increases. My contact-wearing eyes tear up sometimes in bright light. These glasses would be great!

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  6. erindegroffDecember 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I liked you on FB!

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  7. erindegroffDecember 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I already follow Ryders on FB!

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  8. Colorado GalDecember 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I'm with you--I like how the lenses change color depending on the conditions!

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  9. CarolineDecember 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I lIKE how these glasses get darker as the light increases

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  10. Jess KDecember 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I LOVE how the lenses change! This would be amazing since I run in and out of woods on all my runs! :)

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  11. Jerilee E.December 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    These look great! I really need sunglasses for running.

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  12. KaraDecember 15, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Wow, this is a different way to enter a raffle! Haha I have no idea if I did it right, but I hope so because those are some sweet shades!

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  13. KathyDecember 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I totally need sunglasses! These look great!

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  14. LauraDecember 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I skip sunglasses way too often... and am fair skinned and really know better. These look great, and I love that they block UVA,B&C rays!

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  15. ClarindaDecember 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Wow! This sound fantastic! Fingers crossed I win. :)

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  16. ClarindaDecember 15, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oops! I didn't see the directions. :) I really like that they're somewhat sweat proof.

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  17. CaitlynDecember 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    That's really neat that they change colour according to the sun conditions.

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  18. Running In BoiseDecember 15, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I have been wanting to try these for a while. I think they are pretty neat.

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  19. ashleyDecember 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Great giveaway.. And loving the entry raffle thingamajig

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  20. The JesseDecember 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Great giveaway. I've been wanting to try a pair of these for a while.

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  21. Cortney @ Nerd on the RunDecember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I love that these glasses are 'hydrophobic'!! That got my nerd cells excited!

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  22. ~* Jenn *~December 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I have been wanting to get a pair of sunglasses for a while. Winning these would be awesome!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I love that the lenses are photochromic! Also, nonslip is a major plus considering how much I sweat during a run in the summer.

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  24. EricDecember 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I would love a pair of sunglasses to run in.... especially on sunny days in the WINTER!!!

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  25. ElleDecember 15, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love that they block blue light. So important.

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  26. KimDecember 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I really need a pair of sunglasses and I've never had sunglasses that are polarized.

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  27. Katie @ Will Race for CarbsDecember 15, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I have never even heard of UVC rays! Now I want to block them! I am crossing my fingers that I actually win something!!

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  28. Running With The GirlsDecember 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Oh my - those glasses are HOT! I need some!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    ~K~
    i love the look of the sunglasses and the fact that they won't slip around. Sounds perfect! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  30. StaceyLDecember 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Like how they darken on their own

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  31. Neon Blonde RunnerDecember 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Those look SO CUTE on you! They actually are quite my style, I hope I win them :)

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  32. Ali McDecember 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love you in all the glasses you post! lol I really need these. I have been asking for a pair of sports glasses from my fam for xmas....so we'll see.

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  33. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I would love a new pair of glasses. I love the changing colored lenses. So great!! Pick me!!

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  34. SuzyDecember 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I love Ryders!! Great giveaway.

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  35. TerzahDecember 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I like the "smart" feature--how they seem to know how bright it is outside. Sun is a huge factor in CO.

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  36. MarissaDecember 17, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    what a cool giveaway :) I want some!!

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  37. MissyDecember 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Awesome! I am always changing out my lenses to lighter and darker depending on the time of day or cloudiness, I would dig these.

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  38. Just JenDecember 18, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I would love these because with bright lights and my contacts it makes seeing hard sometimes.

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  39. GeodessDecember 18, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love the sweaty non slip technology.. but then i am a girl with a flair for fligging sunglasses

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  40. Amy @ Juice Boxes + CrayolasDecember 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Great giveaway! I hope I win!

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  41. Amy @ Juice Boxes + CrayolasDecember 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I like how they get darker in the sun!

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  42. JessicaDecember 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I want some new sunglasses!

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  43. JessicaDecember 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love how they darken in sun too!

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  44. LaurieDecember 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Those look sweet! I'd love a pair that gets darker in the sun! Awesome!

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  45. LaurieDecember 19, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I think it is so cool that the lenses change based on the light. It seems our clouds are always coming and going, this would be a great feature.

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  46. JulieDecember 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I would love these!!

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  47. Maggie WDecember 21, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Very cute! I could use a real pair of sporty sunglasses. I have a cheap pair from Target and they don't really sit on my face very well.

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  48. Alex MartApril 5, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    I like cool sporty sunglasses like in this pic.The frames must be totally black for the thick frames to be stylish.
    Eyeglasses Online

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  49. Mk YaqoobMarch 15, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    Next you will want to determine your personal coloring, everyone is either warm (yellow based) or cool (blue based).zeiss ophthalmic equipment

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