On technical trails, what matters is what's coming up underfoot. Method Seven Trail lens technology is tuned for contrast in rocks, roots, dirt, and changing ground textures, rather than simply making everything darker. Deep notch filtering targets selected wavelengths of light, while partial polarization manages reflected glare without stripping away useful detail. Designed for trail running, ultrarunning, mountain biking, and hiking across exposed and shaded terrain.

Trail frames are selected for secure fit, coverage, and comfort during movement, whether you're climbing, descending, running, or riding. Frame materials and designs vary by model: flexible TR90 on the Silverton and Resistance 2; titanium on the Closer and Patriot. Each model has its own weight and temple design, so there's no one-size-fits-all frame specification.

"We started by engineering specialized lenses for pilots and demanding indoor lighting. Then our runners and mountain bikers looked at the sunglasses they were wearing on the trail and asked a pretty reasonable question: why are we settling for this stuff?

Technical trails need more than a dark lens. Roots, rocks, loose dirt, stream crossings, and the next ten feet of terrain all matter. We worked with our optical engineering team to develop Trail 26, combining targeted notch filtering with partial polarization to manage glare without sacrificing the contrast runners use to read the ground.

We tested the idea in the kind of places that don't forgive bad equipment, including Colorado mountain trails and ultra-distance events. The result is specialized eyewear for trail running, ultrarunning, hiking, and mountain biking. Not a one-size-fits-all fashion statement. A tool for people who'd rather be out there."

Dean Karnazes is a celebrated ultramarathon runner known for his extraordinary endurance feats. He gained widespread fame for running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days, a feat documented in his book "50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days".
Karnazes has tackled some of the most grueling races in the world, including the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile race through Death Valley, and the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile trail race in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. He has also run across the Sahara Desert and participated in the South Pole Marathon.
His achievements extend beyond racing. Karnazes has authored several books, including the bestselling "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner," inspiring countless people to push their limits and embrace the ultrarunning lifestyle. His latest book, “A Runner’s High: My Life In Motion” is a candid memoir that captures his return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, a race he first completed decades ago. In this book, Karnazes not only details the grueling physical demands of ultrarunning but also delves into the emotional and psychological challenges he faces as he confronts aging and his evolving identity as a runner. We loved it - it’s our favorite gift book to get our customers inspired to grab some glasses and hit the trail.
Dean's also a super grounded, cool human (we think he's human). Well, we love hanging out with him and getting his feedback on current and future products.