Le 31
Lucas Retro Sunglasses
4/5 (2)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
The Lucas Retro Sunglasses are unisex eyewear with a glossy black plastic frame, round smoke-grey polarized lenses, and small silver rivet accents at the temples. They offer 100% UV protection and glare-free vision, making them suitable for driving, outdoor activities, and everyday sun exposure. The lightweight plastic construction includes CE-marked temples and printed UV protection information for added assurance.
- Material
- Plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
GreySilverBrownChocolate/Espresso
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Retro-style sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection.
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- Plastic
- Style
- retro
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- polarized lenses
- light and comfortable plastic frame
Product Insights
The Lucas Retro Sunglasses from Le 31 offer polarized lenses with 100% UV protection (UV400) in a lightweight round frame designed to suit square and heart-shaped faces, reducing glare and eye fatigue for all-day comfort. As a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, every Le 31 style maintains the same $29 price point and lens technology, providing consistent value that undercuts both designer and budget lines.
Verified claims
- Face shape
- Suits square and heart-shaped faces and flatters most men proportionally.
- Glare reduction
- Cuts glare for less eye strain and better color perception outdoors.
- Lens technology
- Every Le 31 frame includes polarized lenses with 100% UV protection (UV400 equivalent).
- Brand heritage
- Le 31 is a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, from the family-run retailer founded in 1840.
- Fit and comfort
- The lightweight round frame offers all-day comfort and suits square or heart-shaped faces.
- Lineup
- Every Le 31 style includes polarized lenses and UV protection at the same $29 price.
- Eye fatigue reduction
- Polarized lenses and a lightweight frame reduce eye and physical fatigue for all-day wear.
- Line consistency
- Every Le 31 style is $29 CAD with polarized lenses and UV protection.
- Design origin
- Le 31 sunglasses are a Simons exclusive, designed in Canada.
- Value
- All Le 31 styles: $29, polarized UV, undercuts designer and US budget lines.
- Polarization
- All Le 31 styles feature polarized lenses and 100% UV protection.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection is equivalent to UV400, blocking 99-100% of UVA/UVB up to 400nm.
Product record
- Title
- Lucas Retro Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Le 31 brand and its position in affordable eyewear
- Simons, Le 31's parent company, has been a family-run Québec institution since 1840—this heritage signals a retailer with deep roots and a reputation to protect, which makes its private label a more curated bet than a fast-fashion own brand.
- With over 122 distinct men's styles listed on aggregators, all held at the same $29 price, Le 31 lets you experiment with silhouettes—from classic aviators to translucent shields—without financial penalty or the need to cross-shop prices across the line.
- Every Le 31 sunglass is developed as a Simons exclusive and designed in Canada—meaning you're getting a product with local creative direction that isn't available at other retailers, giving it a boutique-house identity rather than a generic private-label feel.
- The entire Le 31 sunglasses range—across retro rounds, aviators, and rectangles—comes equipped with polarized lenses and 100% UV protection, a feature combination that many budget brands reserve for higher-priced models but is standard here at $29, so you never have to check whether a given style skimps on lens quality.
- In a landscape where fashion-forward eyewear from brands like Tom Ford and Cartier can cost $500 to over $1,500, Le 31's $29 polarized offering stands out as an accessible way to get a trend-right look without compromising on eye protection.
Retro round style and which face shapes it suits
- On a square face, the Lucas's round shape naturally softens a strong jawline and balances the upper and lower thirds, making it a classic pairing that avoids the 'too severe' look of square-on-square frames.
- Retro round sunglasses like the Lucas naturally occupy the 'eyewear sweet spot' that spans from the center of the eyebrow to two-thirds down the nose, providing full UV coverage and a naturally flattering proportion that suits most men regardless of face shape.
- For heart-shaped faces—broader at the temples, narrow at the chin—round sunglasses add proportional width to the lower face, preventing the forehead from dominating; the Lucas's circular silhouette redistributes visual weight harmoniously.
Value compared to other budget polarized round sunglasses
- The Lucas is part of a full lineup of Le 31 polarized sunglasses all priced at $29 CAD, indicating that the brand's strategy is to offer identical core optical quality across styles rather than tiered pricing, so customers can pick based on shape preference without worrying about hidden spec downgrades.
- At $29 CAD (~$21 USD), the Lucas undercuts the standard US budget polarized offerings like Goodr ($25 USD) and Knockaround ($28 USD) while matching them on core features—polarized lenses and full UV protection—making it a stronger value play for Canadian shoppers who would otherwise pay a currency premium on American DTC brands.
Polarized lenses and glare reduction in daily use
- By removing the wash of reflected glare, the polarization allows the eye to see the actual colors and surface textures underneath, making the difference especially concrete for anglers who need to read underwater structure, cyclists spotting road hazards, or beachgoers looking for shells in the wet sand.
- Non-prescription polarized sunglasses typically sit in the $80–$400+ CAD range according to optical retail benchmarking, so the Lucas pricing of $29 brings the same glare-cutting and color-enhancing optical filter at roughly one-third to one-tenth of the expected market cost for this lens technology.
- The AAO notes that wearers of polarized sunglasses often feel less tired after hours in bright sun, and because the Lucas’s all-plastic frame is explicitly described as “light and comfortable,” the optical comfort translates into an all-day wearable that doesn’t dig in or weigh on the face.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with glossy black rounded frames, grey-tinted round lenses, and small silver decorative rivets at each front corner; temples extend rearward and cast shadows on the background.
- Overall geometrySymmetrical front view showing two round-oval lenses set in a continuous glossy full-rim frame with a shallow curved bridge between lenses.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material with reflective highlights along the top edge and outer rims.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - LensesGrey-tinted lenses with even neutral gradient and faint horizontal banding reflections visible across each lens.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Decorative rivetsSmall oval silver metal rivet or pin set into the front of the frame near the upper outer corner on each side.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Temples visibleTemple arms extend rearward from the hinges and are partially visible through the lenses' reflection area, appearing as darker solid arms tapering toward the tips.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.33 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.73 · y 0.33 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (medium) - Bridge detailShallow saddle-style bridge formed by the same glossy material as the frame, with a subtle inward curve at the top center.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Lens-edge rimFrame rim slightly thicker at the lower edge of each lens, producing a defined glossy border around lenses.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style front-on product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft shadows beneath the frame; diffuse even lighting produces mild reflections on the glossy surfaces.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light grey seamless background and surface with no visible texture or props.
- ShadowSoft shadow cast below the sunglasses roughly following the frame outline, darker immediately under the lenses and lighter outward.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with small specular highlights along the top rim and near the outer frame corners; faint horizontal reflections appear across the lens surfaces.
- CompositionCentered, level front-facing composition with the full frontal silhouette of the sunglasses visible and symmetrical in the frame.
Colors
gloss black· frame#0E0E0Dsmoke grey· lenses#767981metallic silver· rivet- Overall geometrySymmetrical front view showing two round-oval lenses set in a continuous glossy full-rim frame with a shallow curved bridge between lenses.
- 02
Product
Glossy black framed sunglasses with round gray-tinted lenses, visible temples and metal rivet accents at the front hinges.
- Frame material and finishSingle-piece glossy black plastic (acetate-like) front and temples with smooth reflective finish.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.55 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens shapeRounded, slightly flattened at the top rim; both lenses are the same shape and set in full-rim frames.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Lens tintUniform neutral gray tinted lenses with a subtle reflective sheen.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.50 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - Hinge rivet detailSmall oval/spherical silver metal rivet or decorative stud visible on the front of each upper corner at the hinge.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.44 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Temple shapeTemples are straight with a slight outward taper and curve down at the tips; inner faces are matte compared with the outer glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium) - Inner temple printed text“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.07 (medium) - Inner temple marking“CE”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Small interior logo or markSmall circular mark or logo visible on the inner side of the right temple near the tip; not legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.48 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow to the right and below the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front/side angle view of the sunglasses placed flat on a surface, showing both lenses and both temples.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray to off-white seamless background and surface with no props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast to the right and slightly downward from the sunglasses indicating overhead-left lighting.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.62 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on the product with even exposure and minimal glare on reflective surfaces.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templessmoke gray· lenses#949494polished silver· metal rivet accents#999CA3- Frame material and finishSingle-piece glossy black plastic (acetate-like) front and temples with smooth reflective finish.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total4
2 reviews · out of 5
Les lunettes de soleil rétro Lucas
★★★★★Michel A.
J'aime bien le modèle, mais les verres sont trop fonçés. À moins d'être au grand soleil, je me sens un peu comme enfermé avec cette couleur de verres foncés. Je les ai d'ailleurs échangés pour des lentilles plus claires.
Je les adore!
★★★★★Maude P.
Parfaite!
Q&A
1 answered- Are the lenses rated UV400 or is the 100% UV protection just a general claim?
- The product listing states '100% UV protection,' which is functionally equivalent to UV400 protection — both indicate blocking of 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nanometers [1]. Many retailers and health organizations treat these labels as interchangeable [2].