Finding the right pair of sunglasses for your athletic lifestyle doesn’t have to mean wearing something during your workout that you immediately need to rip off when in proper company. Some of the best sports sunglasses are made by brands that you know and trust for both style and performance, like Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour.
Whether you’re taking your mountain bike for a spin, need some eye protection to complete your full hiking gear set, or doing some sport fishing, you’ll find a pair of sunglasses on this list that you’ll want to keep on long after the active part of your day is done.
Nike Show X Rush
[Partner] Customization defines the Show X Rush sunglasses. Keep the top bar on for the complete look, pop it off when you need distraction-free visibility. The one-piece lens with Max Optics covers all angles seamlessly. Strategically positioned holes help keep your lenses from fogging. The rubber-sleeved temple arms are adjustable to find the best fit, while the floating nose pad absorbs impact. In short: you’ll train your best without having to think about your sunglasses impacting your performance—and look good doing it.
Buy: $205
Zeal Confluence
No matter how careful one is, bad things eventually tend to happen to sports sunglasses. The Confluence glasses are designed to prevent that with a large fit and expanded ProFlex rubber on the bridge and temple to stay in place no matter the temperature. But if they do fall on the river or trail, ANSI standard beating impact resistance and a strong scratch resistant hardcoat helps minimize the damage. These are comfortable and light enough for all day wear for when you’re on the water and beyond.
Buy: $159
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL
Oakley’s High Definition Optics make it to each edge of these large-lens sunglasses. They’re ready for whatever outdoor adventure you can throw at them, bringing intense sunlight to a more manageable level—and doing so while staying incredibly lightweight. And this being Oakley, of course the look and impact protection is one that you can trust.
Buy: $252
Ray-Ban Predator 2
Just because a sunglasses brand is more known for an iconic fit and style than athletic wear doesn’t mean it’s not ready to handle an active lifestyle. Wide lens coverage with a high bridge and wrapped fit define these from the first look, though Ray-Ban’s distinctive style pulls through to ensure a pair of sunglasses that are just as at home out and about town as they are on the field.
Buy: $218
Maui Jim Makoa
If your life takes you to water sports more days than not (or if you just wish it did), it’s hard to go wrong with Maui Jim’s sunglasses. They’re ultra lightweight yet won’t fly off during rough boat bounces. The wraparound Makoa sunglasses come in three styles to fit your look: matte brown wood grain with bronze lenses, matte black with green lenses, and translucent khaki green with high transmission lenses for shadier days.
Buy: $279
Rudy Project Propulse
Each aspect of these sunglasses is designed around what runners and cyclers actually need. Adjustable nose pieces and a natural compression fit for comfort, large vents to prevent fogging, and transitioning lenses that are darker when you need it in full sun and more clear to keep high visibility in darker shadows and tunnels.
Buy: $141
Under Armour Assist
The type of glasses that you’ll put on before heading out to your workout and not feel the need to take off until you get back home—regardless of where life takes you. Under Armour’s sunglasses have fully adjustable rubber nose pads and durable stainless steel front and temples.
Buy: $130Make Your Workouts Better With the Right Gear, Whether You Prefer the Gym or Home Gym
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