Le 31
Lex Angular Sunglasses
CA$19.99CAD
In Stock
The Lex Angular Sunglasses from Le 31 by Simons are fashion sunglasses with an angular, retro-inspired geometric frame made from a combination of lightweight metal and plastic. They feature gray-blue gradient lenses with 100% UV protection (CE marked), an integrated nose bridge, and metal hinge rivets, designed in Canada for comfortable everyday sun protection.
- Material
- Combination of metal and plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
GreyWhiteLight BrownGreen
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Retro and funky geometric sunglasses with thin, lightweight metal and plastic frames and 100% UV protection.
100% UV protection, lightweight design, comfortable fit
- Material
- Combination of metal and plastic
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- retro
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Retro and funky geo frame
- Sleek design
- Thin and lightweight frames
- Comfortable fit
- Combination of metal and plastic construction
- 100% UV protection
- Exclusive design from Canada
Product Insights
The Lex Angular Sunglasses by Le 31 offer full UV400 protection at a low price of 29 CAD, but they lack polarization and scratch-resistant coating, demanding careful handling and maintenance—rinse before cleaning, use a microfiber cloth and eyewear spray, store in a hard case, and tighten temple screws to prevent damage.
Verified claims
- Polarization
- No polarization – does not cut glare from roads, water, or snow.
- Scratch resistance
- Lenses lack scratch-resistant coating, requiring careful handling.
- UV protection
- Full UV400 protection is permanent and consistent across all color options.
- Lens cleaning
- Rinse lenses first, then clean with a microfiber cloth and eyewear spray.
- Damage prevention
- Use a hard case and tighten temple screws periodically to prevent lens damage.
Product record
- Title
- Lex Angular Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to prevent scratches and keep them clean
- Checking and gently snugging the temple screws every few weeks keeps the frame from flexing asymmetrically — a wobble that focuses stress at the lens mounting point and leads to hairline cracks radiating from the screw holes or lens edges.
- Storing the sunglasses in a rigid case prevents the two fastest paths to lens failure: deep scratches from keys or loose change, and pressure fractures at the bridge from being sat on or crushed in a bag — both of which plastic lenses are particularly vulnerable to because they lack the compressive strength of mineral glass.
- Using a clean microfiber cloth made from split-conjugate fibers lifts skin oils and debris off the lens surface without scratching, unlike paper products or clothing which embed micro-grooves that scatter light and reduce perceived sharpness over time.
- Always rinse plastic lenses under lukewarm water before any wiping; a thin layer of dust acts as sandpaper when a cloth is used dry, creating a haze of fine scratches that plastic cannot be polished out of as easily as glass.
- Using an eyewear-specific cleaning spray, rather than household glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol, avoids the chemical degradation that ammonia and alcohol cause to polycarbonate and acrylic lens materials, which can turn the lens cloudy and cause surface crazing.
- Wiping with a shirt, tissue, or paper towel introduces microscopic abrasions because the fibers are rougher than lens-grade microfiber; this dulls the lens surface gradiently, reducing contrast and making reflections flare off the imperfect surface.
What 100% UV protection really means
- Because UV400 includes the longer UVA wavelengths (315–400 nm) that penetrate deep into the eye and cause cumulative retinal stress, the Lex Angular's full-spectrum label signals protection against the slow-building damage many budget sunglasses ignore by focusing only on UVB — making it a more complete shield for everyday, long-term use.
- The '100% UV protection' claim maps to the UV400 standard, meaning the lenses stop 99–100% of solar UV radiation up to 400 nm — the full spectrum of UVA and UVB that contributes to cataracts and macular degeneration — giving the wearer the same fundamental eye shielding recommended by health authorities worldwide.
- Rather than a surface coating that can degrade, the Lex Angular's plastic lenses achieve UV protection through UV-absorbing compounds mixed into the polymer itself during molding, so the blocking performance is permanent and doesn't rub off or reduce over the life of the frame.
- UV filtering is separate from visible-light tint — the Lex Angular's Grey, White, or Light Brown lenses all deliver the same UV400 blocking, so even the lightest colorway still provides complete UV protection, because the UV-blocking compounds work on a different part of the spectrum than the dyes that darken the lens.
- Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, sunglasses with UV claims must be manufactured to meet standards like ANSI Z80.3 or ISO 12312-1 — so the '100% UV protection' on this Le 31 pair carries legal and testing weight, not just a marketing sticker, giving the buyer confidence that it will deliver the labeled level of filtration.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a glossy black angular acetate frame, light gray-blue gradient lenses, and small silver hinge rivets; image shows full front view centered on a white background.
- Frame shapeGlossy black frame with an angular octagonal-like outline featuring gently rounded corners and a narrow, slightly curved bridge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high) - Lens appearancePaired light gray-blue lenses with a subtle top-to-bottom gradient that is slightly darker at the top and paler toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.38 · w 0.71 · h 0.24 (high) - Bridge detailSmall rounded bridge integrated into the frame without visible nose pads.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Hinge rivetsTwo small circular silver metal rivets visible near the outer edge of each lens on the front of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Temples visibleInner portions of the temples are partially visible behind the lenses, angled back toward the image edges and matching the frame in glossy dark color.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.42 · w 0.15 · h 0.17 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.42 · w 0.15 · h 0.17 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a white background with even lighting and a soft shadow beneath the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses centered horizontally and photographed straight-on from the front at approximately eye level.
- Background and surfaceUniform white background and a faint soft shadow directly beneath the frame indicating studio lighting and a flat supporting surface.
- Reflections and highlightsSpecular highlights visible on the glossy frame edges and faint reflections on the upper portions of the lenses indicating directional studio lights.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.07 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.79 · y 0.30 · w 0.07 · h 0.04 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focused product with even exposure and no visible text, blemishes, or compression artifacts.
Colors
gloss black· frame#0D0E0Clight gray-blue gradient· lenses#BEC9CBmetallic silver· hinge rivets#CBCBCD- Frame shapeGlossy black frame with an angular octagonal-like outline featuring gently rounded corners and a narrow, slightly curved bridge.
- 02
Product
Glossy black angular acetate sunglasses shown in a three-quarter side view with grey-tinted lenses, integrated molded nose bridge, straight temples with slightly curved tips, and small silver rivet details at the hinges.
- Frame shapeAngular polygonal front with flattened octagon-like rims and a slightly raised outer corner profile on each lens housing.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame, consistent high-gloss acetate or plastic appearance on front and temples.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - LensesFlat grey-blue tinted lenses with even tint and no visible gradient, set flush inside the frame rim.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Hinge rivetsSmall circular silver rivet accents visible on the front near each hinge (two on the visible side of the frame front).
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.69 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.69 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - TemplesStraight black temples that taper slightly toward the tips and curve down at the ends; inner surface of the left temple shows printed text.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.55 · h 0.26 (high) - Nose constructionIntegrated molded nose bridge formed from the same black material as the frame (no separate adjustable nose pads).
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple text“100% UV Protection CE”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses and uniform diffuse lighting from above-left; three-quarter angle view showing left-front and right temple receding into depth.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side view of the sunglasses placed on a flat white surface, centered toward the lower half of the frame.
- ShadowSoft, elongated shadow cast to the right and slightly downward from the sunglasses, indicating a light source above-left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - BackgroundUniform plain white background with no props or packaging visible.
Colors
gloss black· framegrey-blue tint· lensesmetallic silver· rivet accents- Frame shapeAngular polygonal front with flattened octagon-like rims and a slightly raised outer corner profile on each lens housing.
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Q&A
2 answered- What is the lens material and are they scratch-resistant?
- The lenses are made of synthetic/plastic material. The product description does not specify scratch-resistant coating, so we cannot confirm if they are scratch-resistant.
- Are the lenses polarized to reduce glare?
- No, the Lex Angular sunglasses are described as offering 100% UV protection but are not listed as polarized, unlike some other Le 31 models (e.g., Adam Polarized Square Sunglasses).