Sports sunglasses are an indispensable accessory that shouldn’t be missing from any run, match or bike ride. Ever since these must-have visual aids have been available in fashionable and elegant designs, sport sunglasses have become the standard for many athletes, especially for non-professionals.
Why are sport sunglasses so important?
Unfortunately, £5 glasses from the supermarket or fashion shop won't cut it when it comes to sports. If you want to effectively protect your eyes from the sun, you need to switch to high-quality sports eyewear.
Proper sports sunglasses are much better suited for the different light conditions outdoors. 100% UV protection is essential - not only when exercising - as it can prevent several eye diseases such as cataract and acute injuries such as keratitis. Not wearing glasses (or wearing the wrong ones) increases the risk of getting insects or even gravel or branches in your eyes while cycling, running, snowboarding or skiing.
Plus, modern sports eyewear boosts your performance by improving visibility.
What are the best sports sunglasses?
One thing we can guarantee every athlete out there: No matter what sport you do, there are countless different models from various brands to suit your needs. But a couple of major sportswear brands have become particularly specialised in developing cutting-edge sports sunglasses.
These include, above all, the brands Adidas, Arnette, Nike, Oakley and Smith, which currently produce the best and most popular sports sunglasses.
But what distinguishes a good pair of sports sunglasses? First and foremost, sports sunglasses for men and women should offer 100 % UV protection, be lightweight and rugged, and give you excellent vision. In addition, polarised sports sunglasses reduce glare to a minimum and help improve visibility in bright situations. Mirrored sports sunglasses are equally useful as their mirror coating reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens, making them particularly useful for conditions such as sand, water, snow and high mountains.
