Test: SCOTT Spur - a lot of sunglasses for the money

Scott has a lot of experience when it comes to sports eyewear. Whether bikers, winter sports enthusiasts or motocrossers, everyone is looking for the ideal line through the glasses of the Swiss sporting goods manufacturer. We'll tell you whether we kept our eyes on the ball and stayed on track - or not.

First glance

The large lens is striking, lying almost flush against the forehead and almost standing up on the cheeks. This promises really good protection against wind, dust, insects and other particles that do not belong in the eyes. There are four ventilation cut-outs between the lens and the frame to prevent the lens from tarnishing.
The glasses are supplied in a sturdy glasses case, which contains a microfiber bag with a transparent replacement lens. Everything makes a good, high-quality impression - and all for 119 francs.

The sturdy frame is adjusted to the shape of the head using flexible and non-slip frame ends. A quick-release fastener ensures that the lenses can be changed easily and without leaving fingerprints.
According to the manufacturer, the glasses are suitable for "medium to large face sizes". In our opinion, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, as they sometimes fit riders with "small face sizes" even better than those with larger ones.

The acid test

So the basic conditions are right, but how do the goggles perform in the rough and tumble of everyday biking? First, we put a wide variety of helmets on our heads. Thanks to the lowered temples, the large goggles don't stick out even with low-cut enduro helmets.

You can say what you like about the weather this spring, but the warm and humid climate and the wet forest floor are a blessing for our goggle test. The test round starts with a steep ascent of around one kilometer. Although the goggles fit snugly on the head, it takes a surprisingly long time for the first clouds of mist to cloud the view through the lenses. At a faster pace, however, these disappear again fairly quickly, starting from the ventilation slits. The Scott Spur doesn't need to shy away from comparison with other sports glasses worn during the ride.After a hard-fought ascent and successfully completing the compulsory part of the ride, we set off on the freestyle part - the brisk destruction of the previously climbed meters in altitude. Dirt and mud splash into our faces and the wind tears at our clothes, but our eyes are always well protected and dry. The large glass plays all its trump cards here. There's nothing to complain about in terms of fit either: everything stays in place.

Conclusion

Eyes open when buying glasses! Scott offers a lot of goggles for the money. The 31 gram eye protection looks good, but above all impresses with its high functionality. Test wear recommended.

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