Hiking Sunglasses

Tackle The Trails With Polarized Hiking Sunglasses

Protect your eyes mile after mile with polarized hiking sunglasses from Zeal Optics. These performance hiking sunglasses come equipped with our plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses (Z-Lite/Z-Resin frames contain a minimum of 45% bio-resin), providing clarity and contrast whether you're staying local, or halfway through the Appalachian Trail. ProFlex Rubber on the nose and temples keeps the sunglasses in place on the most technical of scrambles. All Zeal Optics frames are crafted to be extremely lightweight, providing a comfortable fit wherever your hike takes you.

Premium polarized protection

Ellume Polarized

Reflected light and UV exposure can cause glare, eye fatigue and sensitivity, all of which disrupt your experience outdoors. Ellume Polarized eliminates 99.9% of glare and blocks 100% of harmful UVA/B rays, protecting against the risk of long-term eye damage.

LIGHTER. STRONGER. FURTHER.

Z-Lite Thin Injection

Z-lite combines our Z-Resin material, which includes a minimum of 45% bio-resin, with a thin injection process, creating an ultra-lightweight, durable frame, weighing in at less than an ounce including the lenses, for performance and style.

BUILT FOR LIFE OUTDOORS

Durability

The wilderness can be a dangerous place for sunglasses, but we've got you covered. From the frame to the lens, all Zeal Optics sunglasses are designed to stand up to everyday life as well as the world’s harshest conditions and we've got the warranty to back this up.

ALL DAY COMFORT

ProFlex Rubber

This unique, porous rubber material is strategically injected into the temples and nose pads of the frame to provide a soft and comfortable hold that gets tackier as things warm up, keeping your glasses in place on the most technical of trails.

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Ambassador Hiking Review

"I never go hiking or backpacking without my Zeal Optics sunglasses. They're an essential piece on my packing list whether it's for a morning of hiking on our local trails or an extended backpack through the wilderness. I wear the Essentials with the copper lens because they're a durable, classic design, and the lens makes the world around me pop with contrast and color.

The Ellume Polarized lens is the differential advantage these sunglasses have over all others. The clarity and contrast enhances my view of the world while protecting my eyes from the sun's UV rays."

- Chris Morgan, Zeal Optics Ambassador

Great Sunglasses

"These are top notch sunglasses. The lenses are high quality and produce crisp, clear images. What really sets them apart though is the frame. They are incredibly lightweight yet also provide a secure fit. I've worn them climbing, hiking, and golfing and never felt them slip. The lightweight and comfortable frames allow you to wear them for hours on end without any sort of discomfort."

★★★★★ - Norman W.

Lightweight Sunglasses That Actually Look Good

"The lenses shade the sunlight without being too dark and the frames are super lightweight making them great for hiking and backpacking. They look more stylish than any other sporty sunglasses I have ever tried."

★★★★★ - Rachel M.

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