Most of the big players in the world of the best cycling glasses have a model or two that are perennials. Other styles come and go as trends change, but a few core models remain. Oakley has the Radar and latterly the Sutro, 100% has the S3, and POC has the Aspire. It’s the archetype of the brand’s sunglasses offering, and while it wasn’t necessarily the pioneer of the shape (that accolade goes to the rather dated-looking ‘Do’ model from back in the Garmin Sharp days) it’s remained popular for years amongst the pros of EF Pro Cycling and amateurs alike, especially those who want to look a little more fashion-forward.
Aesthetics are important when it comes to sunglasses; they’re very much like the best cycling socks in this regard. But looks aren’t everything, and they have to perform too. While POC has several models in my guide, these are the brand's best offering for generalists. Why should you pick these when there are so many options out there? Well, I'm not going to tell you everything in the intro, so get scrollin’.
