Shade Parade

Protect your baby blues with sunglasses designed for a summer's worth of action and adventure

(Photo: Mark Wiens)

Published June 1, 2005 12:00AM

For high-quality optics wrapped in rock-star style, slide on SPY OPTIC’s LeBARON. $105; www.spyoptic.com

Bend and shape the temples on SMITH OPTICS’ CLIFTON to ensure a snug fit around your head. $70; www.smithoptics.com

Instead of slipping when you perspire, the rubber-covered earpieces on BOLLÉ’s BOUNCE grip like mad. $149; www.bolle.com

These polarized BEACON beauties by KAENON come in gray or copper lens tints. $170; www.kaenon.com

OAKLEY stuck shatterproof lenses in the CROSSHAIR, a modern spin on the classic aviator. $120; www.oakley.com