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The Moon here in grey is a fan fave for its smaller frame collaborated with Tracksmith on a Like all five frames, the Clifford here in Tortoise has an adjustable nosepiece. So enamored were we with this partnership, we deemed the sunglasses were for “wearing casually as often as you do for running” and awarded them Gear of the Year in 2018.
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Running Advertisement - Continue Reading Below, The H, supports the H Foundation for cancer research, with 100 percent of profits being donated. The Active collection’s other models include the oversized cat-eye Emeline, the Buddy Holly-inspired Barron, the square-framed Clifford, and Moon.
“We built our sunglasses with meticulous craftsmanship to perform in sport and transcend it,” said Article One Founder Wes Stoody in press release. “We want hikers, runners, and cyclists of all levels to own versatile eyewear that encourages personal style and movement from the saddle to the city, trail to town, or racing to relaxing.”
They are not the cheapest sunglasses—at $199 each, that’s eight times the price of a pair by Goodr—but the quality is there. The frames are made with acrylic that keeps its shape when exposed to high temperatures. The CR39 polarized lenses with backside anti-reflective coating block 100 percent of UVA/UVB rays and prevents road glare, according to Article One. The sunglasses also have adjustable nose pads to keep them from sliding.
Running in the Active Collection
Runner-in-Chief Jeff Dengate put the Active collection to the test during cloudless track workouts and long runs.
“I was a puddle, doing 6 x 800 at 5K pace,” he said. “The glasses were great. No slip, no bounce, and no fogging. They even stayed put when I did a set of jump squats and plyometric lunges after the run.
“I really like the style of the Barron and Clifford, but they’re considerably heavy! The Barron is 38 grams, compared to just 22 for Goodr. After a 5-mile run, I could feel a little more pressure on my nose than I wanted, but I readjusted the nose pads and it improved quite a bit.
“They’re not cheap. And there are a lot of great glasses in that price range. Goodr is still a solid pick. Then again, I have some Goodr OGs that have to be chucked because the plastic has turned sticky. I have a pair of the original Tracksmith x Article One frames and they’re still awesome, so I hold out great hope for the longevity of this new Active collection.
“I wore the Clifford for an 8-mile run this weekend, plus I also wore it all day Saturday driving down to Philadelphia and doing some shopping. This frame has a chunky, square shape that my wife says makes me look like an old Italian film director. I’ll take that as a compliment. On the run, the glasses didn’t feel as heavy as their actual weight (43 grams, heaviest of the collection) suggests. I like that they give me even more coverage from the sun than The H, which is a smaller shape.
“If I’m headed on a week-long trip and have to pack light—and, I will—I’d take along either the Barron or the Clifford for their versatility. How to choose? Find the one that works best for your head shape.”
All glasses are now available at articleoneeyewear.com.
Amanda is a test editor at Runner’s World who has run the Boston Marathon every year since 2013; she's a former professional baker with a master’s in gastronomy and she carb-loads on snickerdoodles.
