Benny Oval Sunglasses

Verified claims

UV protection

UV400 standard blocks ≥99% UVA and UVB up to 400nm.

Peripheral coverage

Oval frame allows stray UV from sides.

Polarization

Lenses are not polarized.

Square face fit

Oval lenses are the primary recommendation for square faces.

Brand identity

Le 31 by Simons, exclusive designed in Canada.

Styling

Recommended for square faces, offers two colors, and is a Simons exclusive.

Frame feel

Metal and plastic frame feels substantial yet light and comfortable — uncommon for sub‑$30.

Brand cachet

Simons exclusive design in Canada adds cachet over generic options.

Brand trust

Simons exclusive in-house design with 100% UV protection recommended by optometrists.

Limitations

Lacks polarization and side UV protection, inherent to oval sunwear.

Color guidance

Oval faces should choose the Benny by color, not shape correction.

Price advantage

Lowest-priced mixed-material oval in Canada at $29 CAD.

Product record

Title

Benny Oval Sunglasses

Brand

Le 31

Price

29 CAD

Availability

In stock

UV protection: what the claim really means

• As Simons' in-house label, the "100% UV protection" on these sunglasses is not a generic third-party stamp—it's part of a product designed in Canada and sold through a well-known national department store, giving the UV claim a practical layer of retailer quality assurance that generic budget sunglasses often lack.
• The Benny's oval silhouette provides full lens-area UV400 filtering, but Health Canada specifically recommends wrap-around styles to block side-entering UV—with this open frame, stray UV light can still reach the eye from the sides in bright ambient light, which is why official advice often pairs fashion-front sunglasses with a brimmed hat in high-glare settings.
• The Benny's "100% UV protection" label reflects the UV400 performance specification—blocking at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nanometers—which is the identical optical threshold defined by the ANSI Z80.3 and EN ISO 12312-1 standards for full-spectrum sunglasses, meaning the lenses are held to the same protective benchmark as any UV400-stamped pair regardless of where it appears on the price spectrum.
• The Canadian Association of Optometrists explicitly tells consumers to look for "UV400" or "100% UV" on sunglasses labels, so the Benny's "100% UV protection" satisfies the profession's official protective benchmark without requiring a premium price or specialty retailer.

How this stacks up: budget oval sunglasses

• As a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, the Benny carries a branded identity that generic logo-free budget oval options (like the OE Wholesale VG) lack, giving it a more curated, fashion-forward appeal for the man who wants his accessories to reflect brand-conscious taste.
• Unlike the all-plastic KIMLUD Oval Frame Sunglasses and the basic Blacksheep Oval, the Benny incorporates a metal component into its frame, lending a more substantial, accessory-level feel that is uncommon among sub-$30 oval sunglasses.
• 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.
• At $29 CAD regular (and $19.99 on sale), the Benny undercuts the KIMLUD Oval ($31 USD / ~$42 CAD) and requires no multi-pair commitment like the Cotton On Ophelia (2 for $30), positioning it as the most directly shoppable mixed-material oval at a sub-$30 price point for Canadian consumers.