Performance and Sports Sunglasses
Americans are spending more time than ever outdoors, and this has spawned a cornucopia of sports- and performance-oriented sunglasses.
Here's what's hot in sunglass lenses:
- Sport sunglass lens colors that are particularly effective in certain situations
- Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses
- Glare-reducing polarized lenses
A major trend is sport-specific sunglasses, such as ski goggles, tailored to the golfers, cyclists, rock climbers and so on. But if you prefer to have one sunglass frame, you can buy one with changeable lenses for different sports.
Top Five Trends in Sports/Performance Sunglasses*
- Changeable lens systems that allow the wearer to use dark lenses for sunny conditions, clear lenses for darker conditions or simply for protection, yellow and orange lenses for low light conditions.
- Lightweight and durable frame materials such as polyamide, which keeps its shape even under stress.
- Styles that have a performance advantage but with sleek fashion styling.
- Polarized lenses are showing up in many, many frames, even fashion-oriented ones, and are designed to enhance sports performance while protecting eyes from ultraviolet radiation.
- No-slip temple grips and nose pads, often made of rubber, that maintain full functionality even in the heat of competition.
Need More Info on Sunglasses?
Ask your optometrist or optician, or go to the Consumer Guide to Sunglasses.