I’ve been running for 10 years and short-sighted for a lot longer than that, so I have tried all kinds of different options for correcting my vision during workouts. I’ve found that the best option for me is prescription sports glasses and sunglasses.
That’s because they offer a more secure fit than regular glasses, which can slip or bounce on the run, and they’re more convenient to use than contact lenses, which also don’t offer as clear vision for me as glasses.
Over the past few years, I’ve tested a lot of different sets of prescription sports glasses and sunglasses, and these are the two sets I go back to again and again.
Rudy Project Rydon Slim
Both the Rydon and Rydon Slim frames are available with prescription lenses, and they are remarkably thin and lightweight, so you barely feel them on your face when running.
The arms and nose pad are also adjustable, so you can bend them to create a very secure fit on the run, with no bouncing or slipping at all.
I’ve run hundreds of miles with the Rydon Slim glasses over the past couple of months, using photochromic lenses, so they're suitable for training through the winter, when I might be running in the cold and dark as well as in bright sunshine (very occasionally).
With my prescription, I needed to use the Optical Dock system with the Rydon Slim frames, which is why the lenses have full frames. They’re also smaller than the standard lenses on the Rydon and Rydon Slim glasses, so if your prescription works with the normal lenses, you get better-looking glasses with a wider field of vision.
The Optical Dock is a great option for those with more demanding prescriptions, though, and better than using inserts, in my experience.
Zenni Optical Zunnies Wrap-Around Sunglasses
I’m a big fan of the Zunnies line-up of running glasses and sunglasses from Zenni Optical, with all the models offering great performance and value.
The Wrap-Around Sunglasses have a light frame, and there’s a wide line-up of lens options, including photochromic and different tints and finishes; they work with my high prescription without inserts or smaller lenses.
I’ve used these Zunnies for more than a year, and they have a great fit out of the box, with zero bouncing, but you can also adjust the arms to make the fit even more secure.
I reach for these glasses almost any time the sun shines, and I have particularly happy memories of wearing them when I set my marathon PR in Seville, Spain.
I’ve also tested the rectangular Zunnies and use them as my day-to-day glasses, as well as on the run. If you’re looking for great value and a reliable fit, the Zunnies range is worth checking out.
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