Le 31
Adam Polarized Square Sunglasses
3/5 (2)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
These Adam polarized square sunglasses feature a transparent clear plastic frame with purple gradient lenses. The polarized lenses provide glare-free vision and 100% UV protection, making them suitable for bright outdoor conditions. The lightweight plastic frame ensures comfortable wear for extended use.
- Material
- plastic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
GreyOff WhiteBrownGreen
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Polarized square sunglasses with UV protection and lightweight plastic frame.
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- plastic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Square frame shape
- 100% UV protection
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
- Light and comfortable plastic frame
Product Insights
Le 31's Adam Polarized Square Sunglasses deliver an affordable polarized option at 29 CAD, claiming 100% UV protection despite lacking ANSI/CE certification, but come with significant tradeoffs: the square frame flatters only round or oval faces (not square), the one-size fits average heads rather than medium to large, and the plastic frame is prone to heat warping and delamination of polarized coatings, while improper cleaning or scratch repair can ruin the lenses.
Verified claims
- Face shape
- Square frames flatter round and oval faces but not square face shapes.
- Size
- Ships as a single one-size frame while competitors target medium to large heads.
- Heat damage
- Heat warps plastic frame and delaminates polarized coatings.
- Cleaning
- Rinse lenses before wiping; use only lotion-free dish soap and a clean microfiber cloth.
- Scratch repair
- Toothpaste and baking soda remove polarized and UV coatings, making lenses hazy.
- Sizing
- ONE SIZE frame fits average heads, unlike Knockaround's medium-to-large sizing.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection is listed without reference to ANSI Z80.3 or CE marking.
- UV certification
- UV protection claim lacks ANSI/CE certification but likely blocks to 400nm.
Product record
- Title
- Adam Polarized Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit and sizing for square sunglasses
- The Adam's square silhouette is a textbook match for round and oval faces, adding crisp edges where there are curves, but it's the wrong tool for a naturally square jaw — on that face shape, a squared frame repeats the angularity instead of contrasting it, making the whole look overbuilt.
Care and cleaning for long life
- Leaving plastic-frame sunglasses on a car dashboard or in direct sun can warp the frame and damage the lens coatings; for these lightweight plastic frames, heat stress accelerates coating delamination and shortens the overall life of the sunglasses.
- Even a lens that looks clean harbours a thin layer of dust and skin oils; wiping it with a dry cloth grinds those particles into the coating, acting like fine sandpaper — rinsing under lukewarm running water before anything touches the lens is the single most important step to avoid micro-scratches on the polarized film.
- Quartz sand, with a Mohs hardness of 7, is vastly harder than the plastic lenses (roughly Mohs 2–3); wiping a lens that has been exposed to sand without rinsing drags abrasive particles across the polarized coating and can leave permanent haze, so any beach or dusty outing demands a water rinse before cleaning.
- Soaps containing moisturizers, fragrances, or other enrichments leave a stubborn film on the lens that attracts more debris and can gradually degrade the UV and polarized coatings; a single drop of plain, lotion-free dish soap lifts oils cleanly without leaving residue.
- Toothpaste and baking soda are abrasive enough to erode the polarized and UV coatings — the scratch doesn't get fixed, but the protective layer gets stripped, leaving the lens hazy and with reduced UV filtering; for a $29 pair, the only effective route after a deep scratch is lens or product replacement.
- Alcohol, acetone, and ammonia — common in household glass cleaners and some lens wipes — can strip the polarized film and anti-reflective layers, causing cloudiness or peeling; an alcohol-free spray is the only safe option for touch-ups when water isn't available.
- A microfiber cloth that has been carried loose in a pocket or bag collects grit and dust, turning it into an abrasive tool that scratches the lens; the cloth must be stored in a sealed pouch and washed regularly to remain safe for cleaning the thin polarized film.
- Paper products are made of wood pulp with a Mohs hardness of roughly 2–2.5, which is abrasive enough to scratch plastic lens coatings; even a fresh tissue or napkin creates micro-abrasions that add up over time, gradually dulling the polarized layer.
How it compares to other budget polarized sunglasses
- The Adam at $29 CAD lands almost 40% below the typical Goodr entry price for a polarized square style — the Positively Cosmopolitan Avant G lists at $50 CAD — establishing the Adam as the lowest-cost polarized square frame among recognized brands in Canada, ideal for buyers who prefer to put the $20 difference into a second pair rather than brand cachet.
- Whereas Knockaround's $46 CAD Fort Knocks explicitly fits medium to larger heads and targets round, rectangular, diamond, or oval faces, the Adam ships in a single one-size — a simplification that keeps the price below $30 but won't accommodate the broadest range of head geometries.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of square sunglasses with a transparent clear plastic frame and purple gradient lenses, shown resting with temples open and visible shadow beneath.
- Frame material and finishTransparent clear plastic frame with glossy finish, visible thickness around lens openings and slightly rounded outer corners.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Lens shapeNear-square lenses with gently rounded corners and a flat top edge that follows the frame, both lenses symmetric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Bridge styleSmall keyhole-style bridge integrated into the same clear plastic as the frame, centered between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Temples visibleTemple arms extend rearward and are visible through the lenses as darker, slightly angled arms ending out of frame, indicating temples are open.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - HingesSmall visible hinge hardware at the outer top corners where temples meet frame, appearing as slightly darker rectangular elements within the clear plastic.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Lens tintPurple gradient tint on both lenses, darker at the top and fading to a lighter purple toward the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.33 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.33 · h 0.31 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a pale neutral background with soft shadows below the sunglasses; even frontal lighting with slight reflections on frame surfaces.
- BackgroundUniform pale light gray background filling the frame.
- Shadow and placementSoft diffuse shadow cast beneath and slightly forward of the sunglasses, indicating the product is resting on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Reflections and lightingSubtle highlights on the top rim and bridge of the clear frame and faint reflective glare on the upper lens surfaces from frontal studio lights.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Image crop and orientationSunglasses centered horizontally and shown in a direct front-facing view with temples angled rearward and cropped near the edges.
Colors
transparent clear· frame#C2BDC3purple gradient· lenses#614254- Frame material and finishTransparent clear plastic frame with glossy finish, visible thickness around lens openings and slightly rounded outer corners.
- 02
Product
Transparent acetate-style square frame sunglasses shown at a three-quarter side angle; lenses have a purple-to-light gradient tint; temples are straight, translucent, and taper toward curved ear tips.
- Frame material and finishOne-piece translucent clear plastic frame front with glossy finish, showing internal brace structure visible through the material.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Lens shape and tintRectangular-square lenses with softly rounded corners and a vertical gradient purple tint that is darker at the top and becomes lighter toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Nose bridge and padsIntegrated molded plastic bridge with built-in molded nose pads formed as part of the frame (no separate metal or silicone pads visible).
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Hinge and rivet detailExposed metal hinge assembly visible through the clear frame with two small round rivet-like fasteners adjacent to the hinge on the temple.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - TemplesStraight translucent temples that taper slightly toward the ends and curve down at the ear tips; temple walls appear uniform in thickness and glossy.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.25 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (medium) - Small printed temple textSmall printed text appears on the outer side of the right temple but the characters are too faint to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the sunglasses on a light neutral background with soft shadow; three-quarter side angle with even soft lighting and minimal glare.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface, slightly tilted so the front and right temple are visible.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft drop shadow under the frame to the right.
- Lighting qualitySoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle reflections on the glossy plastic and minimal harsh highlights.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on the sunglasses; no visible noise or blur affecting product details.
Colors
translucent clear· frame front and temples#C4C4C3purple gradient· lenses#84657A- Frame material and finishOne-piece translucent clear plastic frame front with glossy finish, showing internal brace structure visible through the material.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total3
2 reviews · out of 5
Adam polarized Square sunglasses
★★★★★Wayne T.
Actually a very nice looking pair of glasses. . but not for men. . unless you have a very small face. . these are actually a woman size. .
Correct
★★★★★alexandre c.
Le look est bien mais le verre de la lunette est moyen . . un drôle d’effet avec les reflets
Q&A
1 answered- Does the UV protection meet any specific standard such as ANSI Z80.3 or CE marking for UVA/UVB blocking?
- The listing states '100% UV protection' but does not mention compliance with a specific standard such as ANSI Z80.3 or CE marking. For the price, the lenses likely block UVA/UVB up to 400nm, but the certification is not disclosed.