Gear Patrol’s Dusty Overby tried out a pair of GUNNAR Phenoms and gives his personal impressions (he’s impressed).

“Whilst at work, I’ve been sporting the Phenom model, which is one of Gunnar’s more understated designs (18 models are currently available). Each model is offered in a variety of color schemes and, since I fancy myself an aspiring Arvin Sloan, I chose Mint. The various styles will, of course, appeal differently to each individual, but I’m a big fan of the Phenom’s full frames, near-weightlessness, and springy temples. Additionally, all Gunnar models ship with a cleaning cloth and excellent storage case.

I’m not, however, primarily concerned with making a fashion statement. I am much more interested in protecting my vision and getting through the day without developing a dull, digital ache. I kid you not, I could sense a dramatic improvement after day 1. In my office, I had been fighting a trifecta of visual aggravation: computer monitors, glare from an adjacent window, and harsh fluorescent lighting. Gunnar’s technology seemed to have no trouble in smiting my optical adversaries. I respect products that do what they aim to do, and Gunnar Optiks has created a product that has that down pat. I also appreciate a bevy of personal reviews when I’m making a buying decision, and their site features plenty of folks whose reaction was similar to mine.”

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