The 10 Best Sunglasses for Hiking, Biking, Traveling & More
Best for Fishing: Costa Antille
Costa knows a thing or two about designing the best sunglasses for water. The Daytona Beach brand has long made its own multi-patented polarized lenses that not only cut ocean glare in open water and boost contrast to help fishermen see beneath the surface but also absorb harmful blue light. The Antille is made almost entirely from recycled fishing nets, offering a performance-style frame with vented nose pads and larger lenses for ultimate sun protection.
Shape: Rectangular
Frame Material: 97% Recycled Fishing Nets
Lens Protection: Scratch resistant, polarized, 100% UV protection
Price: $229
Frequently Asked Questions
What are polarized sunglasses?
Polarization refers to a chemical that is applied to the lens of sunglasses to reduce ultraviolet rays and minimize glare. Polarized sunglasses won’t protect your eyes more than 100% UV-blocking sunglasses, but they can help with eye strain and lead to clearer vision, particularly when dealing with glare off of secondary surfaces like vehicles or bodies of water.
Are expensive sunglasses worth it?
That depends: are you the type of person that loses a pair of sunglasses within a couple of weeks? Are you active and outside frequently? For some people, the investment in eye protection, especially for specific activities like running, biking, hiking, watersports, and snowsports, is worth the price tag. Expensive sunglasses can protect your eyes and improve optical clarity while being virtually indestructible. That said, a pair of old beaters can be perfectly suited to the job so long as you are willing to replace them often. But those costs can add up, and it might be more sustainable to invest in a pair that will last.
What are the most popular brands of sunglasses?
The Italian company Luxottica owns the brands that account for 60% of sunglass sales in the US, including Ray-Ban and Oakley. Safilo owns companies that account for 6% of all sunglass sales in the US.
