How to choose sports sunglasses?

1. Choose lenses based on the type of sport

Different sports have different vision requirements. For example:

Cycling: Photochromic or interchangeable lenses are suitable, and preferably have anti-fog coating.

Running: Choose lightweight, non-slip sunglasses with good UV protection.

Golf: Brown, amber or rose-colored lenses help you see the terrain on the course.

Water sports: Polarized lenses can effectively reduce reflections on the water.

Skiing or skateboarding: Dark lenses or reflective mirrors are suitable, with a wide field of view and high-intensity UV protection.

Tennis, baseball: Yellow or orange lenses help you see the fast-moving ball.

2. Ensure UV protection

High-quality sports sunglasses must provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. You can look for lenses marked as UV400, which can block all harmful UV rays within 400 nanometers.

3. Choose the right lens type and color

Polarized lenses can reduce glare from reflections on the water, road surface, etc., which is very suitable for water sports and driving.

Photochromic lenses can automatically adjust brightness according to light changes, suitable for environments with constantly changing light.

Interchangeable lens design allows you to change lenses of different colors according to weather or time changes.

Common lens colors and functions include:

Gray: Reduces overall brightness without affecting color recognition.

Brown or amber: Enhances contrast, suitable for outdoor sports.

Yellow or orange: Improves clarity on cloudy days or in low light environments.

Green: Reduces glare while keeping the color natural.

4. Pay attention to wearing comfort and stability

Choose a frame design with good coverage, which can better protect your eyes from interference from wind, dust, foreign objects, etc. It is best to use non-slip rubber materials for the nose pads and temples so that the sunglasses will not slip off easily when sweating. The frame material should be light so that you will not feel oppressive when wearing it for a long time.

5. Impact and scratch resistance of lenses

During sports, you may encounter impacts such as flying sand, branches or balls. The lenses should be made of polycarbonate or Trivex, which have good impact resistance and are relatively light. It is best to have an anti-scratch coating on the lenses to extend their service life.

6. Whether the lenses support myopia

If you have myopia, it is more practical to choose a style that can be matched with a prescription lens or with an embedded myopia lens. Some brands specialize in providing sports glasses that support prescription lenses.