description Smith Founder Overview
The Smith Founder is a model of sunglasses designed and manufactured by Smith Optics. It features a modernized, frameless silhouette combined with Smith's ChromaPop lens technology, which enhances color contrast and clarity. The design incorporates a hydrophobic lens coating and megol nose pads, targeting individuals who need durable eyewear for outdoor activities and sports.
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What makes the Smith Founder different from a regular full-rim sunglass?
The Founder uses a modernized frameless silhouette, so the lens shape carries more of the design than a conventional rim. It is a Smith Optics model built around outdoor lens technology.
What does ChromaPop do in the Smith Founder?
Smith says ChromaPop improves color contrast and clarity by filtering difficult color crossovers. On the Founder, that is intended to make outdoor details easier to distinguish. [Smith Optics lens technology](https://www.smithoptics.com/en-ca/pages/technologies/sunglasses)
Does the Smith Founder have a coating for wet weather?
Yes. The model uses a hydrophobic lens coating, which helps water bead on the surface and makes the lenses easier to clear in damp conditions.
Is the Smith Founder mainly a sports wraparound or a minimalist frame?
Its defining feature is the minimalist frameless shape rather than a large wraparound shield. ChromaPop gives it a performance-oriented lens feature while the frame keeps a modern, understated look.
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