If the statement you want to make in a sport shade is “My eyes are REALLY worth protecting,” check out the Wiley X PT-3. Brad Pitt won’t be wearing these sunglasses on the Academy runway, but PT-3 makes no fashion pretenses. The wrapped, single-lens shield is cut tall and wide for great eye coverage, and features three snap-in polycarbonate lenses built to the highest military specifications—as in ballistic protection, as in wear it if shell fragments are flying up around you, the sand’s blowing, and you can’t afford to lose an eye. And yes, it’ll serve just fine on your next mountain bike foray, too. The only downside to such a large shield is heat buildup—when you’re moving slowly but working hard, it gets a bit roasty behind PT-3. The three lenses switch out with remarkable ease: a gray with 20% visible light transmission for bright sun; rust (53%); and clear (89%), which add up to 24/7 protection. $90, but Zappos has it for $82.80, and you always get free shipping at zappos.com
