Whether you’re a test cricket player battling the sun, a cyclist needing to shield your eyes from road grime or other debris, or a person trying to avoid water glare during fishing, then buying a pair of Sport Glasses is the best option for you.
These days, tons of features come in Sports Glasses, like Photochromic coating, a Polarized lens, a UV protection layer, a frameless design, and so on. And you must be confused about which brands are best to buy from. Do not worry a bit.
In this blog, we will list the 5-best brands; some of them will be famous but costly, while others will have the best design & affordable prices. However, all of them will have superior quality. We will also list each brand’s pros and cons. So, keep reading to know more.
Table of Content:
- bolle®
- Costa®
- Wiley X®
- MPM Goggles®
- NIKE VISION®
1) bolle®
Based in France, Bolle® is the best option for eyewear and helmets. Their high-quality sunglasses offer ultimate protection and long-lasting performance. The company uses cutting-edge technology to emphasize fashion, comfort, and sitting fit.
Bolle® offers sunglasses for various sports, including;
- Golf
- Cycling
- Running
- Motorcycle
- Water Sports
- Mountain & Skiing
- Urban lifestyle Shades
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Headquarters
Lyon, France |
Revenue
$25-100M |
Employees
292
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Besides sunglasses, they also produce helmets, goggles, and other protective accessories for winter & summer sports.
➔ Pros
- Some Bolle® sunglasses have removable side shields and an adjustable lens system, allowing you to tailor your glasses to different sports and weather conditions.
- Their sunglasses feature lightweight nylon frames and adjustable nosepieces, as well as grip technology, which keeps them in place even when you sweat profusely.
- Bolle® lenses are water-resistant and have an anti-fog coating to protect them from fogging up and blocking your view.
➔ Cons
- Even though all of Bolle® products are excellent, they are very expensive.
2) Costa®
Costa Del Mar, or simply Costa®, is an American Eyewear Goods Manufacturing Company based in Daytona Beach, Florida. Their “Costa Baffin” model sunglasses won the best award for “Eyewear” at the 2018 ICAST.
Costa sunglasses are well-known throughout the world, especially in the sports sunglasses market, and are recognized as one of the best outdoor sports accessories for activities like boating, fishing, and outdoor activities.
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Headquarters
Daytona Beach, Florida |
Revenue
$100 million |
Employees
201-500
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Besides Sports Glasses, they also make;
- Tops
- Bottom
- Hats
- Packs & Bags
- Prescription Glasses
- Daily use Eyeglasses
➔ Pros
- They also offer polarized sunglasses prepared by advanced handcrafted designers, which makes you look cool.
- Their glasses have UVA/UVB protection coatings, so users can also use them at heights where radiation levels are high.
- They have been using cutting-edge technologies in their glasses, such as sweat management, ventilation system, etc. So, you will get the best performance without any vision loss problems during sports.
➔ Cons
- They do make sport sunglass but only for water sports, like fishing, boating, and related outdoor activities. They do not cover other sports like skiing, cycling, bike racing, etc.
3) Wiley X®
Wiley X® is a world-famous US-based producer and distributor of eyewear products. One of their main product is Sports Glasses, and they manufacture them for all markets, such as;
- Racing
- Fishing
- Tactical
- Hunting
- Shooting
- Motorcycle
- Kids Glasses
- Outdoor activities
- Safety applications
The company provides sunglasses for both men & women, and its products know for durability and protection worldwide. Some Wiley X® sunglasses are impact tested even from a shotgun.
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Headquarters
Livermore, California, United States |
Revenue
$18.9M annually 2021 |
Employees
100-250
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Besides sports glasses, they also produce goggles, gloves, climate control glasses, prescription glasses, protective gear, and a lot more.
➔ Pros
- They prioritize durability above all else, so the company tested its products against high-velocity 15″ steel balls, VO ballistic 15, and 22 caliber bullets, but their eyewear held up because every style of its glasses comes standard with shatterproof lens protection. So you can anticipate strong, long-lasting glasses from them.
- The company will guarantee your item by replacing or repairing it at no additional cost if you are dissatisfied or have a problem.
➔ Cons
- Even though Wiley X® products are excellent, the company is still small, so some delays or slow responses are to be expected.
4) MPM Goggles®
If you are looking to buy stylish & ultra-performing Sport Sunglasses, then you might wanna consider MPM Goggles. They have decades of experience in the manufacturing of Eyewear products.
On their website, there are more than 33 models of Sports glasses listed which can be used in various sports, such as;
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fashion
- Boating
- Hunting
- Shooting
- Camping
- Motorcycling
- Mountain & Skiing
- Other Outdoor Activities
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Revenue
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Employees
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Whether it’s Tinting, Mirror-Layer, Polarization, Photochromic Coating, and any other Glare-Proof enhancement, they provide all on their lenses. Their Ultra-light Polycarbonate frame is equipped with non-slip rubber tips & adjustable, breathable nose pads, so they will never slip away even when you are sweaty & jumping around.
➔ Pros
- Besides Sport Sunglasses, you can also buy Snow / MX Goggles, Daily use Eyeglasses, and other related accessories.
- All of their products have International Certificates, such as CE, Rohs, FDA, ISO, BSCI, etc. So, you do not have any quality or selling problems in any nation around the world.
- This is the only company on the list which is based in China. Their products are of the same quality as costly Ray-ban and other famous western brands, but their prices are way lower due to the abundance of raw materials and cheap labor costs in China.
➔ Cons
- If you are living outside China, like in America, Europe, etc., then you have to wait about 30 days to get your shipment.
5) NIKE VISION®
We won’t go into detail about Nike’s brand reputation because you’re already aware of it, no matter where you’re from. Nike Vision® is one of the subsidiaries of Nike Corporation that manufactures prescription eyewear and sunglasses.
Nike’s sports glasses bring 30 years of elite-athlete research and cutting-edge technology. The company has an innovative lab where they create the best lenses and performance shades so that you can see clearly and stay focused.
The company makes the best lenses with complete panoramic clarity, ventilated frames, and the most comfortable design. They cover almost all sports games, such as;
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Running
- Baseball
- Training
- Others
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Headquarters
New York, United States |
Revenue
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Employees
–
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Besides sports products, they also sell Daily use sunglasses, prescription glasses, eyeglasses, kids’ glasses, and so on.
➔ Pros
- When you wear these glasses, all of your friends will get impressed, that’s for sure.
- Nike MAX Optics offers nearly distortion-free optics. Nike lens tints are custom-made for specific sports to ensure peak performance.
- Nike eyewear is better and trusted by the world’s best athletes. Nike eyewear athletes win World Series titles, Olympic gold medals, and numerous world championships. So, you can rely too on this brand.
➔ Cons
- Their Prices are way too much for just a pair of glasses and not suitable for individuals and wholesalers.
Suppose you want to source glasses from them and sell under your own brand name; that’s not gonna happen. As a wholesaler, you should find some Chinese brands due to their same quality but low costs.
