POC Aspire Sunglasses Review: High-Tech Clarity for the Backcountry

Testing the POC Aspire in the Tetons

Hanging out with Mike of Mountain Weekly News at his office early winter 2026 talking about shred and growing a family. In true Mike fashion he said “want to review some sunglasses” I was very hesitant at first as I own lots of sunglasses and with a growing family left lil time to give it the Mtn Weekly Gear test review. I opened the box and got first glance at the POC Aspire Sunglasses and was immediately intrigued as I personally have never worn a Tech Style sunglass. I am obliged and have not disappointed

First Impressions: Tech-Forward Bio-Grilamid Frames

When unboxing these POC Sunglasses, I knew these were something different. Owning many brands and styles of glasses, this is by far the most tech glasses I have ever come across. Don’t think Geordi La Forge played by LeVar Burton on Star Trek but actually cool looking. Poc calls it the Bio-Grilamid frame.

Performance: Zeiss Clarity on the Skin Track

Use- These lenses make me see better than with my bare eye. The Carl Zeiss lens seems to add sharpness to everything. On stormy days when I transition to goggles, I typically have a fear of my sunglasses frame cracking in my pack. The Aspires softer compound alleviates that fear all together. The Grilamid frame also seems to be glued to your face while touring. They had such a nice fit, I decided to use them to shred when the snow wasn’t flying. I can attest I did not have any unusual fogging issues on the ascent either.

Wondering what skins Scott likes touring on? Checkout our roundup of the best splitboard skins for reliability in the backcountry, 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Superior Zeiss Optics: The Carl Zeiss lenses provide exceptional sharpness and contrast, actually enhancing vision beyond the naked eye and performing flawlessly in the high-alpine light of the Tetons.

• Resilient & Secure Fit: The “Bio-Grilamid” frame is flexible enough to survive being stuffed in a backcountry pack without cracking, yet stays “glued to the face” without fogging during high-output uphill skinning.

Cons

• Performance-Specific Aesthetic: The bold, “tech-forward” cycling style offers elite coverage but may be too aggressive for users looking for a crossover sunglass that works for casual or lifestyle wear.

• Premium Price Point: With a price tag between $190 and $250, these are a high-end investment that reflects their professional-grade optics and frame materials.

Overall Impression

Honestly, I could not find anything wrong with the POC Aspire Sunglasses fit, lens, function all is incredible. Plot twist, whenever reviewing gear for Mtn Weekly I always start with a blind test. Meaning I do not know anything about what I am testing. I start with RAW data from my own experience.

Once I have my thoughts together from my own experience is when I usually log on to the Brands website if a current model or get intel from the brand rep otherwise. These are marketed as biking glasses. I laughed and said well I guess I will always be buying biking glasses from here on out.

With a price tag between $190-$250 depending on lens configuration I would not hesitate to whip out the plastic for a pair of these. I can honestly say these are a great year round sunglass option and makes me feel like all the others should just be used at the tanning booth.

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