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The 10 Best Running Sunglasses

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Protecting your eyes from the sun while you're running is important no matter what season it is. You can't go wrong with any of these top running sunglasses.

Adidas Gazelle Polarized Sunglasses

The Adidas Gazelle Polarized sunglasses are specifically designed with runners in mind. The ultra-light and flexible SPX frame features TRI.FIT temples that let you adjust the angle of the lenses and temples. An optional Rx insert can convert the Adidas Gazelle into prescription running glasses. The Quick-Change lens system allows you to change the lenses, based on conditions.
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Rudy Project Rydon SX Sunglasses

Rudy Project Rydon SX sunglasses feature a lightweight and durable plastic frame that's perfect for smaller faces. The interchangeable lenses allow you to customize them for any light condition. The fully adjustable and aerated nosepiece ensures maximum comfort and eliminates slippage. Rudy Project Sunglasses also feature scratch-proof, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses that ensure 100% UV protection and superb optical clarity.
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Nike Undermine Sunglasses

Nike Undermine sunglasses are a good value for the money. They feature a lightweight, flexible frame for exceptional durability, as well as a soft silicone, ventilated nosebridge for reduced slippage and fogging. The secure wrap temples grip the back of the head for motion stability. Unlike some other running sunglasses, they don't offer the flexibility of lens changing, but they do come in a variety of color choices.
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Oakley Half Jacket Polarized Sunglasses

Many runners swear by Oakley's top-selling Half Jacket sunglasses. They offer the 100% UV protection that you need, and they're also comfortable and lightweight. Half Jackets also feature interchangeable lenses, so you can adapt them to different light conditions.
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Nike Odeon Sunglasses

Nike Odeon sunglasses feature a rugged yet ultra-light frame with a lens design that minimizes fogging. The silicone nosepads are comfortable and will help prevent slippage. The high-impact, high-quality lenses are distortion-free and provide 100% UV protection.
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Bolle Bolle Vigilante Sunglasses

The frames of Bolle Bolle's Vigilante sunglasses are made of nylon, so they're lightweight and flexible. They also include rubber nose pads and temple tips to provide ultimate comfort and security while you're running. The sunglasses' polycarbonate lenses are also super lightweight and exceed ANSI requirements for UV protection. The scientifically engineered coating on the backside of the lens eliminates backside glare to reduce eye strain.
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Oakley Thump Pro 256MB MP3 Sunglasses

If you love listening to music while you run, but hate those annoying dangling wires from your iPod, you may want to try these shades. With a built-in sound system, the Oakley Thump Pro Sunglasses brings 60 songs to your ears, while also providing UV protection for your eyes. These sunglasses weigh less than an iPod or MP3 and can play up to six hours of music on one battery charge. The lenses are impact-resistant and wrap around to provide optimal peripheral vision. The sound system is compatible with several music programs, including Windows Media Player, WinAMP, and iTunes. The sunglasses also come with a USB cable so you can download music from your computer.
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Oakley Minute Sunglasses

The Oakley Minute Sunglasses deliver wrap-around protection like big sunglasses, but they do it in a smaller package. These sunglasses are perfect if you have a smaller face and find that most sunglasses are just too big on you. These stylish shades are a great choice for runners who want to wear their running sunglasses all day. The shatterproof Plutonite lenses have a glare-reducing Iridium coating and feature a tint that's ideal for bright conditions.
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Smith Toaster Slider Sunglasses

The Smith Toasters's lightweight frame and stylish design make it a popular choice for runners, especially those with smaller faces. Smith's interchangeable lens system utilizes distortion-free lenses to provide precise optical clarity and maximize coverage while minimizing peripheral exposure to sun, wind and glare.
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Adidas Shield Sunglasses

The Adidas Shield sunglasses feature polycarbonate, zero distortion polycarbonate lenses, zero distortion, as well as traction grip on the temples to prevent slippage. The completely rimless, one piece lens is sleek and stylish, making these sunglasses perfect for wearing before and after your runs.
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