Our favourite men’s sunglasses to wear this summer

The best sunglasses for men are hard to find. Because, it must be said, that men’s sunglasses are one of those things that feel simple until you actually try to buy a pair. You either end up defaulting to something safe that you’ve seen a hundred times before, or going too far the other way and picking something that only really works for one specific outfit. And with the hot weather coming up just around the corner, the pressure is on to find the perfect pair ASAP.

Over the last few years, I’ve realised that the best sunglasses aren’t necessarily the loudest or the most expensive. They’re the ones you can throw on without thinking – the frames that work with a white tee and shorts, but also hold up with a shirt and something slightly more put together. So instead of overcomplicating it, I’ve pulled together 15 pairs that actually make sense for summer 2026, from affordable options you won’t stress about losing to designer ones that earn their place in your bag.

Editor’s top picks

Best smart budget sunglasses for men: Uniqlo bold square sunglasses, £19.90
Best square-frame sunglasses for men: Jacques Marie Mage Hemmings Sunglasses, £830
Best classic sunglasses for men: Ray-Ban Clubmaster Classic sunglasses, £202
Best sporty sunglasses for men: Nike Flyfree Road tint sunglasses, £185
Best sunglasses with coloured lenses for men: Akila Musa sunglasses, £149

15 of the best sunglasses for men

Uniqlo bold square sunglasses (£19.90)

I always start here, because I genuinely end up buying a pair of Uniqlo shades almost every summer. For under £20, you get UV400 protection, a decent range of shapes, and something you don’t have to think about. I’ve lost pairs in taxis, left them on café tables, shoved them into jacket pockets without a case, and it’s never once stressed me out. This Bold Square sits in that sweet spot shape-wise. Slightly rounded, not too oversized, not too narrow. The kind of frame that works on most faces and with most fits. And that’s really the point here. These aren’t trying to be your statement pair, they’re your safety net. The ones you wear when you don’t want to overthink it, or when you don’t want to risk something more expensive.