Quick answer

Choose the Rome Rectangle Acetate Prescription Cycling Sport Sunglasses Kit if you need prescription lenses for riding and want a medium-fit acetate frame. Choose the Boone Rectangle Acetate Basketball Glasses if you play court sports and prefer a wider frame with adjustable nose pads.

Lens coverage and frame width

The Rome kit lists a 141 mm lens width and 59 mm lens height, while the Boone lists a 51 mm lens width and 41 mm lens height with a 150 mm frame width. That means the Boone offers a wider overall frame but a smaller lens opening, which can suit basketball players who want a snug eye area without a bulky lens. The Rome's larger lens height gives more vertical coverage, useful on the bike when you're looking up the road.

Prescription vs non-prescription

The Rome kit is built as a prescription cycling sport sunglasses kit, so it is the only one of the two designed to carry your Rx. The Boone is a non-prescription basketball frame. If you need vision correction while riding, the Rome is the practical starting point; if you wear contacts or don't need correction, the Boone keeps things simple.

Weight and temple length

The Rome frame weighs 19 grams and has a 130 mm temple length, which is a medium fit. The Boone lists a 400 mm temple length, which is unusually long and may suit larger heads or players who want extra wrap behind the ear. Neither frame lists a frame weight for the Boone, so if weight is your priority, the Rome's 19 g figure is the only confirmed number.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Prescription support: The Rome kit is designed for prescription lenses; the Boone is not. If you need Rx on the bike, the Rome is the only option here. Confirm your prescription needs before choosing.
  • Lens coverage: Rome offers 59 mm lens height for more vertical coverage; Boone offers a wider 150 mm frame but a smaller 41 mm lens height. Riders usually prefer more lens height; court players often prefer a tighter eye area. Match lens height to your sport's sightlines.
  • Fit and weight: Rome is a medium fit at 19 g with 130 mm temples. Boone has 400 mm temples and no listed weight. If you have a larger head or need long temples, Boone may fit better; if weight matters, Rome gives you a confirmed number. Check temple length against your current glasses.

Product facts

Which frame fits your sport?

Best for

  • Cyclists who need prescription lenses and a medium-fit acetate frame
  • Riders who want more vertical lens coverage and a confirmed 19 g weight

Not for

  • Basketball players who don't need prescription lenses and want a wider frame
  • Anyone who needs very long temples or a non-prescription court-specific frame