The best cycling glasses what to look for in new riding sunglasses

ByDel Rosario

Whether you’re a serious cycling enthusiast or someone who enjoys occasional weekend bike excursions, prescription cycling sunglasses are a necessity if you need vision correction. That’s because they do more than help you see clearly and protect your eyes from the sun — they also guard them against the elements and airborne debris, such as dust, pollen, sand, and insects. Quality cycling sunglasses should be comfortable, durable, and stylish. They should complement your features and attire and be versatile enough to take you through the various seasons and conditions you will bike in throughout the year.

Here are the top 10 sunglasses you should check out when searching for a new pair:

  1.  Nike Stratus M

This pair of Nikes is a head-turner with a sleek, modern design that commands attention. Its lightweight, wrap-around silver frame and polycarbonate turquoise mirror lenses are incredibly stylish yet serious in their protection. The frames are large and designed for men, and its lenses offer anti-dust, anti-fog, anti-reflective, anti-scratch, and UV protection. They are available without a prescription or in single-vision or progressive lenses.

  1.  Tifosi Wisp

These women’s prescription cycling glasses feature a Grilamid TR-90 frame with adjustable earpieces and a hydrophilic rubber coating. The interchangeable lenses come in clear, smoke, and AC red, and include glare guard and UV protection in addition to single-vision, bifocal, or progressive prescriptions.

  1.  WileyX Tide

The Wiley X Tide is the eyewear you need for cycling or any other sport that requires UV and eye hazard protection. Its transition lenses adapt to the ever-changing light levels you encounter, whether you’re on the trail or the road. They are ultra-equipped for safety, comfort, and style, offering:

  • Shatterproof Selenite polycarbonate lenses (meets both ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards)
  • Wiley X FILTER 8 polarized lenses that reduce glare and provide distortion-free clarity
  • 100 percent UVA/UVB Protection 
  • Removable facial cavity seal to protect eyes from dust or airborne irritants
  • T-Shell scratch-resistant coating
  • Single-vision, bifocal, or progressive prescriptions

  1.  Nike Brazen R

Wrap-around protection with a wayfarer look, these men’s glasses come with black polycarbonate frames with the iconic Nike swoosh on the temples. Its lightweight, blue-gray lenses are Rx-ready and include a scratch-resistant, anti-dust, anti-fog, and anti-reflective coating, and, of course, UVA/UVB protection, all with a sleek, sporty design.

  1.  Oakley Jawbreaker

Oakley Jawbreaker is a popular choice for cyclists because of its comfort, durability, and coverage.  The unobtanium grip on the nose pads and temples and Oakley’s patented O-Matter frame construction makes the Jawbreaker slip-resistant and extremely lightweight without sacrificing durability. Its taller, wider lenses are optimal for cyclists because it expands peripheral vision while delivering all the protection and vision correction you could need.

  1.  Tifosi Alpe 2.0

These sleek, fashionable women’s frames come in several colors and are best suited for medium-to-small faces. They feature:

  • Scratch-resistant, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection 
  • Adjustable, hydrophilic rubber earpieces become tackier when wet for better grip during exercise and hot weather
  • Grilamid® nylon TR-90 frame
  • Optically decentered lenses 

  1.  WileyX Rogue

The Wiley X Rogue has a half-rimmed, wraparound frame that is popular for its interchangeable lenses. Depending on your situation and preference, you can swap the lenses out from clear to tinted and non-polarized to polarized. The nose pads are also adjustable on this small-sized men’s frame. They offer superior protection and are ANSI Z87.1 and Ballistic rated, all while looking cool, confident, and stylish.

  1.  Smith Ruckus

Smith’s PivLock lenses are the latest in interchange technology, and the Ruckus offers helmet compatibility and the lightweight, nonslip comfort you need for those epic rides. They come with 2 interchangeable lenses for bright sun and low light for all the conditions you’ll encounter. Their exclusive ChromaPop lenses have a hydrophobic coating that resists water and oils, so you can take whatever Mother Nature throws at you. Its extra-tall lens design increases your peripheral vision and the top bar venting and two-position nose pads help to address fogging while maximizing comfort. These men’s frames are a medium fit with medium coverage.

  1.  Liberty Sport Torque 2

These high-performance sports goggles will take you anywhere from cycling to sky-diving, with its wrap-around frame and backstrap for a secure, non-slip fit. The eyecups are padded to seal out dust, pollen, or other flying debris, while cushioning your face against the wind or any hazards you might encounter. The frames fit both men and women, and its lenses can accommodate any prescription.

  1.  Tifosi Dolomite 2.0

The Dolomite 2.0 is a modern, fashion-forward frame suited for men or women, providing full coverage and protection when riding. It offers all-day comfort wear with its adjustable ear and nose pieces and vented lenses. Its sleek, clarion-blue lenses eliminate distortion and unwanted magnification, protect against glare and UV rays, and come in non-prescription or prescription models.

If you’re in the market for some new prescription cycling sunglasses, there are many great options to choose from. Check out Marvel Optics to find the right pair to suit your needs and personal style.