Wanting recommendation for cool sporty sunglasses

Sal

I have some old sports sunglasses that are functional for walks or runs or biking all year. Our sun is intense!

But I would like a more stylish option. They need to stay put when exercising. And ideally be polarised with reasonable coverage. But also look good if calling into the cafe mid walk.... yes I am shallow.

Do any forum members have a recommendation of where to start?

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3 years ago

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Latest reply was from Firecracker (Sharan)

Anonymous

I just bought some Oakley sunglasses for biking and paddleboarding that are polarized. The arms curve in instead of being straight, so they fit better and aren't uncomfortable with my helmet. They weren't cheap, but I figure the CPW will be low!

3 years ago

Sal

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Yes I think it’s important to have ones that stay on and do the job of protecting our eyes. I will check out Oakley - they didn’t use to work on my wide head but it’s been a while so there are probably more styles.

3 years ago

Anonymous

My head is very narrow, but I think that shape of arms would accommodate all.

3 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Greg swears by Oakley for his bike sunnies. Prescription too.

3 years ago

nemosmom

Veteran

Suncloud Optics and RayBan are my go-tos!

3 years ago

cat2

Veteran

Maui Jim!

3 years ago

Anonymous

I was just on the Uniqlo site and they have some cute sunnies. Only US$20.00! (I usually buy cheap ones because I frequently lose them.). I also like my Warby Parkers, which I've had for awhile, probably because the pandemic has kept me from gallivanting around and leaving them somewhere.

3 years ago

Dana

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I'm ordering a pair of Maui Jim's from the optical shop tomorrow (RX). The selection is huge! The optics are amazing and some of the styles have silicone pads built into the nose piece, so minimal slipage when it gets hot and my nose gets oily, lol!

3 years ago

Anonymous

Try children’s sun glasses for a better fit if your face is small or narrow. Nordstrom Rack has a good selection of designer sun glasses. I have Ted Baker and Tiffany.

3 years ago

Sal

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Will check out Maui Jim. I have a wide head so definitely need adult glasses... It's all the brains LOL!!

I might have a chance to pop into a couple of local places tomorrow and will see what is there. I hope there is something that is sporty but also flattering to my face, some of the wrap, visor style ones really don't suit me, but "fashion" sunglasses do slip around and also don't provide good glare protection from the side. I saw a photo of some adidas ones that looked good too.

3 years ago

Zaeobi

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I've heard good things about Roka but haven't tried them myself - apparently their performance sunglasses are lightweight & sweatproof/ waterproof etc, with the option for prescription & polarised lenses available.

All I know is they look cute enough to pass as non 'performance' gear, iykwim

3 years ago

judy

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I have a wonderful pair of Ray Bans that I got at least ten years ago. This year I invested in another pair, by Sun Buddies, a Swedish company. Very nice quality frames and lenses. I notice that they are on sale at SSense...https://www.ssense.com/en-us/w.....un-buddies

3 years ago

wwyyss

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I got a pair of Moncler sunglasses for outdoor activities.

https://www.jellibeans.com/pro.....eaa71c794d

3 years ago

Staysfit

Veteran

Oakley prescription frames. They make various frames and are likely to have some that will fit you. They design lenses for different sports, so some have vents cut to prevent fog, etc. They were pricey. I used mine without changing the lenses for six years. Sunnies are more forgiving than daily glasses.

3 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I wear this pair by Rudy Project for bicycling. They have removable lenses, so if you want to, you can have lenses for different conditions. I just have one set of lenses that are transition (change with the light).

I do not think they are stylish, though.

3 years ago

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