Last updated: October 2026
Ear grips are small silicone sleeves that slide onto the temples of your glasses and sit behind your ears. They add friction and a gentle hook shape, so glasses stay in place when you run, bend down, or sweat. They fit most standard temples, install in under two minutes, and need no tools.
What are ear grips for glasses?
Ear grips, also called temple grips or ear hooks, are soft silicone pieces with a hole through the middle. You push the temple tip through the hole and slide the grip to the point where the temple curves behind your ear. The silicone rests against the skin behind the ear and stops the frame from moving forward.
Why do glasses fall off when you run?
Running creates repeated vertical impact. Each step pushes the frame down and forward by a tiny amount, and sweat removes the friction that would normally stop it. Straight or stretched temples make it worse, because nothing anchors the frame behind the ear.
Ear grips solve the anchoring problem. Nose pads solve the friction problem on the nose. Many runners use both.
Ear grips vs nose pads vs straps: which do you need?
|
Accessory |
What it fixes |
Best for |
|---|---|---|
|
Ear grips |
Frame sliding forward off the ears |
Running, gym, yoga, kids, everyday wear |
|
Anti-slip nose pads |
Frame sliding down the nose |
Oily skin, low nose bridge, smooth plastic frames |
|
Glasses strap |
Glasses falling off completely |
Water sports, cycling, team sports, fishing |
If your glasses shift but stay on your face, start with ear grips. If you risk losing them entirely, for example on a boat, add a strap.
How do you put ear grips on glasses?
- Wipe the temple tips so they are clean and dry.
- Push the temple tip through the hole in the grip. A drop of water makes tight grips slide more easily.
- Slide the grip to where the temple starts to curve behind your ear.
- Put the glasses on and adjust each grip until it sits snugly behind the ear without pressing.
Are ear grips comfortable for all-day wear?
Most people stop noticing them within a day. Soft silicone spreads pressure over a wider area than a bare temple tip, which can make thin metal temples more comfortable. If you feel pressure, slide the grip a few millimetres back.
Sigonna Eyeglass Ear Grips come in packs of 6 or 12 pairs, so you can fit several frames and keep spares.
FAQ
Do ear grips fit all glasses? They fit most standard plastic and metal temples. Very wide or very thick sport temples may be too large for the opening. Check the temple width in the product details before ordering.
Can kids use ear grips? Yes. Ear grips are a common way to keep children's glasses on during play and sports, because they do not go around the head like a strap.
Do ear grips work on sunglasses? Yes. They work the same way on sunglasses, reading glasses, and prescription frames.
How long do silicone ear grips last? Silicone is durable, but skin oils and sunscreen make it lose grip over time. Wash grips with mild soap regularly and replace them when they feel loose or slick.
Are ear grips visible? They sit behind the ear and are mostly hidden by the ear and hair. Clear or black grips are the least noticeable.
What else helps glasses stay on? Pair ear grips with anti-slip nose pads or the nose, or a sports eyeglass strap for high-impact activity.
