Le 31
Trace Translucent Aviator Sunglasses
3/5 (2)
CA$19.99CAD
In Stock
These Trace translucent aviator sunglasses feature a lightweight plastic frame in translucent taupe with a double-bridge design and integrated nose pads. The dark gray polarized lenses provide glare-free vision, optimal color perception, and 100% UV protection. Designed in Canada by Le 31 by Simons, these unisex sunglasses are suitable for everyday wear and outdoor activities.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, casual, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Charcoal
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Lightweight aviator sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection.
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, light plastic frame.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Style
- classic, casual, retro
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- designed in Canada
- aviator style
- translucent frame
- light and comfortable plastic frame
- polarized lenses
- glare-free vision
- optimal colour perception
- 100% UV protection
Product Insights
Le 31's Trace Translucent Aviator Sunglasses offer in-house Montreal design rooted in 1840 Canadian retail heritage, delivering UV400 protection and polarized lenses that reduce road glare—a core promise for daytime driving—at a value price ($19.99) competitive with $50–$80 alternatives. The nickel-free, flexible frame ensures comfort and allergy safety, but the polarized lens tradeoff is that it may dim car HUDs and LCD displays.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Le 31 name references Simons' original 1840 store, tying these to Canadian retail history at $19.99.
- In-house design
- Exclusively designed in Canada by Simons' Montreal in-house team.
- Value
- At $19.99, it matches the feature set of polarized aviators costing $50–$80.
- Design curation
- Designed in-house by Simons' Montreal team, not sourced from a generic catalog.
- Lens tradeoff
- Polarized lenses reduce glare for driving but can obscure HUD and LCD displays.
- Thermal comfort
- Frame stays cool to the touch even after sun exposure.
- Allergy safety
- Nickel-free plastic frame prevents contact dermatitis in sensitive users.
- Fit
- Flexible temples adapt to a range of head widths without pinching.
- Brand story
- Le 31 name references Simons' original 1840 Quebec store, adding 180+ years of retail heritage.
- Driving
- Polarized lenses reduce road glare for daytime driving but may dim car HUDs and LCD screens.
- Care
- Only clean lenses with a microfiber cloth and lens cleaner designed for eyewear.
- UV protection
- UV400 verified: blocks 99–100% of UVA and UVB rays.
- Brand credibility
- UV claim credibility: in-house Montreal design and 1840 store heritage.
Product record
- Title
- Trace Translucent Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Simons' in-house design: what it means
- The name 'Le 31' references the street number (31 Côte de la Fabrique) of Simons' original 1840 Quebec City store, so this pair of sunglasses carries a tangible link to a Canadian retail institution that predates Confederation — far more story than a typical private-label accessory.
- Simons operates a dedicated in-house design team in Montreal for Le 31, which means the translucent aviator wasn't just pulled from a generic supplier catalog; its silhouette and lens spec were informed by the brand's seasonal direction, lending it a cohesive fashion identity absent from a random marketplace find.
- Le 31 is engineered as Simons' price-friendly fashion tier, so the $19.99 sale tag on a polarized aviator lets the buyer access the transparent-frame trend and glare-reducing lens tech without the $50–$80 that comparable contemporary private-label brands typically charge.
How the plastic frame feels daily
- Plastic's low thermal conductivity means the frame absorbs and conducts heat far more slowly than metal — as a result, the Trace Aviator stays cool enough to put on comfortably even after sitting in direct sun, avoiding the brief but sharp discomfort of hot metal temples.
- The plastic temples have enough flexibility to adapt to broader or narrower head shapes, which is why the frame is offered as a ONE SIZE option — rather than rigid metal arms that can pinch or require careful adjustment, these use material compliance to achieve a gentle, universal hold.
- The all-plastic frame contains no nickel, chromium, or other metal alloys known to trigger contact dermatitis in roughly 15% of the adult population, so the sunglasses can sit against the skin without the itching or rash that metal frames commonly cause on sensitive individuals.
- Instead of metal nosepads held by tiny screws, the Trace Aviator's plastic frame forms a continuous nose saddle — this distributes weight across a wider area for more even pressure, and eliminates the classic annoyance of loosening screws that cause frame wobble and discomfort.
- Where classic metal aviators frequently tip the scales at 40 grams or more, the Trace Aviator's plastic construction cuts mass noticeably, directly enabling the 'light and comfortable' feel the brand describes — less weight on the nose and ears translates to reduced fatigue during all-day wear and less slipping.
Value compared to similar budget aviators
- At 19.99 CAD, the Trace bundles polarization, full UV400-equivalent protection, and a lightweight frame — a feature combination that in the budget polarized aviator market often forces customers to sacrifice one element, yet here all three are present without a price hike.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing sunglasses with a translucent light brown plastic aviator frame, a cutout double-bridge detail, and dark gray gradient rectangular lenses. Both temples are partially visible behind the lenses.
- Overall shapeFront view of rectangular-rounded aviator sunglasses with a slightly flattened top rim and curved lower rims.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.28 · w 0.92 · h 0.44 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent light brown/taupe plastic frame with a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.28 · w 0.92 · h 0.22 (high) - Bridge detailProminent double-bridge with a triangular open cutout at the top center between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Left lensDark gray gradient lens with darker tint at the top fading slightly toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high) - Right lensDark gray gradient lens with darker tint at the top fading slightly toward the bottom, matching left lens.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.33 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high) - Temple armsTemple arms visible through lenses extending back and angled slightly downward; color matches translucent frame.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (medium) - Nose pads and bridge contactIntegrated plastic nose area formed as part of the frame without separate visible metal or silicone pads.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Product centered on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath; image is a straight-on studio front view.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under the sunglasses suggesting overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.65 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, symmetrical frontal composition with sunglasses occupying the middle horizontal band of the image.
Colors
translucent taupe· framedark gradient gray· lenses#36393E- Overall shapeFront view of rectangular-rounded aviator sunglasses with a slightly flattened top rim and curved lower rims.
- 02
Product
Translucent taupe acetate aviator-style frame with slightly squared dark grey lenses, integrated plastic nose pads, slim matching temples and visible hinge joints; shown at a three-quarter front-right angle resting on a flat surface.
- Overall silhouetteAviator-inspired frame with a slightly squared lens outline and a single thin top bar across the brow, shown at a three-quarter front-right angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent glossy plastic frame in a light taupe/beige tone allowing internal structure and edges to be faintly visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - LensesFlat dark grey lenses with uniform tint and no visible gradient or mirrored finish.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.41 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.41 · h 0.31 (high) - Nose bridge and padsLow-profile molded plastic nose bridge with integrated plastic nose pads formed as part of the frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - TemplesSlim straight temples in the same translucent taupe plastic that curve down at the ear tips; right temple extends toward the camera and left temple points rearward.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Hinge detailSmall visible hinge assembly at the temples where they meet the front frame, with a slightly darker internal pin or joint.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Lens rim profileRounded squared rim with a slightly thicker lower edge and a narrow upper rim that follows the lens outline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.75 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the glasses; three-quarter front-right composition, even diffuse lighting and minor reflection on lens surfaces.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft neutral shadow under and to the right of the sunglasses consistent with a light source from above-left.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.62 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right angle showing front lenses and both temples, product positioned in lower half of frame with empty space above.
- Reflections and highlightsMild specular highlights on the glossy plastic frame and faint reflection on lens surfaces; no legible text reflected.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
translucent taupe· frame and temples#BDBDBDdark grey· lenses#535354- Overall silhouetteAviator-inspired frame with a slightly squared lens outline and a single thin top bar across the brow, shown at a three-quarter front-right angle.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total3
2 reviews · out of 5
Love the style!
★★★★★Rita B.
Love the style and how light they were but they only lasted a week. The arm broke came off and could not be repaired. I was careful with them because they were so light. So disappointed.
Cute not very sturdy
★★★★★Judith M.
They are good looking, but do not seem very sturdy
Q&A
3 answered- Is the UV protection UV400 (blocking 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays)?
- Yes, these sunglasses offer 100% UV protection, which blocks 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays, equivalent to UV400 protection. The product listing states '100% UV protection' [1].
- How should the polarized lenses be cleaned to avoid damaging the coating?
- To avoid damaging the polarized coating, clean the lenses with a microfiber cloth and a lens cleaner specifically designed for eyewear, or use mild soap and water. Avoid paper towels, tissues, or abrasive cleaners.
- Are the glasses suitable for driving, and do the polarized lenses affect visibility of car HUD or LCD screens?
- These sunglasses are suitable for daytime driving as polarized lenses reduce glare from roads and windshields. However, polarized lenses can interfere with car heads-up displays (HUDs) and some LCD screens, potentially making them harder to see. This is a normal characteristic of polarized lenses.