The Best Men’s Sunglasses of the Summer

As far as accessories go, few have more ROI than a great pair of sunglasses. After all, they sit right there, perched in the middle of your face, the very first thing a person sees when they clap eyes on you. While their raison d’être is functional—to filter out dastardly ultraviolet rays—their added benefit is to evoke a certain stylistic mood and create a bit of mystique. Classicists can rely on styles that are impervious to the whims of fashion (wayfarers, say, or aviators), but for those who care to dabble in something trendy, shades are an easy entry point. As fate would have it, today is National Sunglasses Day (a real thing, we assure you) and we’ve seized the moment to pick out a few models that might help you face these sunny days and strange times.

In recent years wellness has dominated popular conversation, and suddenly working out and eating “right” has become something of a national obsession. That has spilled over from the treadmill and weight room floor into real life—just look at the ubiquity of athleisure and the rise of run clubs for proof. So it’s no surprise that even sunglasses are getting the sporty treatment. Sleek, streamlined shapes and shiny, iridescent lenses are an easy way to give an outfit some instant energy. Try a pair of the Prada Linea Rossa (above, $450) or the Oakley Eye Jacket Redux (below, $186).