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Men's Journal

November 2009

"Gear Check"

Zeal Optics Eclipse SPPXtreme Goggles -"Some people say that any new goggles will do, but those people haven't worn a pair from Zeal. The company has built a reputation developing technologically advanced lenses that are both polarized and photochromatic, meaning the tint automatically adjusts to ambient brightness. It's newest lens, the SPPXtreme, may sound like it was named by Mountain Dew's marketing department, but it's Zeal's best yet, transitioning in seconds from a near-clear 13 percent opacity to a welding visor-like 43 percent. Get it in the Eclipse frame - the largest Zeal makes that will still fit under a helmet - and you'll have a single pair of goggles that can handle all conditions." Zeal Optics Eclipse SPPX Featured.

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Ski Magazine

July 2009

"High Style on the Slopes"

"The wrap around lenses are essential on the slopes" Zeal Optics Lift Featured.

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Outside Magazine

May 2009

"Editor's Choice: Essentials"

"The polarized lenses block surface glare, and the partially recycled frames make me feel as good as these make me look." New for 2009 Zeal Optics Tenacity featured.

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Women's Adventure

April 2009

"Editor's Choice Awards"

"Tensai wins the prestigious Women's Adventure Editor's Choice Award!" Zeal Optics Tensai featured.

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Skiing Magazine

February/March 2009

"Outfitter: Gear for Skiiers"

"Zeal positions these as women's glasses, but the men in our office put them on and said, 'Pass the Ecstacy.' They also liked the big polarized lens, the lightweight frames and the grippy rubberized ear pieces." Zeal Optics Entice featured.

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Women's Running

January/February 2009

"Run in Style"

"These shades are so light, you'll forget you're wearing them. The polarized lenses protect you from harmful glare and rays, and the sticky nose grip doesn't slip even on sweaty runs." Zeal Optics Entice featured.

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Ski

Oct 2008

"Bold and Beautiful"

"Pink Flowers no more. This year's women's patterns are anything but docile." Zeal Optics Airestream featured.

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Snow

Winter 2008

"Back in Black"

"Back in Black: Sleek and Sexy Fashion" Zeal Optics Aspect featured.

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Skiing Magazine

Winter 2008

"Best of Gear Guide 2008 - Link PPX"

"The height of current goggle technology, the Link PPX features a lens that is both polarized and photochromatic." Zeal Optics Link PPX featured.

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National Geographic

Winter 2008

"Best of Adventure."

"From frameless face huggers to sweat-blocking specs, there's no shortage of options in Zeal Optics' buffet of performance eyewear." Zeal Optics Entice and Zeal Optics Lift featured.

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Outside Magazine

Winter 2008

"Best Winter Gear 2008 Buyer's Guide"

"The Link is the only goggle on the market with a alens that's both polarized and photochromatic. It cuts glare, and, if you drop from a sunny ridgetop into a shady couloir, the tint automatically fades to let in more light." Link PPX featured.

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Outside Magazine

Winter 2008

"Best Winter Gear 2008 Buyer's Guide"

"Petite proportions + fog-free lenses = perfect women's goggles." - Aspect featured.

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Bicycling.com

June 2008

"You won't see glare, your vision will be clear and sharp, and your eyes won't tire as readily"

"Zeal's designed-for-women Entice has a huge, single-piece-of-plastic shield-like lens that's lightweight and doesn't sit on my cheeks or hit my brow. The minimalist temples don't block the view to the side. Zeal's ZB-13 polarized models, you won't see glare, your vision will be clear and sharp, and your eyes won't tire as readily."

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Runner's World

June 2008

"Featherweight sunglasses that protect your peepers"

"The Lift's rosy-brown lenses relax the eyes and amplify colors while blocking UV rays. And the stream lined design makes these 19-gram shades feel even lighter." featuring the Lift.

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Outside Magazine

April 2008

"Buyer's Guide Spring 2008"

"There's a lot to admire here, and we're not just talking about the funk factor...Pretty damn sexy..." Zeal Optics Emit featured.

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Men's Fitness

April 2008

"Zeal's specs are made for mountain biking"

"Zeal's specs are made for mountain biking. The Tensai's super lightweight design, with silicon nose and temple grips, ensure maximum comfort (and no headaches) on even your longest ride." Zeal Optics Emit featured.

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Backpacker Magazine

March 2008

"Best of 2008 Gear Guide - Zeal Optics Tensai"

These versatile shades are a great choice for multiday treks in variable light conditions. The Tensai's polarized lenses offer excellent clarity and depth perception whether it's partly sunny or blindingly bright.

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Inside Triathlon

July 2008

"Zeal Optics managed to squeeze more value than the big boys did with their rim-free options."

"Therefore, its no surprise that Rudy Project, Oakley and now Zeal Optics all make a sunglass model without a rim. But since Zeal is the upstart of the group, the company managed to squeeze more value under a lower price point with its Lift model than the big boys did with their rim-free options."

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Inside Triathlon

June 2008

"There's no shortage of options in Zeal Optics' buffet of performance eyewear."

"From frameless face huggers to sweat-blocking specs, there's no shortage of options in Zeal Optics' buffet of performance eyewear." Zeal Optics Entice and Zeal Optics Lift featured.

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Outside Buyer's Guide

Spring 2007

"Stealth Phone"

"Stealth Phone...the Confidant is simultaneously cool and practical. Even better, the earbud is removable and replaceable. The photochromatic lenses can handle everything. Rx-able." Zeal Optics Confidant featured.

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Skiing Magazine

February 2007

"Wanted Shades"

"If the Terminator had a sister, she'd rock these futuristic, optically brilliant specs. Rubberized ear and nose pads keep them in place-even during the most turbulant terminating." Zeal Optics Airestream featured.

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