These five pairs of听shades do their job听so you can stay focused on yours, be that while ripping down听single track, slogging up听techy trail runs, or cruising听on the water.听听
Best for: Tech-Obsessed Triathletes
Rudy Project Proflow ($325)
If the 听looks pricey鈥 well, it is. But consider what you鈥檙e getting for your dollars: a bomber, aerospace-grade aluminum-alloy frame with a carbon core, 鈥渦nbreakable鈥 ImpactX-2 photochromic lenses that transition across an incredible spectrum in seconds, and a snug, stable fit, thanks to exceptionally adjustable temples and nosepiece.
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Best for: Fat Tires in the Forest
Uvex Sportstyle 700 Vario ($150)
Plunging below tree line, white-knuckled and sweating, shouldn鈥檛 mean descending into darkness. That鈥檚 not a problem with Uvex鈥檚 , which goes from full dark to almost clear in just 28 seconds. Aggressive antifog tech鈥攊ncluding both venting and lens coating鈥攌eeps things clear on the uphill slog.
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Best for: Roadies with Low-Key Flare
POC Do Flow ($170)
For espresso-sipping, Lycra-clad Europhiles who can鈥檛 abide oversize performance shields, offers a more relaxed solution. Its peloton-ready oversize lenses improve peripheral vision, while the hydrophilic nosepiece and temples keep it locked in place for the final sprint. Meanwhile, the brightly colored frame will grab attention at the caf茅. $170;
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Best for: Dawn Patrol Trail Runs
Julbo Venturi ($180)
From first-light trail starts to after-work hill repeats, Julbo鈥檚 听are the ideal all-day running partner. Even as light conditions change鈥攆rom thick forest to wildflower meadow, bluebird sunny to rolling thunderheads鈥攖he view from behind the photochromic Zebra Light Fire lenses is always the same. $180;
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Best for: Hook-and-Bullet Types
Spy Angler ($140)
While Spy may claim that its Happy Lens technology makes wearers feel better by maximizing the sun鈥檚 mood-boosting long-wave blue light, the surest path to a good day on the water will always be catching fish. Luckily, 听also boasts proven tech, like glare-blocking polarization and color-enhancing optics for spotting monsters. It comes with a leash as well, so you can take the fight to the tarpon worry-free.听