British eyewear brand SunGod just turned its bestselling sunglasses into a trail-running machine
SunGod has upgraded its bestselling Classics4 with improved grip, stability and a limited-edition design
by Matt Kollat · T3
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British performance eyewear brand SunGod has unveiled the Classics4 PRO, a new version of its bestselling lifestyle sunglasses, developed in collaboration with ultrarunning superstar Courtney Dauwalter.
SunGod has taken its popular Everyday Classics4 model and given it a significant performance overhaul.
The result is a pair of sunglasses that aims to bridge the gap between casual wear and serious trail running, offering improved stability without sacrificing the familiar silhouette.
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According to SunGod, the biggest changes come from redesigned straight arm fins inspired by its wraparound Pace range.
Combined with new Grip-Lock hydrophilic rubber contact points, the updated frame is designed to stay securely in place during long runs and high-intensity efforts while remaining comfortable enough for all-day wear.
Everyday style, race-ready performance
The collaboration makes perfect sense given Dauwalter's long-standing preference for the original Classics4.
While many elite runners opt for aggressively styled performance eyewear, the American ultrarunner has become known for racing in SunGod's more casual-looking sunglasses.
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The new PRO version keeps that understated aesthetic while adding features better suited to ultramarathon racing, including improved grip, enhanced stability and a lightweight 26g frame.
SunGod is also launching a limited-edition Courtney Dauwalter colourway.
The design features a cracked gold pattern inspired by what Dauwalter calls the "pain cave" – the difficult moments during races where she famously finds her greatest strength – paired with matching gold lenses.
The Classics4 PRO retains the features found across SunGod's range, including proprietary 8KO nylon lenses with 100% UVA and UVB protection.
The sunnies also feature Pop-Lock screwless hinges, interchangeable lenses, and an Infinite recycled frame that the company says has a 7x lower environmental impact than conventional virgin plastic.
Like all SunGod eyewear, the new model is backed by the company's lifetime guarantee.
The Classics4 PRO is available now at SunGod in six colourways, starting at £100 (~$134 / €117 / AU$192).
Polarised versions cost £130 (~$174 / €153 / AU$250), while the limited-edition Courtney Dauwalter model is priced from £110 (~$147 / €129 / AU$212).