Eyewear nerds will tell you there’s no quiver-killer when it comes to shades. Almost all of the pairs we tested this winter came close, however, balancing good looks with sharp optics, protection, and durability. We skate-skied marathons of miles, ran through winter slush and mud, and climbed snow-drenched peaks in the Sierra to find the very best of the season.
The Winners at a Glance
Best All-Around: Costa Mainsail
Lightest: Roka Torino
Best for High-Output Activities: Anon Winderness
Lowest Environmental Impact: Baijo Toads
Best Aviators: Zeal Optics Skyway
Best Budget: Tifosi Smirk
Most Durable: Under Armour Scorcher
Most Versatile: Smith XC Sunglasses
The Reviews: The Eight Best Winter Sunglasses of 2024
Our testers fought over who got to wear the Mainsail the longest: this was a crowd-favorite on snowy and sunny days around the Sierra. Though Costa tends to make glasses for water sports, we tested these shades in the snow: shoveling, backcountry skiing, and on an inbounds bootpack at Mammoth Mountain….
