I previously published a review of Ombraz armless sunglasses, but I've decided to give them another go since the Leggero and Dolomite models are now available in larger frame sizes that no longer look strange when put on my larger-than-average head. Ombraz (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are designed with
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Ombraz Armless Sunglasses Review
NOTE: This review reflects the V1 Ombraz. For an updated review of the new and updated V2 Ombraz, check here. The Ombraz Armless Sunglasses (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are a fresh take on sunglasses eliminating their glasses' arms in favor of a built-in polyester cord. The idea is simple - the arms of