Summer running sunglasses

Summer is a great time to be a runner. The gorgeous weather is one thing but if that’s not enough to motivate, the new gear certainly will. Since you’re spending a lot of time outdoors this season, you need to make sure you protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. We’ve rounded up some awesome glasses from some of our favourite brands. These ones are light, perfect for running.

1. Julbo Cortina

Slick, simple and surprisingly affordable, we’re loving the look of these as a classic option for summer days out on the trail.

2. Oakley Frogskins

The Oakley Frogskins are a classic and we put them on this list because they look great with any gear, you can wear them even when not running and they are a high-quality pair for the lifestyle runner who doesn’t need to be decked out in running-specific, sporty gear.

3. Ray Ban Wayfarer

You’ll look smooth in these as you cruise the roads of your route this summer. These are also for the person who wants their glasses to double up for casual wear outside of running and racing.

4. Smiths Prospect Elite

These look classy and the materials are designed to stand up to high-impact sports. Plus, the lenses are great quality to protect the eyes from UVA rays.

5. Ryders Pint

Ryders does an amazing job at combining the technical elements with style. These will feel super light and will be your favourite gear essential.

6. Oakley Road Flak

Oakley designs some of the best glasses for athletics and the Road Flaks are one of the many designs which prove it. These frames are light and aerodynamic, designed with the competitive athlete in mind.

7. Julbo Race

They’re named Race because that’s what they’re designed to do. With these, you won’t have to worry about getting bugs in the eyes and extra grips keep them from slipping.

8. Ryders Thorn

These give you full coverage. Not into the lens colour? Ryders gives many options (and yes, they’re polarized too).