Athletic Eyewear

Colorado's outdoor lifestyle demands eyewear that can keep up. Whether you're hitting the slopes, casting a line, cycling mountain trails, or teeing off at sunrise, the right athletic eyewear protects your eyes and improves your performance.

At Edge Optics in Fort Collins, we carry sport-specific glasses, sunglasses, and goggles designed for the activities you love—with features like impact-resistant lenses, polarized glare reduction, and lightweight, durable frames built to handle whatever you throw at them.

Not sure what you need for your sport? Use the guide below to find the right eyewear for your activity, or stop by our Fort Collins location and let our team fit you with performance eyewear that works as hard as you do.

Eyewear for Your Adventures at Edge Optics

Why Sport-Specific Eyewear Matters

Your everyday sunglasses aren't designed for performance. Athletic eyewear is engineered to stay secure during movement, protect your eyes from the elements, and actually enhance your vision for the activity you're doing.

What makes athletic eyewear different:

• Stays put — Secure fit that won't slip during sweat, impact, or intense movement

• Protects your eyes — Shields against UV rays, wind, debris, water, and accidents

• Enhances your vision — Sport-specific tints and lens technology improve contrast, reduce glare, and adapt to changing light

• Built to last — Lightweight, durable materials designed to handle the elements

Lens features you'll see in performance eyewear:

• Polarized — Cuts glare from reflective surfaces like water, snow, and roads

• Photochromic — Automatically adjusts tint based on light conditions (bright sun to shade)

• Hydrophobic — Repels water droplets for clearer vision in rain or spray

• Anti-fog — Prevents fogging from sweat, humidity, or temperature changes

• Impact-resistant (Polycarbonate/Trivex) — Protects eyes from flying debris and accidental impact

• Mirrored — Reduces light transmittance for extremely bright, high-glare environments

The right athletic eyewear doesn't just protect—it gives you an edge. Find yours at Edge Optics.

Prescription Athletic Eyewear in Fort Collins

Prescription options we carry:

• Prescription sports sunglasses and goggles

• Rx goggle inserts for skiing, snowboarding, and motorcycling

• Over-the-counter and custom prescription swim goggles

• Custom prescription dive masks

• Photochromic and polarized lenses in your Rx

Whether you're on the mountain, in the water, or on the trail, our team will help you find prescription athletic eyewear that fits your sport, your face, and your vision needs.

Need vision correction for your sport? You don't have to choose between seeing clearly and protecting your eyes. At Edge Optics, we offer prescription athletic eyewear so you can perform at your best without compromising your vision.

Edge Optics' Athletic Eyewear Guide

Click on the sport or activity you enjoy in beautiful Colorado, and we'll show you Edge Optics' expert eyewear recommendations—from the right lenses to the best brands for your adventure.

🏍️ Motorcycle

Colorado law requires eye protection for all riders and passengers—but beyond the legal requirement, the right motorcycle eyewear keeps wind, debris, and UV rays out of your eyes so you can focus on the road. Look for wrap-coverage frames that fit comfortably under your helmet, with impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses that can handle anything the road kicks up.

What to look for: Helmet-compatible fit, wrap coverage, wind and debris protection, impact-resistant lenses, anti-fog coating

Brands we recommend: WileyX, Oakley, SPY+, Halcyon

⛳ Golf

Golf demands precision—and your eyewear should help, not hinder. Lightweight frames with wrap coverage keep your peripheral vision clear, while lenses that adjust to changing light conditions help you read the greens from sunrise to sunset. Grass and sand reflect 15–20% more light, so tinted lenses in blue, light amber, brown, or rose reduce glare and improve contrast.

What to look for: Lightweight frames, wrap design, photochromic or tinted lenses (amber, brown, rose, blue), minimal frame edge for unobstructed vision

Brands we recommend: Oakley, Rudy Project, WileyX, SMITH

🎯 Hunting & Shooting Sports

When you're tracking movement and reading terrain, neutral gray lenses won't cut it. Hunting and shooting eyewear should enhance contrast and suppress blue light scatter so targets stand out against natural backgrounds. Yellow, vermilion, amber, brown, or rose tints improve visibility in variable outdoor light.

What to look for: Contrast-enhancing tints (yellow, amber, vermilion, brown, rose), impact-resistant lenses, comfortable fit for long wear

Brands we recommend: WileyX, Oakley, SMITH

🎣 Fishing

Polarized lenses are non-negotiable for fishing—they cut surface glare so you can see below the waterline. For deep water, go with gray or blue-tinted lenses; for shallow water and sight fishing, amber, brown, or copper lenses improve contrast and help you spot fish faster. Hydrophobic coatings keep water droplets from obstructing your view.

What to look for: Polarized lenses, anti-reflective coating, hydrophobic treatment, amber/brown/copper tints for shallow water, gray/blue for deep water

Brands we recommend: Maui Jim, Oakley, SMITH Optics

🎿 Snowboarding & Skiing

Snow reflects 85–95% of sunlight, making proper eye protection essential on the mountain. Look for helmet-compatible goggles with low light transmittance, interchangeable lenses for changing conditions, and anti-fog venting to keep your vision clear. Polarized lenses reduce blinding glare off bright snow. Need vision correction? Ask us about universal Rx goggle inserts.

What to look for: Helmet-compatible goggles, low light transmittance, interchangeable or photochromic lenses, polarized, anti-fog venting

Brands we recommend: ZEAL Optics, Oakley, Blenders, SPY+

🚴 Cycling & Mountain Biking

From road glare to trail debris, cycling eyewear needs to handle it all. Wrap frames protect against wind, water, and dirt, while thin temples fit comfortably under your helmet. Photochromic lenses adapt to changing light as you move between sun and shade, and hydrophobic coatings keep rain and sweat from blurring your vision.

What to look for: Wrap frame, helmet-compatible (thin temples), photochromic lenses, polarized for road glare, hydrophobic coating

Brands we recommend: Oakley, Rudy Project

🚤 Water Sports

Whether you're boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or water skiing, polarized lenses are a must—they cut the blinding glare off the water so you can see clearly above and below the surface. Hydrophobic coatings repel water droplets, and floatable frames (or floatable Croakies) make sure your glasses don't sink if they go overboard.

What to look for: Polarized lenses, hydrophobic coating, floatable frames or retainers, secure fit

Brands we recommend: Maui Jim, Oakley, Dragon H2O

🏃 Running & Triathlon

When you're logging miles, your eyewear needs to stay put—even when you're drenched in sweat. Lightweight, slip-resistant frames with a snug fit or strap option keep glasses secure, while vented designs reduce fog and sweat buildup. Photochromic lenses adapt to variable light conditions from early morning to midday sun.

What to look for: Lightweight, slip-resistant, secure fit or strap option, vented frames, photochromic lenses

Brands we recommend: Goodr, Oakley, ZEAL Optics, SPY+

🏊 Swimming & Diving

Swim goggles and dive masks need a water-tight, flexible seal and a wide field of view. Anti-fog treatments keep your vision clear lap after lap. Need prescription lenses? We offer 3M press-on Rx, prescription inserts, over-the-counter Rx swim goggles, and customizable prescription dive masks.

What to look for: Water-tight flexible seal, wide field of view, anti-fog treatment, prescription options available

Options we offer: 3M press-on Rx, prescription inserts, OTC Rx swim goggles, custom prescription dive masks

🎾 Ball Sports (Tennis, Baseball, Racquetball)

Fast-moving balls demand impact-resistant eye protection—polycarbonate or Trivex lenses are essential. Lens color matters too: outdoor sports like baseball benefit from gray, brown, green, or yellow-orange lenses depending on conditions, while indoor sports like racquetball call for light amber, yellow, or clear lenses to maximize visibility.

What to look for: Impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses, sport-specific tints, secure fit

Brands we recommend: Oakley, ZEAL Optics, Spokiz

🏓 Pickleball

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Colorado—and fast-moving balls at close range mean eye protection matters. Impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses shield your eyes from accidental hits, while lightweight, secure-fitting frames stay put during quick lateral movements. For outdoor play, polarized or tinted lenses reduce glare from the court surface; for indoor play, clear or light yellow lenses maximize visibility.

What to look for: Impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses, lightweight secure fit, polarized or tinted for outdoor courts, clear or light yellow for indoor play

Brands we recommend: Oakley, ZEAL Optics, Goodr, Rudy Project

🥊 Contact Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Football, Hockey)

In contact sports, a stray elbow, ball, or collision can happen in an instant—making protective eyewear essential. Sport goggles with impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses and a secure wraparound or strap design protect your eyes without obstructing your peripheral vision. Look for padded frames, shatterproof lenses, and a snug fit that stays in place no matter how physical the game gets. Prescription sport goggles are available for athletes who need vision correction on the court or field.

What to look for: Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, shatterproof construction, secure strap or wraparound fit, padded frames, prescription options available

Brands we recommend: Oakley, WileyX

🏜️ Dirt Biking

Dirt, mud, wind, and dust—dirt biking throws everything at your eyes. Helmet-compatible goggles with impact-resistant lenses, hydrophobic coatings, and anti-fog venting keep your vision clear no matter how gnarly the trail gets.

What to look for: Helmet-compatible goggles, impact-resistant lenses, hydrophobic and anti-fog coatings, secure seal

Brands we recommend: Oakley, SPY+

🏔️ Mountaineering

At high altitude, UV exposure intensifies and snow reflects nearly all incoming light. Mountaineering eyewear should feature the darkest lenses possible, side shields to block peripheral light and wind, and mirrored coatings for the lowest light transmittance. Protect your eyes from snow blindness and harsh alpine conditions.

What to look for: Very low light transmittance, side shields, mirrored lenses, UV protection, wind protection

Brands we recommend: Oakley, SMITH, SPY+

🥾 Hiking & Trail Running

Colorado's trails deliver stunning views—but also intense sun, unpredictable weather, and debris kicked up on the path. Lightweight, secure-fitting eyewear with UV protection is essential at altitude, where UV exposure is significantly stronger. Photochromic lenses adapt as you move between shaded forest and exposed ridgelines, while polarized lenses reduce glare on rocky terrain and water crossings. Look for ventilated frames to prevent fogging on steep climbs.

What to look for: Lightweight, secure fit, 100% UV protection, photochromic lenses for changing light, polarized for glare reduction, ventilated frames to prevent fog

Brands we recommend: Oakley, ZEAL Optics, Goodr, SMITH

👧 Kids' Athletic Eyewear

Kids' eyes are more sensitive to UV damage than adults'—and they're more prone to accidents. Anytime your child is outside or playing sports, protect their eyes with UVA/UVB-blocking, impact-resistant lenses made from polycarbonate or Trivex. Durable, kid-friendly frames keep up with active play.

What to look for: 100% UVA/UVB protection, impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses, durable kid-friendly frames

Brands we recommend: Oakley