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Every time we see runners hitting the road without a pair of sunglasses on<\/strong>, we say a silent prayer to the running gods, begging for them to spare this naked-eyed heathen \u2014 they know not what they do! <\/p>\n If this doesn\u2019t work (it never does), we do our best to enlighten the sunglass agnostics and bring them into a family that will have perfect vision for decades to come. The best running sunglasses are our greatest tool \u2014 their lenses filter out harmful UV rays and prevent a sunburn on the eye, which has to be one of the most painful places one can burn themselves. <\/p>\n Not only do sunglasses provide optical shade, but they also tell you just about everything you need to know about a fellow runner before you even meet them. We\u2019re not saying to judge a book by its sunglasses, but we\u2019re not not<\/em> saying that. Sunglasses are a must-have to protect runners from the sun, wind, bugs, and other various disturbances floating in the air. <\/p>\n However, they also need to give runners a chance to flex their personal style. Running sunglasses come in all shapes and sizes, from wayfarer styles to frames for lounging at an ocean villa post-run to retro-futuristic shades you\u2019d expect to see in Blade Runner. <\/p>\n In a world with endless variety and new brands coming out of the woodwork each day, we have been testing dozens of sunglasses to help you pick the best ones for you. Read on for our five favorites, plus a few more honorable mentions. <\/p>\n Read on to see our thorough writeups of our favorite sunglasses, or skip ahead to our buyer\u2019s guide<\/a>, comparison chart<\/a>, and frequently asked questions<\/a>. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWide lens covers nearly the entire field of vision<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSo light you barely know they\u2019re there<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhotochromic lens is suited for varied conditions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJust on the verge of being too fragile for our liking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of our favorite things about our top pick, the Julbo Frequency<\/a> ($230), is that while they borrow style cues from the monstrous lenses and shapes seen on the slopes and at the local bike park, their designers actually got the size exactly right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Frequency may be big when compared to other running sunglasses, including many on this list, but our testers loved it because it didn\u2019t go to extremes. The lens is wide and covers the full field of vision without covering half of the face, and the castor-bean-based Rilsan frames are toned down enough to avoid causing a scene. Basically, these just look really good, especially if you\u2019re a fan of shield-style lenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Speaking of lenses, the REACTIV 1-3 High Contrast lenses that we tested were easily among the best of the bunch. The lenses are photochromic, meaning that as you venture into brighter areas, they get darker. Head back into the shade, and they become lighter. Just don\u2019t compare these to the transition lenses your old, borderline senile first-grade teacher wore. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n The REACTIV lenses are cast from Trivex, a material also used in helicopter windshields. Julbo boasts some of the widest photochromic ranges in the industry, and also some of the fastest: it only takes 20 seconds for the lenses to go from their lightest to their darkest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Julbo Frequency\u2019s<\/a> lenses are the standout feature here, but our testers highly rate the fit and feel of the frames and the clever air vent above the bridge of the nose to keep things from fogging up. Our only concern was that the frames could be susceptible to damage, though that doesn’t mean you have to baby them \u2014 just be careful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVery affordable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCome in a huge range of colors and classic styles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExcellent fit for a $25 pair of sunglasses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrame coating may irritate skin at contact points<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n No matter how hard you look, it can be nearly impossible to find an affordable pair of sunglasses that won\u2019t fall apart when you inevitably drop them, sit on them, or step on them. Honestly, most cheap sunglasses are just that: cheap. When we\u2019re talking about Goodr sunglasses, though, specifically the Goodr OG<\/a> ($25), we simply will not use the word \u201ccheap\u201d to describe them. Affordable, yes. Budget-friendly, yes. Cheap, absolutely not.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been buying cheap sunglasses for as long as we can remember because, let\u2019s face it, most of us runners can\u2019t keep a pair of sunglasses to save our lives. They break, we lose them, and they end up at the bottom of a lake. With Goodr\u2019s OG sunnies, you might actually be more inclined to treat them as if they cost 10 times the price, simply because they\u2019re that good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Our testers love the classic wayfarer shape, which, as the adage goes, is just as good on a 10-mile run as it is at the sandy, island-inspired bar in your landlocked town (that is how it goes, right?) The soft touch feels great when you handle the shades, but it also gives the user a sense of security that hard plastic does not; if you drop these, they aren\u2019t going to chip, scratch, or snap at the first sign of contact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The lenses are polarized, and while budget polarized lenses aren\u2019t always as effective as pricier options, our team felt that the Goodr OG<\/a> did just fine alongside some of the more expensive glasses we put through the wringer. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Normally, the problem with cheap sunglasses is that they\u2019re essentially a ticking time bomb \u2014 it\u2019s only a matter of time before they\u2019re busted. Goodr goes above and beyond its price point, making sunglasses that are well worth your coffee money.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay comfortable even after hours of running<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTherapeutic-grade lenses reduce eye strain<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTitanium frame is nearly indestructible<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice might turn some people off<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLenses are very easy to smudge<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Before you balk at the price, hear us out. The District Vision Kohei Aero Blade Ti<\/a> ($635) feels like something out of a sci-fi fever dream, pairing out-of-this-world materials with advanced lens technology to create some of the most unique, technologically advanced sunglasses we\u2019ve ever tested.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The rimless blade-style frame is made entirely from aerospace-grade titanium, which, as you can imagine, is ultra-light and damn near impossible to break. The svelte temples are all subtle curves and angles, tapering off from front to back, where they\u2019re outfitted with DV\u2019s signature hypoallergenic rubber temple tips that keep the frames in place without rubbing the top of the ear raw. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n The customizable bridge pad is made from the same hypoallergenic rubber as the temple tips and will keep the glasses firmly in place even in the sweatiest environs, from rocky running trails in DV\u2019s native Los Angeles to midtown Manhattan asphalt in July. (Much of District Vision\u2019s R&D takes place on New York City’s streets.)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The brand makes waves with its wild frame materials and fashionable silhouettes, but our tester believes that the Kohei\u2019s lenses are what really set them apart from the competition. When he put the sunglasses on for the first time, our tester was blown away by the clarity and sense of relaxation in his face, which, for a runner who squints even when it’s cloudy, was a welcome feeling. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n DV made their lenses to do this on purpose. Running puts a lot of strain on the eyes, and DV believes that their D+ therapeutic-grade lenses help runners alleviate that stress and focus on the path in front of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As we mentioned at the top of this review, the District Vision Kohei Aero Blade Ti<\/a> comes at a very steep price. Not only will they leave an asteroid-sized hole in your wallet, but you will have to wait to receive them \u2014 right now, they\u2019re only available for pre-order. While the tech packed into these shades justifies the cost in our gear-obsessed eyes, we wouldn\u2019t blame you if the $600+ price tag is too much to stomach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Best Running Sunglasses of 2024<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJulbo Frequency\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhotochromic REACTIV 1-3 High Contrast<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBio-sourced Rilsan<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLong runs in unpredictable climates<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tWill Porter<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$130 at REI<\/a>$173 at evo<\/a>$104 at Amazon<\/a>Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\tBest Budget Running Sunglasses\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGoodr OG\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-reflective polarized<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlastic with soft-touch coating<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeekday run club runs, a slow Sunday jog, ultra running<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tWill Porter<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$25 at REI<\/a>$34 at Amazon<\/a>Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\tMost Technologically Advanced Running Sunglasses\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDistrict Vision Kohei Aero Blade Ti\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD+ therapeutic-grade lens<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTitanium<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLong runs, trail running<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tWill Porter<\/span>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRoka Oslo 2.0\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDark Carbon Polarized<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInjection-molded nylon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy runs, run club, sipping a martini in Monaco<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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