Le 31
Liam Rounded Sunglasses
4.5/5 (2)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
The Liam Rounded Sunglasses are a pair of metal-framed sunglasses with polarized lenses offering 100% UV protection and glare-free vision with optimal color perception. The rounded-square frame is made from a lightweight gold-tone metal, and the lenses feature a dark green gradient tint. Includes clear adjustable nose pads and tortoiseshell acetate temple tips for a secure and comfortable fit.
- Material
- metal frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
BlackPatterned BrownGreenBlueOchre Yellow
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Rounded metal frame sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection.
Polarized lenses, UV protection, lightweight metal frame.
- Material
- metal frame
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
- Light and comfortable metal frame
- Round frame shape
Product Insights
The Liam Rounded Sunglasses by Le 31 offer a round metal frame silhouette at CAD 29, a price where metal is uncommon, with 100% UV400 protection and polarization, undercutting Goodr's entry point and including a signed dust bag for the Patterned Brown variant.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection blocks the 380–400 nm band, equivalent to UV400.
- UV and polarization combo
- Dark lenses without UV are more harmful than none; these include both.
- Value
- At CAD 29, the Liam undercuts Goodr's USD 25-35 entry and includes a signature dust bag with the Patterned Brown variant.
- Silhouette
- Round metal frame breaks from typical sporty wrap and wayfarer shapes.
- Frame
- Metal frame at a price where competitors typically use plastic.
- Packaging
- Patterned Brown option includes a signed dust bag.
Product record
- Title
- Liam Rounded Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Real-world performance of the polarized lenses
- The Liam's combination of 100% UV protection with polarized lenses addresses a known pitfall: when cheap sunglasses offer polarized lenses without UV blocking, darkened lenses cause pupils to dilate and let in more harmful rays — by explicitly providing both, the Liam ensures glare reduction doesn't come at a safety cost.
What 100% UV protection actually means
- UV400 is the gold standard in eye protection, blocking the full UV spectrum up to 400 nm, including the high-energy 380–400 nm band that accounts for roughly 40% of total solar UV radiation and is linked to cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Dark-tinted sunglasses without UV protection are more harmful than wearing none at all, as pupil dilation admits extra radiation—the Liam’s combination of dark lenses and 100% UV blocking eliminates that risk, making them safe for bright-light outdoor use.
- Modern lens manufacturing embeds UV-absorbing compounds directly into the lens material, making UV400-level protection available even at the $29 price point—no longer reserved for premium sunglasses.
- When properly tested, the '100% UV protection' label means the lenses block all ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nanometers (UV400), which covers 99–100% of UVA and UVB rays—the highest commercially available standard for eyewear.
- Polarization only reduces reflective glare; on its own it does not block UV radiation—the explicit '100% UV protection' on the Liam ensures that the dark polarized lenses protect eyes from long-term damage, not just from surface reflections.
Value compared to other budget polarized sunglasses
- Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive brand, and this vertical model strips out licensor and wholesale markups — the Liam consequently offers a metal-framed polarized sunglass at a price where competitors like Goodr must use polycarbonate to hit the same bracket, delivering tangible material value.
- At CAD $29, the Liam lands roughly 15–30% below the price of Goodr's entry-level OG sunglasses (USD $25–35) once currency is factored in, while still providing polarized UV400 protection — making it one of the least expensive name-brand polarized options on the market.
- Where the default frame material at this price is polycarbonate or rubber-coated plastic — as on the Goodr OG and Mach G — the Liam uses a light metal frame, shifting the hand feel and appearance from sporty utility toward a more traditional, fashion-leaning accessory.
- The Patterned Brown colorway ships with a Le 31 signature dust bag, a rare extra in the sub-$30 bracket that suggests a more considered unboxing experience; the Black variant's packaging is not documented, so this perk may be colorway-dependent.
- Priced alongside sporty wayfarer and wrap shapes, the Liam's round metal design targets a different wearer — one seeking a subtler, non-performance aesthetic that transitions more naturally from outdoor use to casual daily wear.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of metal-framed sunglasses with thin gold frame, dark green rounded-square lenses, clear adjustable nose pads, and dark temple arms visible behind the lenses.
- Overall geometryFront-facing, near-symmetrical rounded-square lens shape connected by a narrow curved metal bridge; thin metal rim outlines each lens.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishThin shiny metallic frame with a warm gold finish visible on the rims, bridge, and narrow temples near the front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens color and finishDark green tinted lenses with a subtle top-to-bottom gradient appearing slightly darker near the top edge.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Nose padsPair of clear adjustable nose pads mounted on small metal pad arms centered under the bridge.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.45 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Temple arm visible sectionsInner sections of the temple arms are visible behind the lenses and appear dark (near black or dark brown); outermost temple tips are metal where they meet the front.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lens edge detailNarrow gold rim sits slightly raised above lens surface forming a thin outline; rim thickness is consistent around lenses.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Shadows and reflections on lensesSoft interior reflections and a faint horizontal reflection line near the bottom of each lens; a subtle cast shadow beneath the frame on the surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with centered composition, even diffuse lighting, and a soft drop shadow beneath the sunglasses.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame with no visible texture or props.
- Shot compositionSunglasses are centered horizontally and shown in a straight-on frontal view.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse frontal lighting produces soft minimal shadows directly below the frame and subtle highlights on the metal surfaces.
- Image qualityCrisp high-resolution image with visible fine edge detail and no motion blur.
Colors
warm gold metallic· frame (rims and bridge)#7B8274dark green· lensesdark brown· temple inner sections visible through lenses#333434clear / transparent· nose pads- Overall geometryFront-facing, near-symmetrical rounded-square lens shape connected by a narrow curved metal bridge; thin metal rim outlines each lens.
- 02
Product
A pair of metal-framed sunglasses shown at a shallow three-quarter angle, revealing front lenses, bridge with clear nose pads, thin metal temples, and tortoiseshell acetate temple tips.
- Frame material and finishThin rounded square metal frame with a warm yellow-gold finish visible on the rims, bridge, and temples.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens color and shapeTwo rounded-square lenses with a medium dark green tint and uniform coloration across each lens.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Bridge and nose padsSlim metal bridge with two clear adjustable nose pads; pads are transparent and mounted on small metal pad-arms.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.55 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - TemplesLong thin metal temples extending straight back from the frame before transitioning to acetate tips.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Temple tipsCurved acetate temple tips in a glossy tortoiseshell pattern with brown and darker brown/black patches.
2 regions
x 0.76 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lens reflectionsSoft diffuse highlights and faint studio reflections visible on the lens surfaces, stronger on the left lens.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Small printed mark on temple tipSmall white printed mark or logo visible on the outer face of the right temple tip; characters are too small to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; image is well lit and cropped to include full sunglasses and cast shadows.
- BackgroundEven light gray neutral background filling the frame.
- ShadowingSoft drop shadow projected to the lower right of the sunglasses consistent with a light source from upper left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the temples opened and extending toward the upper right and upper center of the image.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail and accurate focus across the product; no visible damage or occlusion.
Colors
warm gold· metal frame and temples#A3A3A3muted forest green· lensestortoiseshell brown· temple tipsclear· nose pads#696B65- Frame material and finishThin rounded square metal frame with a warm yellow-gold finish visible on the rims, bridge, and temples.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total4.5
2 reviews · out of 5
Good Product
★★★★★Joseph B.
Looks great and fits well
Chicken glasses
★★★★★Cecelia J.
Good quality
Q&A
2 answered- What material are the lenses made of — polycarbonate, glass, or CR-39?
- The lens material is not specified in the product details. In this price range and with polarized lenses, common materials are CR-39 or polycarbonate, but we cannot confirm which is used here.
- What specific metal is used in the frame (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, or alloy)?
- The product data lists a 'light and comfortable metal frame' but does not specify the exact metal type. Based on common materials at this price point, it is likely a stainless steel or monel alloy, though we cannot say for certain.