When looking at sunglasses on a budget, it seems like you have to choose between style and function; you can’t have both unless you’re willing to splurge on a luxury brand. And as an avid traveler, I’m constantly faced with the dilemma: Do I risk taking those $300 sunglasses on a trip and possibly losing them forever? Well, the answer has always been no, because I’ve left more sunglasses in hotels, airplanes, and coffee shops than I can count (at this point it’s become a mandatory sacrificial offering to the travel gods). But that was before I discovered the Goodr OG sunglasses.
In addition to helping me avoid bankruptcy and stick to my under-$30 sunglasses budget (a pair starts at $25 on Amazon), these travel-friendly sunglasses are a real game-changer with their polarized lenses and what I’d call the – the comfortable frames I once wore a stylish design.
Amazon
To buy: amazon.com, $25
Goodr is a brand by and for runners—and cyclists, and golfers, and weightlifters—which means its products are built to handle sweat and movement. If you’re running at full speed, you’ll want frames that won’t slide across your nose or bounce with movement. But you also need a lightweight frame so you can wear them on long runs without them feeling heavy on your face. That’s exactly what the Goodr OG sunglasses are.
UVA/UVB-blocking lenses are polarized to reduce glare so you get UV 400 protection and a clearer, clearer view of your surroundings. The frames of the Goodr OG sunglasses are also designed for a supportive fit, made even tighter thanks to grippy coating along the temples and rims, allowing them to stay in place even when you’re sweating. And since the brand’s goal was to make functional sunglasses that are also truly fashionable, all of these practical features are packaged in a surprisingly sleek look that you rarely see in the performance eyewear market.
For $25, it’s hard to find a pair of sunglasses that look as cool and feel as comfortable as the Goodr OG Sunglasses. I’ve worn them on runs. I’ve worn them to all-day festivals on hot summer days. I’ve worn them on hikes. And I can attest that they don’t bounce, they don’t slide, and they feel completely weightless when you wear them. But my favorite feature has to be the complete lack of stress I feel taking them with me on trips since they are affordable enough to replace if I lose them. Plus, the lenses are scratch-resistant, so they’re tough enough to withstand any unexpected bumps, scrapes, and drops that might occur on a day’s ride.
Amazon
To buy: amazon.com, $39
In fact, I was so impressed that I bought a second pair even though I haven’t lost the first one yet. And I’m far from the only traveler and adventurer who has been won over by the Goodr OG sunglasses. They have more than 2,300 five-star ratings from Amazon buyers, one of whom stated that “the fit is better than my more expensive pairs.” They also added, “I wore them every day in the city, at the beach, and at the lake. They were great at keeping glare out of my eyes. Color is accurate and clarity is spot on.” And another customer tried out their anti-slip grip: “I’ve worn them on a few runs now… There’s very minimal blurring, zero slippage/movement on my head while running, and they’re generally very comfortable. I was trail running and they fell and they didn’t fall.”
So if you chronically lose your sunglasses like me, or you just want functional and fashionable sunglasses at an affordable price, the Goodr OG sunglasses are for you. And trust me, you’ll never look back—especially at this $25 price point.
At time of publication, pricing starts at $25.
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