Best Sport Sunglasses 2021
by Lexey Wauters
Costa Del Mar Rincon
Costa Del Mar sunglasses are produced with the water recreationalist in mind. The Costa Del Mar Rincon Sunglasses offer the classic beach culture style with a large face protecting frame. Featuring a choice of lens material- the Costa Del Mar Rincon 580G (glass) or 580 P (polycarbonate). With a polarized film layer and Costa’s C-Wall coating to increase scratch resistance.
The 580 G’s have two layers of glass giving these lenses very high clarity and a mirrored layer. The frame material is a castor plant-based resin with spring hinges. Most notably, the Costa glasses offer seven (7!) lens colors for a range of light conditions from Blue Mirror for bright light on open water to Sunrise Silver Mirror for low light activities. The company will mix and match your preferred frame color with any of the seven lens colors.
Price: $249.00
Vuarnet Glacier Sunglasses
For the high alpine mountaineer and summer skier, the classic Vuarnet Glacier Sunglasses are still the standard. These are the best mountaineering sunglasses on the market. The frames are made of a beefy acetate and steel combination. The removable side shields are soft leather and attach to the temples via magnetic fixtures.
The Vaurnet Glacier Glasses are available with a choice of 9 lens colors. Look for the SkiLynx lens- this is the legendary Vuarnet lens for a reason. These have the best light protection, protection against sudden and bright glares and increase contrast in low light or foggy conditions. The Grey Polar lens is also a good choice featuring Vuarnet’s highest anti-glare lens with hydro- and oleophobic surface treatments.
Price: $640.00
Smith Attack Max
For the aerobically inclined, check out the Smith Attack Max Sunglasses. The Attack Max’s are the performance glasses for runners and bikers. The semi-rimless frames are made of TR90, a highly engineered thermoplastic that is strong, light and flexible.
The polarized lenses come with Smith’s ChromoPop technology and are interchangeable with other Attack Max lenses. Additionally, when you purchase these you will receive an extra set of lenses. The cut-away shape of the lens allows air to circulate while you are active reducing fogging and sweat build up. For the long-distance trail runner or triathlete, these shades will be well worth it.
Price: $249.00
Ombraz Sunglasses
The next glasses to check out are from a new company named Ombraz. These unique armless sunnies answer a couple of the issues many summer athletes struggle with- namely managing your eyewear as you are managing your layers (hoody on, hoody off…) and the poorly timed sunglasses drop. The lightweight barely-there acetate frames are just there to hold the lens; the lenses, in turn, are held in place by a custom woven soft polyester cord that tightens onto your head.
The frames are held snugly and securely on your face. The lenses feature Zeiss optics and are both hydro- and oleo-phobic which makes them highly smudge resistant. Ombraz offers three lens colors to answer varying conditions. All are polarized. The secure fit and low profile of these glasses make them ideal for climbers and white-water boaters that are always in danger of losing their eyewear.
Price: $140.00
Costa Del Mar Slack Tide Sunglasses
The Slack Tide model, in Costa’s Sport Performance line, boasts added frame end vents and template channels to keep fogging at bay and sweat out of your eyes.  If you are spending your leisure time casting from a boat or from the surf’s edge, grab a pair of Costa’s.
Price: $189.00
STNGR Sunglasses
If you are tough on your eyewear, check out the new STNGR brand. Durability is what sets these apart from other glasses. The frames are constructed of an ultra-durable, near-indestructible Memory Flex Nylon. The lenses carry the same hard-working ethic- they are shatterproof, scratch-resistant, and anti-reflective.
These glasses are ANSI rated- which means they qualify as Personal Protective Equipment for workplace eye protection. Your peepers are safe. They offer three lens colors and all are polarized. STNGR currently has two models- the Alpine and the Ridge. The primary difference is size and shape. Find the model that fits your accident-prone noggin best and get outdoors!
Price: $89.00
Electric Back Line Sunglasses
Stay stylish with high-end sunglasses from the Electric Back Line Sunglasses. Electric makes premium goggles, sunglasses, bags, and apparel for active lifestyles.
Premium Italian craftsmanship, timeless style, and Melanin protection put the new Electric Back Line Sunglasses high on our wish list this spring. Melanin, say what? Glad you asked. Melanin is a natural pigment which is found in the human body. Its role is to protect us against sunlight damage by filtering UV and Blue light.
Price: $139.00
Revant S2L Sunglasses
If you’re serious about staying on the trail a pair of mountain bike sunglasses are a must-have. What makes these sunglasses from Revant unique is the way the fit to your face. The Revant SL2 is the sort of glasses you can trust to stay in place even after the heaviest of rides. With anti-scratch lenses that are ANSI rated for high impact and a nice snug fit it will be just about impossible to find a better pair of cycling glasses on the market.
Best of all Revant stands behind their products with a lifetime warranty. Be sure to keep this up and coming optics brand on your radar.
Price: $175.00
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