Best Running Sunglasses 2022: Oakley, Goodr, SunGod, Tifosi, Bose and more tested

The Run Testers have tried a lot of running sunglasses in recent years, even if we sometimes have to do that testing under grey skies here in the UK. In this group test we run through 18 pairs of sunglasses for runners we rate in some way or another, giving the pros and cons of each. You can jump to a specific set below, and links to all the sunglasses are further down in the description.
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JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
00:00​​​​ - Intro
01:03 - Goodr OG
02:32 - SunGod Renegades
05:10 - SunGod Tempests
06:27 - Higher State Half Frame Interchange 4 Run
07:27 - Oakley Plazma
08:39 - Karun Kona
09:48 - SunGod Ultras
10:56 - CIMALP Vision One Sport
12:42 - Roka Falcon Titanium
14:07 - ND:R Sports Sunglasses
15:21 - Izipizi Speed
16:32 - Tifosi Swick
17:48 - Oakley Re:SubZero
19:17 - Higher State Full Frame Run
20:01 - Bose Frames Tempo
21:31 - Oakley EVZero Blades
22:57 - Tifosi Swank
24:09 - Engo Eyewear
LINKS
Goodr OG
goodr.co.uk/collections/the-ogs
SunGod Renegades
www.sungod.co/shop/sunglasses...
SunGod Tempests
www.sungod.co/en-gb/shop/sung...
Higher State Half Frame Interchange 4 Run
www.sportsshoes.com/product/h...
Oakley Plazma
www.oakley.com/en-gb/product/...
Karun Kona
karuneyewear.com/collections/...
SunGod Ultras
www.sungod.co/en-gb/shop/sung...
CIMALP Vision One Sport
www.cimalp.co.uk/en/lunettes-...
Roka Falcon Titanium
uk.roka.com/products/falcon-t...
ND:R Sports Sunglasses
www.ndrsports.com/products/sp...
Izipizi Speed
​​global.izipizi.com/en/1171-sp...
Tifosi Swick
www.tifosi-optics.co.uk/lifes...
Oakley Re:SubZero
www.oakley.com/en-gb/product/...
Higher State Full Frame Run
www.sportsshoes.com/product/h...
Bose Frames Tempo
www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products...
Oakley EVZero Blades
www.oakley.com/en-gb/product/...
Tifosi Swank
www.tifosioptics.com/product/...
Engo Eyewear
us.engoeyewear.com

[@neilmcgovern9014]

Again amazing useful reviews, ordered some Tifosi swank as we have actually had some sun in the North east!! :)

[@noelghallager4672]

Awesome video. Thanks for putting in the time and research. This really helped me 🙏

[@springbok7902]

As always, good job guys. I needed some cheap glasses for running in hayfever season and now I can get some cheap ones (not Oakley :))

[@user-bv9ll2hl4j]

Kieran, you can totally pull off those first sungod glasses! They look great on you. Even better than the sungod renegades 😊

[@o0oSM00THo0o]

I'm big fan of Roka, especially the "Oslo" for running. They're obviously not the best for value, but they are cheaper than oakleys(they offer lots of discounts aswell) but on par in terms of quality and tech imo. I've had mine for over 2 years running alot and they still look new, not a single scratch or anything on the lenses.

[@jonathanmanning7291]

Sungods are my go to now, not only because of quality but the warranty is unsurpassed. My new puppy literally destroyed one of my pairs of renegades and I told the company straight out what happened and sent photos and they sent me a new pair rush shipping, unbelievable company, already ordered a pair of tempests since then I customized that I'm waiting for

[@muchasgracias6976]

This video was so cool. Gotta say I find Red Bull Spect to be very good sports sunglasses.

[@alexhill6906]

Please review the District Vision sunglasses

[@Seanonyoutube]

Please do the same for running caps!

[@kalvin.]

Very limited amount of lenses tested personally, but I have to fully recommend the Sungod brand and for me the Velans. It’s not cheap but not insanely expensive, the lens is super high quality, it’s comfortable and light and the best part is they’re customizable to suit you without paying extra (besides for actually better lenses and the like). Lifetime warranty and they have a unique shipping program where if you pay just a little extra the first time you get free worldwide shipping the rest of your life

[@timtrenholm3698]

I've been trying to find a really solid review of the Engo, what they can and can't do for data screens available to be pushed to the HUD. Especially how they work within garmin style ecosystem. The other key question is how well would someone (40+) with long-sighted (presbyopia) vision handle that HUD? I've been terrified to buy a pair and immediately realize I can't make out any of the HUD display data...other than an annoying blur.

[@FoxBox72]

I wish more brands like SunGod did prescription lenses.

[@petergibbs6993]

I am looking to upgrade my goodr especially with trails in mind and I wonder whether you rate the sungod ultra or Oakley radarEV or EV zero?

[@ndrsportschannel5340]

Hi Guys thanks for the review, I cannot complain. Just a couple of things the lenses are Nylon Zeiss lenses, which are actually a premium over the Oakley lenses. As Oakley use Polycarbonate. Sounds like I need to send you a pair of our Ultimates to trial, give me a shout. Apart from that great video seen so many poor reviews

[@TheRunTesters]

Hey! No problem, big fan of the glasses :)

[@Sgtgee]

I prefer Oakley all day. Excellent quality, craftsmanship and materials from the cheapest to the most expensive eyewear in their line. Some even are prescription ready. Cheap sunnies are for those on a budget may not have the best in care for them. I’m all for a deal when it comes to running accessories and equipment. But it’s quality for me.

[@andys121.]

Adidas evil eye half rim pro are my favourite , since been discounted . They were made by Silhouette Group , Austrian made

[@beatenbytheclown]

Managed to get a pair of Oakley Plazmas for £80 on sale on wiggle recently. Oakley’s lens technology really is a cut above most brands but I struggle to justify the premium, but if you hunt around for sales you can get them at a price that’s actually value for money.

[@ndrsportschannel5340]

JFI Ours are Nylon Zeiss Lenses, which are as good if not better than the Oakleys. The current Mirror range have a amber base tint perfect for trail running as good for contrast

[@steveo8533]

Sungod do a Nylon 8KO lens which would be better than the lens Oakley produce for reasonable money.

[@tompothecary12]

Goodr vote from me too. 👍

[@TheHutchRuns]

Another vote for Goodr here, love them!

[@deqiangcai2952]

No MarsQuest running sunglasses?

[@tr7287]

How about Knockaround?

[@tinyelephant7689]

No Sunski Foxtrot review?? That's the one in my cart, lol

[@georgidalton4315]

Pit vipers !

[@cristianoronaldo-lr2mw]

How do you run with sunglasses without them bobbing up and down on your face

[@ivanjeremija9180]

Are there any glasses for rain?

[@ndrsportschannel5340]

Our Ultimates are perfect for this reactolite with a water repellent coating at ND:R spors

[@bobkrogh1670]

All these look heavy. I want glasses the are practically weightless. By the way, what is very/super light???? It is like someone that tells you to go down the road a little bit and take a left. Not too helpful. Good vid but wish actual weight was included.

[@user-oe8jr5xc5b]

Welcome to India 48 degrees and still people running

[@Jon-hb6gx]

The Sungod Classics are made for running. Not sure why you review d the Tempests instead of the Classics..?

[@TheRunTesters]

The Classics and the Tempests are both active lifestyle sunglasses that work for running. The Sungod Ultras are sports sunnies made for running, we cover those too.

[@Jon-hb6gx]

@@TheRunTesters According to their website, where you can sort by activity, the Classics and Sierras are the running focused units, still for lifestyle use, as you say. There was a complaint about slipping in the video and I wonder if the running-focused ones might be better.

[@TheRunTesters]

I think it’s a fairly arbitrary distinction within the active lifestyle range tbh. They all work fine for running, including Tempests, but the Ultras have a more secure fit

[@Jon-hb6gx]

@@TheRunTesters good to know. Just going by what the manufacturer says, to be honest. The Ultras are definitely great but they are a slightly different use case; more performance focused for coverage and anti glare cure but not as lifestyle focused, i.e. look a bit odd in the pub garden for a casual lunch post-run. This being a running channel, I thought you'd go with the ones Sungod say are for running. As a runner, those are ones I'm considering.

[@M700C]

Do NOT buy ND:R. If you have any issue the owner will not refund you. Looks like we’re going to have to take him small claim court to get money back for glasses we’ve returned. Stay away do not buy!!