Keep your rivals in the shade with these top picks from AW
With reactive lenses and lightweight frames, the latest range of sunglasses and eyewear is suitable for use throughout the year. Here, we take a look at some of the latest options.
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SunGod – Sierras – £70.00
With contemporary styling and weighing just 25g, you’ll hardly notice you are even wearing these glasses. Offering 100% UV protection, the lenses are interchangeable, come in a variety of different shades and have a lifetime guarantee. The lightweight design and various colours mean there’s a style for everyone for any season.
SunGod – Ulltas – £150.00
The frameless design and contoured shape mean these glasses provide great coverage in any conditions. The design ensures a bounce-free experience and with a tailored nose piece, you can easily find a perfect fit.
At only 2mm thick, the lens offers superb optical quality that exceeds industry standards and is scratch resistant, 100% UV protective and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Goodr – I do my own stunts – £45.00
The eyewear brand with the rather unusual model names has a wide range of great value options. This style is made for high-impact activities; these sunglasses can cope with running on the trails and beyond.
The full-wrap design and removable nose piece with two size options ensure there’s no bouncing when on the move. The polarised lens has an anti-fog coating and the glare-reducing UV400 protection ensures great visibility and protection in any conditions.
Goodr – Flamingos on a booze cruise – £30.00
Another catchy titled style, these lightweight, non-slip, no-bounce frames will stay put no matter how bumpy the road gets and polarised lenses have UV400 protection to protect your eyes.
The mirrored, reflective lenses reduce glare and are polarised to block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Rudy Project – Cutline – €200.00
This bold design features interchangeable lenses that offer unparalleled protection thanks to the spherical lens and an extended field of vision, allowing you to tackle every challenge with maximum security and without distractions.
The nose piece and temple are fully adjustable and the frame creates airflow for the ultimate in comfort. The shatterproof, state-of-the-art ImpactX lenses adapt to variations in light, meaning these can be worn in any conditions for optimum performance.
Rudy Project – Astral – €140.00
These glasses reflect the essence of innovation and design and offer a versatile pair of sunglasses that suits any athlete. With its elegant shape and arms made of eco-sustainable Rilsan material, Astral provides exceptional protection from UV rays and uncompromised visual clarity.
An adjustable nosepiece creates a great fit, while the polarised Polar 3FX lenses eliminate glare, providing superior sharpness.
Koo – Nova – £170.00
Ultra-lightweight at only 21 grams, these frameless aero-shaped single-lens glasses are shatter-proof, anti-reflective and provide 100% UV protection. They offer a great field of vision and with an interchangeable nose pad, a highly tailored fit.
A uniform multilayer mirror coating and hydrophobic technology anti-drop coating on Zeiss lens means the optical quality of the highest standard and ensures performance and protection in a super light package.
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