Why lenses mist up – and how to prevent it.
22nd September 2023
Fogged up lenses are the result of condensation, the simple chemical process that occurs when water vapor cools down enough to turn from a gas back into its liquid state. This can happen quite suddenly when there is a drastic...
What are Category 4 sunglasses and where are they used?
31st August 2023
Sunglasses For Sport sell a wide range of Category 4 sunglasses – probably the largest selection available in the UK. But what are they and where are they used? What are Category 4 sunglasses The lens category number equates to...
A visit from Adam Henson at The Game Fair
3rd August 2023
We’ve just got back from exhibiting at the UK’s largest field sports event celebrating its 65th year: The Game Fair held at Ragley Hall near Stratford upon Avon. Adam Henson, Britain’s best-known farmer and long-standing BBC Countryfile presenter, popped onto...
How polarised sunglasses work
12th July 2023
If your summer holiday plans mean spending time on or near to water it’s a good idea to have polarised lenses for your sunglasses. You might have wondered how polarised sunglasses work and what causes glare on water. Polarised Light...
Bollé Micro Edge – timeless performance
5th July 2023
A part of Bollé’s history and worn by the best athletes in the world, the Bollé Micro Edge sunglass is a symbol of the brand’s advanced design and creativity. Featuring a narrow shield lens and half-rim frame it is 100% focused on...
Keep an eye on the UV Index
14th June 2023
The UV Index (or UVI) is a standard international measure of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the Sun - which penetrates the Earth's atmosphere and can cause sunburn. Index values start at zero and then can rise above 10. The higher...
Just in! Brand new Evolutions!
24th May 2023
Just arrived and manufactured exclusively for our sister company, Evolution Eyewear Ltd: Evolution Carmel A terrific looking unisex cross-over sport-leisure sunglass, Evolution Carmel has a matte black frame and brown polarised polycarbonate (Category 3) lenses. As the lenses are made...
2023 Fab Floats are here!
30th March 2023
We first started selling Floats sunglasses in 2008 and it’s one of our favourite brands! Floats, based in South Beach, Florida, specialise in superior quality yet highly affordable polarised sunglasses in both sport and leisure styles. The glare blocking lenses...
More new arrivals – 2023 Sea River sunglasses
9th March 2023
We’ve just taken delivery of numerous brand new 2023 Sea River sunglasses. The French Sea River brand specialise in good quality but affordably priced polarised sunglasses – most models around £20. They feature strong/durable frames and high-quality glare blocking lenses....
New 2023 Montana sunglasses
17th February 2023
We’ve just taken delivery of several new 2023 Montana sunglasses – both sports & leisure styles. All models are under £15 – fantastic value for money. The Montana brand belongs to one of Europe’s largest eyewear companies, with all models...
Best cycling sunglasses for your budget
27th January 2023
Cycling sunglasses don’t have to be out of your budget. We have put together a selection of cycling eyewear suitable for all budgets, starting at under £25 for entry level sunglasses. All of our cycling eyewear has UV400 rated lenses,...
January sale – up to 60% off!
13th January 2023
Check out our sale with up to 60% off. Big discounts on many brands including Oakley, Bollé, Uvex, Serengeti and Tifosi. Shop all sale sunglasses Shop all sale sunglasses Shop sale sunglasses by brand Oakley Bollé Uvex Serengeti Tifosi ...
New in Costa Polarised Sunglasses – plus special discount
3rd November 2022
We have just added a selection of new Costa polarised sunglasses, including sports and lifestyle models. We also have a special discount available on Costa sunglasses - keep reading to the end for the discount code. Costa polarised sunglasses feature...
Drivers urged to keep a pair of sunglasses in the car
7th October 2022
This is a story we have covered before but always worth revisiting - low sun at this time of the year typically coincides with rush hour in the morning and evening. Blinding sun and road glare while driving continues to...
Bollé Icarus – ultra lightweight cycling sunglasses
6th September 2022
Bollé Icarus, the new ultra-lightweight frameless cycling sunglass – 23g of pure performance. A sports performance cycling sunglass from Bollé, available with Volt+ the revolutionary colour boosting lens, and Phantom advanced photochromic lens. Icarus features Bollé’s signature s-fit temples. The...
Keeping our prices super competitive
15th August 2022
We try not to put up prices – in spite of multiple price rises from suppliers in the last 18 months we have done our best to avoid passing these on. The vast majority of our prices are the same...
Oakley Prizm Lenses – A Guide
8th August 2022
Oakley Prizm lenses fine tune individual colours, enhancing detail for an optimized experience. With Prizm lens technology everything looks vivid and vibrant. It’s a breakthrough that comes from Oakley's decades of research in optics for professional athletes, and it helps...
Shock results from new research
19th July 2022
Nearly half of adults never wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun. That's the shocking result of a poll of 2000 adults commissioned by the charity Guide Dogs (The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association). More alarming still,...
New in Serengeti sunglasses
18th July 2022
Serengeti sunglasses are renowned globally as the most advanced eyewear with a unique 3-in-1 lens technology. With gradually-adjusting photochromic lenses, naturally colour-enhancing Spectral Control® filters, and glare-reducing polarisation, every Serengeti® lens is unique — and every frame is fashionable. From...
Take note of the UV Index
21st June 2022
Everyone is exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) from the sun; UV rays can cause major damage to our skin and eyes. The UV index is an international system of measuring ultraviolet solar radiation for a specific day and geographical location....
Aviator sunglasses – back in fashion….again!
6th June 2022
The popularity of aviator sunglasses ebbs and flows but it’s no surprise that right now they’re making yet another come back. Top Gun sunglasses Iconic aviator sunglasses are back in the limelight, spurred on by Tom Cruise’s American fighter pilot...