Sunglasses Showdown: Rudy Project Shades Review

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Rudy Project-Rydon Impactx-2 shades to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! All opinions are my own.

Shades are essential on my desert runs. But does a pricey pair make a difference? I compare my last sunglasses review experience to this one for the ultimate analysis!


First off, the Rudy Project Rydon Impactx-2 are amazing! And I'm NOT just saying that because I reviewed them? Here's just a few reasons why I love them:
  • Transition Lenses! They Start out clear, and turn into badass shades as the sun comes out. I love being able to wear my sunglasses when the sun's not out and not have to worry about packing them away. Super sexy feature!  
  • Lightweight and Durable. These are the lightest pair of shades I've ever worn! Weighing 0.88oz, they may sound fragile but they're super durable! To quote from the website they're made of a "carbonium frame" and "aerospatial aluminum alloy temples" to create one of a kind shades!
  • Warranty. These shades come with a 3-year product warranty against any basic defects. They also have a Lens Warranty where you can replace any scratched or damaged lenses for cheap. Pretty great that a company would do all that. Means they believe strongly in their product and stand behind it. 

Now for the comparison. Recently I also tested out shades from XX2i. How do they compare to the Rudy Project? Here's my breakdown.

It basically boils down to price. The Rudy Project shades run over $100, while the XX2i shades are $60 or over. And I honestly can tell the difference in the more expensive pair.

Although pricey, I consider them an investment for runners, much like a pair of running shoes. The Rudy Project shades are so durable, that I feel they will last me a lifetime's worth of runs, races and adventures! I would highly recommend looking into Rudy Project and adding it to your Christmas Wishlist! 

Have any questions/feedback on Rudy Project or XX2i? Ask me in the comments below and I'll follow up! Thanks for reading and happy running!


Comments

  1. jadeOctober 14, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    I recently bought some $50 sunglasses and all those came with was a soft case, Cheap Sunglasses

    ReplyDelete
  2. playgoodrFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:33 AM

    Great blog just loves to read it. It has great collections which looks just cool. For Polarized Running Sunglasses one can search in online.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Digital MarketerDecember 29, 2018 at 1:29 AM

    I see your blog regularly. Your blog is very useful for us.
    If you are screaming out “eyewear” you’ve come to the most elite essay eyewear reviews....Click here

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Confessions of a Social Media Influencer

Image
How can I get free stuff? How do I get to be an ambassador for something? I get TONS of questions about being a "social media influencer". From product reviews to ambassadorships. So I want to answer some of those questions in order to help others and also to give some perspective on just what exactly it means to be a social media "influencer."
Read more

Favorite Gear Giveaway!

Image
I'm gathering some of my favorite gear and giving you a chance to win the entire package!  We're talking one big giveaway, one winner! I standby all of this gear and have even reviewed most of them.  I enjoy all of these products so much I wanted my readers/followers to have a chance to do the same.  Let's break down the gear and what you could win! PocketFuel REVIEW HERE This stuff is the bomb.  The nut butter blends are great for runs/hikes/rides and anything where your kicking @$$ and taking names!  And the cold brew energy shots--basically just a shot of coffee...are pretty much crack in a pouch and the best thing ever invented.  Plus, they're 100% natural, vegan, dairy and gluten free!
Read more