Sponsors use the Olympics聽to showcase their newest, flashiest gear. Recall Speedo鈥檚 seal-like LZR Racer swimsuits in 2008, , or sprinter Michael Johnson鈥檚 in 1996.
For Rio, the Portland-based shoe maker聽pulled out all the stops,聽with a line of ultralight, ultra-expensive聽sunglasses. The most flamboyant model by far is the , a $1,200 marvel of pure optical opulence and tech.聽Thanks to a durable no-slip strap, these limited-edition shades wrap completely around your head,聽so you鈥檒l never have to worry about slippage. No wonder the Wing was the weapon of choice for .
The secure fit is only part of the tech equation. Nike's聽Speed Tint UV聽protection聽was designed specifically to mitigate the harsh glare of a track.聽And since the fancy optics聽and nylon frame were designed with the help of 3-D prototyping to fit together as one seamless piece, there鈥檚 nothing on these aero frames聽to snag even a breath of wind.
The end result? The most minimal, form fitting, high-performance running sunglasses on the planet. Strap these babies on for a jog and you鈥檒l instantly forget you鈥檙e even wearing shades,聽until your bank statement reminds you.聽