# Olympic-Inspired Optics The Ted Ligety Shred Sunglasses Line is Medal Worthy By Alex Scott | Published 2010-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-ligety-shred-sunglasses References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/shred-optics.php) & [shredoptics](http://www.shredoptics.com/) It's not often that you get to wear the same gear as an Olympic gold medalist, especially if that gear was designed by the athlete. The Ted Ligety Shred Sunglasses line was conceived by the world champion skier for sport and rugged outdoor use. The [scratch resistant lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-stunt-collection) make them essential for downhill racing and the [Italian plastic frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita) ensure they'll survive a wipe out. The Ted Ligety Sunglasses are a perfect blend of [extreme sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-athena) and fun fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Athlete-designed Gear:** Opportunities to collaborate with athletes and design gear that combines both functionality and fashion. - **Scratch-resistant Eyewear:** Opportunities to design eyewear that protects against scratches during extreme sports and outdoor activities. - **Sportswear-fashion Fusion:** Opportunities to create products that blend fashion and sportswear for outdoor and athletic use. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** Collaboration with athletes to design scratch-resistant and functional eyewear for extreme sports. - **Athletic Apparel:** Innovation in the design of sportswear that combines fashion and functionality for outdoor activities. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunities to design sports equipment that withstands extreme conditions and protects athletes during outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Boosting Sports Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-federer-1.md) - [Retro-Style Performance Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-ultralite-sunglasses.md) - [Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-flex-scape-gogglesunglasses-hybrid.md) - [Intensive Conditions Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-devour-glacial-sunglasses.md) - [Oversized Adventurer Alpine Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-ferrata-alpine.md) - [Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-eyewear-collection.md) - [High-Performing Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reks.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md) - [Sporty 70s Era Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-muzm-eyeshade.md)