The fact is: if you No glasses in sports wear, then you go in risk a. Especially when driving hiking, trail running or MTB, it is important to Way with all the bumps and Obstacles to see. If this is not the case, you risk a fall or possibly also endanger other athletes. In addition, the Lighter wind in the eye And they start tears. If we still have not convinced you to wear sports glasses, then we still have Three more good reasons for that.

1. Sports glasses protect the eyes: In addition to eye protection, the skull is also protected against injuries, dust, wind, flying, bright sunlight and UV rays.
2. Sports glasses provide good and stable seeing: High -quality sports glasses score with a firm seat in all sports and long training sessions.
3. Sports glasses are a fashionable must-have: In the meantime, there are already many different shapes, colors and sizes on the market and have become an integral part of sports.

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Sports glasses in the test: Why is wearing so important?

Too intensive sunlight is not only annoying, it can also be one Conjunctivitis or Corneal inflammation cause. The rays that are not visible to us humans are particularly harmful. The so-called UV rays are very dangerous for outdoor athletes and in UVA, UVB and UVC ray divided. The Wavelengths of the UV rays become In nanometers (nm) measured. In outdoor sports you are particularly exposed to the UV rays in the high mountains and on the lake or on the beach.  An exact overview of UV rays do you find Here in this blog article.

💡Good to know:💡Did you know that UV rays become more intense the south is the region? The south you are and the closer you get to the equator, the more intense the UV load is.

Sports sunlasses with tinted glasses: the best sun protection

Important tasks of sunglasses are that they Dlocks of the sunlight reduced and us protects against UV rays. This allows us Better recognize contrasts And that's why Glasses tinted. Sports glasses can simple color gradient or a Bicolor (brighten down) color gradient have. When tinting, the glasses are immersed in the color and then vaporized until the desired color is reached. You can see what properties the different tints have in the table below.

The degree of tinting of sports glasses: What do I need to know about it?

Basically, the stronger the glasses are tinted, the darker the field of vision becomes. Hence the Tint a great influence On the field of vision. What the degree of tinting the sports glasses can be used to see from the VLT%value (light permeability). Based on the VLT%value you can see how much light is filtered out. For better orientation, the Light permeability in categories (CAT) given. You can remove a small overview of the exact division from the table.

Do you want more about that Filter categories experience? You can find in our blog post about glasses More information about this.  

No compromises: Sports glasses with self -tinting glasses

You already knew it Glasses there are where the Glasses tones themselves and Adjust to the lighting conditions? This is particularly advantageous for outdoor activities with changing conditions, since the glasses depending on Light influence automatically brighter or darker become. Therefore are Photochrome sports glasses Especially popular with trail runners and cyclists who often find different conditions.

Sports glasses with exchange glasses: prepared for all conditions

Everyone who likes to travel in nature or do sports outside of course know how quickly the weather conditions and lighting conditions can change. So that you do not have to buy separate glasses for all circumstances, there is also Sports glasses with exchange glasses. These are equipped with a simple change system so that you can in no time at the external conditions can adjust.

😎 Naked optics insider tip: 😎 We also prefer to wear one of our sports sonnen glasses when biking, running or hiking The VOLT,  The Falcon or The Hawk. For the glasses are each 6 different glasses with different tints Available and available in the bundle in a cost -effective manner in the shop.

Polarized sports glasses: What are advantages and what are disadvantages?

In recent years, sports glasses with polarized glasses have become increasingly popular and gain greater importance. Polarizing sports glasses are with one Filter layer refined. This layer reduces reflections from reflecting surfaces, like for example on the water or on one wet lane. The polarization is therefore so helpful because our Eyes tire faster by the glare and Contrasts less sharp perceived can become. Sports glasses with polarized panes, also called polar glasses, support us in seeing the colors more clearly. In addition, become Light reflexes reduced. How the polarization filter works exactly, can you read here. Polarized sports glasses are particularly popular with outdoor athletes such as hikers, mountaineers, water sports enthusiasts or anglers.

❗️Danger: ❗️Wearing Polish glasses also have disadvantages. With sports glasses with polarized glasses, not only vertically polarizing light is filtered, but also the blue light. That is therefore problematic to do it Read car fittings, smartphones or displays of navigation displays worse can.

Do mirrored sports glasses also have an effect?

The reflection of glasses is often confused with tints, but is not the same. In contrast to the tint or the polarization filter, the There is no function, but fulfilled Only purely aesthetic purposes.

Sports glasses for glasses wearers: What options are there?

It is particularly important for bad recreational athletes to find the right sports glasses. Do not wear glasses or select a model without the appropriate prescription, then take easily avoidable risks. The Sports glasses market finally has The right product for all athletes, also for glasses wearers. On the one hand there is Sports glasses with a prescription. On the other hand are For some models also insert clips available. These clips can be adapted by the optician to the individual vision. You ask yourself What do sports glasses cost with presumption? On the one hand, this depends on the ametropia and on the other hand on the quality of the sports glasses. For some models, however, you have to dig deep into your pocket. Alternatively, you can too Contact lenses test. Daily lenses are ideal for sport and can be worn when cycling and running or even swimming.

Why can't I just wear my everyday glasses while doing sports?

It is true that optical glasses protect the eyes from wind, dust and foreign bodies as well as sports glasses. The Everyday glasses But can the eyes not from harmful UV rays and Before the glaring sunlight protect. In addition, they sit Optical glasses from everyday life not so safe on the head like sports glasses. So it may be that the glasses slipped heavily and, in the worst case, falls on the ground and breaks. It is therefore important to put everyday glasses aside during sports and switch to sports glasses for glasses wearers.🥸

What option is there for glasses wearers swimming?

It is too Swimming goggles with a prescription available. But you should not order these online, but rather go to the optician you trust. With a swimming goggle with prescription, you need a different glass thickness than normally, since there are different refraction conditions and a larger density in the water. 🏊‍♀️

My sports glasses are. What can I do about it?

In some sports, it can happen that the glasses of the sports sonnen glasses fog up and thus affect the view. This is not only annoying, but also a clear competitive disadvantage in sport. If you are often affected by this problem, then you should definitely check whether the glasses are properly sitting or completing the helmet perfectly. Does not bring any improvement, then you should definitely have one Sports glasses With a Effective ventilation add. This prevents the lenses of the glasses. In addition, you can also one Anti-fitting spray obtain. With the help of the spray, you can apply an anti-fog coating on the glass and ward off water. This protects the glasses by fogging. Anti-fittings sprays are particularly popular in the combination of medical face masks (oral nose protection) and optical glasses.

Which sports should I not wear sports glasses in?

Sports glasses are an important part of the equipment, but not for Sports with a lot of physical contact How Box or Judo. If you were wearing glasses during a fight, that would be Injury risk too great. In addition, you should also Ball sports How Handball or football forego sports sun glasses.

Which sports glasses is the best?

With the large selection of sports glasses, you can lose track. We can fully understand that. Therefore, we are always there for you and will be happy to help you buy. Simply register for this by email at our Support Team: support@nakedoptics.net 🤝

📸 Credits:

Frank Wimmer
Florian Dorn
Mathäus Gartner