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How to chooseHow to choose wraparound sunglassesA wraparound frame curves around the side of the head, so light, wind and grit cannot get in from the sides. Choose by what you do....
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A wraparound frame curves around the side of the head, so light, wind and grit cannot get in from the sides. Choose by what you do. For running, light shields such as the Castel 1041 stay put. For riding, the Suture Jacket 1096 and the Skyline 1043 give tall coverage. For hiking, the Plantaris 1012 is polarized for glare off water and wet rock.
Fit matters more on a wrap than on a flat frame. The curve should follow your face without touching your lashes or cheeks. Adjustable nose pads, as on the Flakx 1097, let you raise the lens until it clears.
More in the wraparound sunglasses guide and the guide to shield sunglasses.
What does wraparound actually mean?
The front is curved rather than flat, and the arms start further back on the temple. The result is coverage at the outer corner of the eye, where a flat frame leaves a gap.
Are wraparound sunglasses only for sport?
No. The curve helps anyone who drives into low sun or spends long days outdoors. Shallower wraps read as everyday frames rather than sports eyewear.
Do they fog up?
Any frame close to the face can fog when you stop moving. Frames with vents at the top of the lens clear faster than a sealed shield.
Will a wraparound frame fit a low nose bridge?
Several have adjustable nose pads or grip coating, so the frame rests on the nose instead of dropping onto the cheeks.
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