iRunFar Reviews the Silverton Trail26: “The Lenses Are Next Level”

At Method Seven, we design eyewear with intention: to provide ultra trail runners with unmatched clarity, comfort, and confidence on any terrain. That’s why we were thrilled to have the Silverton Trail26 reviewed by iRunFar, one of the most respected voices in trail running. iRunFar's in-depth review captures what makes our sunglasses different and why they might be the last pair you ever need for the trail.

“It’s the lenses that make these sunglasses stand out.”

From the jump, iRunFar calls out what Method Seven fans already know: the lens technology is what sets our trail eyewear apart. As iRunFar's reviewer, Eszter Horanyi, puts it:

“While the Method Seven Silverton Trail26 frames are light, flexible, durable, and ready to handle any setting with ease, it’s the lenses that make these sunglasses stand out from many others.”

The TRAIL26 lens is fine-tuned for trail running, enhancing contrast and depth perception while reducing glare, all without darkening your view. It’s like turning up the detail dial on the world around you, helping you read the terrain faster and with more confidence.

“Surprisingly light and flexible.”

Comfort matters. iRunFar points out the Silverton’s TR90 frame, which is incredibly lightweight and flexible without sacrificing durability:

“The frame material of the Method Seven Silverton Trail26 is surprisingly light and flexible.”

This is intentional. The Silverton was built to disappear on your face, mile after mile. No bouncing, no pressure points, just full focus on the trail ahead.

“From the trail to the patio.”

What surprised Eszter most might be the versatility:

“I appreciate that the style of these sunglasses allows me to wear them in nearly any setting, from the trail to the grocery store to eating dinner on a patio, without them feeling out of place or too technical.”

While the Trail26 is purpose-built for performance, it doesn’t look like typical performance eyewear. The low-profile design and neutral tones make them easy to wear anywhere, from long efforts in the backcountry to casual weekends around town.

This kind of feedback fuels our work. At Method Seven, we collaborate with elite runners, outdoor athletes, and real-world testers to refine every detail from lens color science to frame ergonomics. Reviews like this one from iRunFar iRunFar reminds us why we do it: to create eyewear that actually helps you perform better, not just look the part.

If you haven’t tried the Silverton Trail26 yet, now’s the time.

Read the entire iRunFar review here.