Whether you ride, run, rock, or just need a versatile pair of everyday glasses, take a look at our favorite all-around sunglasses for active lifestyles this summer.
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Electric Knoxville XL S
Electric has always been committed to timeless style, but their glasses haven’t always been the best option for aerobic activity. That all changed with their “S” line. Now you can take that style on the trail with confidence that your glasses will stay in place when things heat up. If you’re looking for a smaller fit, the Knoxville is also available in a non”XL” size. Polarized lenses. hand crafted in Italy.
Best For: Large faces
From $120 / electriccalifornia.com
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Native Sanitas
Colorado-based Native has been stepping up their game the last couple of years, releasing a bunch of stylish frames equipped with their signature polarized lenses designed for backcountry adventures. The Sanitas stands out from the crowd with its keyhole nose bridge. Eco friendly frame materials. Designed in Colorado.
Best For: Small faces
$149 / nativeeyewear.com
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SPY Hunt
Wow, do I love the Hunt! They’ve been my exclusive glasses for the past two months, from commuting, mountain biking, stand up paddling, and a 1600 mile road trip through the Midwest. Mood-boosting Happy Lens™. Small to medium fit.
Best For: Small and Medium Faces
$160 / spyoptic.com
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Zeal Big Timber
The Big Timber is for those who ride, run, or adventure in variable light conditions. Equipped with Zeal’s Automatic Polarized + photochromic lenses, the Big Timber provides a VLT range of 15-28%, automatically adjusting color and tint, so you can see details in the shade or cloudy conditions, yet not be blinded when you emerge into full sunlight. If you’re a fan of interchangeable lenses, but don’t want to haul all of those lenses with you, the Big Timber will be you favorite new pair of sunglasses.
Best For: Medium and Large Faces. Variable light conditions.
$219 / zealoptics.com
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Revo Huddie
EDITOR’S PICK – SUMMER SUNGLASSES
Last, but certainly not least, the Revo Huddie comes in as my personal favorite glasses of the season. This is my first pair of Revo sunglasses, and I’m impressed. Classic shape, sharp optics, and they don’t move at all when I wear them on runs, rides, or any other outdoor aerobic activities. Great fit for women as well – my wife steals these all the time!
Best for: Smaller faces
$189 / revo.com