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Comparing Sports Sunglasses

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Sport Sunglasses
Top Pick Award
Best Low Profile Option
Top Pick Award
Best Mix of Style and Performance
Top Pick Award
Best Multi-Sport
 
Price $146.00 at Backcountry$156.00 at Backcountry$90 List$190 List$125 List
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Pros Great coverage, sharp lenses, multi-sport function, durable frameBrilliant lens quality, amazing coverage for such a small lens, easy to wear all-dayAdjustable fit, great coverage, sharp lensesCrazy light, clear optics, very flexible framesVersatile use and function, great frame quality, durable and flexible frame, stylish
Cons Not ideal for all helmets, can dig into larger head sizesRubber can catch hairHeavy, no flex in frame, logo in viewClose fit, frames in viewRed tint is a little harsh, tight for larger head sizes
Bottom Line With razor-sharp optics and full shield coverage, these multi-sport shades are the best pick in our lineupA great fitting wrap-around pair of glasses that fit like a glove and can be used for nearly any sportThey are loud, they are proud, but more importantly, they perform quite wellA solid mix of performance, coverage, and style for smaller face structuresGood looks and great performance all packed in a durable and flexible package
Rating Categories Oakley Sutro Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Pit Viper The Son o... Roka Torino Rapha Classic Sungl...
Field Performance (25%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Lens Quality (20%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Fit and Comfort (20%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Coverage (20%)
10.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Frame Quality (15%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Specs Oakley Sutro Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Pit Viper The Son o... Roka Torino Rapha Classic Sungl...
Lens Tested Prizm Jade Prizm Golf Purple Revo Dark Arctic Mirror Black Mirror
Polarized No No Yes No No
Ideal Lens Light Conditions Bright Light Low to Medium Light Bright Light Bright Light Bright Light
Fit Medium/Large Medium Medium/Large Medium Medium
Weight (grams) 32g 25g 45g 25g 26g
UV Protection 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 15% 30% 15% 9% 10%
Neutral/Contrast Contrast Contrast Contrast Contrast Contrast
Lens Material Prizm Plutonite Prizm 2.2mm Polycarbonate ROKA C3 Hydrophobic
Impact Resistance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Protective Coatings UV protection, anti-scratch UV protection, anti-scratch UV protection Hydrophilic, chemical resistant Anti-fogging, anti-scratch, hydrophobic
Prescription Lens Compatible? Yes Yes No Yes No
Hinge type Standard/barrel - plastic Standard/barrel - plastic Standard/barrel - plastic Standard/barrel - plastic Standard/barrel - snap lock
Included Case Microfiber bag Microfiber bag & hard case Microfiber bag Microfiber bag and hard case Microfiber bag