Le 31
Benny Oval Sunglasses
The Benny Oval Sunglasses feature oval-shaped blue-tinted lenses in a thin silver metal frame with metal temples and dark gray plastic tips. They include adjustable nose pads and a lightweight metal-and-plastic construction, providing 100% UV protection. Designed in Canada as part of the Le 31 by Simons exclusive collection.
- Material
- metal and plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight metal and plastic frame sunglasses with 100% UV protection.
Lightweight frame, comfortable fit, 100% UV protection.
- Material
- metal and plastic
- Secondary
- plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight metal and plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
Product Insights
Le 31's Benny Oval Sunglasses deliver UV400 protection and a substantial yet light metal/plastic frame for $29, making them an exclusive Simons design in Canada recommended for square faces, but they trade off polarization and side UV coverage due to the oval shape.
- UV protection
UV400 standard blocks ≥99% UVA and UVB up to 400nm.
Why this is supported
The '100% UV protection' on the Benny corresponds to UV400 performance, which means blocking at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays up to 400nm.
Yes, '100% UV protection' on sunglasses typically means blocking 99–100% of both UVA and UVB rays up to 400nm, which is the UV400 standard.
Does the 100% UV protection block both UVA and UVB rays?The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends looking for UV400 or 100% UV protection on labels. As a Simons in-house label, this claim is backed by retailer quality assurance. Additionally, this UV protection is equivalent to Category 3, suitable for high-sun use, while a similarly-priced competitor offers only Category 2.
The Aire Caellum oval at $20 AUD offers only category 2 UV protection suitable for medium sunlight, whereas the Benny's 100% UV protection matches the category 3 standard used for general-purpose high sun protection, making the on-sale Benny a safer choice for bright outdoor days at nearly the same price.
How this stacks up: budget oval sunglasses — 100_uv_protection_vs_category_2- Peripheral coverage
Oval frame allows stray UV from sides.
Why this is supported
The oval frame provides full lens coverage but has open sides that let stray UV enter. Health Canada advises:
Choose close-fitting wrap around eyewear. Close-fitting or wrap-around sunglasses helps to prevent stray light from entering from the sides.
canada.caThe Canadian Association of Optometrists suggests that brimmed hats can supplement protection.
Brimmed hats can also help protect the eyes from UV rays.
opto.ca- Polarization
Lenses are not polarized.
Why this is supported
The product description does not list polarization.
No, the Benny Oval Sunglasses are not listed as polarized. The product description only notes a metal and plastic frame with 100% UV protection, with no mention of polarization or tint.
Are the lenses polarized or tinted?- Square face fit
Oval lenses are the primary recommendation for square faces.
Why this is supported
Style guides recommend oval frames to soften strong jawlines and foreheads on square faces.
You're balancing a strong jaw and forehead, so reach for curves.
blog.cutmuse.comThis positions oval sunglasses like the Benny as a targeted styling choice for men with square face shapes.
- Brand identity
Le 31 by Simons, exclusive designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
The Benny is labeled as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca, giving it a branded identity that distinguishes it from generic oval sunglasses and appeals to style-conscious shoppers.
- Styling
Recommended for square faces, offers two colors, and is a Simons exclusive.
Why this is supported
The Benny's oval shape is recommended for square faces:
You're balancing a strong jaw and forehead, so reach for curves. Round and oval sunglasses, aviators, and rimless styles soften the angles.
blog.cutmuse.comFor oval faces, the two color options let wearers focus on color:
Use the freedom to chase trend and color rather than correction.
blog.cutmuse.comThe brand is a Simons exclusive, adding a designer prestige:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca- Frame feel
Metal and plastic frame feels substantial yet light and comfortable — uncommon for sub‑$30.
Why this is supported
According to the analysis,
the Benny incorporates a metal component into its frame, lending a more substantial, accessory-level feel that is uncommon among sub-$30 oval sunglasses.
How this stacks up: budget oval sunglasses — mixed_metal_plastic_frameThis is supported by the product description's
Light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
stylight.ca, confirming the frame achieves both substance and low weight.
The Benny's frame combines metal temples with plastic tips, as described by Simons:
. Competitors like Kimlud use all-plastic:
Frame material: Plastic for a lightweight, all-day comfortable fit.
kimlud.comand Blacksheep similarly uses lightweight plastic:
The black oval frames offer a straightforward design made from lightweight plastic
blacksheep.io. This mixed construction gives a more substantial feel than all-plastic rivals.
The Benny is
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.cawith a
, combining Canadian design vision with materials that elevate the feel beyond basic plastic sunglasses.
- Brand cachet
Simons exclusive design in Canada adds cachet over generic options.
Why this is supported
As an exclusive Simons design,
the Benny carries a branded identity that generic logo-free budget oval options (like the OE Wholesale VG) lack
How this stacks up: budget oval sunglasses — exclusive_in_house_design, enhancing its perceived value.
- Brand trust
Simons exclusive in-house design with 100% UV protection recommended by optometrists.
Why this is supported
The Benny is exclusively designed for Simons in Canada —
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca— distinguishing it from logo-free alternatives. The UV protection claim meets the UV400 standard, which is
a lens performance specification: the lens must block at least 99% of all ultraviolet radiation up to a wavelength of 400 nanometers
lanseeoptic.com, aligning with ANSI and ISO standards. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends looking for
UV400
lanseeoptic.comor
100% UV
opticians.proprotection. In contrast, a similar-priced competitor offers only
UV Protection: Category 2
aireshades.com.au. Fashion guidance confirms the oval silhouette is ideal for square faces, allowing wearers to
chase trend and color rather than correction
blog.cutmuse.com.
- Limitations
Lacks polarization and side UV protection, inherent to oval sunwear.
Why this is supported
The oval shape provides full lens-area UV400 filtering but allows stray UV from the sides—Health Canada recommends that
close-fitting wrap around eyewear
canada.cahelps prevent this. Additionally, the Benny lacks polarization:
No, the Benny Oval Sunglasses are not listed as polarized.
Are the lenses polarized or tinted?. These are inherent tradeoffs of fashion oval frames.
- Color guidance
Oval faces should choose the Benny by color, not shape correction.
Why this is supported
Styling advice for oval faces is clearly to
Use the freedom to chase trend and color rather than correction.
blog.cutmuse.com. The Benny's oval lenses, recommended for square faces because they
Round and oval sunglasses, aviators, and rimless styles soften the angles.
blog.cutmuse.com, allow oval-faced wearers to focus on color choice.
- Price advantage
Lowest-priced mixed-material oval in Canada at $29 CAD.
Why this is supported
The Benny's $29 CAD price was confirmed at
$29.00
stylight.ca. Competing ovals are pricier: the KIMLUD Oval costs
$31.00 USD
kimlud.com(~$42 CAD) and Cotton On requires a
2 FOR $30
cottonon.comdeal. The Benny also offers superior material—
Light, comfortable metal and plastic frame
stylight.ca—versus the all-plastic frames of similarly priced competitors: KIMLUD describes its frame as
Frame material: Plastic for a lightweight, all-day comfortable fit
kimlud.comand Blacksheep's
The black oval frames offer a straightforward design made from lightweight plastic
blacksheep.io. For UV protection, the Benny provides 100% UV (Category 3), while a comparable-priced Aire Caellum only offers
UV Protection: Category 2
aireshades.com.au.
The regular price of $29 CAD (on sale for $19.99) is documented as
. This undercuts the KIMLUD Oval ($42 CAD) and avoids multi-pair commitments, offering solid value for a mixed-material design.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Pair of oval sunglasses shown from a front-three-quarter viewpoint; thin silver metal frames with blue oval lenses, adjustable nose pads, and slender metal temples ending in dark gray plastic tips.
- Frame material and finishThin continuous metal frame around each lens and metal bridge in a shiny silver finish.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Lens shape and colorOval-shaped lenses with a uniform medium blue tint.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.61 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.61 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads attached to small metal pad arms between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Temples and temple constructionSlender straight metal temples extending rearward from hinge with visible small hinge connection to frame.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium) - Temple tipsCurved plastic temple tips in a dark translucent gray color covering the ends of the metal temples.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (high) - Lens edge trimNarrow inner rim or trim around each lens that appears slightly darker than the outer silver frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.61 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Small printed markingVery small printed characters on the inner side of one temple visible but not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a flat light gray background with soft shadow under the sunglasses; product is centered in the lower half of the image and photographed from a slightly elevated front-three-quarter angle.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow beneath and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses are positioned diagonally with temples pointing toward the upper left and upper right; product occupies the lower central area of the frame.
- LightingEven soft studio lighting with mild specular highlights on the metal frame and subtle reflections on the lenses.
Colors
medium blue· lensespolished silver· metal frame and temples#8BA3B9dark gray· temple tips- Frame material and finishThin continuous metal frame around each lens and metal bridge in a shiny silver finish.