Glare. It's a threat to the very idea of outdoor sport itself. It's not only uncomfortable and potentially damaging to the eyes but can also drastically decrease performance in sports. It limits an athlete's ability to estimate distances, decreases the ability to recognize contours and increases energy consumption. Quick changes from light to shade may even cause momentary visual blackouts which, at high speeds, can lead to a wide variety of horrible outcomes. This is why Adidas sport eyewear has developed special lens filter technologies appropriate for a wide spectrum of light and sun conditions. For optimum visual performance in every situation.
Quick changes from light to dark put a strain on your eyes. The unique Light Stabilizer technology harmonizes this effect. In spite of the high darkening factor (82-88% light absorption / shade factor 3), the LST lens lights up what you see, thanks to a special colour mix and offers super contrasting as well.
Adidas sunglasses - Space lens
In cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Adidas sport eyewear has developed the SPACE Lens technology. The filter has already been successfully used in numerous NASA missions, and is indispensable equipment of NASA and ISS astronauts today for protection against high infrared and ultraviolet light. Outdoor athletes have similar requirements for reliability and performance. Therefore introduced into the Adidas sport eyewear collection is the SPACE lens which provides the ultimate in defence from intense light conditions.
Adidas sunglasses - Polarised lenses
Natural light is emitted like waves in all directions. Light reflected from highly reflected surfaces (e.g. water, beech & wet roads etc.) is polarised, i.e. reflected in a direction which is perceived by the human eye as an unpleasant glare. The polarised performance PC lenses from Adidas sport eyewear effectively eliminate these reflected light waves. Enhanced contrast and clear colour perception: these are just some of the advantages of this lens technology. The three-fold anti-reflection coating additionally applied to the inside avoids reflections which could occur at the glass surface and thus improves sharpness of vision and gives unimpaired clear sight.
Adidas Lenses
Usage
Bluelight Filter
Light Absorption
Protection Category
SPACE
Solar protection against extreme radiation (glacier, snow, water)
96%
95%
4
LST Bluelight Filter
Harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, contrast enhancement and brightening effect, excellent blue light protection
95%
90%
3
Silver Mirror
Solar protection against very intense light
88%
90%
3
Bronze Mirror
All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect
91%
89%
3
Grey Silver Gradient
All-day solar protection
84%
86%
3
Polarised Grey
Special lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc.
84%
87%
3
Polarised Brown
Special lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc., high contrasting effect
96%
90%
3
Brown
All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect
96%
87%
3
LST Contrast
Optimum contrasting effect on the green
93%
87%
3
LST Vario
Special photochromic lens for changing light conditions
83-91%
70-88%
2-3
Grey
All-day solar protection
86%
87%
3
Brown Silver Gradient
All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect
93%
89%
3
LST Contrast Gold Gradient
Optimum contrasting effect on the green
87%
80%
2
LST Contrast Mirror
Optimum contrasting effect on the green, gold or silver mirror
91%
86%
3
LST Polarised
Specail lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc., harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, high contrasting effect
93%
87%
3
LST Active Gold Mirror
Brightening effect despite high light absorption
91%
86%
3
LST Active Silver Mirror
Brightening effect despite high light absorption
88%
83%
3
LST Active
Brightening effect despite high light absorbtion
91%
85%
3
LST Active Silver Gradient
Harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, high contrasting effect
76%
64%
2
LST Active Light Silver (Lens)
Brightening effect despite high light absorption especially for partly overcast weather conditions
81%
73%
2
LST Active Light Silver (Shield)
Brightening effect despite high light absorption especially for partly overcast weather conditions
77%
67%
2
Orange Mirror
All benefits of orange and suitable for the sun's rays
84%
70%
2
Peach Silver Gradient
Trendy colour, suitable for the sun's rays
81%
75%
2
Grey Metallic
Subtle colour, suitable for the sun's rays
70%
70%
2
LST Contrast Light Silver
Optimum contrast effect on the green, for partly overcast weather conditions
66%
34%
1
LST Bright
High brightening effect despite high light absorption, better vision in fog and diffuse light
37%
31%
1
Crystal Silver Gradient (Lens)
Protection from wind and insects
54%
49%
1
Crystal Silver Gradient (Shield)
Protection from wind and insects
20%
11%
0
Orange
Better vision in fog and diffuse light, brightening effect
64%
32%
1
Yellow
Better vision in fog and diffuse light, brightening effect