Running. So pure and simple. It can be done with no equipment at all. If we want to be a little more comfortable and improve our performance we can wear a pair of shoes, some sunglasses, and hopefully some shorts. The beauty of the sport has always been its natural simplicity. The by-product of its simplicity — loads of benefits for little cost. At Ryders, we want to keep it that way, which is why you’ll always get the best technologies for a minimal investment.
Many of us at Ryders are runners. We also sponsor accomplished endurance athletes and runners. Every new model incorporates feedback from our athletes and our 25 years of expertise in eyewear to ensure that we are meeting the unique needs of runners. Top of mind considerations always include lightweight and flexible frames, long-term comfort, anti-slip parts, UV protection, peripheral vision, changing light and weather conditions, and of course style. A lot of thought really, for such a pure and natural sport. But when we can create eyewear that works so well you can run for miles and forget you are wearing it, the thought is well worth it.

FITTING SUNGLASSES FOR RUNNING

AIRFLOW — make sure your glasses have a bit of breathing room
Whether airflow will be an issue for you depends on how much space there is between your face and the sunglasses. For running, you’ll probably want to find a pair that’s not so snug-fitting that ventilation is limited. With a bit of space, temperatures are better regulated and, in colder climates, fogging is minimized. You don’t want to leave so much space however that a lot of peripheral light reaches your eye.

LENS COVERAGE — take reflected and peripheral light into account
Unlike cyclists, runners can get away with a smaller lens because we don’t need to protect against wind and debris to such a high degree. If you’re running on a surface that will reflect a lot of light, make sure that your lens comes down low enough to block this light. Polarized lenses are also extremely beneficial in cutting the glare of reflected light.

COMFORT — find a pair that will stay put
When you mimic the motions of running, do they remain in place? Our ultra-lightweight and extremely flexible TR90 frames will provide a very comfortable fit. For harder-to-fit faces, some people like customizing features such as adjustable nose pads that are included on some frames.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION — location, light conditions, weather, and duration of your run should all be considered before selecting the appropriate lenses
This is simply how light or dark a lens is. All of our lenses are shatterproof and block 100% of the UV they encounter, so you can pick a lens shade without concern of compromised protection. Please consider where you will be running. If you’re likely to encounter a mixed bag of light conditions, or if you head out no matter what the weather, you might be best to consider a Photochromic pair that adjusts to the light conditions automatically. If you want a couple of different colour options, perhaps an Interchangeable pair will serve you best.