Why Sports Sunglasses Have Different Colored Tints and Why That Matters




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Summary: If you’ve ever shopped for sports sunglasses for running, cycling, hiking, or whatever else, you know there are tons of different colored lenses to choose from. From copper to rose to yellow, these do make a little bit of a difference in what you see. The Wirecutter digs into when and why this might matter. Tint on sunglasses is are referred to as base tint, which is what you see from the inside of the lens.