These runner-approved running sunglasses not only protect your eyes, but they look cool too.
How exactly did we compile this list?
First of all, they should be lightweight.
You dont want anything weighing you down during a run, much less a heavy pair of sunnies.
Alex Randall, founder and CEO ofRevel Sports, a fitness blog for runners, agrees.
Another factorperhaps the most importantto consider is UV protection from the suns rays.
Alex Randall is the founder, CEO, and lead editor of Revel Sports, a fitness blog focused on all things running.
Glare protection tops the list, too.
Many running sunglasses also offer additional protection from wind and debris.
The perfect pair of running sunglasses balances technical features UV protection and polarized lenses with a comfortable fit.
If theyre stylish too, all the better.
These running sunglasses check all of those boxes.
Its easy to understand why.
At $25, theyre a sensible purchase to keep the sun out of your eyes during runs.
Plus, theyre ultra lightweight and durable, making them especially great for traveling.
(If you lose them, oops!
Alex Randall is the founder, CEO, and lead editor of Revel Sports, a fitness blog focused on all things running.
They arent a big investment.)
She specifically loves their line of OGs.
I love that they are lightweight and stay put while running or doing any outdoor workouts, she says.
Theyre polarized and super affordable, so you’re able to justify multiple pairs.
While they arent marketed as running sunglasses, Berry insists they are super securea must for extra strenuous runs.
You just might catch Berry wearing these Maui Jim sunglasses when he runs the Chicago marathon this fall.
Still, if you’re picky about your sports sunglasses, Zunnies will help you find your perfect fit.
The HD lens is made from crack- and chemical-resistant material.
The cylindrical shape of the lens doesnt let light stream in from the sides, increasing your peripheral view.
The ultra-grip rubber nose and temple tips ensure they arent slipping and sliding as youre running.
Plus, they offer full-spectrum UV protection, including UVA, UVB and UV400 wavelengths.
Josh Cook, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based marathon runner, is.
The 100%s are really cool, he says.
Ive had my eye on them and the company seems fun.
One pair stands out though.
But these are special for including innovative technology that keeps you safe.
Available in a bunch of fun colors?
Margo Feeny, a Boston-based runner, can concur.
If sporty isnt your go-to style, opt for these sleek Italian-made sunnies from Tracksmith.
These can be worn on your run, and for a celebratory beer after youve logged your miles.
We love their barely-there feel with very-much-there style.
A tonal silicone nose pad holds them in place, and silicone pads wrap comfortably around your ears too.
Theyre practical and theyre pretty.
(So lightweight, you might forget youre wearing sunglasses.)
The polarized lenses themselves are just as protective, with UV400 protection.
If you dont take your runs or your sunglasses style too seriously, these are the pair for you.
Hence these ultra cool performance sunglasses, which will stay put thanks to their two-position nosepiece and no-slip temples.
Simply snap the magnet on one side for a quick lens change, fingerprint-free.
The titanium frame is indestructible, even though the frame and arms are thin as can be.
Theres a good chance youll forget youre even wearing them.
Theyre also smudge and moisture-resistant so you dont have to worry about fingerprints or sweat obstructing your vision.
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