By Simon von Bromley

Published: Saturday, 12 February 2022 at 12:00 am


Though their name might suggest they’re just for shielding your eyes from the sun, the best cycling glasses will do much more than that.

Protecting your eyes from the elements and hazards, such as insects or grit from the road, is also incredibly important.

Like anything you wear when riding, such as a road bike helmet, a decent pair of cycling glasses needs to be durable, comfortable and should ideally offer some versatility – either through interchangeable or photo-chromatic (light-sensitive) lenses.

Of course, they also need to look the business. Let’s be honest and admit that choosing a pair of cycling glasses is as much about fashion as it is about protection, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

As with any cycling product though, there are far too many brands, styles and price points for any one person to trawl through. With that in mind, our expert testers have selected what they believe are the best cycling glasses on the market right now.

Once you’ve finished exploring all of the options, keep reading to check out our buyer’s guide to cycling sunglasses.

Best cycling sunglasses 2022

Bollé Shifter

4.5 out of 5 star rating
"Best
Bollé’s Shifter sunglasses blend modern and retro styling.
Bollé
  • RRP £149
  • Comfortable and stylish
  • Available with prescription lenses

Bollé’s stylish Shifter sunglasses have an angular look that somehow manages to be both thoroughly modern and a little retro.

The impact-resistant, single-piece lens offers great clarity. It’s also well vented and has an anti-fogging treatment applied, so they don’t steam up too easily in humid conditions.

The reassuringly robust frame has a premium feel and the kinked arms grip your head very well. The thickness of the frame does mean it shows up in your peripheral vision, but it didn’t bother our tester.

There’s also a prescription option available, for those who need it.