First, a confession: I don’t usually like wearing sunglasses while running ... But for endurance athletes—especially runners—looking for a trusty new pair of shades with impeccable optics ...

For runners spending hours a week outdoors ... there's also a close-fitting brow bar that prevents sweat from getting into your eyes. If you wear sunglasses in almost all weather, from cloudy to sunny ...

Here’s how it works. If you’re in the market for running sunglasses but aren’t sure where to start—or wondering if you even need a pair based on your local weather—you’re not alone.