SojoS Round Vintage Review
Cons: Perhaps too large, not overly protective, scratchy metal bits on the frame
Manufacturer: SOJOS
Our Verdict
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Price | $20.00 List $14.99 at Amazon | $55.26 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $54 List | $18.00 List | $14.00 List $13.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Truly oversized lenses, unique look, good for low light | Secure fit, great lenses, padded frame, excellent coverage | Solid protection, look good on most faces, comfortable, well-priced, great warranty/exchange policy | Classic retro style, easy to wear, versatile fit, lightweight, inexpensive | Polarized, good contrast, lightweight, easy to wear, solid case, numerous accessories |
Cons | Perhaps too large, not overly protective, scratchy metal bits on the frame | May be tight, style doesn't work for everyone | Not a bold style, unimpressive case, minor longevity issues | Not great in direct light, back reflection, extreme gradient | Distracting back-reflection, very long bows, lenses are loose |
Bottom Line | Big lenses on large frames give a specific style vibe though sun protection is limited | A blend of sporty and stylish, these secure fit shades offer great protection and great value | Good quality, inexpensive shades with a classic style that works well for just about everyone | Some low cost classicly styled shades that are easy to wear but lack quality performance when facing into the sun | A budget-friendly version of a cool retro style that unfortunately doesn't follow through in performance |
Rating Categories | SojoS Round Vintage | Native Eyewear Acadia | Shady Rays Classic... | Sungait Designer Gr... | Wowsun Polarized Gr... |
Lens Quality (30%) | |||||
Comfort (25%) | |||||
Style and Versatility (20%) | |||||
Frame Quality (15%) | |||||
Coverage (10%) | |||||
Specs | SojoS Round Vintage | Native Eyewear Acadia | Shady Rays Classic... | Sungait Designer Gr... | Wowsun Polarized Gr... |
Lens Tested | Brown Gradient | Brown | Grey | Brown Gradient | Brown |
Polarized | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Fit | Large (tested 60mm width) |
Medium | Medium | Medium (tested 55mm width) |
Medium (tested 55mm width) |
Weight (grams) | 30g | 27g | 27g | 22g | 21g |
UV Protection | 100%% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) | Not specified | 13% | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
VLT Protection Index | Not specified | Cat 3 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
HEV/Blue Light Protection (claim) | None | 94% HEV blockage | None | None | None |
Infrared Protection (claim) | None | "up to 4X more than regular polarized lenses" | None | None | None |
Neutral/Contrast | Increased contrast | Increased contrast | Neutral | Increased contrast | Increased contrast |
Lens Material | Polycarbonate | Crystal carbonate | Plastic | Plastic (composite) | Plastic (composite) |
Impact Resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protective Coatings | None | None | None | None | Anti-scratch |
Can take prescription lens? | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Hinge type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Case Included | Yes; microfiber bag and cleaning cloth | Yes; semi-rigid zippered shell, microfiber bag | Yes; microfiber bag | Yes; microfiber bag, microfiber cleaning cloth, double-sided screwdriver | Yes; semi-rigid zippered shell, microfiber bag, microfiber cleaning cloth, double-sided screwdriver |
Our Analysis and Test Results
We tested the SojoS Round Vintage with Brown Gradient lenses. They're a Large fit pair of shades that come with a microfiber bag and microfiber cleaning cloth.
Performance Comparison
Lens Quality
The Brown Gradient lenses of the SojoS offer solid clarity and color. They're pretty true to life in their color rendering, rather than skewing shades too much. The gradient isn't too extreme, transitioning from a darker section (about two-thirds of the lens) at the top to a lighter section at the bottom. We like how this feels to wear and found it pretty useful to look through.
- Not Polarized
- 100% UV Protection
- Unspecified Visible Light Transmission (Category 3)
- 0% HEV/Blue Light Blockage, 0% Infrared Blockage
- Color: Amber Gradient, Material: Polycarbonate
- Impact Resistant
These glasses lack any anti-reflective coating on the insides of the lenses but are far from the worst when it comes to being able to see your own face. Since the lenses are quite large, it's possible to see reflections of some things around you on the outside edges but it's not horribly distracting. They're a bit too light to work well in bright light though; they're much better suited to lower light situations.
Comfort
Weighing 30 grams the SojoS are on the heavier end of the spectrum. They're surprisingly comfortable for being so incredibly oversized, even on smaller faces. They have long bows to help even out their balance and stop them from sliding down the nose. Metal loops on the ends of the bows look cool but are fairly scratchy to put on and take off if you're not paying attention.
Style and Versatility
It's clear to see that the SojoS Round Vintage are a very specific style. They have an oversized retro look, rather than contemporary fashion. They are exceptionally large, appearing almost comically huge on some of our smaller-headed testers. Interestingly, the lenses extend over the front of the frame around the top, even extending out almost far enough to meet the bows. This gives them a pretty unique look, with some of the oddest-shaped lenses we've ever tested.
Frame Quality
These acetate frames are fairly average in pretty much every way. They feel fine and are relatively sturdy. Standard three-barrel metal hinges do a solid job, though ours were a tad wobbly. We're not in love with the metal sticking out the backs of the bows, but it doesn't seem in any danger of falling out.
Coverage
These exceptionally large lenses provide good coverage in areas where their flat frames may otherwise leave you exposed — like the tops and, to some extent, the sides. In an unexpected twist, the unique shape lets light come through around the bridge.
Case Quality
These glasses come with a microfiber double-drawstring bag and a medium-sized microfiber cleaning cloth.
Value
If you're in love with this oversized style and don't mind the lack of serious sun protection, these low-cost frames make a good budget fashion accessory.
Conclusion
The SojoS Round Vintage are a very large pair of retro-styled shades with just enough of a flair to make them unique. They're a bit too light and oddly shaped to offer the level of sun protection we expect, but they're inexpensive and have an interesting look many folks enjoy.
— Maggie Nichols
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