It’s time to get outdoors! Being in nature is one of the most restorative activities available to us, but it’s important to keep your eyes protected whilst out in the sun.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best polarized sunglasses for outdoor use in 2025, combining style, durability, and top-notch UV protection.
Polarized sunglasses are great for cutting glare, optimising true color vision, and increasing contrast. Whether you’re out hiking, fishing, sailing, surfing, kayaking, or driving on the open roads - polarised sunglasses not only keep your eyes protected, but can also enhance your vision (and experience!).
Top 10 best polarized sunglasses
Here’s our curated selection of polarized sunglasses for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Howlin’
Our bestselling Howlin’ sunglasses come with the choice of polarized or non-polarized V52® lenses. Designed for uncompromising performance and style, these sunglasses combine timeless design with a detachable headstrap, so you can seamlessly go from the outdoors, to wine-and-dine.
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Daytrippers
A new release that has leaped straight to the top. Classic 60s style paired with VALLON’s V52® polarized optics for exceptional clarity, Daytrippers are what happens if the Blues Brothers and Mohammed Ali decided to go hiking. Like the Howlin’, they come with a detachable sports headstrap, so you never have to choose between sports, and style.
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Ventures
These sustainable sunglasses marry eco-responsable materials with performance, and durability. Venture’s BioTR90 frame is created from 45% bio-based materials. Combine this with our impact resistant V52® polarized lenses and rubber nose pads for great security and fit - and you’ve got a winning sporting combination on your hands!
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Heron Desert
Bringing back strong Rogue Heroes vibes, the Heron Desert offer shatterproof, polarized lenses with 360 sun protection, thanks to genuine leather side shields and a central nosepiece. Tackle the dunes with unrivalled alpine vibes, confidence, and 100% UV protection.
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Surf Aviators
A classic reborn. This style of aviator sunglasses were the sunglasses of the 70s worn by the most iconic surfers, beach bums and rockstars, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now upgraded with VALLON’s V52® polarized optics, you can look the part and give your eyes the protection they deserve.
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Malizia
Sunglasses co-designed with leading German skippers and climate advocate, Boris Herrmann, the Malizia polarized sailing sunglasses are built for the open ocean and uncompromising sustainability and durability. With frames made of 85% recycled fishing nets, and 10 Mangrove plants donated to the Malizia Mangrove Park for every pair sold, you’ve got no excuse not to try them!
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Freshwater Revivals
Sustainable eye protection for your next fishing adventure. VALLON’s Freshwater Revivals are designed with anglers in mind. From sustainable frames of 85% recycled fishing nets, to rubber nose pads, and our best VALLON’s V52® polarized lenses - these sunglasses take pole position for eco-conscious fisherman seeking superior vision and eye protection.
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Ski Aviators
From backcountry to après ski, these classic 70s Ski Aviators can do it all. Fitted with exceptional V52® optics, a full mirror coating, and sleek cellulose acetate frames - these shades bring together performance, history, and style! Choose between polarized and non-polarized lenses based on your preference.
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Heron Ocean
No best polarized sunglasses list would be complete without these Heron Ocean sunglasses. Designed for every sea and ocean-faring adventure, they feature shatterproof polarized lenses and traditional side shields for maximum performance and protection.
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Moto Aviators
Last, but not least, the Moto Aviators. The polarized Green ‘GR-15’ lenses offer 100% UV protection and are ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated – meaning they are ready for all your debris-ridden motorcycling adventures. Zip up, shades on, hair down - and get ready to hit the open road!
Shop our full polarized sunglasses collection today.
