Grind down the mountain, trailing through the toughest paths, and riding along the rockiest cliffs knowing your eyes are covered and protected with this list of the best men's prescription mountain biking sunglasses. This list is hand-picked by our awesome Sports Opticians and MTB riders, so you're sure to get the best of the best for your adventure. Wherever the thrill of the mountain takes you, ride on, worry-free. Read on to meet the frames for this year's list and learn more about what to look for in a pair of men's prescription mountain biking sunglasses below.
Best Men's Prescription Mountain Biking Sunglasses
A. Video Review
B. What to Look for
1.1. Frame Technology
1.2. Lens Technology
C. Best Men's Prescription Mountain Biking Sunglasses
2.1. Rudy Project Spinair 57
2.2. 100% Centric
2.3. Oakley Portal X
2.4. SportRx Huckson
2.5. SMITH Pinpoint
D. Prescription Women's Mountain Biking Sunglasses at SportRx
Video Review
What to Look for in Mountain Biking Sunglasses
What makes a pair of sunglasses good for mountain biking? In our Buyer's Guide, we explain everything you should look for in a frame and lenses that will allow you to perform your best on your ride.
Frame Technology
Comfort is the first thing to look for in a frame. You'll want to have plenty of coverage that's secured with rubber grip on the nose pads and temple tips, these features will be your best friend on the trail. It'll provide that additional comfort with a proper fit non-slip grip that you'll need when you really start hitting the grind. Look for a frame that's made of lightweight material like nylon, and has temples that are compatible with your helmet, so they don't squeeze your head. A semi or full wrap will keep your sunglasses securely on your face and offer added protection from the sun, dust, and other debris you may kick up.
Lens Technology
For your lens technology and materials, look for something that won't shatter if you take a dive into a hole. Lenses made of polycarbonate, trivex, or safety-rated lenses would be the ones to look for here. Whether you choose a polarized lens is up to your discretion as it can be helpful in bright light conditions, but it can also negatively impact your depth perception. Photochromic or transition lenses are great options for night riders.
One feature we always recommend for mountain biking sunglasses is high-contrast lenses. Lens technologies like Oakley's PRIZM™ and SMITH's ChromaPop™ boost color and contrast to give you an amazing visual experience to help you better spot slight changes in the terrain.
Best Men's Prescription Mountain Biking Sunglasses
Rudy Project Spinair 57
You'll line the mountain with endless clean runs when you wear the Rudy Project Spinair 57 sunglasses. This stylish frame rocks a double bridge design and is equipped with rubber nose pads and temple tips. With its 6 base curvature, Spinair 57 is an ideal fit for your rocky road adventure.
Rudy Project Spinair 57 in Carbonium with Multilaser Red Lenses
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Key Rudy Project Spinair 57 Features:
- Rudy Project D Centered Optics
- Soft rubber nose pads
- Adjustable temple tips
- Safety hinges
- SportRx Frame Width (SFW): 134 (Medium fit)
100% Centric
No one knows the passion of a pedal like 100% does. Centric is a 6-base frame that's equipped with ultra-grip rubber nose pads and temple tips for a sleek, comfortable fit. Featuring contrast-defining HiPER and PEAKPOLAR options you can grunt out the grittiest trails knowing you'll see every dip ahead in the 100% Centric sunglasses.
100% Centric in Matte Crystal Black with Red Lens
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Key 100% Centric Features:
- Ultra-grip rubber nose & temple tips
- Ultra HD lenses
- Hydrophobic & Oleophobic lens treatment repels water, dirt & oil
- Available in HiPER lens & PEAKPOLAR lens
- SFW: 134 (Medium fit)
Oakley Portal X
There isn't a single trail Oakley Portal X can't take you down. With its Oakley specific Unobtainium earsocks and nose pads that increase grip when you sweat the most, these sunglasses were made to make the mountain your climb. Available with PRIZM lens technology, you'll set out on any path with enhanced color and contrast and see the trail like never before.
Oakley Portal X in Polished Black with PRIZM Ruby Polarized Lenses
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Key Oakley Portal X Features:
- O Matter frame material
- Unobtainium on earsocks & temple tips
- PRIZM lens available
- SFW: 136 (Medium/Large fit)
SportRx Huckson
A favored frame for mountain biking adventures, SportRx Huckson is a go-to choice for all our SportRx MTB riders. Designed to suit the needs of your ride, Huckson is equipped with rubber nose pads and temple tips and made of lightweight material, so even after a long day riding you'll end the day forgetting you even had these frames on your face. Comfort and style in check, head out in Huckson and take on that tough trail you've been dying to dive down.
SportRx Huckson in Matte Black
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Key SportRx Huckson Features:
- Eco-friendly based resin frame
- Grip on nose pads & temple tips
- SFW: 136 (Medium/Large fit)
SMITH Pinpoint
Now that you're in the zone to hit the trail, let's close out this list with the epic SMITH Pinpoint sunglasses. These unique frames feature ChromaPop lenses, which enhance contrast and natural color where you need it most on the mountain. With its 6-base lens curvature and Megol nose pads, it seems Pinpoint is the perfect frame to take on all your MTB rides.
SMITH Pinpoint in Crystal Mediterranean with ChromaPop Red Mirror Lenses
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Key SMITH Pinpoint Features:
- TR-90/Evolve Bio-based frame material
- Megol nose pads
- AutoLock hinges
- Interchangeable saddle bridge nose pad
- SFW: 140 (Large fit)
Prescription Men's Mountain Biking Sunglasses at SportRx
Need prescription men's mountain biking sunglasses? Done. When you shop with us, you’ll find video guides and tooltips throughout the build process as you customize the perfect pair. An answer to all your questions is at your fingertips, and if you want to chat with an expert, Contact Us. We’ll put you in touch with one of our friendly in-house opticians who can help you build your prescription men's mountain biking sunglasses.
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