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best sunglasses summer 2025
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The 16 Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Activity

We tested over 80 sunglasses in all seasons, wearing them everywhere from high-altitude peaks to sunny beaches. These 16 stood out above the rest.

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best sunglasses summer 2025
(Photo: Megan Michelson)

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Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses is not easy. You need shades that fit your face and stay in place even when you’re doing something active like jogging or paddling. They should be athletic—breathable, with premium optics and durable construction—so you can be active in them, but not so overly techy looking that you can’t wear them on a stroll around town.

We asked 11 Lake Tahoe, California-based testers to help us narrow down dozens of frames (81 in total, to be exact, tested over the past 12 months) to find the best sport sunglasses that performed the best for a wide range of year-round activities. We put these top-rated sunglasses to the test while Nordic skiing, road tripping, trail running, rock climbing, and more. This collection of sport sunglasses represents our favorites for every type of outdoor play.

Update April 2025: We selected new winners in eight categories and updated prices on eight models that are still available and continue to stand out among all the sunglasses we’ve tested.

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