With an adjustable nosepiece and fully adjustable temples, including length, it’s easy to find a secure and comfortable fit. Developed for a seamless fit with the new Kortal helmet, the Devour give protection similar to goggles but with the freedom and flexibility of sunglasses. The Devour combine the best parts of goggles and sunglasses to give exceptional coverage and protection. To sweeten the deal, POC also includes a spare clear lens for protection from debris and insects during night rides and the like.The Devour combine the best parts of goggles and sunglasses to give exceptional coverage and protection. They've shown no signs of wear and tear, and the lens is still in tip-top condition. Having tested these sunglasses in a variety of weather conditions - rain, snow, cold and sun included - they're yet to disappoint in terms of out-and-out performance.Īs expected, these are seriously pricey propositions at £220 / $250 / €250 but they'll undoubtedly go the distance, based purely on what we've seen in terms of lens resilience and overall quality. Verdictīased on aesthetical merit alone the POC Devour Clarity sunglasses might not appeal to everyone but in terms of functionality and lens attributes, they're one of the best cycling sunglasses currently available.Īs someone with a narrow face shape, I didn't expect to like the POC Devour Clarity sunglasses but the more I wore them and played with the adjustable fit, the more I realised how impressive they are when compared to the current crop of rivals. They worked faultlessly together with the new POC Ventral Lite helmet, POC Omne Spin and Omne Air Resistance Spin MTB helmet. They're pretty versatile in application, too, and POC has designed them to play nicely with both its road and mountain bike helmets. For many cyclists, arm length is a contentious issue as this can interfere with the retention system and clash with the helmet structure itself - brand dependent of course - but the clever adjustment system ensures both fit and ergonomics are top class. Much of this comes down to the tailorable nature of the arms and nosepiece that you can personalise to ensure optimal performance. Regardless of the conditions overhead, clarity is impeccable and the level of detail and depth of field is class-leading, even when negotiating dimly lit tree-lined lanes and B-roads.Īs far as fit goes, the Devours are excellent and quite possibly the best-fitting sunglasses ever made by the brand. While some may dismiss it based purely on the over-the-top styling cues it really does wonders, especially when it comes to controlling the colour spectrum. One of the biggest advantages of having such a comprehensively sized lens is the unobstructed and commanding view it provides the wearer. The floating nature of the eye shield and vent ports are superb in providing good ventilation and airflow, which in turn also helps prevent the lens from fogging up. The Ri-Pel coating is effective and combats road spray and other contaminants, even when riding in heavy rain. Having used these sunglasses extensively through December and January (the Rapha Festive 500 included) I can vouch for the excellent quality and performance credentials of the lens - even during wet, dark and rainy rides. POC has made a concerted effort to drive home the fact that the lens is resistant to scratches - an issue that has plagued the company's previous offerings. The lens is available in eight different types including clear: Clarity Road (no mirror Cat 2, light silver mirror Cat 2, silver mirror Cat 3, ML gold mirror Cat 2) and Clarity Trail (no mirror Cat 1, light silver mirror Cat 2, silver mirror Cat 2). It also offers complete protection from UVA and UVB rays (UV400 rated). It's been optimised to deliver a crystal clear image through the careful application of an anti-glare, Ri-Pel coating - a hydrophobic and oleophobic treatment that protects the lens from water, dirt, oil, sweat, salt and dust. As previously mentioned, the lens itself has been designed together with Carl Zeiss. It's a very clever system that helps provide a clean aesthetic and functional approach when it comes to changing the lens. It clips into the frame via six frameless anchor points - two on the top, two on the bottom and two around the nose section. The Clarity lens, however, is the magnum opus here. At 40g (actual) they're also pretty light given their size and don't feel particularly 'weighty' when in use. There's also an adjustable nose piece made from soft, grippy rubber that deforms to fit any shape. The temple arms can be manipulated to fit any head shape thanks to the four-stage length adjustment system - simply pull or push the arms into place. POC has applied its design nous to maximum effect with the Devour sunglasses, especially with the frame system which is built to offer a personalised fit thanks to a series of clever touches.
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