Le 31
Shadow Shield Sunglasses
These shield sunglasses from Le 31 by Simons feature a single-piece wraparound mirrored lens and a lightweight plastic frame in a turquoise gradient with pink rim accents. Inspired by ski goggle styling, they are suitable for outdoor activities and provide 100% UV protection. The frame includes an integrated nose bridge with padded nose pads for comfort.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- sporty, performance
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Adventure-ready sunglasses inspired by ski goggles with lightweight plastic frame and 100% UV protection.
Lightweight, comfortable plastic frame; 100% UV protection; ski goggle-inspired design.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Style
- sporty, performance
- Occasion
- hiking, travel, sports-event
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- adventure-ready design
- inspired by ski goggles
- lightweight plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- exclusive Canadian design
Product Insights
Shadow Shield Sunglasses by Le 31, Simons' exclusive in-house brand, offer a goggle-inspired silhouette that stands out from wayfarer and aviator clones at an affordable price thanks to private-label margins. The core promise is legally enforceable 100% UV protection backed by Simons and Canadian consumer law, though the lenses are unpolarized and the frame does not fit over prescription glasses. Care must include avoiding heat, salt, and harsh chemicals to maintain the plastic frame, and UV400 is not specified.
Verified claims
- Silhouette
- Goggle-inspired silhouette stands out from wayfarer and aviator clones.
- Fit with glasses
- Not designed to fit over prescription glasses.
- Value
- Private-label pricing skips wholesale margins, making goggle-style affordable.
- Brand model
- Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house brand, enabling the $19.99 sale price.
- UV standard specification
- UV400 standard not specified; claimed as 100% UV only.
- Polarization
- At $19.99, the unpolarized lens undercuts polarized entry by about 43%.
- UV protection credibility
- UV safety claims on a Simons product are enforceable under Canadian consumer protection regulations—unlike the unverified UV400 badges on sub-$20 online-marketplace sunglasses, where return policies and liability are often opaque.
- Cleaning
- Rinse with cool water before wiping; use a microfiber cloth.
- Chemical damage
- Avoid alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaners; use mild dish soap instead.
- Heat warping
- Store in a hard case; avoid leaving in a parked car.
- Polarization
- The lenses are unpolarized; polarized options in Canada typically start around $35 CAD, so this product trades glare reduction for a lower price.
- Scratch resistance
- Scratch resistance is not specified; polycarbonate lenses, if used, often have inherent scratch resistance, but this is unconfirmed.
Product record
- Title
- Shadow Shield Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Adventure-ready sunglasses inspired by ski goggles
Le 31 describes these shield sunglasses as an adventure-ready accessory inspired by ski goggles, and notes the plastic frame is light and comfortable. These are seller characterizations rather than reported wearer experiences, but they point to active, outdoor-oriented use.[1]
Everyday sun coverage with full UV protection
These Le 31 rectangular shield sunglasses are a straightforward pick for blocking the sun when you're out and about—commuting, driving, or spending time outdoors. The retailer lists them as offering 100% UV protection, and the same claim appears on the inner temple label of the frame. Note that the label text is what's visible on the product; the merchant page is the source for the protection claim itself.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Shadow Shield Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold, single-piece shield design inspired by ski goggles, with a wide wraparound mirrored lens, a centered cutout nose bridge, and 100% UV protection. It comes in one size with a plastic frame the retailer describes as light and comfortable, and is offered in Blue, Red, and Orange colorways. Note that its adventure-ready positioning is a seller characterization rather than a tested performance claim.[1,2,3] | Malibu Shield Sunglasses: Choose this for a sporty look, with large single-piece shield lenses that span both eyes and a thin top bar. The light, comfortable plastic frame includes V-shaped dual nose pads, and the lenses have an even dark tint; the left temple bears a printed 100% UV Protection marking. It comes in one size, in White or Orange, in a design from Le 31 that is exclusive to Simons and made in Canada.[4,5,6] | Score Reflective Visor Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold, sporty visor-style shield: one continuous single-piece mirrored lens with a gradient finish spans both eyes with no lower frame, backed by a slim black plastic top bar and integrated temples. The polarized lenses are intended to deliver glare-free vision and optimal colour perception with 100% UV protection, and the light plastic frame plus centered rubber nose pad is designed for comfortable wear. It comes only in one size, in Black, White, or Pink colorways, so it suits those happy with a fixed fit rather than adjustable sizing.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing single-piece shield sunglasses with a wide rectangular lens, a centered cutout nose bridge, and a two-tone frame gradient from turquoise at the top to pink at the bottom; dark inner nose/temple structure visible through the lens.
- Shield lensOne continuous, wide rectangular shield-style lens spanning the full front with slightly rounded outer corners and a flat top edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Lens finishReflective mirrored finish on the lens producing a teal/blue-green appearance with subtle internal reflections and darker shadowed areas near the inner temples.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.23 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Nose bridge cutoutProminent centered geometric cutout nose bridge that interrupts the lens and reveals a contrasting dark inner frame piece.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high) - Inner structural frameDark (near-black) vertical inner frame visible through the nose cutout and along the inner top of the lens, forming the structural support and temple arms' inner ends.
3 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Frame exterior gradientPlastic frame rim visible only at the top and lower perimeter showing a turquoise-to-pink gradient with small dark speckling on the upper band.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.84 · h 0.06 (high) - Temple shadow silhouettesDark curved silhouettes of the temple arms visible behind the lens on both left and right sides.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio front-on product shot on a neutral light gray background with a soft shadow beneath the sunglasses and even diffuse lighting.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying the whole image with no visible props.
- Cast shadowSoft, short shadow directly below the sunglasses indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered, head-on frontal view showing the full front face of the sunglasses; image cropped close to the product edges.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with even exposure and no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
teal mirrored· lens#5D999Bturquoise with speckle· upper frame rimsoft pink gradient· lower frame rimnear-black· inner nose bridge and temple interiors#02131C- Shield lensOne continuous, wide rectangular shield-style lens spanning the full front with slightly rounded outer corners and a flat top edge.
- 02
Product
A single-piece shield sunglasses front and side view showing a wraparound mirrored lens set in a turquoise plastic frame with black speckle pattern and a pink lower rim. Visible integrated nose bridge with dark nose pads and slim temples extending to the right.
- Shield lensOne continuous, single-piece wraparound shield lens with a mirrored, multi-stage gradient that appears orange-yellow in the central area, transitions to cyan near the outer edges, and shows a pink tint along the lower rim; lens is slightly curved forward.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (high) - Frame material and shapeRigid plastic frame in a turquoise hue forming a straight upper browline above the lens and continuing into thin, tapered temples; lower frame edge shows a smooth transition into a pink-tinted rim at the lens base.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.36 (high) - Speckle patternSmall irregular black speckle pattern distributed across the visible turquoise frame surfaces and temples.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.55 · h 0.34 (high) - Nose bridge and padsIntegrated angular nose bridge molded from the same turquoise plastic with a pair of small dark (black or charcoal) rubberized nose pads attached to the inner side of the bridge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Right temple visibleRight temple extends to the right and tapers toward the tip; inner face of the temple is visible and matches the turquoise frame color.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner temple text“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium) - Manufacturing text fragment“China”Partial
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light gray background with soft directional lighting from the upper left creating a soft shadow to the right; product is angled with the left front of the shield closer to the camera.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front/side product shot with the left-front of the sunglasses nearest the viewer and the right temple receding toward the right edge of the frame.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a soft, elongated shadow cast to the right and slightly downward beneath the temples and lower rim.
- Lighting and reflectionsSmooth specular highlights and subtle reflections evident on the mirrored lens and the glossy plastic frame, indicating studio lighting.
Colors
turquoise with black speckle· frame exterior and temples#7CCADDmirrored orange-yellow· lens central area#E3BB6Bmirrored cyan· lens outer edges#7CCADDmirrored pink· lens lower rimdark charcoal· nose pads- Shield lensOne continuous, single-piece wraparound shield lens with a mirrored, multi-stage gradient that appears orange-yellow in the central area, transitions to cyan near the outer edges, and shows a pink tint along the lower rim; lens is slightly curved forward.
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Visière Shadow
J’aime bien la forme ça nous protège bien du soleil dans le sud et l’océan et ça se marie bien avec nos maillots de bain
Bien
Mon garçon les adore