Julbo Legacy Spectron 3 Sunglasses

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Retro styling with modern function — built to handle long days in bright alpine conditions.

Julbo says: 

Blurring the lines between heritage-inspired design and modern functionality, the LEGACY is a fusion of tradition and visionary transformation. Primed for both outdoors performance and urbanised wearability, they’re ideal for every day use in a myriad of environments. Inspired by mountaineering icons, these glasses come with removable side shields for optimised protection, have lightweight and adjustable Grip Tech temples and a no-slip nose bridge for comfort and hold.

Our Verdict

The Julbo Legacy Spectron 3 sunglasses blend old-school glacier-glass looks with a polished feel that works equally well on the hill or in town. The Category 3 lenses let in just 12% of light, which I’ve found to be ideal for bright, snow-covered terrain and sunny rock routes. They’re not photochromic, so I wouldn’t pick them for mixed light or changing weather, but in stable, high-glare environments, they’ve been dependable.

At 27g, they’re well-balanced on the face, and the fit is snug without pressure thanks to the adjustable arms and grippy nose bridge. The removable leather side shields do their job in blocking glare from the sides — useful in snowfields or when the sun’s bouncing off stone. The hybrid metal-plastic frame feels durable, and there’s enough flex to work well under a helmet or hat.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Temples – Adjustable Slim Temples
• Bridge – Grip Nose
• Front – Removable Leather Side Shields, Metal-Plastic Frame

Specifications

• Weighs: 27g
• Frame: Shiny Translucent
• Lenses: Spectron 3
• Category: Cat. 3
• VLT: 12%
• Frame width: 136mm
• Bridge width: 23mm
• Temple length: 123mm
• Lens width: 51mm

Material & Construction

• Lenses: Spectron 3
• Leather Side Shields and Nose Guard

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