Bargain shades

SunGod Renegades from £55

I’ve only ever bought one pair of expensive shades, and the memory of watching them disappear into the distance on the seat of a departing California bus has never left me. But after years of going way too cheap, I was recommended this pleasingly priced pair and am well impressed. They look cool with their coloured lenses (7 styles available), reduce glare without making everything too dark, are incredibly lightweight at 29 grams and offer 100% UV protection. The Renegades bend well without breaking when stuffed in a pack or pocket, and are certified as a carbon neutral product thanks to SunGod’s environmental excellence in terms of production, transportation and logistics. The price increases if you choose to upgrade from the standard 4KO lens to one of

two 8KO alternatives, but that’s all personal preference.

Verdict

Distinctive, lightweight, flexible, durable and well priced – very hard to find any faults so far. USED BY Oli Reed, Trail editor USED FOR 1 month