Everyone
knows that running shoes are personal, but guess what? Running
sunglasses are too. Finding a pair that perfectly fits your face,
doesn’t slide down your sweaty nose, and still offers up the
protection—and visibility—that you need while traversing trail or road
can be difficult. But we’re here to make the hunt a little easier. Here
are seven of the best running sunglasses currently on the market. And
the best part: They look good, too.
These sunglasses held up to a myriad of sunny speed workouts, and the
no-slip ear- and nose-pads help them truly stand up to the product name
once the miles got super-sweaty. Yes, they’re equipped with Oakley’s
famous Prizm technology to enhance details on the road, but the
extended field of view and side shields also work to combat glare. Plus,
the ventilated lens allows for plenty of airflow that prevents fogging.
But the best part is, hands down, the fact that the frame and temple
design are hat-compatible—meaning there’s no need to choose between your
preferred form of sun protection. Now you can have both.
Inspired by those looking to clock speedy times on downhill
adventures, the Zeal Optics team designed these Incline sunglasses so
that nothing would weigh you down. They house their famous Z-lite frames
that weigh less than an ounce, so you’ll pretty much forget that
they’re on your face. Plus, they have polarized lenses that help blues
and greens really pop, and a bio-plastic frame that won’t harm the
environment.
With a sporty take on the trendy cat-eye lens, these frames are both
functional and fashionable so you can wear them straight from your long
run to those afternoon plans (though maybe give them a wipe-down first
so they’re not so sweaty). The polycarbonate lenses weigh a mere
half-ounce, are scratch-resistant and are even compatible with RX
prescription lenses (order via SportRx) so you can skip the contacts and head straight for the door.
These sunglasses are definitely a splurge, but the built-in
technology is worth it: the frames connect to the brand’s Smith Focus
App and, using brain-sensing technology, measures how focused you are on
your workout. It then dishes out real-time feedback that helps you stay
in the zone. The shades also house the brand’s proprietary ChromaPop
technology, providing more clarity so you can better differentiate
colors often found in nature while you’re on the move.
Everyone loves the look of a classic aviator frame, and these
lightweight specs hold up to brutal sweat-tests, too. The titanium
frames come in a variety of colors, weigh less than an ounce and are of
course polarized for optimal visibility. And with fingerprint- and
scratch-resistant lenses—along with multidirectional, no-slip ear and
nose grips—they’re perfect for both long runs and fast laps around the
track.
With advanced sports lenses that are engineered for trail running,
these sunglasses provide better visibility during changing light
conditions, are shatter- and scratch-proof, and have a hypoallergenic
nosepad to all but guarantee a comfortable run. They’re also water and
oil repellent as well. To make you feel even more confident in your
purchase, District Vision put these sunglasses through a two-year
testing period with various athletes, meaning they’re truly ready to be
put through your paces.
For those who want sunglasses that can perform without the
super-technical look, these sunglasses can easily transition between
short runs and social plans. Native’s N3 polarized lens technology
claims to block up to four times more infrared light than regular
polarized lenses, offer up UV protection, and filter rays so you have
clear sight of your surroundings. The frames also have a lifetime
warranty, so there’s no chance of these breaking on you before you’ve
really put them to good use.
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