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4.5
I first found the ESS High Adrenaline Sunglasses: CDI back in 2009 at a PX on FOB Sykes in northern Iraq. They were $69 and I was extremely happy with the quality, style, protection and comfort they provided at such a low cost. However, after wearing them on hundreds of day and night missions, I came home to later lose them in 2011 at a Cabela's. My purchase of a replacement pair has made me happy once again.Cons:- I seriously found no cons for this product after the massive amount of mission and civilian wear.Pros:- They are both mission and civilian acceptable in appearance.- The product comes with a hard case, soft case (use for cleaning lenses as well), smoke and clear lenses, and a small elastic strap.- The newest model "snaps" the arms open and almost in a "locked" position better than the previous generation I had.- A fellow soldier was struck with a rock that was popped out from a bus tire and after striking the left lens, a scratch was created but zero cracking and therefore, saving of the eye. There is no doubt that he would have lost his eye as the impact did jerk his head back.- Although I have not test the lenses against a 9mm round, it is stated that they are ballistic. Major reason I bought them to begin with as that is required for military missions and range operations.- The nose pieces actually never fell off like other glasses I have owned.
