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REXY AWARD WINNERS 2021
This page contains the 2021 REXY winners and finalists across each award category. We've done the research, testing, and vetting for you. Here is where you'll find the best sports eyewear options on the market - all in one place.
MEN’S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL
Men's Product of the Year is a design that answers the vision needs of men across the country. It fits well, it accommodates a variety of vision needs, and it delivers on any terrain. So, it comes as no surprise that the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL sunglasses win this award. With features that make you look good, feel good, and play great, these shades provide all the versatility you need during your rigorous outdoor activities.
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O Matter™ Frame Material
The durable and lightweight O Matter™ material will help you perform your best during any sporting activity, without risk of frame damage.
Unobtainium™ Grip
No athletic occasion is complete without an Unobtainium™ nose pad and temple grip. This special grip glues the shades onto your face during by getting sticker and tackier the more you sweat.
PRIZM™ Lens Technology
PRIZM™ color and contrast enhancements provide many clarity benefits, including sharpened visual perception, so you see more clearly and react faster during sports. These lenses also offer 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protection.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR MEN’S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
WOMEN’S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Anon WM3
The eyewear design with women at the center of it. Women's Product of the Year recognizes Anon WM3 for their conscious effort to create a design meant for a women. Built tough, this durable snow goggle was designed for smaller faces. It's color contrast-enhancing lens technology further enhances the visual experience, so shredding the slopes is easier, safer, and more enjoyable!
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Frames Designed for Her
The Anon WM3 features a sleek style with a women's-specific frame designed to fit smaller faces.
Magna-Tech® Quick Lens-Change System
If you're spending an entire day on the slopes and need a lens swap, you can replace it in a snap with the Magna-Tech® quick lens-change system.
PERCEIVE Lenses
You'll shred the slopes with maximum clarity from the WM3's PERCEIVE lens technology. PERCEIVE delivers high-contrast vision and optimum sight for most lighting conditions.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR WOMEN’S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
KIDS’ PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Nike Dash
Kids will excel on the court, the field, or the track thanks to the winner of the Kids’ Product of the Year Award. With features that focus on safety, durability, and clarity, the Nike Dash is built to last. Rest easy knowing your kid can feel confident and see clearly no matter what sport they play.
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Wrap-around Design
The wrap-around design of the Nike Dash offers optimal eye protection and coverage — allowing your kid to excel safely in any sport that they play.
Lens Coating
Hydrophobic and oleophobic lens coating repels water, oil, and dirt, while hard coating protects against scratches and abrasions.
Acetate Frame Material
Lightweight and durable frames will help your kids easily navigate the field, the court, or the track with comfort.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR KIDS’ PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
BEST DESIGN
Costa Pro Series
A statement for any occasion, the Best Design Award embodies art that fashions everyday adventures. Built with intention, this design takes all the elements that make a performance frame great, and catapults it to the next level. Costa has taken some of their best frames and made them even better with the PRO Series. Feature rich, these frames come with vents, an adjustable nose piece, and innovate sweat channels showing their commitment to leveling up the perfect pair of frames for the dedicated angler.
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Feature-Rich
The Costa PRO Series is fully decked out for hardcore fishermen with its lightweight, plastic frames, adjustable nose pads, and 580 lenses for ultimate clarity and durability.
Adjustability
The line up of Costa PRO Series sunglasses are as flexible as can be with a bendable frame material, a fully adjustable and vented nose pad, and flexible temples.
Strong Grip
The PRO Series provides a no-slip fit designed for the sea with its Hydrolite rubber temples and nose pads.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR BEST DESIGN
VERSATILITY AWARD
Oakley Mainlink
As multifaceted in form as it is in function, the winner of the Versatility Award accommodates the busiest of lifestyles. Built to bank a berm, fashionable enough for Happy Hour, the Oakley Mainlink is ready to adapt for you and all your vision needs.
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Unobtanium™ Grip
The Mainlink's Unobtanium™ grip on the temples and nose pad prevents these shades from slipping off your face — from casual jogs to volleyball dives.
High Definition Optics®
Experience clearer, sharper, and more accurate vision from the Mainlink's High Definition Optics® lens technology.
Three-Point Fit
The Mainlink's Three-Point Fit holds the lenses in precise optical alignment on your face for optimum comfort and performance.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR VERSATILITY AWARD
INNOVATION AWARD
Smith 4D Mag
The Innovation Award is all about changing the game. The SMITH 4D Mag pushes the envelope with out-of-the-box designs and originality in the performance eyewear category. By actively recognizing an opportunity in their existing lens, SMITH creates broader-than-ever field of view to help you see even more detail as you take on untracked territory.
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BirdsEye Vision™
This build provides you with a bigger overall field-of-view for expanded peripherals and downward vision.
ChromaPop™ Lenses
Experience color and contrast enhancement for boosted clarity during your ski or snowboard trips.
SMITH Mag™ Lens Change System
SMITH's quick-lens change system allows you to replace lenses with a simple push of a button.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR INNOVATION AWARD
DURABILITY AWARD
Rudy Project Rydon
The blood, sweat, and tears of your rigorous outdoor lifestyle inspired the Durability Award category. Rudy Project takes the concept of longevity and built it into every aspect of the Rydon. The T-90 frame material is as durable as it gets, while the rubber nosepads and temple tips are designed to be replaced after a long life -- making this frame ready to stand the test of time.
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Innovative Materials
Shock-resistant Grilamid meets Rudy Project's patented Kynetium™ temples to create a high-performance frame ready for any challenge.
Safety Project™ System
Integrated hinges and soft thermoplastic elastomers protect the frame and, most importantly, you, against injury from the occasional fall or collision.
Frame Longevity
After you've put your frame through the wringer, the Rydon still won't let up. Interchangeable spare parts are readily available to put you back in the game.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR DURABILITY AWARD
BEST NEW RELEASE
SPY Cyrus Optical
Launched in the 2020/2021 season the winner turned to consumers to develop a design they actually want. This season Spy took notes from their best selling sunglasses and came up with an optical grand slam. The Cyrus Optical is designed for a wider face, provides great style, all-day comfort, and became an instant "Best Seller."
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Uniquely Designed for Big Heads
There aren't many eyeglasses on the market that fit larger-headed individuals. The SPY Cyrus Optical solves this issue with its large and extra-large frame size modeled after its popular big brother — the SPY Cyrus sunglasses.
High-Quality Spring Hinges
The spring-hinge system ensures that these eyeglasses don't fall apart on you over time. Spring hinges are flexible, durable, and provide a perfect fit without permanently stretching or easily breaking.
Stylish Design and Acetate Frames
SPY took the best from its blueprints and built the ultimate frame for the Cyrus Optical. When you slip on these eyeglasses, you'll experience a combination of the style and durability of the Cyrus sunglasses with full optical clarity that meets your prescription needs.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR BEST NEW RELEASE
TRENDSETTER AWARD
Ray-Ban RB3548N Hexagonal
If you create a frame impactful enough that just its silhouette stirs up a frenzy, you’ve done it right. So it comes as no surprise that Ray-Ban takes the Trendsetter Award this year. Their RB3548N Hexagonal took optical frames and gave them an entirely new angle. For those who like to stand apart from the crowd, this frame is for you... only problem, the crowd will likely follow suit.
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Crystal Lenses
Flat-glass lenses provide maximum optical clarity and superior scratch-resistance while delivering a contemporary look for any occasion.
Refined Metal Frame
Achieve lightweight wear and impeccable style with this minimalist design.
Adjustable Fit Features
Create a custom fit that is as unique as you with easily adjustable nose pads and flexible temple tips.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR TRENDSETTER AWARD
BEST COLLABORATION
100% Tatis 23 LE Speedcraft
A creation of synergetic connection - the Best Collaboration goes to 100% for their partnership with Tatis Jr, resulting in the Tatis 23 LE Speedcraft. This collaboration highlighted the best sport-ready features for performance eyewear and paired perfectly with an athlete who has inspired greatness this season.
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Wrap-around Shield Design
Fernando Tatis Jr. brought the semi-rimless, shield wrap-around design to the forefront as the hottest accessory to wear on the field.
HiPER® Lens Technology
100%’s proprietary lens technology boosts color and contrast — enhancing details and improving visibility on the ball field.
Innovative Features
Lens and frame ventilation provide fog-free clarity, while the adjustable nosepad allows you to customize the fit.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Heatwave Vise
What’s an award show without a People’s Choice Award? We couldn’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from eyewear lovers everywhere — and this year the people have spoken! Fashion and function come together for this fan-favorite frame! The Heat Wave Vise is flattering on all face shapes — so it's no wonder it takes the prize. No matter where these frames take you, you’ll go there in style.
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Stylish Frame
Make a stylish statement with the Heat Wave Vise. These frames are the epitome of cool and are guaranteed to make you stand out.
Optimal Coverage
The large lenses and 100% UV protection of the Heat Wave Vise will provide you with exceptional coverage and visibility.
Polycarbonate Material
Lightweight and durable, these frames are easy to wear and the perfect accessory.
OTHER NOMINEES FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE
OPTICIAN’S CHOICE
Maui Jim
The Opticians Choice Award is an integral part of the REXYS. At SportRx, our Opticians are committed to providing the best customer experience through superior optical solutions. This year, Maui Jim rose to the top for their matched commitment to excellent customer service. With easy accessibility to all their models, stellar optics technology, and stylish frame options, prescription wearers across the board gain the benefit of an elevated shopping experience.
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Quality Lens Options
Maui Jim prides itself in delivering the highest quality lens options that meet your lifestyle needs. This ranges from its SuperThin Glass lenses for high clarity and scratch resistance to the lightweight, shatter-resistant MauiPure® lenses.
Lens Technology
All Maui Jim Sunglasses feature PolarizedPlus2® lenses, which eliminates 99.9% of horizontal glare reflecting off of any flat, smooth, or shiny surface.
Optical Precision
Maui Jim presents one of the most customizable and versatile lens builds in the market — so every prescription need is met with precision. This ranges from multiple high-quality lens material options to mirror gradients. You can even include prescription readers into your sunglasses.
FIT SOLUTION AWARD
Wiley X Boss
This year’s Fit Solution Award winner was hand-selected for its focus on people with big heads. The Wiley X Boss comes perfectly equipped for those who need a little extra room for comfort. These sunglasses provide the clarity and functionality you need to perform your best on the job or during your outdoor sports activities.
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Tailor-Made for a Big Head
The Boss is Wiley X's largest Rx-able frame specifically designed for individuals who need a generous fit. If you have a big head, you'll enjoy the perfect size and maximum comfort of the Boss sunglasses.
OSHA and ANSI Safety Standards
Look good and feel safe in the Wiley X Boss. It meets OSHA and ANSI Z87.1 safety standards for optical clarity and high-velocity impact protection.
Facial Cavity™ Seal
A removable foam Facial Cavity™ Seal protects against dirt, dust, and debris during your work shifts or rigorous outdoor activities.
