Edge SK-XL117 Kazbek XL Wrap-Around Safety Glasses, Anti-Scratch, Non-Slip, UV 400, Military Grade, ANSI/ISEA & MCEPS Compliant, XL Wide Fit, Black Frame/Silver Mirror Lens

Pretty good

I've ordered about 10 pairs of these in different color lenses. I use them as safety glasses when working on the jobsite or at home, and as regular sunglasses when not working. The style & fit were perfect.However, the last order I made (Nov 2016), it appears they changed the nosepiece -- it's no longer 2 small grippy pieces integrated flush into the frame of the glasses like the photo shows. Instead, the frame is now hard plastic all around, and a bendable rubber-over-metal nose piece is screwed onto the bridge to sit on your nose. This may be an improvement for some people w/ flatter noses, but for me it makes the glasses sit too far off of my face and exposes my eyes to debris from under/around the frame. I removed the nose pads w/ a screwdriver to make them fit like the "old" style, but the lack of the integrated grippy material on the frames makes them slip down my nose more often.At the price point I will probably keep buying them and removing the new external nosepiece, but unfortunately they are no longer the perfect pair for me.UPDATE DECEMBER 2017:I ordered a few more pairs, expecting the "new" detachable nose pads. I was happily surprised to find that Edge has gone back to the "old" integrated nose pads. I've changed my review to 5-stars, and will continue to buy these glasses going forward.

Safety glasses that can be wore anywhere

I always have had an issue of safety glasses floating off my face. These glasses fit flush, and work great.

I love these safety glasses. I use them for bicycling in low light conditions. I am a daily bicycle commuter and need something to clip my rear-view glasses mirror to. Normally I use my sunglasses. But for low light, I needed something with clear lenses, since I don't wear corrective eyeglasses.My other requirement is that it fits my larger head. My hat size is 8 1/4, so my head is too large/wide for most sunglasses, etc., to fit comfortably. These Kazbek XL's fit me nicely. Comfortable, perfect fit, with no slippage and no discomfort. The frame works great for clipping the bicycle mirror to, as well.These glasses work so well for me that I just ordered a second pair, to have on hand as a backup. Because I bicycle to work every day, I can't afford to have any of my equipment that I rely on break down on me without a backup in place until I can find a replacement. These glasses fit the bill so well that I wanted to have a second pair on hand just in case. They have held up under daily wear really well so far... I just like having a backup for peace of mind.

This review may help you decide whether to buy the XL version versus the regular-size version, and may help you decide whether to buy the copper “driving lens” in comparison to a darker shade like the G-15 lens. I bought these safety glasses to use simply as regular sunglasses. I believe their ability to block the vast majority of blue light protects the eye and increases visual clarity.I now own four pair of Edge Kasbek copper lens and four pair of Edge Kadbek G-15 lens of these sunglasses, all regular size (not XL size). My hat size is 7 5/8 with short hair, 7 ¾ with long hair. People I know tell me I have a very wide face. My head size is over the 100 percentile for men, confirmed by my daughter’s pediatrician, explaining why her head is also over the 100 percentile. Given this, I ordered the XL version and found that the XL frames are so wide, they leave an aesthetically unacceptable gap between my temples and the glasses (think clown glasses). I admit that the XL were very comfortable, and fit well, but I returned them because they look too wide for my face. I ordered the regular size and although they were tight at first (at the points behind the ears), over time have loosened up and now feel perfect. Looking at myself in the mirror, these regular size glasses don’t touch my temples, and leave no indentations or marks on my face after removing them.A comparison between the copper lens and the G-15 lens:The copper lens makes everything orange and seemingly brighter and clearer with more contrast. The G-15 lens darkens everything in a grey-green shade (this lens is designed to let in more green light – check manufacturer’s website). I own and love them both. I store both lenses in each vehicle and change lenses based on available light conditions. My commute is 45 minutes. While there was snow on the ground, I found myself reaching for the G-15 lens even in low light (cloudy) conditions. With no snow, the G-15 lens was most comfortable on sunny and mostly sunny days (such as gardening and yard work), and the copper lens was more comfortable on partly sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, and hazy days. When I go out of town (more than an hour drive) and it happens to be a bright, sunny day, I may wear the G-15 lens for part of the drive, but eye fatigue makes me switch to the copper lens. The additional light it allows is refreshing on longer drives. I have worn the copper lens in both dusk and dawn conditions. At dusk, my reaction is to remove them about 15-20 minutes before my GPS changes to night mode. I have also tried the copper lens in night conditions. It does make the headlights of passing cars easier on the eyes, but I can’t recommend it because my eyes strain for all available light most other times.Good:The materials and construction of these glasses is top notch for the price. These are solidly built and exceed the value of all other sunglasses I’ve considered in this price range. It is my opinion that these Edge glasses also exceed the value of the well-known high end brands (you name it).Bad:The word “polarized” is etched in white on the right eye lens in the upper-outside corner, and the marking “E+S” is etched into the bottom outside corner of each right and left eye lens. The E+S is large, approximately font size 10. It doesn’t obscure my vision and my brain has learned to ignore it. It is there to signify that the lens has passed the safety specifications and ANSI standards (per customer service). The ANSI standard marking “Z87+” for high impact is found on the inside of both temples.These glasses do have quality control issues with regard to the polarization angle not being the same in each lens (mentioned in another review). The difficulty you will experience with this will depend upon your intended use of these glasses. I only notice it in stationary or slow moving environments: on daily walks, glare off of parked car windshields, objects with tarps over them, garden hose. But this hasn’t been an issue while driving, or in fast moving environments such as the reflection off of moving water when boating or fishing. Enjoy your sunglasses. Please let me know if this review was helpful.

These are excellent safety glasses that get a firm recommendation from me. My friend had a pair of similar Kazbek glasses that I tried on, and instantly knew they were comfortable. Found these at a cheaper price here on Amazon and purchased them.Would definitely get another pair. I've dropped them a few times on site, and they've held up well thus far. E Z87+ is stamped on the inside.It's possible that these may be loose on someone with a small head. However, my friend has a smaller head than me, and he loved them. These fit my larger heard very well, very comfortable, cutting down on headaches after a long day of use. These have some softer rubber where they rest on top of the ear, which adds comfort as well.All around, very good glasses. I've tried quite a few different pairs over the past few years, and these are the most comfortable!

I can keep these on and they don't punch my temples like other glasses