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Sunday, 5 April 2020

How to choose sunglasses for summer sports


Everyone happened to be on the beach and want to take part in one of the various sports activities that this place offers us, but often many had to give up this opportunity because they did not have the right glasses available to protect themselves from sun and sand , but which allowed it to move freely at the same time.

If you happened to find yourself in a similar situation, continue reading this article and discover our tips for choosing the sunglasses that are right for you.

The bathing establishments in the Pesaro area organize the spaces of the beach with beach-tennis and beach-volley courts .
Some play freely in the water with the "battilarde", the classic wooden racketswhich are used with the tennis ball, although in recent years it has decreased in popularity, supplanted by beach tennis .
Summer water sports include windsurfing, canoeing and sailing . Swimming and spearfishing belong to another category .

The bicycle is widespread in Pesaro , so much so that it has been defined as the "city of bicycles", a means that is also widely used in the nearby cities of Romagna and Emilia.


In Pesaro we have beautiful cycle paths that also run along the beach and the San Bartolo Natural Park, which is a high coast on the sea with a road that has been used several times by the Giro d'Italia runners and with a wonderful panorama that blends the green of the hills with the blue of the sea.
Well, what sunglasses are needed to enjoy all this beauty and practice these fun sports safely?

Continue reading this article to find out the following sections:

Sunglasses for summer sports: which one to choose?
What is sports sunglasses used for?
The importance of sunglasses for outdoor sports
There is no sporty sunglasses for everyone
The right technical glasses for every sport
Sunglasses for summer sports: which one to choose?
Whenever we are at sea or by the sea, we need to protect our eyes effectively, as ultraviolet rays hit us directly and reflexively, becoming much more aggressive and potentially harmful .

So you need adequate glasses with lenses that block 100% of UVA and UVB, with sufficiently dark filters , with the possibility of inserting a mirror on the external surface of the lens and an anti-reflective treatment on the inside.


Better yet, opt for polarized lenses that eliminate the glare of water and sand and the unpleasant situations that arise when the sun is in front of you.

We of the Ciaroni team are seafarers and we know exactly what it takes to go to the water and to the beach without jeopardizing our visual apparatus .

As we have learned to put protection 50 on our epidermis, we must understand that it is not enough to squint to protect oneself from UV rays. We must use appropriate glasses that may vary depending on the sport practiced , but which are all designed for protection from harmful rays.

For some sports such as beach volleyball, beach tennis, cycling, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing , wrap-around goggles with elastic , rubbery materials are preferred , which in the event of a collision do not break and above all do not cause damage to who wears them.

Metal glasses which, in case of strong impact, can create wounds in the eye area (cheekbones, supraciliary arch, temple, etc.) should therefore be avoided .

What is sports sunglasses used for?

To ensure excellent performance in the sports field, every athlete knows that he must prepare himself better and must have the appropriate equipment , which, in addition to clothing, includes technical sunglasses for sports.

They are part of the equipment and the competitive strategy, first of all because they protect the eyes from dust particles or other debris that can rise during sports, are able to guarantee the necessary shielding from the UV rays of the sun and guarantee perfect vision in all conditions of use .
Thanks to new optical technologies, modern models of technical glasses for sports are able to guarantee a clearer and sharper vision and consequently ensure better performance for the athletes who wear them.

The practice of sporting activities requires constant attention, speed of reaction and agility. Only a clear and sharp vision can ensure maximum concentration and precision in all circumstances , also avoiding unpleasant injuries.


For some sportsmen who wear technical sports glasses, however, the problem may be the difference between front and side vision. Precisely for this reason more and more models of wraparound glasses are made, which allow an optimal vision also laterally .

These models are very comfortable and must be made to measure, because they must adapt to the shape of the face and be suitable for the sporting activity to be practiced . The frame must remain firm and stable to ensure ease and speed of movement in any situation.

To be sure to choose the right model, you need the advice of an optician or optometrist , who can give useful and precise information.


Technical sports glasses are not only the preserve of professional athletes. Everyone, even those who practice amateur or sporadic activity, should wear them. It is mistakenly believed that traditional glasses can also be worn , especially if you have visual defects to correct; in reality they are not suitable for prolonged outdoor sports , especially in summer.

Sports graduated sunglasses are designed to correct the wearer's visual defect , and are also equipped with greater UV protection than traditional ones.

There is no sporty sunglasses for everyone
When you intend to buy a pair of technical sports glasses, you must first contact the ophthalmologist and optician / optometrist . Based on the presence or absence of visual defects, and also on the basis of the sporting activity to be practiced, professionals will be able to direct towards the best choice.
It is important to clarify that there are no glasses that are suitable without distinction for all subjects or for all activities.   This is even more true as regards sports glasses, which must be chosen to measure, paying close attention to the various components:

Frame : must be solid, comfortable and perfectly adherent to the face . Aesthetics have their weight, but to ensure good wearability it is necessary to feel it light and enveloping, to better accompany all activities.

Lenses : must be unbreakable and light . The modern lenses are all in polycarbonate precisely to be lighter and to be worn in any context. Depending on the sport, more or less marked levels of protection are also recommended and the application of filters on the lenses can facilitate vision even in conditions of excessive or low light.

Nasal bridge and temples : they must be comfortable in every situation, even the most extreme. The bridge must be soft and comfortable, the length of the arms must be calibrated well on the person's face . They should have soft protections to cushion movements and prevent them from falling. In many sports it is advisable to choose wrap-around temples, to best surround the whole ear and improve the stability of the frame. If the sport to be practiced is cycling or skating, better than the straightest temples , which can also be worn under a helmet.

Ventilation : be equipped with a good ventilation system that allows the air to pass and avoids the formation of sweat or condensation as much as possible, factors that could adversely affect vision and therefore sports performance.

The right technical glasses for every sport

Water sports

For those who practice water sports, the best choice is certainly a good pair of goggles, able to defend the eyes from the chlorine of the pool, from the salt water of the sea and from bacteria.
They must be comfortable and well-fitting, with silicone closures to prevent the entry of water and adjustable elastic bands. Even those with visual defects can wear goggles, models with graduated lenses are also available to guarantee excellent vision for everyone.

Sports with ball or ball

Having to practice an outdoor activity that involves the use of a ball or a ball can be dangerous if you do not wear the right technical sports glasses .

Especially on the sunniest days, the reverberation and the intensity of the sunlight can be an impediment to the performance and even be harmful.
Polarized glasses provide a better perception of colors and depth of field , also avoiding accidents due to suboptimal vision.

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