Le 31
Darwin Oval Sunglasses
The Darwin Oval Sunglasses are a pair of polarized sunglasses with a lightweight plastic frame and grey gradient lenses. They offer 100% UV protection and polarized lenses for reduced glare, suitable for outdoor use. This exclusive Le 31 by Simons design is made in Canada with a glossy black oval frame.
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Lightweight oval sunglasses with polarized lenses for glare-free vision.
100% UV protection and polarized lenses for optimal colour perception.
- Material
- Plastic frame
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Oval shape
- Light and comfortable plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
Product Insights
Le 31's Darwin Oval Sunglasses, a Simons-exclusive Canadian design at $29 CAD, deliver polarized UV400 protection in black or green frame/lens combos. Their plastic frame absorbs impacts and allows home temple adjustment with warm water—a feature that also risks heat warping. UV- or product-induced haze is removable at home, reinforcing the product's budget-friendly, user-maintained value.
Verified claims
- Color options
- Black variant: black frame with dark lenses; Green variant: green frame with green-tinted lenses.
- UV protection
- Both color variants feature polarized lenses and 100% UV protection.
- Polarization
- All Le 31 sunglass models at Simons include polarized lenses.
- Price positioning
- At $29 CAD, these are in the lower half of the budget-polarized category.
- UV and oxidation
- UV- and product-induced oxidation haze is removable at home.
- Heat warping
- Sustained heat warps plastic frames and can damage lens coatings.
- Impact resistance
- Plastic frames absorb impacts and retain shape better than metal.
- Fit adjustment
- A 30–60 second warm-water soak lets you reshape temples for a custom fit at home.
- Design and lens features
- The Darwin Oval Sunglasses are designed in Canada, and Le 31 models at Simons include polarized lenses and 100% UV protection at 29 CAD.
- Canadian exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons brand: Canadian design, polarized, $29 — 40% less than comparable.
- UV400 certification
- The listing advertises 100% UV protection but does not explicitly state UV400 certification; 100% UV protection typically corresponds to UV400-level blocking.
- Frame fading prevention
- Prolonged sun exposure and sweat can cause the plastic frame to bleach and turn chalky; storing the glasses in a case when not wearing them slows the fade.
Product record
- Title
- Darwin Oval Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Everyday sun coverage with UV protection
These oval sunglasses are suited for everyday wear in the sun, where shielding your eyes from UV rays is the priority. The retailer lists them as providing 100% UV protection, and a matching 100% UV Protection marking is printed on the inner left temple.[1,2]
Glare-free vision with true colour perception
These polarized sunglasses are designed for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception, making them a fit for bright, glare-heavy settings. The lightweight plastic frame is built for comfortable wear.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Darwin Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable oval sunglasses with polarized lenses intended for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception, plus 100% UV protection. The glossy black frame is a full-rim rectangular-oval plastic design with grey gradient lenses (darker at top, lighter at bottom), and it comes in one size with black and green colour options. It is a Le 31 exclusive designed in Canada; note the lenses' glare and colour benefits are stated purposes rather than independently tested results.[1,2] | Danny Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight oval sunglasses with a thin metal-and-plastic frame, clear adjustable nose pads, and a low narrow bridge for a comfortable everyday fit. The polarized dark gray lenses are designed for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception, with 100% UV protection. It comes in one size, with the listed variant in green and a glossy metal frame finish.[3,4] | Benny Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight everyday sunglasses with a thin metal frame, oval lenses with 100% UV protection, and adjustable nose pads for a more personal fit. The style comes in one size in Charcoal and Golden Yellow color options, and Le 31 is positioned as an exclusive Simons brand designed in Canada. Note that the light, comfortable feel comes from the listing description rather than reported wearer experiences.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Glossy black oval-frame sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front angle with gradient grey lenses and visible inner-temple text marking.
- Frame shapeOval lenses set in a full-rim rectangular-oval continuous plastic frame with slightly tapered temples and squared hinge area.
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x 0.07 · y 0.48 · w 0.86 · h 0.30 (high) - Material and finishHigh-gloss black plastic frame and temples with smooth, reflective surface.
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x 0.07 · y 0.48 · w 0.86 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens appearanceGrey gradient lenses darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom, fitted flush into the frame.
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x 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Temple constructionStraight temples that taper slightly toward rounded tips; hinge area is a subtle rectangular seam where temple meets front frame.
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x 0.48 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Inner-temple markings“CE and 100% UV Protection printed in white on inner left temple.”
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x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Small printed detailTiny illegible white characters or symbols near the left temple tip not readable at this resolution.Partial
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x 0.38 · y 0.50 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light grey background from a slightly elevated three-quarter front angle with soft shadow cast below and to the right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the sunglasses positioned angled so left temple is closer to camera and right temple extends back to the right.
- Background and surfaceUniform light grey background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow under and slightly right of the sunglasses.
- LightingEven soft studio lighting producing subtle reflections on the glossy frame and a faint highlight along upper frame edges.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with no visible noise or compression artifacts in the product area.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesgradient grey· lenses#848383- Frame shapeOval lenses set in a full-rim rectangular-oval continuous plastic frame with slightly tapered temples and squared hinge area.