Test: Adidas Evil Eye Evo Pro
The latest sports glasses from Adidas have been available in stores since February. The Evil Eye Evo Pro with a larger field of vision and various size adjustments, the glasses were co-developed by Adidas team riders such as Rene Wildhaber. How do the glasses perform on the trail?
First impression
Thanks to the hard box supplied, the goggles are safe and easy to store at all times. With the size L version, the box does take up some space in the rucksack. However, thanks to the included cleaning and storage bag, there is an easy alternative. At first glance, the goggles look huge, but once they are on your nose and face, the impression is put into perspective. Ultimately, they are designed to protect your eyes from dirt, rain and wind. Thanks to the various adjustment options for the nose bridge and temples, the goggles fit extremely firmly and comfortably. The goggles are also available in two sizes.
On the tour
Depending on the bike helmet model, the slightly long temples may need to be placed under or over the adjustment straps, with both solutions the goggles sit firmly and comfortably. The lenses offer clear, clean contrast, light changes are no problem and there is still sufficient vision even at dusk, otherwise the lenses can be changed at any time, with over 20 different lens sets to choose from. The field of vision of the Evil Eye Evo Pro is huge. There is no annoying frame or nose clip in the field of vision. Thanks to their size, the goggles are completely shielded from draughts, which means no watery eyes. This shows that the goggles were primarily designed for enduro use.
The removable sweat catcher provides good protection against drops running down, but the installation of the catcher restricts ventilation. Fortunately, the lenses are equipped with an anti-fog coating. When stationary, brief fogging may occur, but this disappears in a fraction of a second when the wind blows. The lenses have a water-repellent coating on the outside. Drops of rain or mud roll off or contract without impairing the field of vision.
Adidas Eyewear has long since ceased to be an insider tip for spectacle wearers. A prescription insert can also be clicked into the Enduro model. Those who prefer even more comfort, but also more expensive, can have the individual interchangeable lenses coated accordingly.
Conclusion
The large field of vision, the optical quality and the fit, especially the adjustability to different head and nose shapes, are completely convincing with the Evil Eye Evo Pro. The goggles are ideal for endurists or downhill-oriented bikers who do not want to wear goggles. Due to their size, the goggles cover quite a lot of the face and can help to reduce heat build-up during long uphill rides, especially when sweat protection is worn. The prescription inserts are certainly a big plus for the goggles; together with the available replacement lenses, they offer a wide range of uses.
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