Sunglasses Buying Guide: Sport Specific

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The rise in outdoor sports has increased the demand for a more functional sport sunglass. More and more we're finding that fashion eyewear is fine for ... well, fashion. When it comes to action sports, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, golf or tennis, we want more.

To meet the growing demands of the competitive and casual sportsperson much research has been done by the eyewear manufacturers regarding how best to fulfill this recent need.

Teamed with top athletes during the initial development stage, and then testing both in the factory and out in the field has produced some amazing results:

• Lightweight, flexible and durable frame materials.

• Visually enhanced polarized lenses.

• Tints designed to improve vision under specific conditions.

• Super strong and impact resistant polycarbonate lenses.

• Multipurpose sports sunglasses with interchangeable lens systems.

• Anti-Fog lenses and frames.

• Ultraviolet protection.

• Non-slip temple grips and nose pads that maintain shape even in the most extreme conditions.

The key element has been the involvement of professional athletes who offer real-world examination of the product. 

Athletes know exactly what it takes to do well in their chosen sports.