Celeb favorite Smith Optics now in Manila

SMITH Optics, the eyewear line favored by action-sport athletes worldwide for its diversity, inno-vation, performance, style and high fun factor is now available in select Toby’s Sports, RUNNR and urban-Athletics outlets, marking another retail coup for the Quorum Group of Companies.

The brand was founded more than 40 years ago with the creation of the first-ever goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam by Dr. Bob Smith. Smith Optics has since built on a strong heritage of authenticity and extended its expertise, winning the undying loyalty of fresh-air addicts who push their limits—and gear—daily.

Smith Sport Optics has gone on to set the standard for high-performance eyewear and goggles. Innovations over the years include the Fog-X anti-fog coating, PMT Perforated Mem-brane Technology lens ventilation system, patented Turbo C.A.M. Constant Air Management system, patented Regulator adjustable lens venti-lation system, pa-tented Roll Off’s film advance system for motocross, patented ODS (Ocular Docking System) prescription insert and patented Slider series sunglasses, the most innovative interchangeable lens sunglass available.

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