When spring finally rolled around and the weather started cooperating, I reached for the Smith Motive sunglasses to take on some marathon training miles.

At $185, they sit at the higher end of the price range for running sunglasses, so I was keen to see if the performance matched the cost and whether they deserved a spot in our guide to the best running sunglasses.

From easy long runs to tempo sessions, I tested them across various conditions as part of a full marathon training block. But the real test came during a very hot and sunny London Landmarks Half-Marathon. It was the perfect opportunity to see how the Motive held up in race conditions after weeks of training miles.

There’s a lot to like about these sunglasses. They’re lightweight, offer great coverage, and the lenses make ever

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