1. Lens Category
You can cycle or run in any weather conditions. Sun, rain, fog... but to ensure you can see clearly throughout, you'll need to protect your eyes with a pair of sunglasses from the appropriate lens category.
First thing’s first, what does ‘lens category’ mean? It’s the index of glare protection , which ranges from 0 (the lightest lens) to 4 (the darkest lens) and there’s a lens category for every weather condition.
Basically, the brighter the outdoor light, the more glare you get, and the darker the lens should be. And the darker the sky, the lighter the lens should be to allow proper vision.
For cycling and running, choose category 0, 1, 2 or 3 lenses, depending on the sunshine intensity.
Warning! Category 4 lenses must not be used for road driving. These heavily tinted lenses are only for high mountain and sea conditions, where the sun rays are more intense.