Tom Daly (not the guy in Speedos who flings himself off diving boards) and Max Vallot created District Vision in 2015 after a series of life-changing events caused them to discover running and meditation, not necessarily two things you would assume have a lot in common. However, when you consider both practices involve focusing on your breath and body, being fully present in the moment and usually leave you feeling energised and clear headed (only one should leave you covered in sweat and with shin splints). This combination got the two friends to thinking about mindful athletes and the types of products that could aid performance and, after a two-year technical testing period involving New York City athletes and Japanese engineering, they developed their range of running glasses. The Nagata are super lightweight glasses weighing just 22g, featuring titanium screws and highly flexible temples with a titanium core, the nose pad is hypoallergenic and along with the temples it provides a secure hold even when you get good and sweaty.

The glasses come with a 630GSM microfibre running pouch which can be used as a lens cleaner, and they are available in five different designs: black frame, with District Sky lens, black frame, with District Sports Yellow lens, grey frame with District Black Rose lens, clear frame with District Black Rose and the grey frame with District Water Grey lens (we received this design). The District Water Grey lens was developed for physical pursuits around water, this lens blocks all reflected light in addition to direct intense sun rays, making it great for running in natural beauty spots like lakes, rivers and beaches. These D+ lenses are constructed from a proprietary form of polycarbonate, which is shatterproof. The lens interior features an anti-reflective application for holistic eye protection and has been finished with District Visions oleophobic treatment making it water and oil repellent. If I could make one change I would make the lenses slightly wider, just to protect the peripheral vision from any glare, other than that the Nagata are wonderfully comfortable, lightweight and perform well as running glasses, helping you to focus on all the physical and mindful benefits of getting out for a run. RRP $249

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4 out of 5

Pros

Lightweight

Comfortable

Stable

Excellent optics for bright direct sunlight and reflective light (District Water Grey Lens)

Frameless

Cons

Prescription lenses not available

Lens could be a little larger for peripheral glare