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El Matador

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Frame Color: Satin Black

Lens Color: Sightmaster™ Plus

Sku: ELMATADOR-010138
Get This In RX The best-selling polarized sunglasses for fishing and boating, that you know and love, are also available in prescription. Both Hobie Sunglasses and Eyeglasses, in your favorite frame styles, can be made to include single-vision, bifocal and progressive prescriptions for all your fishing, water, and outdoor adventures.

Slide your sides with El Matador's fully integrated, protective side shields. Its specialized frame design glide into place when temples arms are extended to provide added protection from UV light. Co-molded rubber pads the arms and nose for extra comfort and zero slippage. Perfect for all day kayak excursions and bright days patrolling the southern coastline.
  • Polarized Polycarbonate Lenses
  • HydroClean™ 360° coated
  • 100% UV Protection
  • Retractable Side Shields
  • Co-Molded Megol Rubber
  • Rx Ready
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Large

Lens Width: 61mm

Bridge: 15mm

Temple Length: 130mm

Hobie® Eyewear sunglasses and eyeglasses are warranted to the original purchaser against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for the LIFETIME of the sunglass. For additional information, please visit the Warranty Service page under Explore section.

Overall rating: 4.8688526 / 5 from 61 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

El Matador offers fully integrated, protective side shields with a specialized frame design for UV protection. Customers praise the comfort and effectiveness of the co-molded rubber pads, polarized lenses, and retractable side shields. The glasses are ideal for kayak excursions and sunny patrols.

Summary topics

  • UV Protection: 10%
  • Overall Quality: 32%
  • Comfort and Fit: 12%
  • Lens Quality: 15%

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Review highlights

  • "I would recommend these to any person looking for a great pair of fishing glasses."Joe T.
  • "Awesome pair of Glasses Awesome Price!"Thomas G.
  • "Great fishing glasses."Ricardo H.

Reviews

El Mat. I Like them

"I really like the El Matador. I have the copper lenses. The side screens help with glare and side reflection. They are excellent for sailing and provide good protection. Con: I would prefer an option for different size frames. They have a tendency to fit a little loose on my head."

Dennis H. (4/5)

Top notch

"Top notch"

Michael G. (5/5)

Sightmaster - Game Changer

"Bought these with the Sightmaster lens and wore them fishing at a quarry that typically has really clear water yet I was amazed how much more I could actually see. I was spotting fish and beds that otherwise I could not tell were there. Great product, comfortable fit, awesome application for fishing."

Greg S. (5/5)

Too early

"Just got them so your request is premature"

terry R. (3/5)

Love these!

"Blocks the sun from the side. Very effective on the glare. As a lifeguard of 38 yrs service, I Highly recommend these sun glasses."

Eric K. (5/5)

Solid

"Great value- Quality!"

William M. (5/5)

Yet to be determined

"Bought these for fishing and haven't had a chance to be on the water yet but off the water they are comfortable lightweight and definitely reduce the glare main test will be when I hit the water"

William H. (4/5)

Great Glasses

"Awesome pair of Glasses Awesome Price! Better then competitions overpriced sunglasses"

Thomas G. (5/5)

El Matador sunglasses

"I LOVE my Hobie El Matador’s! I got a pair last year and loved them so much I got 2 new pairs for the new kayak fishing season!"

PATRICK M. (5/5)

One of my favorites

"One of my favorite sunglasses. They are light, provide full coverage and don't let any side light in."

Christian M. (5/5)

Q&A

On the Matador, do the side blinders come off?
Hi Kirk, thank you for reaching out to us. The side shields on El Matador are fully integrated into the frame, which means they will slide open upon opening/closing the temples. If you are looking for a frame with removable components, we suggest Monarch Float which has both removable side shields and a neoprene retainer.

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