The price range for sports sunglasses seems to cover a greater spectrum than almost any other bit of kit but at an utter bargain price of around £25 I’ve long been a big fan of dhb Triple Lens – not the most technical accessory in the world, but they are incredibly tough, well appointed, light to the point of often thinking I’ve forgotten to put them on and, paramount, stay absolutely put. The scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens wraps round enough to block all peripheral sun and are, it almost goes without saying, 100% UVA and UVB absorbent.
The “Triple Lens” bit refers to the fact that they are supplied with three interchangeable sets of lens (more than a little fiddly to fit and not something you’d ever want to consider on the run) – Grey lens for bright conditions, Blue which provide enhanced shadow contrast and Clear for when you need them purely as your very own windscreen. All three lenses are “Hydrophobic” meaning that they quickly and efficiently repel sweat or rain.
A fantastic addition is the Hides 3-in-1 Retainer, a deceptively simple sunglasses cord that also functions as a lens cloth and most useful of all unfurls into a soft case to wrap around your dhbs so that you can stuff them into your back-back/bum-bag without fear of scratches. Genius.
