Often times, you find just the right sports glasses or sports goggles, only to be disappointed by some feature that annoys or bothers you.
Choosing the right pair can seem overwhelming. There are literally hundreds of different models in the market.
Most Important Features
The most important features are the lenses and the frames. Different sports require different types of lenses. Sports played on indoor courts require sports goggles for indoor lighting and impact resistance from flying objects. Other sports like cycling are performed in changing environmental …show more content…
They are also easily scratched and can lead to distorted vision for some people.
* Trivex - Trivex lenses have the best impact resistance and offer superior optics. Trivex lenses can cost significantly more.
* High Index - High index lenses are designed for people who need prescription eyewear. They offer superior optics, but can cause more surface reflection.
In addition, sports lenses come in different colors and shapes. If that isn't enough choices, there are many secondary selections a consumer is faced with, such as, polarized versus non-polarized, anti-fog, anti-sweat, anti-glare, anti-reflective, polychromatic, indoor/outdoor transitions, color enhancing contrasting lens, dual color, visual light transmission (VLT), hydrophobic coating, interchangeable lens systems, tint colors, and more.
The next most important feature is the frame. Although a frame is nothing more than the form that holds the lenses on a person's head, this aspect of a sports glasses comes in with a wide range of options. Most frames are not just a single piece. It's comprised of multiple pieces and any piece could lead to a distraction from an athlete's performance. Frame styles vary from traditional eyeglasses to goggles to visors to masks to full headgear styles. If that's not enough, manufacturers vary on hinges, temple tips, nose pads, sizing, and