The nicest pair of sunglasses I could find in an era where finding simple sunglasses is near-impossible.
Given this is a relatively expensive pair of sunglasses, naturally it will be a little more critical than I would if the pair was $100 or even $150 cheaper.
On the pro side, the lenses are the singularly best feature of the whole. They are, without doubt, crystal clear. In almost any lighting or outside condition, it is almost as if I am not wearing them - to the point where I almost thought they weren't working to shield the sun at first. They are - the lenses are just that good. This is likely what you are paying for.
Neither a pro nor a con really, but the photochromatic feature is difficult to witness. The assumption is that this feature is working fine, and in various lighting the glasses are just as clear, so likely it is doing what it is suppose to do, but due to the clarity of the glasses themselves it is impossible to know this for sure.
This leads to the first critique however as I do wish the outside looked more opaque. As is, to onlookers, the wearer of the Descend Pro eye's will be partially visable, and the effect is a little creepy seeing slightly hazy eyes pearing through the lenses.
Another pro, these are very light sunglasses. As a fan of minimalism, it is a great feature to wear glasses you don't really 'feel' you are wearing, and there is no discomfort whatsoever regardless of how long you have them on. This raises a bit of concern regarding durability, but so far there have been no issues; it isn't a pair I would feel too comfortable doing physical activities like volleyball with, however, as an example.
The back of the arms extend a little too far and can make anything else you wear with the glasses seem a bit awkward, or if you rest your head back they will definitely bump up against a cushioned headrest, for example.
Perhaps the worst feature is the 'crystal' styling. In 2026, something about clear hard plastic does not speak to being a 'premuim' product, and I very wish metal materials were more in vogue in today's consumer market. Something like a gunmetal option would have definitely raised the review quite a bit.