Perspective: 7 sports glasses in the test

Wind, sand, splashing water and bright light - water sports can be quite a strain on the eyes. Good sports goggles are therefore almost as much a part of SUP equipment as a wetsuit. Many goggle manufacturers have adapted to the special needs of water sports enthusiasts and now offer lightweight and robust sunglasses that can withstand a wash. It's good if the goggles also have a small float to keep them afloat if they go overboard. After all, who likes to sink a few hundred euros? Small details like these are what distinguish a good pair of water sports goggles from a simple fashion accessory.

ADIDAS Tycane Pro (SUP tip)

There's nothing to complain about the Tycane Pro: lightweight, great fit, floaters included - and even available in two sizes. The warm, brownish tint is pleasant, but perhaps the contrast could be a little better in low sun.

PLUS Lightweight, good fit, large field of vision, available in two sizes

Price from 169 Euro

ION Lace Zeiss

Stylish goggles with good Zeiss optics and great features for water sports enthusiasts: safety leash, floater, elasticated headband. It's quite a feat to sink the Lace Zeiss at all. The light pink tint creates a pleasant light; they could just be a tad lighter.

PLUS Cool look (several colour combinations available), good featuresMINUS A little heavy in comparison

Price 159 Euro

JULBO Wave

The Julbo Wave with polarised octopus lenses is quite dark and particularly appealing in low sun. Perfect protection against wind and water: the frame seals the eye area almost completely. Disadvantage: You can easily sweat under the glasses.

PLUS Very good protection, dark lenses, good in strong sunlight, very robust and flexibleMINUS Fogs up faster when sweating

Price from 119,95 Euro

MAUI JIM Hot Sands

Lightweight, somewhat more delicate sports goggles with fairly dark, bluish tinted lenses. The Hot Sands allows a relatively large amount of stray light to pass through from below and comes without a headband and floater. Rather a recommendation for the beach, but less so on the water.

PLUS Lightweight, fits tightlyMINUS No headband with float, lots of stray light from below

Price 151 Euro

OAKLEY Racing Jacket

The aggressive look is a matter of taste, but the polarised lenses of the test model (279 euros) were undoubtedly top-notch. The Racing Jacket is not a special water sports goggle and therefore unfortunately does not have a float. However, they are very robust and can generally be recommended as sports goggles.

PLUS Interchangeable lenses, robust, large selection of frame colours and lensesMINUS High price, no float

Price from 219 Euro

SMITH OPTICS Pivlock Overdrive

Does it hold ski goggles? The case would be big enough, but it has to cushion two sets of interchangeable lenses in addition to the goggles. The headband and float are missing. The Pivlock Overdrive is not a pure water sports goggle, but overall a robust and versatile pair of sports goggles.

PLUS Large selection of frame colours and lenses, interchangeable lenses in two different tintsMINUS No headband with float

Price from 199 Euro

SWISSEYE Gardosa Evolution

Nice and light, comfortable to wear and good all-round protection despite the rather delicate design. The lenses are dark and hydrophobic, but intensive contact with water should be avoided - without a headband and floater, the Swisseye quickly goes underwater.

PLUS Good price, nice and light, interchangeable lensesMINUS No headband with float

Price 89,90 Euro