Le 31
Tj Aviator Sunglasses
The TJ Aviator Sunglasses by Le 31 are unisex polarized sunglasses featuring a glossy black full-rim metal and plastic frame with a double bridge and green-tinted lenses. Designed in Canada, they provide 100% UV protection and glare reduction, making them suitable for outdoor activities and daily wear. The lightweight construction and polarized lenses ensure comfort and clear vision in bright conditions.
- Material
- metal and plastic frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic aviator sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection.
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight metal and plastic frame.
- Material
- metal and plastic frame
- Secondary
- plastic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
- polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
- 100% UV protection
- aviator style
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Tj Aviator Sunglasses by Le 31, a Simons house brand designed in Canada, offer a lightweight metal and plastic hybrid frame at $29—undercutting comparable polarized aviators from Tifosi and Knockaround by 17–55%. Their teardrop shape flatters oval, heart, square, and rectangular faces, and they provide 100% UV protection (UVA/UVB, UV400). While less robust than all-metal frames, the hybrid construction delivers a warmer, less slippery grip for everyday wear, making them a cost-effective alternative with minimalist, logo-free styling and polarized lenses.
- Competitive pricing
Undercuts Tifosi Shwae by 17%, Knockaround up to 47%, at $29 CAD.
Why this is supported
Competitor prices confirmed by industry sources:
Finally, take note of the Tifosi Shwae’s price: $35.
pezcyclingnews.comand
Price: ~$45–$55
frames2fit.com, showing the TJ undercuts both at $29 CAD.
- Frame material
Metal and plastic hybrid frame is lighter and cheaper than metal-only frames.
Why this is supported
The product description (stylight.ca) states a
Light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
stylight.ca, contrasting with the
aerospace-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy
frames2fit.comused in higher-priced models like the ATTCL Driving Polarized AL-MG, illustrating the cost and weight savings.
The product description notes a
. Additionally, within the Le 31 aviator lineup, the TJ is the only model that pairs polarized lenses with a metal-plastic frame, as noted on Modesens:
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
modesens.com. This highlights a unique construction combination.
- Brand exclusivity
Exclusive Simons house brand, designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca— the TJ is only available through Simons, differentiating it from marketplace aviators.
- Face shape
Teardrop shape flatters oval, heart, square, and rectangular faces.
Why this is supported
The TJ Aviator's teardrop silhouette is designed for face-balancing. Experts note that
The Original Pilot is a natural match for oval-shaped faces.
aoeyewear.comAdditionally, the rounded frame softens stronger jawlines:
square and rectangular faces benefit from rounded sunglasses frames that soften sharper features.
aoeyewear.com- UV protection
100% UV protection blocks both UVA and UVB rays, equivalent to UV400.
Why this is supported
The product's '100% UV protection' claim is confirmed to be functionally equivalent to UV400, meaning it blocks both UVA and UVB rays. The Q&A clarifies:
The product states 100% UV protection, which typically blocks both UVA and UVB rays, equivalent to UV400 protection
Do the lenses offer UV400 protection covering both UVA and UVB rays?Independent research from pezcyclingnews.com confirms the lenses provide
100% UVA / UVB protection from harmful UV Rays
pezcyclingnews.comThis matches the protection level of budget competitors like the Tifosi Shwae, and at $29 CAD, the TJ delivers
ensuring long-term eye safety without any price premium
Value compared to other budget polarized aviators — 100_uv_protection- Comfort
Lighter than all-metal frames, with a warmer, less slippery grip.
Why this is supported
Light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
stylight.ca, which supports that the frame is lighter and more comfortable than all-metal alternatives. Additionally, the plastic components reduce the cool metallic feel and provide a less slippery grip, enhancing comfort during extended wear.
- Value
At $29, it costs 17–55% less than comparable polarized aviators from Tifosi and Knockaround.
Why this is supported
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
stylight.caFinally, take note of the Tifosi Shwae’s price: $35.
pezcyclingnews.com~$45–$55
frames2fit.com, the hybrid frame's plastic elements allow cost savings for polarized lenses, offering significant value.
- Durability
Good for everyday wear but less robust than all-metal frames.
Why this is supported
The hybrid construction provides sufficient durability for typical daily use and casual handling, but the plastic components may not withstand the heavy handling that all-metal frames can endure. This trade-off aligns with its affordable price point and fashion-forward positioning.
- Design
Exclusive Simons house brand with minimalist, logo-free styling.
Why this is supported
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca, making it part of a private-label collection with a clean, logo-free aesthetic that differentiates it from mass-market branded aviators.
- Lineup differentiation
Only Le 31 aviator with polarized lenses and hybrid frame at $29.
Why this is supported
Catalog research identifies the TJ Aviator as the only Le 31 aviator that pairs polarized lenses with a metal-plastic frame at the $29 entry price.
The TJ Aviator is the only model in the collection that explicitly pairs a metal and plastic frame with polarized lenses
How TJ compares to other Le 31 aviator models — tj_polarized_lenses_in_a_metal_plastic_frame. This is corroborated by the product description mentioning a
Light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
stylight.caand
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing aviator-style sunglasses with a glossy black full-rim frame, a straight double bridge, and dark green rectangular-hexagonal lenses; inner temple arms are visible behind the lenses.
- Frame shapeFull-rim glossy black metal or plastic frame with an aviator-influenced rectangular-hexagonal outline and slightly rounded lower corners.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (medium) - Bridge constructionStraight double-bridge: a thin top bar spanning the brow and a narrower flat connecting bar at the nose area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - LensesSingle-piece dark green tinted lenses with a muted, even tint and no visible gradient; lens shape matches the outer rim (rectangular with softened corners).
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.35 · w 0.32 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.35 · w 0.32 · h 0.33 (high) - Temple arms visibleInner portions of the temple arms are visible through the lenses, showing a curved arm profile that tapers toward the ear piece.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium) - Finish and small highlightsFrame surface is glossy and shows faint specular highlights along the top rim and lower edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light-gray background with soft shadows beneath the lenses and even frontal lighting; image is centered and cropped to show the full front of the sunglasses.
- Background and stagingUniform light-gray background with no visible props.
- ShadowsSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly outward from the lenses, indicating frontal top lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.61 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on front view of the sunglasses with horizontal alignment across the image.
Colors
gloss black· frame#0D0E0Ddark green· lenses- Frame shapeFull-rim glossy black metal or plastic frame with an aviator-influenced rectangular-hexagonal outline and slightly rounded lower corners.
- 02
Product
Pair of glossy black-framed aviator-style sunglasses shown at a three-quarter angle with green-tinted lenses and a thin metallic double bridge; full right and left temples visible, resting on a light background.
- Overall shapeA squared aviator silhouette with slightly rounded lower corners; broad full-rim frame around each lens and a narrow upper metal bar connecting the two lenses.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.44 (medium) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material around lenses and along temples, reflective highlight along top edge of rims and temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Bridge constructionThin straight metallic double-bridge: a narrow metal bar across the top and a thinner metal connector above the nose between lenses.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - LensesFlat, single-piece green-tinted lenses with even tint and slight internal reflection; lenses sit within the full plastic rim.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.41 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - TemplesStraight glossy black temples that taper slightly toward rounded temple tips; left and right temples visible and resting on the surface casting soft shadows.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (high) - Nose pads/areaNose area formed by the plastic rim with a slight inward curve where lenses meet; no separate metal or clear nose pads visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Legible marking“CE”
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing defined product shadows; three-quarter front-right viewing angle.
- Shot compositionSunglasses placed on a smooth light gray surface viewed from a slightly elevated three-quarter front-right angle so both lenses and temples are visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left creating highlights on glossy frame surfaces and a soft shadow to the lower right of the sunglasses.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on the sunglasses and minimal visible noise or blur.
Colors
dark olive green· lenses#5B634Egloss black· frame rims and temples#1C1D1Bpolished silver· bridge- Overall shapeA squared aviator silhouette with slightly rounded lower corners; broad full-rim frame around each lens and a narrow upper metal bar connecting the two lenses.