Best Polarized Sunglasses for Men: How to Choose the Right Pair

Polarized sunglasses are one of the easiest upgrades you can make if you drive, fish, cycle or spend time near water. This guide explains what polarized lenses do, how they differ from UV protection, and compares the polarized styles we stock so you can pick the right pair.

What do polarized lenses do?

Light that bounces off water, wet roads and glass becomes concentrated glare. A polarized lens filters that glare out, so colours look clearer and your eyes tire less. This is separate from UV protection: UV400 lenses block ultraviolet rays, while polarization cuts glare. The best sunglasses do both, and every pair below has UV400 lenses.

Polarized sunglasses for men at a glance

Men's Polarized Prescription Sunglasses: for people who wear glasses

If you need a prescription, start here. These polarized sunglasses are made to take prescription lenses and have UV400 protection, so you do not have to choose between seeing clearly and cutting glare. See the Men's Polarized Prescription Sunglasses.

Photochromic Polarized Prescription Sunglasses: one pair for changing light

Photochromic lenses darken in bright sun and lighten indoors, which suits people who move between outdoors and indoors during the day. This model adds polarization, an anti-reflective coating, UV400 protection and a lightweight aluminium-magnesium frame. See the photochromic polarized sunglasses.

Cool Shark HD Polarized Sunglasses: the lightweight everyday pair

High-definition polarized lenses in a lightweight aluminium-magnesium frame, with a shark-inspired look for both men and women. A good choice for the beach, watersports and sunny days out. See the Cool Shark sunglasses.

UV400 Outdoor Polarized Sunglasses: for driving and hiking

Simple lines that suit square, round and oval faces, with polarized lenses that reduce glare from roads and other vehicles. They also work for hiking, climbing, cycling and beach holidays. See the UV400 outdoor sunglasses.

Sport Men's Polarized Sunglasses: for active use

High-definition polarized, photochromic and anti-reflective lenses in a lightweight aluminium-magnesium frame, built for running, cycling and other sport. See the sport polarized sunglasses.

How to choose polarized sunglasses

• Do you wear glasses? Choose a prescription-ready pair.
• Do you move between sun and shade? Photochromic lenses adjust as the light changes.
• Is weight important? Aluminium-magnesium frames are light enough for all-day wear.
• Is it for sport? Pick the sport model with HD polarized lenses.

Frequently asked questions

Are polarized sunglasses the same as UV400?
No. Polarization reduces glare, and UV400 blocks UV rays. All the pairs above have UV400 lenses.

Are polarized sunglasses good for driving?
Yes. They reduce glare from roads and other vehicles.

Can I get polarized sunglasses with a prescription?
Yes. See the prescription-ready models above.

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