Bolle Ascender Sunglasses – Brown Pink Polarized Lens

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The Bollé Ascender is a refined, reliable option for those seeking versatile sunglasses that perform well on the mountain and in the city.

Bollé says: 

Elegant and refined, the ASCENDER is a mix between performance and fashion style. With its flat panto shape and removable side shield, this base 6 model is as comfortable on the summit as it is in the city. Comfort, fit, and stability are ensured thanks to the Thermogrip rubber on temple tips and on its adjustable 3-position nose piece. Removable side shields guarantee maximum light protection. The ASCENDER leaves nothing to chance with its snap hinge, a hole for a cord included with the frame and its rubber front clip.

Available with Phantom, the best photochromic lens in the market and Solace4, Bollé’s new mineral lens for the mountains.

Our Verdict

The Bollé Ascender Sunglasses effectively blend performance and style. They’re light yet durable, with a medium fit and weighing only 36g. The polarised brown-pink lenses (Cat. 3) enhance colour contrast and deliver clear visibility, making them ideal for diverse lighting conditions. The lenses offer full UV protection and reduce glare, ensuring comfortable vision even in bright, reflective settings.

The removable side shields make these glasses versatile. They allow maximum light protection on high-altitude treks and easily detach for a more casual look. Bollé’s Thermogrip rubber on the adjustable nose piece and temple tips enhance fit and stability. This is especially useful when you’re active, as it grips better with water and sweat.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Thermogrip® Technology: Our Thermogrip® thermoplastic rubber is specifically engineered to get grippier when in contact with water and sweat. Inserted at strategic touch points of our frames such as the temples or the nosepiece, it ensures a perfect fit no matter the intensity of your activity.
• Eco Design: At Bollé, we don’t claim we are going to save the planet, but we do strive to reduce our impact. From SS23 onwards, all our new models are eco-designed with more than 20% recycled or bio-based materials (percentage in weight). For instance, we use renewable castor oil for our frames and our Thermogrip® rubber. Our Volt and SLF photochromic lenses are made from 60% bio-based PC, an our SLF+ lenses are 60% recycled. 
• Removable Sideshields: For high-altitude adventures, our mountain frames come with side-shields for the ultimate solar protection.

Specifications

• Weight: 36g
• Fit: Medium
• Lens name: Brown Pink Polarized
• Lens category: Cat. 3
• Base tint: Brown
• % Visible light trans: 15%
• Excellent visibility and 100% UV protection with these polarized polycarbonate lenses. The brown base amplifies colour contrast and delivers superior visual definition.

Material & Construction

• 45% Bio-Based Nylon

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