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Glare Necessities
Get the best shades for your sport—and stop complaining that the sun was in your eyes
By: Amy Levin-Epstein, Photographs by: Jens Mortensen
[ Updated: Jul 14, 2008 - 5:00:25 PM ]
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Fishing
Action Optics Crystal Collection Fishbone ~ $150
The fully polarized all-glass lenses are photochromic, so they adjust automatically to changing light conditions while eliminating glare, allowing you to see beneath the surface of the water. When you're fly-fishing, the side windows ensure maximum peripheral vision when you want to keep your gaze upstream while casting.
Golf
Oakley Zero ~ $110
White golf balls pop out against the green of the fairways—or the rough, for you wayward hitters—with the help of the patented XYZ Optics lens, available in four hues (shown in G30 Persimmon). The optional Iridium coating increases color contrast and reduces glare.
Sailing
LV Cup ~ $250
Sailing-specific curved lenses protects against UV rays, wind, and sea spray. The detachable LV Cup band makes them hard to lose. Just in case they do fall overboard, they float.
Cycling
Kaenon Kore ~ $180
The semi-rimless design helps air flow away from your face so they won't fog up as you ride. These featherweight shades—they're only 1 ounce—are available in small, medium, and large frames sizes and with seven different lenses. The Yellow 35 (shown) allow 35 percent of light to be transmitted to your eye. The Veriflex rubber temple tips and nose pads get tacky when wet, so you don't need a strap.
Tennis
Bolle Kicker with interchangeable Competivision lens ~ $120
These official sunglasses of the United States Tennis Association will help you keep your eye on the ball: The Competivision lens mutes all the colors on the court—except the yellow of the ball.
