Sport Sunglasses

Sports sunglasses are a must for any sports enthusiast, professional or novice. Whether you are looking for fishing sunglasses, golf sunglasses, shooting sunglasses, driving sunglasses or running sunglasses the benefits that clear optics can bring are huge.

Why Do you need Sunglasses for Sport?

A major factor in most sports is clear, uncompromised vision. Imagine you are cycling on a wet, dirty road behind another cyclist and your face is being bombarded from their rear tyres with debris and mud, without quality sunglasses your sight and ability to act is compromised, thus reducing your performance. Worst still, the possibility of permanent damage to your eye from a stone being flicked into your eye is very real whereas good, impact resistant sports sunglasses, would shield your eyes from missiles, eradicating visual distractions and let you maximise your performance and allow you to concentrate on your cycling experience.

What to look for when buying Sports Sunglasses

There are a range of features on each style of sunglasses that bring benefits to you, the art is matching the benefits to your chosen sport. These features include lens tints, impact resistance, vents to prevent fogging and sunglasses models that allow a speedy change of lens from one coloured lens to another. Regarding the frames, features include sweat grips that prevent movement, the compound the frame is made from to ensure strength in a variety of temperatures and choosing a frame that houses a visor lens or dual lens with rims or rimless finishes. With this in mind, we will now explain some of the key features to look for when buying your sunglasses when identifying a particular sport.

Sunglasses for Mountaineering and Mountaineering Eyewear

The use of sunglasses at altitude is vital to protect your eyes form the increased levels of ultraviolet light. The European Directive classifies the level required as category 4, put simply this means 3-8% of glare passes through the lens to your eyes meaning the primary feature required for mountaineering sunglasses is a level 4 category lenses. Other features to look for are peripheral protection around the side of the eyes to protect from glare and the elements with a secure fit such as a strap or rubber grips on the arms and nose area. A good example of a pair of mountaineering sunglasses are the BOLLE SUNGLASSES for Mountaineering as these cover each of the key requirements for altitude sunglasses and are a trusted manufacturer that are synonymous with quality.

Star Sunglasses sports sunglasses range is comprised of the following Sports sunglasses brands: Arnette Sunglasses: A superb collection of well crafted sports sunglasses that have a huge following from extreme to street sports personalities; exciting mens sunglasses and womens sunglasses. Bolle Sunglasses: A well respected and superior brand of sports influenced sunglasses, the perfect mens sunglasses and womens sunglasses collection. Maui Jim Sunglasses: a perfect polarised sunglasses range that are fast becoming the must have optics, a very high quality range of mens and womens sunglasses. Oakley Sunglasses: The most sought after sports sunglasses brand that are loved, tried and tested all over the world, a stunning womens sunglasses and mens sunglasses collection that remain the No.1. Prada Sport Sunglasses: This vibrant and exciting sports sunglasses collection is heavily influenced by the Prada sunglasses range with a sporting heritage to boot, a perfect collection of womens and mens sunglasses. Serengeti Sunglasses: A perfect range of high quality sunglasses that are often regarded as the best driving sunglasses on the market; a truly remarkable collection of mens sunglasses and womens sunglasses. Smith Sunglasses: A sporting heritage is behind this quality sports sunglasses range, an excellent collection of mens sunglasses and womens sunglasses.

ARNETTE SUNGLASSES were launched in California in 1992 and quickly became the sunglasses of choice for the surf, skateboard and snowboard fraternity. The collection consists of polarized, green, grey (smoked) and brown lens sunglasses that filter 100% of harmful UV light.

BOLLE GOGGLES are exceptionally popular amongst the ski and snowboarding fraternity due to the high quality lenses, superb anti fogging qualities and the know-how that comes with making quality outdoor products for decades. A tried and tested brand that have truly superb products at excellent prices.

BOLLE SUNGLASSES were launched in 1888 and have been producing premium sports sunglasses and ski goggles from the finest materials for over 100 years. Bolle deliver performance innovations including lightweight, shatterproof lenses, flexible, virtually indestructible frames with advanced, sport-specific lens technology.

DIRTY DOG GOGGLES represent a quality product at an entry level price point. The lenses are superb and even offer a polarised version whilst the frame is designed to prevent fogging to ensure all-day comfort when wearing. A great product for those looking for their first goggles or anyone looking for a great product that is on a budget.

MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES were launched in Maui in 1980 and quickly became one of the fastest growing sunglasses brands in the world. Famed for their quality polarised lenses, Maui Jim sunglasses appeal to a wide audience who seek a quality frame and exceptional quality lens that filter 100% of harmful UV light.

OAKLEY SUNGLASSES were founded in 1975 and have never looked back. This legendary sunglasses brand have been producing the highest quality sunglasses for decades and with more than 575 patents worldwide, Oakley Sunglasses are used and tested by the worlds top athletes, military and avid sunglasses lover. Today, Oakley is a global icon.

OAKLEY GOGGLES, by far the most popular brand for winter sports eyewear, and rightfully so, this innovative brand have market leading optics, anti-fogging lenses, impact resistance and the largest selection of lens tints encompassed into the most durable frames. The skeleton of the frame remains flexible during the lowest of temperatures yet rigid in all the right places to prevent your vision from distorting. Globally the best on the planet, need we say more?

PRADA SPORT SUNGLASSES LINEA ROSSA are the sports diffusion of Prada eyewear, often regarded as Prada Linea Rossa, meaning red line. The characteristics of Prada Sport sunglasses are a durable, well fitting designer sports sunglass that offers 100% protection against harmful UV light and a frame design that offers comfort and style you would come to expect from a worldwide powerhouse of fashion. Simply stunning sunglasses.

SERENGETI SUNGLASSES have positioned themselves amongst the best optics available to buy. The lenses are superior to most brands having innovative filters such as polarised, photochromic and light adjusting qualities that adapt to the light quickly, and effectively. The frames are both sporty and fashionable and offer a wide selection for male and female wearers. Superb sunglasses that should not be overlooked!

SMITH SUNGLASSES have been producing authentic style with uncompromising performance for over 40 years. Smith Optics produce the highest quality sunglasses recognised the world over and boast 100% UV protection and a lifetime warranty. Superb sports sunglasses that are very high in quality and sporting pedigree.