No longer just fashionable, sunglasses provide UV protection for runners.
Sunglasses are no longer just fashion statements; they provide the necessary UV protection for your eyes. For marathoners, protecting your eyes from sun exposure is as important as getting the right running shoes. Researchers at Oakley addressed many of the key issues that kept female athletes from achieving a higher level of performance. There are many designer glasses on the market, but every true athlete knows that Oakley is the holy grail of the running community.
Oakley Half Jacket Polarized Sunglasses
The Oakley Half Jacket is one of the least expensive glasses of the Oakley product line. The lens size is small so these sunglasses are suited for the small-framed woman. Comfortable and lightweight, the Half Jacket offers 100 percent UV protection and interchangeable lenses. With a three-point fit, these sunglasses comfortably hug the nose and behind the ears.
Oakley Thump Pro 512 MB MP3 Sunglasses
Many marathoners listen to music while running but hate the dangling wires from their iPod. The Oakley Thump offers a built-in sound system capable of holding 120 songs, all while providing UV protection for your eyes. Weighing less than an iPod or MP3 player, Thump Pro can play up to six hours of music on one battery charge. The sound system is compatible with Windows Media Player, WinAMP and iTunes. The sunglasses feature wraparound, impact-resistant lenses.
Oakley Minute Sunglasses
The Oakley Minute sunglasses are specifically designed for small- to medium-size faces. Using Oakley's patented High Definition Optics, these glasses have a permanent Hydrophobic lens coating to repel rain, sweat, skin oils and dust. These impact-resistant, lightweight glasses feature pure Plutonite lenses that filter out 100 percent of all UV rays, not just UVA or UVB. The Minute glasses are available in a wide range of options that balance light and reduce glare.
Oakley Radar Path
Oakley's Radar Path women's sunglasses feature Oakley's Hydrophobic lens coating that prevents rain, skin oils and sweat from building up on the lens. With interchangeable lenses, the Radar Path features two sizes with a custom nose piece to provide the best fit.
Oakley Enduring Pace
Many female runners want the best performance without the masculine look and fit. Oakley's Enduring Pace sunglasses provide the same sports performance made exclusively for women. With a Hydrophobic lens coating to repel rain, sweat, skin oils and dust, you get clarity of vision as well as peripheral vision. The fit is specifically designed for women with an adjustable nose piece.
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