ArcLite Ethos Motorcycle Sunglasses Review - Spoiler: Great Tactical Protective Eye Wear!

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

Fantastic presentation once again, BTW I been riding 2010 BMW like yours for 3years, I was forced into a situation, this weekend where I had to dab my way out of a horrible rut, it came naturally, I instinctively put my foot down to stop the bike from falling over and it worked, your videos really help at times, and I hope you read this comment, from South Africa.

[@kyledoman8926]

Great review!!! I own these glasses and he hit on every single thing I love about them. They fit great with my helmet and I even forget I’m wearing them most of the time. No wind getting around them and there is no vision warping. It’s a snap to change out lenses and the quality is top shelf. I’ve had these for a few years now and haven’t had any problems. Well worth every penny.

[@oso_nomada]

I’ve spent just as much on sunglasses as I have on gloves in the 15+ years I’ve been riding. Although I can appreciate the Arclight features, $140+ for something I’m guaranteed to pull out of my tank bag and drop or rest on my tank, seat, jacket pocket and watch them slip off...I’m reluctant. Now one can argue, “Well take better care of your stuff..?”, I have an irresponsible amount (both dollar amount and quantity) of high end sunglasses and take very good care of them, so it’s not due to lack of trying. Long story short...For years now I rock 3M Virtua Safety glasses. Thin, ultralight weight, frameless, slip on perfectly with helmet on, UV/B protection, and ANZI/CSA rated...come in Clear and Smoked. Best of all...$3 brand new at your local Hardware store. Yes. $3. I keep a pair of clear and smoked in my tank bag...they’re fairly scratch resistant, so no need for a sunglasses pouch or box. I’m a Weld Supervisor and take eye protection very seriously...if they work in my industry, they’ll work on the ride home. Ride on!

[@eidrag]

Thanks, gotta check this out!

[@Olli4]

And they come in Amber too! www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Virtua-AP-Protective-Eyewear-11817-00000-20-Amber-Hard-Coat-Lens-20-EA-Case/?N=5002385+8709322+8711405+8720539+3294753414&preselect=8720549+8728562&rt=rud

[@arcliteoptics3566]

We appreciate resourceful low cost solutions. But can the 3M Virtua's protect your eyes and absorb an impact like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4rMn3SHfaiWnbM

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

They work great unless stopping a bullet ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jJoKN5jLitkLs

[@Paulapalooza]

I have both the 3M and the arclites. The 3Ms are fine, but don't have the same coverage, visibility and aren't as comfortable as my arclites. What that translates to is better protection, eyes that keep their moisture, and better comfort, esp with a helmet. They also don't fog up as easily, despite having better coverage. I don't know the specifics of the impact resistance between the two, but arclites supposedly are military grade and actually used in the military. I haven't had to use the arclite warranty, but it sounds like if you break them, they'll send you a new pair. I use the 3Ms when I don't need the extra protection/coverage/fog resistance and my arclites the rest of the time. I love having both in my quiver.

[@xraydoc18]

Got my pair with several lenses. They are excellent! Light , solid, great lens selection. Very customer friendly service! Would definitely recommend!

[@banksjim]

Cool for me to see Bret recommending these. As a fan of Bret's channel, and also a recent customer of ArcLite, I'll independently confirm that these glasses are awesome... so much better than what I was using. Lighter, thinner, stronger. Packaging was cool too if you care about "out-of-box" experiences (not my thing). I also had some follow-up with ArcLite's customer service after the sale and they were very responsive and very helpful. If you buy a pair and get additional lenses, I would recommend also buying extra nose pieces and just keeping them pre-installed on each lens. The frames are easy to swap out. The nose pieces are swappable too, but a little more difficult (for me at least). It was just easier for each of the lenses to have its own.

[@aaron12693]

I think it's useful to know that these are your favorite option, and I don't think there's anything bad about promoting a product you use and believe in, but I would like to hear about them in the context of a larger discussion of eye protection. How do you feel about flip down sun shades? What would you wear if you wore glasses? I think that larger discussion would be more useful to your audience, while still promoting what you think is the best choice.

[@AndreShoumatoff]

I am here in Utah and am a longtime dirtbike / adventure bike rider, and am also a shooter and own two sets of Arclite. They are local here so I know the founder and have owned both the Gen 1 (which were good but not magnificent). And now am exclusively on these gen 2 (Ethos VLD model) that are ***magnificent.*** The glasses are hands down, 100%, the best sunglasses I have ever owned. I swear to god. For example I was floored that they aren't polarized because they are **so** fu**King clear. For real authenticity, I've been riding moto for 10 years and got my endorsement on a 950 Adventure. Today own a Husq 500 and a 950 Super enduro and mostly ride open desert after about a 1/2 dozen bikes, mostly KTM, and one Honda XR650R (the big red pig). For shooting I shoot PRS style with a Savage action, Proof barrel, on a XLR Element chassis in 6.5 Creedmoor, and a build Aero AR 308 platform in 308. Plus many many more of course. Just because there so many people saying "BS" I thought I'd offer these specifcs. Just saying, wait until you try them. They are worth every cent.

[@MOTOTREK]

Thanks for the info, Andre!

[@UTADV]

I’ve picked up a set based on this recommendation and I’m glad I did. For me the first indicator of great gear is forgetting about it while it’s doing its job. These go transparent while they’re protective, comfortable, and optically perfect. After detaching a retina from an impact I’m grateful to have these - more than sunglasses, certainly. And they’re based here in Utah in Park City.

[@norsefalconer]

Thanks for the info. I wear a MX style helmet in the summer and it's nice to see what eyewear options are available.

[@jbrunner63]

Bret, how would you compare the yellow v. the vermillion in the package deals ... is either one better suited to motorcycling?

[@bruced.1472]

Based on your review I decided to get a pair. As I wear prescription, I also had to get a UPLC insert. After wearing these, I can say that you were completely spot on. The prescription looks a little weird but works really well. This product is fantastic. Thank you!

[@RideWithRen]

You forgot to mention they also have a nose piece adaptor that will allow you to use them with prescription lenses.

[@DieTabbi]

Nice glasses. But I can´t find a seller who send it over to Germany :-(

[@stephansoprano7878]

I have the same problem

[@orangelion03]

I'm partial to 3M Virtua safety glasses. I carry clear and tint on most rides, ambers when cloudy. Full coverage, flat temples. Cheap.

[@oso_nomada]

orangelion03 I just commented about those little suckers! They’re great! 🕶

[@atastefortheroad4475]

Bret - interesting kit. Question - what is the MA-1 style jacket from Revit you're wearing in the video? Is that a liner? The jacket looks nice.

[@BretTkacs]

Rev'it! Climate 2

[@atastefortheroad4475]

@@BretTkacs Cool. Thx.

[@jimgerace]

I like what I see and have read. Why would I want Vermillion versus Yellow?

[@arcliteoptics3566]

Please check out more information on our lenses here: arcliteoptics.com/lens-technology/

[@beachside180]

Hi Bret, you mentioned you are coming to NZ in your winter. Just a holiday or are you doing anything special down under? If you are around in early February the Burt Munro challenge is on in Southland.

[@BretTkacs]

I am expecting to do a talk series for street riders Feb/March brettkacs.com/events/

[@adrianirving6902]

Also look at Oakley M frames. They provide similar capabilities. Ive been using M frames for the last decade.

[@2fastnlight]

Fully agree! Been wearing contrast enhancing safety lenses for years. 10 bucks for my favorites, Gateway Safety 2777 Varsity Wraparound Eye Safety Glasses, Orange Lens, Orange Temple

[@parkinkevin]

what helmet are you using?

[@dangerdanadv1445]

What are each of the lenses purposes? Why do some kits have yellow and some red (vermillion)?

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Hmm, these look interesting - my biggest issue is a very wide nose bridge so I almost always have to mod my glasses to make them work for me - I am always on the lookout for quality eyewear like these that actually fit my face, in particular, my nose bridge - in any case, much thanks for all you do!

[@TechnMoto]

Would be nice if they had a prescription option

[@tmark1301cc]

Thanks for the review Brett. I ordered a set!

[@tripleblackpieman6116]

When are you coming down to NZ and what are you doing while you’re here?

[@bobs.3523]

Great glasses indeed BUT do not work with my Schuberth E1. Helmet pushes down on the lens creating extreme nose pressure. I tried cutting the top of the lenses down and trimming the temples. They still makes contact. Other helmets work better.

[@iallso1]

Excited to hear that you are heading to New Zealand, do you have any dates organised yet?

[@BretTkacs]

Yes but it is only a talk series brettkacs.com/events/

[@blacklion79]

Interesting, how wide is nose saddle? ESS ICE was very recommended to me, but I can not wear it, because it is too narrow on nose for me :-(

[@thekingoftheworld9553]

I ran out of kidneys for these glasses!

[@nimrod6603]

Great tip!! Is that mount Rainier??

[@MOTOTREK]

Yes!

[@Kamernosse]

I like shopping tv.

[@wesleydean1358]

Do they come in prescription

[@bubrupamjcb]

Great review and I want to try it. I sent them a message, and it's been 4/5 days without any reply. seems like they don't care anymore, am I right?

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

They are some good glasses, I just use clear and it came with yellow, and a smoke. Would recommend. Don't drop them they scratch easily.

[@arcliteoptics3566]

Thanks for the recommend Vincent! Drop us a line and we'll help you out with the scratched lens.Our lenses really are quite durable, so we'd like to know more about the damage and how it occurred.

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

@@arcliteoptics3566 imgur.com/a/tZSE9Hr

[@onurerdogan3700]

👍 useful information, thanks Looks like a give away is coming :)

[@BretTkacs]

Not a bad idea

[@900ruffryder]

bret whereabouts in colombia are you coming in winter if you are passing thru medellin let us know when for a meet and greet 👍🏼🏍

[@mojosdad68]

I was all set at checkout to buy these and found they don’t ship outside of the USA. Sent them an email - over a week ago about shipping to Canada - no response. Pretty lame.

[@gtpits]

Fantastic for all you 2 eyes out there, I was hoping they were offered in prescription, alas only a nose piece of regular glasses under, I have tried all this before, no matter what you do fogging is the problem and it cannot really be solved unless the actual lens is itself prescription, so Archlite come up with prescription lenses and tis four eyes is in

[@timdudeney5072]

Interesting that you don’t wear Polarised. I have worn exclusively polarised glasses for probably a decade on bikes and everywhere. Hate not having them when I am required to wear safeties. I’m considering trying these though, as safeties are generally cheap rubbish. So a decent pair would be nice.

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Is this a sponsored video or not?

[@gregpearce]

If it was, he would have said so.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Greg Pearce ..you’re right, like he acknowledged their sponsorship of the video 5 days ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4vPlaJsapZ1nJY at 04:49, which of course has nothing to do with today’s video.

[@BretTkacs]

The vision video was sponsored but this was a genuine review... Just like Rev'it!, Mita, Hippo hands, KTM and so on

[@Vince_vanca]

Well I have to say that I wasn't very interested ... as the arns seemed incredibly large ! Lucky that you mentioned that the arns are actually flat and soft ;-) .. I re watched the video ;-)

[@laszlomolnar8121]

Funny Bret never seem to have worn eyeware before . Now it seems there is no life witnout arctlite. I must get them.

[@BretTkacs]

Tim won't let me wear eye protection when the camera is going...

[@laszlomolnar8121]

Bret Tkacs fair enough. Pity it’s only through the web so you cant try them

[@RogerHuesser]

Is there a way to buy them in Switzerland? Or at least to ship.

[@pauldavison2116]

Not a chance. If you do not live in the USA they are not interested is selling you a set.

[@doktorsalami9315]

honestly? It feels like those are just normal sunglasses😅 I love the channel but this feels like someone tries to sell me something

[@arcliteoptics3566]

We understand and appreciate that concern! However, Arclite's are definitely not normal sunglasses! Our earpieces, with flexible conformable technology, have multiple US Patents. They're constructed from titanium alloy and high performance polymers. Arclite's exceed the US Military standards for combat protective eyewear. Our interchangeable lenses have technology, performance and features that are very rare to find all in one product. Some of these features are: permanent anti-fog interior coatings, anti-scratch/chemical resistant/hydrophobic exterior coatings, photochromics, high color contrast, ballistic impact protection and exceptionally high optical quality. Also consider the very extensive field of view and level of protection. Our eyewear products are our own 100% ground up designs! They are designed, molded, sewn, assembled and packaged here in the US. Normal sunglasses do not meet these claims!

[@FranksBmwAdv]

@@arcliteoptics3566 I checked out your site, I wish the prices were a little less!

[@tangosixzero1951]

So does ANZI 87.1 / 2010. Like in industrial safety glasses that cost less than 10 bucks. Sure looks like a shill vid.

[@arcliteoptics3566]

@@tangosixzero1951 MILSPEC and ANSI Z87.1+ are not the same thing. For more info on MILSPEC vs ANSI please see arcliteoptics.com/the-basics-of-impact-performance/

[@AndreShoumatoff]

@@FranksBmwAdv I would try them - they are awesome. They are similar to a cycling quality lens (I mean -- f'g vivid) but less than half the cost and twice the durability of a comparable Oakley or 100%, for example.

[@dougosbo5396]

The only reason I clicked on this installment of what is generally an informative video was to see if others thought that it reeked of paid advertising. I read only the first two comments and my suspicions were confirmed. I’m disappointed...and hope that this will turn out to be a one-off mistake. If not...there will be one fewer subscribers.

[@mojosdad68]

I don’t get why people get so disappointed or even offended when a channel endorses a product that they believe in. Channels like this are not cheap to operate and there’s no way a guy like Brett would endorse garbage. So he gets a little out of it...big deal. If it helps pay the bills enabling more content, and at higher quality, then why not? No one is forcing you to watch it. No one is forcing you to buy the products. Lighten up.

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Please tell me they’re not affiliated in any way with Luxottica Group

[@quidestnunc9238]

Note: "tall" should be "tell" (Auto correct is the 😈).

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

great pice of kit and good old strait forward review as well, to bad for those who needs to have dioptrics,,,,,,,,,,, thank you! V!

[@akepettersson4847]

I wear glasses that is photocromatic = they get darker when I’m out in the light.

[@billyatkins7167]

In the previous video you mention being sponsored by ArcLite. I am intrigued by all the features and they seem like a quality product at a premium price point (apex predator in Revzilla terms). I certainly value the “how to” videos much more. I place Mototrek in the top of my video channel choices along with Fortnine and relish the notification of a new upload. My criticism regarding this video is that while previously Bret seemed disassociated and even specified non attachment to brands while reviewing them, I see a break from that independence. I do, however, respect the ability to create personal gain for Bret’s effort in developing this channel.

[@BretTkacs]

It's the first paid sponsor we've accepted. I won't endorse anything I don't use or wouldn't endorse anyways. I have never made a penny from a Mototrek video. I'd they offer to sponsor so I can make a few more then I'm in. It turns out tryinh to make a living makes it hard to produce regular MT videos. This winter looks like it will be light for MT while I'm earning a living.

[@BretTkacs]

They sponsored the vision video... They didn't pay enough for us to lie or not do what we do.

[@billyatkins7167]

Bret Tkacs, thank you for replying to my comment. I certainly value your content and product reviews to the point that I have made several major purchases based on them (sand 3 suit, Leatt neck brace, Mitas E07 tires soon). I even hand made a set of soft luggage fashioned after the Moskimoto brand you made me aware of. Your content regarding how to handle my bike is second to none. The content is so good, I’m seriously considering shipping my bike from the east coast just to take your class. It is unfortunate that this channel does not provide enough income to make it a central focus. For individuals such as myself without a lot of extra income, KZbin is a major library affording greater education that is not as consumable in written form. I hope that changes for you as a teacher and us as students.

[@billyatkins7167]

I would gladly sponsor you myself, the value is beyond worth it. I don’t see a patreon link.

[@docraineyIII]

What if one requires corrective lenses, like this nearsighted old timer?

[@AlfonsoSantiago]

Hey, this "young timer" also need corrective lenses! My helmet has an opaque front glass that you can use or hide with a simple mechanism. It's not of a great quality but it works. It would be nice to have it in some better glass there.

[@arcliteoptics3566]

arcliteoptics.com/product/ethos-prescription-inserts/

[@bartekserwa5269]

Hello Bret I'm brand new fan of you/your channel from Poland so attend your course might be a ... difficult for me. I'd really really REALLY would like to get tips how to travel in tandem (with backpack like we call it in Poland). I ride with my girl and would like how to do it better, more safe, more efficient.

[@kenstephens2955]

Thanks answering my question Bret 😊. Perhaps you should have mentioned in this vid too that you have a relationship with Arclite. I think you have more than enough cred for ua to take you at your word. With love, Ken

[@BretTkacs]

They sponsored the vision video... They didn't pay us enough to lie or not be genuine 🙂

[@freixo1200]

If you need good lenses to Ride, go for some Oakley Prism.

[@wmrider_adventures]

Gee these are expensive lol. Christmas maybe

[@quidestnunc9238]

"mask measurement" is the Elephant in the Room and is ignored by nearly everyone in the Eyeglasses Industry. What is Mask Measurement? It is the Distance across the front of a person's face. Try this technique using anything flat and stiff (small pieces of plywood are ideal) along with a friend holding a ruler or tape measure: place the plywood on each side of your head pressing gently against your temples without moving then Hold Still as your friend measures the distance the insides of the plywood across your face. That is the Mask Measurement. Now convert inches to millimeters and tall the highfalutin, uppity, disbelieving folks at Optics Is Us With 700 PerCent Mark-up to provide A Frame That Fits Your Face !!!

[@audikool]

Whoa whoa whoa... did you say you’re going to Colombia this winter? Wanna go for a ride?

[@BretTkacs]

Yes I did... You can ride with me in Bogata or chat with me in Medellín (pending a coffee chat in Medellín) brettkacs.com/events/

[@juandiegoochoa8995]

Will you come to Colombia??? Nice... 👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👍🏻

[@BretTkacs]

brettkacs.com/events/

[@tcebep]

отличные видео, каждый раз приятно посмотреть полезные материалы.

[@flyingdutchman4you]

Hi Bret I really do like your videos, excellent value. Question, no offence intended, I really do feel like your name was Bret Takacs, not Bret 'Tax'! :-) Seems you had Hungarian roots to me...

[@HappyRiderGajananPatil]

Good

[@jhoncardenas2794]

Hello my fríend Thanks for the information from Colombia See you

[@BretTkacs]

Maybe we can meet brettkacs.com/events/

[@albertosbrolla8424]

👍

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

Please ditch the annoying drum tracks and let's just get to business without programmed drums. Thank you, your cooperation is greatly appreciated

[@quidestnunc9238]

"distance the" should be "distance from the."

[@dug_c]

Why do I feel like I am watching late night infomercial? Bret, are better than that. I am hovering over the unsubscribe button.

[@sharonsharon2604]

OAKLEY wannabes...

[@davidrivera1727]

Shop till you drop 👎🏽

[@hoguw1]

Too bad they look like this.

[@packard511]

1st 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Oxibase]

Ricardo Packard someone beat you to it by a minute.

[@goranvitkovic5234]

First ;-)