The Trail 26 lens is an engineering marvel. It features deep notch filtering and partial polarization (the first of its kind) to maximize the reflected light 2-10 feet in front of you. This means we didn't design it for pretty sunsets or sailing—this is a niche lens for rendering roots, dirt, rocks, stream crossings, and steep technical descents. Featuring anti-reflective and hydrophobic coatings and full UV filtering, this lens is durable, lightweight, and designed for your trail adventures.

M7 UltraTrail frames are designed in California and manufactured in Italy and Japan. They are rigorously tested by the M7 Beta Team for a bounce-free fit, resistance to extreme sweat, fog, rain, and comfort. They have been proven at the Moab 240, the Hardrock 100, and thousands of miles in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. At around 20 grams, our frames are among the lightest on the planet.

We make specialized lenses for commercial pilots who fly west directly into the sun on repeated flights. Seriously, it's crazy, but we’ve mastered tuning lenses for specific uses.

Most of our crew are runners and mountain bikers, with one employee even completing the Moab 240—serious stuff. But the glasses they had were garbage—$25 cheapies that made us cringe. So, we thought, what if we designed a lens JUST for the trails? No one-size-fits-all trendy nonsense, but something that makes the landscape POP with depth, work in low light and handles peak sun energy. That’s the conversation we had with our engineering team in Japan. They took on the challenge and developed the Trail 26 lens.

Along the way, we realized we needed a specific type of polarization. Every polarized lens we tried was too much, killing contrast and not helping. Great for fishing, not great for running. Then we nailed it. The Trail 26 lens was born, perfect for the demands of trail running. We achieved the lowest haze rating we've tested from any lens and included all the fancy hydrophobic, anti-glare, and anti-scratch coatings. Our trail lens and frame are just as niche as the ultra runners themselves. And let's be honest—these are not normal people. We love 'em, but 240 miles in one shot in Moab, Utah...?

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.