Pass the lens test with flying colours

Squinting into the sun never helps performance, which is why, protection aside, sunnies are a musthave for runners. But lens colour makes a difference, so choose wisely.

GREY

The most common – and darkest – tint. Doesn’t enhance contrast or distort colours. Good for bright sunlight.

ROSE

Sharpens contrast and visual depth, especially in green and blue environments. Helps combat eye fatigue.

BLUE

Reduces glare by blocking white light from reflective surfaces, but green shades harder to see in the country.

GREEN

Brightens shadows, so ideal in low light or hazy conditions. Green lenses also transmit all colours evenly.

AMBER

Enhances contrast, helping you distinguish obstacles from their background in poor light.

BROWN

Absorbs highfrequency colours, blue in particular, so good for limiting glare from water. Also good for sun.