GOODR SUNGLASSES REVIEW

If you haven’t heard of Goodr sunglasses, you’ve likely seen them out and about on the trails.

In the NZ hiking and trail running circles, they’re popular. Having owned a few pairs now, this is my Goodr sunglasses review detailing what I like and do not like about them (hint: they are my goto sunglasses).

What would I say if you asked me what’s the story with Goodr sunglasses?

They’re a fun sunglasses brand with lots of cool options that fit well for my head and aren’t super crazy expensive where you have to treat them like a new born baby.

Let’s get into it.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT GOODR SUNGLASSES

THEY DO FIT WELL

I’ve got a small head, and most glasses are super big for me. That’s only a look the latest fashionista can pull off (that could be me one day). The Goodr shades sit tightly on my face and match my face proportions pretty well I think.

And the ultimate test…do they bounce? Under 99% of scenarios they don’t which is epic.

That said, they do have different size frames, so if you’re one of the larger headed varieties…you’re still good to go.

THEY’VE GOT SOME DURABILITY

I’m currently on my 6th (ish) pair of Goodr sunglasses having purchased my first pair in 2019. Granted I have had a couple of cheap pairs in those times as well!

I have to say they are pretty durable. I’m not super careful with my gear, and sunglasses definitely get a beating. I tend to keep them on me, rain or shine. Because if I put them down, I’m going to lose them quick so it’s easier to have the habit of always having them on me.

A couple of pairs, I think the frame got stretched a bit after I sat on them once too often. I just put a bit of masking tape on the frame where it sits on the ears and that solves the bounce.

I do have one annoyance with the durability on the reflective lenses which I’ll mention below in what I don’t like.

WIDELY AVAILABLE

I’ve purchased them in a few different places now, and it’s great that you can find them pretty readily in most spots around the world. And in the USA, if you walk into any outdoor shop, chances are good that they’ll have lots of options.

And yes, you can order them online in NZ if you’re living rural or the local retailers don’t stock the kind you want.

PRICES ARE STILL REASONABLE

In a world where inflation is hitting a whole lot of products, Goodr hasn’t skyrocketed their prices (yet) from what I can tell. It’s nice they haven’t taken up some market share and then inflated prices just because they can either. Chur.

FUN BRANDING

I’m a fan. Not everyone’s going to be a fan of their branding, but it’s fun and consistent. Who doesn’t like flamingos?!

With sunglasses called A Ginger’s Soul, Whiskey Shots With Satan, and Swedish Meatball Hangover…how good.

Take a read of their exchange/refund policies, and the fun branding is slotted in their too.

THEY KEEP THEIR ORIGINAL PRODUCTS

A running shoe pet peeve? Companies are always releasing a new model of shoe and discontinuing for editions. Even if they’re super popular shoe.

No doubt this happens in other industries, even at Macpac I got frustrated when they’d discontinue what seemingly were great products.

Anyway, I like that I can go in and buy a pair of A Ginger Soul’s, one of their OG sunnies. As far as I know it hasn’t changed a bit, and that’s awesome. Goodr do do other releases, but they’re seasonal.

WHAT I DON’T LIKE

THE REFLECTIVE LENSES SCRATCH TOO EASY

RAR. I know sunglasses are supposed to be kept in the microfiber bag/case thing, and I’m guilty of not using that most of the time. But thereflective lenses are shocking at getting scratched up (this is a common complaint), as you can see from the photo above. Then I can’t see much of anything.

Even just out on the trails, they’ll start scratching if you brush a tree or lay them on the ground for a moment at an angle that’s not quite right.

I always try to get the non-reflective lenses (A Gingers Soul alway works), but they’re often not available when I need them (I’m not great at planning in advance).

NO REPLACEMENT LENSES AVAILABLE

If Goodr let you buy just the lenses online to replace the scratched up lenses, that’d be great! I’d totally keep my others in the current cycle of sunglasses I wear. But getting just a lens is almost impossible, they’re rarely if ever available online.

They have just released a feature mentioning prescription lenses, but I’m not 100% sure what this is going to mean. Surely rather than throwing out the frames, letting us just replace the lenses is a better decision environmentally speaking? (They are 100% carbon neutral apparently).

Goodr! PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. Let us have some replacement lenses.

WHERE TO BUY GOODR SUNGLASSES

In New Zealand you can get them online, and in some outdoor retailers. If you happen to go to a trail running event, there’s a good chance you’ll find them there.

Happen to be in the USA? They’re slightly cheaper there I find.

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Anyway, there’s a few competitors now, and while I’ve owned a pair of SunGods waaaay back, I’ve yet to really consider other sunglasses since buying my first pair of Goodr’s.

They just don’t look like they’ll fit my head and look half decent. What competitors are there?

In my mind, the top three that come to mind are:

• Julbo
• Tifosi
• SunGod

I’m not going to lie though. Seeing Courtney Dauwalter is now with SunGod is massive brownie points to them in terms of getting me to potentially jump ship in the future!

I hope this helps you decide whether Goodr’s are for you or not. I vote go for it, get a pair.

If you have any comments or questions, leave a message below or email jub@churnewzealand.com It’d be awesome to hear from you.

Chur.