Ryders Review

August 30, 2010 | Filed in: Uncategorized

Sunglasses that I LOVE! Amazing! I don’t look like I’m blasting off into space while running. So excited to share these with you guys! A while back I tweeted about not having any good running sunglasses. I have tried to run in the warmer summer months with my Forever 21 pairs, but they just slip down my nose the whole time. Talk about annoying and super lame. I tweeted that I wanted some sunglasses that didn’t look like I was about to blast off into space when I was working out. I was shocked to see how many people responded with the same problems, no sunglasses were cute AND made for running. I got a few comments to check out Oakley, which I did. Over $100 for sunglasses that I’m running in is most definitely not in my budget. I am pretty rough on glasses, hence why I always get my regular ones from Forever 21. Then when I accidently smash them, I don’t feel like I killed half my bank account in with my designer shades.

I was contacted by the kind and generous people at Outdoor PR and they sent me some awesome shades to test out from Ryders. LOVE. They are straight up amazing! I, like usual, was skeptical when I first tried them out. I thought they would for sure slip down my nose when I showed the first sign of sweat. They fit my head well and never flopped around when I was running even on longer runs and now I can’t imagine running without them. I also totally love the color and shape, and best part ever… They LOOK AWESOME! It was simply amazing to know that I didn’t look like a grasshopper while running! I wear the Dutchess.

I love how big these are. The look fashionable and totally can be worn when I’m not running as well. They are really dark and the best part is that now I can stare at everyone when I run like a creeper and no one even knows I’m staring! The only hard thing was trying to figure out which ones would best fit my face online while searching for them on the Ryders Website.

I really like the side view of the glasses as well. They are super comfortable and I’ve run with them so much that I can’t imagine them not blocking the sun from my eyes. They really protect my eyes since they are really dark and have UV protection as well. Quite a change going from nothing to these bad boys.

The key to them staying up on your nose while running is the little nosepads that the glasses have. They are awesome and stay up even on long runs when I become a sweaty mess. They don’t get fogged up either and really are fantastic. I was surprised when I never had to push them up ever.

Here’s a close up of the nosepads. They make a huge difference and make the sunglasses super comfortable as well.

Ahhh how I love these sunglasses! I do have like 10 pairs of regular ones that I don’t run in, but these seriously are perfect for working events, running and anything active. The best part is that they are only $39.99! That is something that I could pay and wouldn’t be devastated if they somehow got messed up in my gym bag, or I sat on them or something. I love these glasses so much that I wear them often even when I’m not running!

Check our Ryder’s Sunglasses here. The ones I tested were the Dutchess!

Since they rock, they also sent me a pair to giveaway!

Here are the ones that are up for grabs!

Please ignore the fact that I can’t close my mouth because of a giant coldsore. :/

Enter by leaving a comment on this post about your favorite thing about this summer. My favorite thing? Vacation in big bear last week and I know I’m going to just have a BLAST this weekend at my friend Nina’s Wedding in North Carolina!!!

Also, get another entry, if you tweet about the giveaway. Include @chicrunner in your tweet and include http://www.chicrunner.com and something creative about the giveaway.

Good luck, I’ll pick the winner next Monday!

xoxo

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My favorite thing – getting back into exercise and running. I’m moving at a snail’s pace but at least I’m moving!

LOVE these! I was one of the ones that commented to you about finding some cute sunglasses for running (or biking).

Favorite thing about this summer was having the summer OFF…even though it was because of an injury after a car accident, I’m still thankful I didn’t have to go to work for 4 months! :) Also thankful I was able to return to work.

Thanks for the chance to win these glasses!

my favorite thing about the summer is the SUN. living (for now) in michigan, the harsh winter really sucks out my soul. sound harsh? come to michigan in february…boo!

My honeymoon in Hawaii was definitely my favorite thing. We hiked, biked, surfed and, of course, ate whatever we wanted. I have never been so in love and carefree in my entire life!

My favourite thing about this summer was my wedding! I’ve been counting down for 1.5 years for it and it was fabulous :)

I love the pair of sunglasses you chose as well!

My favorite thing about this summer was going to pick fresh fruit. It was the first time I’ve Gone and I loved coming home withpounds

My favorite thing about summer: long summer nights and cookouts with friends and family.

First off, those glasses are so cool!

My favorite thing about this summer has been late evening running on the trail near my house. Nothing is better than the cool breeze off the river, and the view of the mountains as the sun sets. I wish it would stay this way all year!

LOVE the shades! I can’t bring myself to paying more than $10 for shades, either, so a free giveaway pair would rock! My fav part about summer: fresh strawberries and corn on the cob. Mmm.

Those glasses are sick!!!! So jealous!! I need a pair!!!! My face thing about summer running is the smell and happy animals!!!! Miss you!!!!

My favorite thing about summer is I completed my first 10K!!!!

I would love to win! My favorite thing about summer is the warm air and laid back schedule. Once fall comes and school begins life becomes a little more hurried.

My fav thing about summer is weekends at the shore. and being warm. Not quite ready to be cold yet!

My favorite thing this summer was re-discovering the gorgeous lakes in my area. So nice to get some exercise and cool down at the same time!

My favorit thing about summer is bonfires! I love getting together with friends, chatting and playing games in the bonfire light. :)

I love these! So cute! It’s about time someone designed running sunglasses that are functional AND attractive! I definitely want to check these out!!

My favorite thing about summer has been having season tickets to the local minor league baseball team, & going to all the games with my sweetie. We’ve had a great time out there & have already mad the deposit on our tickets for next season. : )

My favorite thing about summer was the MIle High Music Festival!

Favorite summer activity: riding on the boat, watching my husband wakeboard. Bliss :)

Lovin’ the new shades!!!

My favorite thing about summer has been a cruise I went on with my son. A full week of no Blackberry, no phone, not much of a schedule and just being able to re-connect with my son!

My favorite thing this summer was spending time with my 13 year old son because i know next summer he won’t have time for me and we are starting to train for a road race together. I culd use a new pair of sunglasses for that ;)

sweet glasses! they look good on you! my favorite thing about this summer? we’re having the coldest summer ever in sf! :)

Super cute!! My favorite thing about this summer was that I started really running again…and now I have 2 marathons to look forward to running this fall. I also LOVE being tan!!

The best part of this summer was that it was so warm that I was able to wear shorts the whole time! I even had to buy new ones because summers here have been on the cooler side the last couple of years. It was also not that rainy so I was able to run almost everyday! Another plus!

My favorite thing about summer is working my summer hours – 40 hours in 4 days (M-Th). I just love the three day weekends!

My favorite part about the summer are the sounds of summer…baseball games, kids laughing while running in sprinklers, fireworks, your feet hitting the pavement during early morning runs….yep..the sounds of summer!!!

My favorite thing about summer is the LONG days up here in Seattle, when it doesn’t get dark until after 10!

My favorite thing about summer is the longer days, I love the fall and can’t wait for cooler weather, but I will miss the long days!

This has been said but I too love the LONG days!! It’s so much easier to get up and I feel like I have lots of time for fun after work!

My fave thing will be when this summer is over!! It’s been way too hot!

Now these glasses I’d wear running and around town!

My favorite part of the summer was a week vacation to Rehoboth Beach, DE with the family!

i love those sunnies!
my favorite thing about this summer has been tubing down a cool iowa creek on a hot day and playing outside with my dog almost every day.

I also LOVE Ryder sunglasses for working out!! They never slip and are super comfy!

I would love to win a pair of fashionable ones!!!

Just ONE thing to love about summer?? OK… Seeing my family in the States because my sisters are the bomb diggitiest, my mom has a great grill that she lets us use, and I can run and cycle in the lovely Western New York weather (where I don’t end up inhaling bugs and getting bitten by dengue mosquitoes like I do at home in Trinidad).

Hi!
My favorite thing this summer has been this past weekend going up to Door County in Wisconsin with my husband. It is an awesome area with amazing views and great parks. The best thing was going running with my husband who just started running. He did the program “Couch potato to a 5K”. So the farthest he has ran was 3 miles and on our trip he rocked out 4.3 miles with me!! The next morning we got up early and did about 3.6 miles. I was so proud of him. Also while we were on vacation we went out sailing and took a cooking class. Loved it all and had perfect weather!!!

my fav thing this summer was heading up to the mountains and hiking around… so pretty! I started running this summer and that wasn’t half bad either! ;)

My favorite thing about this summer was running in the mud run last week!

My favourite thing about the summer is that I don’t have to work. I’m a teacher so I can spend the majority of the time travelling, which I love!

my favorite thing about this summer was finishing my first ever 5k race!

Great glasses. My favorite this about the summer is being warm warm warm! I’ll take heat and humidity over frozen water bottles and chapped skin any day.

fave thing ever? 5K PR and lots of sunny afternoons at the pool!

AND i tweeted :)

My favorite thing about this summer was getting in some quality training!! I was even able to get my husband on board and we are getting set to run a half and a full this fall and winter!! It’s been a lot of fun and I am so happy to be back in shape!!!

My favorite thing is the longer days. I love that it stays light outside late at night, and I especially love eating dinner outside on our deck.

My favorite thing about this summer was getting to go away to my fiancées parents beach house, complete paradise. We spend our time there biking, swimming, laying out, eating great food, driving the golf cart around the neighborhood, and kiaking.

I twittered at run4may

My favorite thing about this summer was joining a half marathon training team and then finishing my first ever half marathon!

Fav thing about this summer was volunteering at the most awesome youth summer camp for a week. I saw all my old buddies who also came in to help out and we spent the entire time outdoors, boating, kayaking, sailing, swimming. All the while we were hanging out with some rockstar young ladies and putting on our mentoring hats.

My fav summer event is time spent with friends and baseball games.

Glad the new sunglasses rock, and no need to enter me–let someone else win the prize.

Those are great! I’d love a functional yet fashionable pair of sunglasses to run in.

My fave thing about summer: early morning training runs before the heat sets in. Also, 6 am yoga twice a week.

My favorite thing about summer is that my boyfriend doesn’t have to travel for work. Which means post long run waffles and pancakes for me. Love.

My favorite thing about this summer was the near perfect weather we have had in Michigan. Seriously…We’ve had a minimal amount of rain this summer yet it hasn’t been too dry.

My favorite thing about this summer was my wedding in Florida on the beach and honeymoon in Napa and San Fran!!

My favorite thing about this summer is that fall is just around the corner :)

My favorite thing about Summer is the long lazy days.

My fav thing about this summer was completing my 1st 70.3 :)

My favorite thing this summer has been the mild weather we’ve had while I train for my first marathon!

Had to giggle at your “blasting off into space” reference – that’s exactly how I feel when I try on “running” sunglasses. Favorite thing this summer?, hands down the cool weather in LA. It has made for amazing training runs for this fall’s Chicago Marathon!

First off I have a big face so most sports glasses look like my face swallowed them…these finally look like the nice Jackie O chunky glasses I wear normally.

My favorite thing about this summer? Two weeks off with my baby! We had awesome house guests both weeks and had them as a great excuse to go out and do fun stuff! Also tons of eating and drinking, natch. Gonna go tweet right now!

What a great giveaway! I so need these! My favorite part of summer was my Florida trip. I love Florida.

vacation in Maine and running on the beach

Sea kayaking!

My favorite thing this summer was taking a huge real vacation sans family for the first time! Just friends, boyfriend, sun and sand. (And some rain, but who’s counting?)

my favorite thing about this summer was running my first half marathon – yay! the first of many to come!

I’m a teacher so I love everything about summer, especially not working! Also you might want to try taking some Lysine. You can buy it in the vitamin aisle and take a few when you feel a cold sore coming on and it should get rid of it quickly. :)

My favorite thing….finishing my 10 mile race 7 minutes faster than I thought I would and feeling great!!

My favorite thing about this summer has been the time I’ve gotten to spend with my hubby. We’ve gone on some little vacations and just enjoyed hanging around town or around the house.

My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach with my littles in Ocean City, NJ! Cute glasses. Found you through Runlikeamotherbook.com Great blog!

hahah I love the grasshopper comparison, I totally know what you mean! :)

My favorite thing about summer is sitting on my back deck and having people over to cook out.

My favorite thing about summer is the sunshine! In the Pacific Northwest, it’s gray and rainy for most of the year. :(

I love running right as the sun is setting in the summer time. I appreciate the cooler air much more, especially in Phihlly!

I love vacation, getting to see new places and having a break from the regular routines.

Love the sunglasses and would love to snag a pair! I have the same problem with them slipping down my nose when I run. My favorite thing this summer? Graduating nursing school! I have all the time in the world to exercise now! Working out was the first thing to go when I started the program.

Love the sunglasses, but don’t include me since they probably don’t ship internationally!!! But still, my favourite thing about this summer was my vacation in the US and running on the beach in Southern CA. I loved it and dream about it on many of my runs over here…

The best thing about summer is going to the beach, cookouts and the warmth of the sun.

Sweet sunglasses!

One of my favorite things about this summer has been running in my first races!

My favorite thing this summer … going to the beach and hanging out with friends and family! I just love being near the water! :)

My favorite thing this summer was going to the beach and being able to run in nice weather!!

Participating in the Wild West Relay from Fort Collins, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO! 200 miles, 12 amazing women, 30 hours, no damn sleep, but tons of fun! LOVE those glasses and need a replacement for my space ones!

I have been searching for affordable running sunglasses forever! Love these.

My fav thing about summer are the days spent by the lake with my daughter.

It’s s tie. The first was just a 3 day weekend we took to our friends camp. We rode jet-skis, went to some wineries, and got to pick peaches. Only 3 days, but it was the most relaxing, fun 3 days I’ve had in a long time!

And my other favorite thing was running in my first ever 5K race in Wisconsin. I was and am still so proud that I finished that! :-D

Favorite thing about summer… grilling and watching fireworks :)

My favorite thing about this summer? Training for my first marathon.

Oh, and I wear fashionable glasses over the Terminator glasses, these look great!

My favorite thing about summer are the road races!

Omg, this post is hilarious. I love your little one-liners.

My favorite thing about THIS summer was moving to San Francisco and learning to run in a brand new (very hilly) city! :) :)

xoxo,
A

Those are actually pretty cool looking. I would have never guessed they were sport sunglasses.

I covet. :oP LOL

My favourite thing about the summer was my blogger trip to Banff. It was cool to get out and do some hiking in such a spectacular locale!

Are they durable? I busted my latest pair in route to Boston this weekend!

My favorite summer activity is happy hour on the patio. <3

Tweeted too! @JesRN

My favorite thing about summer so far is the beautiful weather! I can’t believe how amazing it is! Great for riding :-)

My favorite thing about summer is running on the beach, in the late afternoon, and taking a break to just sit on the Strand and enjoy the view…aaaahhhhh!

The sunglasses are awesome! I have running sunglasses and my kids laugh at me…but they stay on! Nice looking sunglasses would be great for the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk in November :-)

i want some sunglasses!!!! my fav thing about this summer was my brothers wedding :) so fun! have a great time in NC!

My favorite thing about this summer was my trip to Brussels. So many Belgian waffles :)

I love how much more relaxed summer is – long, lazy days with family, pool time, and lots of long weekend trips. It’s hard to just pick one thing – I love the entire season!

My favorite thing about this summer has been having time off from work to decorate and settle into my new home !

My fave thing about summer this year has been my newly discovered appreciation for winter runs-those 90 degree and high humidity runs are killing me!!! My other fave summer margaritas!

My very favorite thing about this summer was finding out I am pregnant! Still running strong!

Fave thing about summer is hanging with my hubby and going on long hot walks :)

Fave thing about this summer is not working! Oh wait, that was true last summer, too. :P

My favorite thing about this summer was my trip to Vegas where we surprised my best friend by blindfolding her and putting her on the plane. It was amazing, but the most hilarious part was walking out of our room one morning with our sunglasses on and having someone say “must have been a good night”… We proceeded to wear our sunglasses inside everywhere the rest of the trip just because… :) the glasses I wore were from forever 21 too!

I love to run in glasses but the oakleys I was borrowing from a friend had to be returned. I’m dying for a new pair and these sound awesome. Hope I win!!

My favorite thing about the summer was being able to spend a ton of time at the beach with my kids (could have used the sunglasses then :))

Oh I am sorry about the coldsore…no fun! Those are super cute and I definitely have the same problem…I hate slippage when I run! UGH…my favorite thing about this summer has been hanging out with family…nothing too exciting since we’ve all had to work..boo!..but I love the random work nights that we get together and just hang out, play games, watch movies…it breaks up the monotony of the week. I am going to miss summer!

Sweet glasses. I don’t own any but actively seeking. My favorite part of summer is getting sweaty while running.

Love them!!

My favorite thing about this summer has been enjoying being out on the lake with friends and hanging by the pool. Oh and our Camp HunnyPop!!! :)

my favorite part about summer is the long hours of sunshine. I’m already starting to miss them. :’(

my favorite thing was my disney cruise I took this summer!

I actually really like the blast-off ones that you gave me! But you are right, these are SO MUCH more fashionable.

Gimme! LA is fashion-crazy! I need these!

I think my favorite thing has been that we have not had to turn our AC on once. Its been hot but with our house fan it has been pleasant. I have had many things get in my way of fall marathon training but I have stayed flexible and kept on going. Fall is my favorite and looking forward to it!

I tweeted about this giveaway!
@BarefootAngieBee

The best thing about this summer was hanging out on the boat every weekend! :)

Fresh tomatoes are my favorite thing about summer. The kind that are actually red on the inside with lots of juice! :) Love your blog!!! Amy

hurry up and get to NC – I am so excited to meet you!!!!! :)

I am so happy to have rediscovered running this summer :)

my favorite thing about the summer has been mowing lawns each week. I am weird i know!

My face thing about this summer is going to be the camping trip to Myrtle beach that begins on Thursday!!! Can’t wait!

Tweeting as well…runnererika

My favorite thing is a tie between taking up running and going on my first vacation to the beach with my bf!

Or actually first vacation with my bf to the beach. I’ve been to the beach many times before haha :)

Good to know there are fashionable running sunglasses!
Favorite thing about this summer was laying by the pool on the weekends!

Lake George, NY! Best vaca evah!

My favorite thing about summer is gardening. I love playing in my gardens.

Holy amazing! 120 comments?!?! Sha-bam!

Soooo, my favorite thing about summer would have to be the fresh food. Yes, I’m all about the food and the bounty we get from Josh’s family garden will make any gal happy!

I love those! Oh and my favorite thing about summer is camping with friends and family :)

I don’t always get to see everyone throughout the year be we usually set up at least 1 weekend where we ALL go camping and have a ball!

I love those sunnies!

My two favorite things about summer are having a vegetable garden and being able to pick veggies from the backyard AND my birthday (which was yesterday). :)

My favorite thing about the summer was going to Mexico for vacation!!

My favorite thing about this summer is that I started training for my first marathon! NYC!!! Love the shades…..I have hand me downs from my stepdad that he wore fishing and while they are very high quality, i don’t feel sassy in them. I kind of feel like a cop in them!

love these! they are so cute they might actually motivate me to run! :)

Fav thing about the summer? All my veggies that are finally growing!

My favorite part of this summer was for sure visiting my bestie in SD, and taking a “jeep wine tour” through temecula! Uber fun, and great to see my best friend again!

Amazing sunglasses! Thanks for sharing your review with us!

I’m a nanny of 8 month old triplets, so my summer has been spent pushing a heavy triple-stroller around the neighborhood. I’ve loved enjoying summer with them! What I wouldn’t have given for a pair of glasses that didn’t slip down my nose every time I bent over!

My favorite thing about this summer -getting up at 3 am for long runs. Im training for my first marathon in November. I would looooove to run in sunglasses that dont slide down my nose!

My favorite thing about this summer was the DOWN time. I needed it – now my full-time school schedule is quite the contrast!

Oh, And i tweeted about this!

(@missraw)

runing friendly sunglasses… yeah, that’s on the To Do list. Yours are cute!

My favorite thing this summer was last weekend’s End of Summer Fire Run – it was my first race! Sure, my pace was only nominally better than the 75+ winners… and still! It was my first race and I was faster than my usual – despite unhappy calves! :-)
~ @emjohnston

Favorite thing about this summer was being able to run 5 miles without stopping!!!! 4 months ago 2 miles made me want to die. YIPEEEE!!!

my favorite thing was using the pool at my new condo! :)

Love those sunglasses! They would be great for running outside in the Texas heat

My favorite thing about summer in general is running through all the sprinklers in my town! It’s so hot and I’m sure I look crazy… but how can I resist? :)

My favorite thing about this summer was running two miles with my 7-yr old son. At one mile, we took a break and watched a blue herron and mink search for dinner.

My favorite thing about this summer was my trip to Virginia and showing my children where I grew up and went to school.

My favorite part of summer is all the fresh fruit I can pick- who can ever get enough of that?
=)

I didn’t know Ryders had such cute shades!
My favorite thing about this summer was my long runs with my boyfriend followed by breakfast at our favorite spot on the beach.

My favorite thing about this summer is…..this is the summer I became a runner (sort of). I am a newbie, but just finished my second 5k yesterday and am signing up for 2 more before the end of fall….loving it & your blog!

My favorite thing is school starting again so I can get back into my running schedule.

[...] Ryders Sunglasses – Obsessed. Even when it’s cold, the sun is shining here in Southern California. Well sometimes. When the sun is out, sunglasses are on and nothing is better than a pair that doesn’t cost a leg and arm and stays up perfectly! I love these sunglasses and am SO glad that I found them and now cannot run without them. (Ryders Review) [...]

SOOO excited!! I have been looking for some sunglasses that can handle my sweaty self, and these are on their way! And they didn’t cost an arm and a leg – which I love even more!! Can’t wait to get them and go for a run! Living in Arizona, these are almost as essential as a good pair of running shoes!

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