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Casual sunnies
Six top picks for protecting your peepers in style this summer
1 POC Will
These POC glasses blend performance with streetwise styling. Lightweight, flexible and durable, they’re built to withstand conditions ranging from rainy days to sweaty escapades, while staying in place. Super-grippy rubber on the arms and nose pad enhances stability and comfort. POC’s ‘Clarity’ lens technology provides crystal-clear vision, aided by both anti-scratch and water/oil-repellent treatments. The Will frame is also available in black, with grey lenses.
2 Smith Lowdown Split
Smith’s Lowdown Splits combine retro looks with modern technology. A half-frame design adds to the aesthetic, while helping to keep things lightweight. Adjustable silicone nose pads ensure a comfortable, secure fit. Smith’s ‘ChromaPop’ polarised lenses – as found on their riding glasses – minimise glare for great vision even in intense sunlight. With a variety of frame colours and lens tints to choose from, these sunglasses offer both style and functionality.
3 SunGod Tokas
The Tokas frame is made from 100 per cent recycled materials (SunGod are a certified B Corp) and is super-lightweight. There are nine standard models to choose from, each with a choice of four lenses. Or you can go custom and pick your preferred frame colour, lens tint and logos. We went for ‘8KO’ polarised lenses – SunGod’s premium offering, which offer top clarity and UV protection. The brand offer a lifetime guarantee, plus lenses can be replaced. A top choice for both you and the planet.
From £65 (ours £140)
www.sungod.co
4 100% Legere Round
Designed in California for active, style-conscious athletes, these feel almost weightless, thanks to their light, rimless design and snug fit. The ‘HiPER’ lenses deliver exceptional optics. Not only are they scratch-resistant, but they also repel water, dirt and oil. Ultra-grippy rubber on the nose pads and arm tips ensures a secure fit. In the UK, you can choose between a matt copper frame with copper lenses (here) or a polished black finish and grey lenses. (Internationally, more colours are available.) Lenses are interchangeable, with seven different tints to choose from.
From £119.99
www.silverfish-uk.com
5 Melon Optics Layback
The Laybacks offer UV 400 protection to shield your eyes from harmful rays. There are six lens options, all shatterproof, polarised and featuring Melon’s ‘Amplify’ technology. The frame is crafted from robust and flexible Grilamid, and comes in a variety of colours. There’s even an Iron Maiden edition for the metalheads out there!
6 Oakley HSTN
A modern twist on a timeless design. Round lenses are combined with arms with a V-shaped bend – similar to those on Oakley’s classic Razor Blades – to add a touch of flair to your look while remaining lightweight and comfy. You also get the US brand’s renowned ‘Prizm’ lens technology, which delivers excellent clarity, colour and contrast, plus top protection for your eyes. Custom designs are available, and prescription options can be accommodated for an additional fee.
£154
www.oakley.com