![]() The fit of the glasses is excellent and the adjustable arms will make them versatile for most riders. In regards to the Devour glasses, as they're new, they're also worth a mention. Putting them on the front seems a touch more feasible but it's still not very secure. Although POC claim there is a 'glasses garage', there is no way to put the glasses on the top of the helmet, without them falling off. I didn't have any issues with glasses compatibility, but I couldn't find any way to practically store them on the back of the helmet when climbing. The padding is comfortable, minus the pressure points I found, and it manages sweat and moisture very well. It's only March, so I haven't been able to test the helmet in any sweltering conditions yet, but so far the ventilation seems more than adequate. The aesthetics of the helmet are great and fitting and adjusting the retention system and visor is simple and straightforward - the middle position on the retention system and visor seemed to fit me well. My colleague on the other side of the continent, Mike Kazimer, who has had good luck with POC's Tectal helmet in the past, also found that the fit of the Kortal wasn't as comfortable at the back of the head. I did, however, find two pressure points on the top of my head, behind my ears. The Kortal Race MIPS doesn't ride as low on my ears as other POC offerings and fits well in that regard. I have historically found POC helmets to be comfortable, although some ride a little low on my ears. Ventilation was always going to be a key consideration for POC when combating heat and misting with such a large set of glasses, unfortunately, they overachieve making fast descents quite literally eye-watering.Helmet fit is different for everyone and what works for one person doesn't always work for another so I'd always suggest starting with trying a helmet on before buying, if at all possible. There's a good range of tints and colors to tailor the sunglasses to your regular riding conditions, although there isn’t a photochromatic option. Adjustability assures a good face fit, they work well with a range of helmets and the lenses are simple to swap. The design is top notch when it comes to the shape and structure of the frames and lenses. The comfortable fit means they will also cross over to gravel and road duties too. Unless you want to wear goggles, no other eyewear offers close to the coverage and field of view as the Devours making them one of the best options out on the trail. If you're looking for the biggest sunglasses, whether it's for style or protection from eye-poking, the Devours are going to be at the top of the list. Theres a lot of ventilation around the lenses for added airflow (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) Verdict ![]() The clear lenses were particularly bad for stubborn fingerprints that were tricky to clean off. Despite the claimed oleophobic treatment, the lenses were prone to fingerprints. The tears weren’t the only things I was having to clean off the lenses. ![]() To the point that I needed to clean the tears from the lenses between some trails. It’s a bit too effective though and, as someone who suffers badly from watery eyes when riding, I found the Devours to be too breezy when riding at speed. The combination of the front vents and set-back frames quickly takes care of any potential fogging – especially if your helmet has channeling across the brow. There is plenty of flex in the frame which means the process doesn't require force or manhandling either. Refitting the lens is equally as straightforward – line up the lens in the bottom four fixtures before pressing it into the frame. Swapping the lenses is an extremely simple process, with six hooks holding the lens in place it's just a matter of popping the lens out the top two and removing the lens. Although the lenses are wide, the narrow frame shape sits close to the face and avoids any interference with deep-fitting helmets. The fit is very comfortable and they stayed in place well when rattling down the trail. The size means there is loads of coverage and the extended edges add a good amount of side protection too. I thought the lens size might cause issues with non-POC helmets but there have been no problems so far with any of the helmets I have tried. The field of view is second to none though and you really have to strain your eyeballs into the peripherals to see the frames. With such a huge lens, it's no surprise that the Devours feel considerably bigger than any other pair of sunglasses I have worn. The Cat 3 lenses have a good tint for sunny conditions although we swapped to clear lenses for shady trails (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) Performance
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