A pair of sunglasses is one of the most essential gear runners and cyclists need not just in summer but even when it’s chilly or overcast. Sunglasses give protection to your eyes from the sun’s UV rays that pose damage even when the sun is behind a layer of clouds. They do more than keep you from squinting. They will also make you more comfortable while you’re on an outdoor sweat session. This helps boost your overall athletic performance while running. Below are the best running sunglasses in 2021 to help improve your performance.
The Oakley Radar EV Path is an excellent pair of sunglasses for serious runners or a serious connoisseur of running gear. It’s best for medium-sized faces, but it should fit everyone. This pair of sunglasses use prism polarized lenses that enhance colors, protect against all UVs, and greatly reduce glare. In addition, it has a lightweight frame that uses Oakley’s rubber-like material (Unobtanium) on the nose and temple pads to improve comfort and prevent the glasses from falling off during your running activities. With tall lenses and wrap-around coverage, that protection is effective from all angles.
This is an excellent pair of sunglasses for long-distance runners. It is mostly recommended for runners with small to medium-sized faces. It’ll make your activities more comfortable as it has a nice and grippy build, weighing 26 grams. The polarized lenses of these sunglasses from are made of durable composite and can be easily switched out. In addition, it’s best for hot weather running because it features an all-over venting system to reduce fogging in humidity.
The Oakley Flak Jacket Xlj has a snug fit and offers 100% UV protection, filtering 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC up to 400mm. It has a durable and lightweight frame that provides all-day comfort and protection. The HDO (Patented High Definition Optics) of Oakley Flak Jacket Xlj has superior optical clarity and razor-sharp vision at every angle. In addition, this incredible pair of running sunglasses have an interchangeable lens system designed to optimize performance in any environment. Besides that, there’s also a nose pad as well as Unobtainium earsocks for increased performance and comfort.
The Tifosi Jet Sunglass is an excellent and perfect choice for runners with slim faces. It features a hydrophilic rubber nose piece (that conforms to your face to increase grip) and scratch-resistant lenses with 100% UV protection. Its frames comes from TR-90 Grilamid- a bombproof nylon material, and are lightweight, weighing only 26g.
The Ray-Ban New Wayfarer is fashionable and comfortable with an updated classic style. This pair of unisex sunglasses are made from high-quality scratch-resistant glass. It features the legendary Ray-Ban polarized lenses that improve clarity and contrast while reducing glare and eye strain. Its 55mm x 41mm lenses are durable and polarized with 100% UV protection. In addition, the frame of the Ray-Ban New Wayfarer is made of strong and lightweight acetate. The combination of the durable nylon frame with the crystal green glass lenses of this sunglass is superb.
The Nike EV1027-063 has a stylish design coupled with a slick white frame with orange detailing that looks high-end and determined. It has a self-adjusting and ventilated nose bride that provides you with a personal fit. Its super-lightweight and aerodynamic combined lens-frame help reduce wind resistance while its frame accommodates the interchange of lenses for any light conditions. The light architecture of the Nike EV1027-063 allows the creation of lenses with the perfect vision profile for sport and the environment.
The ForceFlex FF500 is the most durable pair of running sunglasses you can purchase in stores or online. It features a durable and flexible frame, and its lens offers 100% UV protection and comfortable visibility. Its UV protection is not a temporary coating but is permanently infused into the polycarbonate lenses. In addition, the ForceFlex FF500 also has a DIAMOND SHIELD ANTI-SCRATCH COATING which provides 6x the scratch resistance of most models.
