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I
can just hear your question now. Why the heck would I
need “special” sunglasses for running and
jogging? The answer is that actually
you
don’t
need them but after you understand what to look for
you may decide that you want to own a
specific pair of sunglasses just for your running,
jogging or hiking. The outdoor enthusiast can't always pick the most ideal weather for
their outdoor activities. Too hot, too cold and too
windy are just a few of the things you may want to
consider while choosing sunglasses for running and
jogging. Knowing what to look for before you buy is
important.
If you already participate in any of these
activities and tried your daily wear fashion
sunglasses to do the job, you may know the
problems that you ran into. Just finding a pair
of sunglasses specifically designed for
multi-climate outdoor activities can help
make the experience even more enjoyable.
Don't be discouraged by the expense of
having special sunglasses for these
activities. Good quality sunglasses with
multiple uses may be just what you have been
looking for.
Here
are a few important considerations when picking your
running and jogging sunglasses:
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Rubber nose and temple grips -
Hot and cold weather both will usually result in
your sunglasses slipping down your nose. When this
happens you always end up running three steps and then
tapping on the sunglasses bridge to push the
sunglasses back up your nose. Then you’ll have
to repeat this process a thousand times almost to
the point of total distraction.
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Non-Scratch Coatings - Any sort of weather
precipitation means that you
often need to remove your sunglasses and wipe them
dry with whatever you have available. Usually your
shirt ends up being the wiping cloth. This process
can lead to scratches in your lenses especially when
you use a rough texture material for cleaning.
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Hydro-coatings - Your face and body is hot and the outside air
is wet and/or cold. Sunglasses will form
condensation on the inside and again you are forced
to interrupt your running, hiking or jogging just to
clean them.
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Interchangeable lenses for varying light conditions
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joggers are often running in and out of shade
temporarily being blinded by the bright sun or the
change from a bright sun to heavy dark shade. Not
only is this annoying but it is dangerous.
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