Spitfire
Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
These Cut 108 tortoiseshell sunglasses from London label Spitfire at Simons are a full-rim acetate frame with square-shaped, amber-orange tinted lenses. They provide 100% UV protection and feature metal rivet accents on the broad temples. Key dimensions include an eye width of 50 mm, bridge of 15 mm, and temple length of 145 mm; a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell
- Material
- Acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, vintage, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Tortoiseshell sunglasses from London label Spitfire, offering 100% UV protection in a lightweight acetate frame.
100% UV protection, lightweight acetate frame, includes rigid case and cleaning cloth.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell · brown
- Material
- Acetate
- Style
- classic, vintage, minimal
- Occasion
- travel, vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- acetate frame
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight and comfortable
- rigid designer case included
- cleaning cloth included
- 50mm lens width
- 15mm bridge
- 145mm temple length
Product Insights
The Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses from Spitfire deliver a cellulose acetate frame and optical-grade nylon lenses for 85 CAD, 35% less than Warby Parker's entry acetate, with a rigid case and cleaning cloth that add estimated $15–25 in separable value. The lenses provide 100% UV protection and anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and eye strain, but are not polarized—a tradeoff at this price. The acetate frame is durable with integrated, non-adjustable nose pads, and the fit is recommended for narrow faces (120–129 mm), making them unsuitable for wider faces. The anti-reflective coating requires care: only the included cloth is safe for cleaning.
Verified claims
- Materials
- Cellulose acetate frame and optical-grade nylon lenses at 85 CAD, 35% below Warby Parker's entry acetate.
- Accessories
- The purchase includes a rigid hard-shell case and cleaning cloth; the case provides crush resistance and a more premium unboxing than the pouches or folded cardboard typical under $100.
- Polarization
- The lenses provide 100% UV protection with an anti-reflective coating; they are not polarized, and UV400 is not specified.
- Lens material
- The lenses are optical-grade nylon with an anti-reflective coating; the nylon is impact-resistant and lighter than polycarbonate or glass.
- Anti-reflective coating
- The anti-reflective coating should be cleaned only with the included cloth; shirt fabric or paper products can micro-scratch the lens surface.
- Fit
- Best suited for narrow to average faces; for narrow faces around 120–129 mm, the 50 mm lens width is appropriate, while wider faces may find it too narrow.
- Nose pads
- Nose pads integrated into acetate frame and not adjustable.
- Case and cloth
- The rigid case alone is typically a $15–25 separate purchase, and many competitors ship only a pouch or no case; the included AR-safe cloth adds extra care value.
- Durability
- The acetate frame is durable for typical use; storing it in the included hard case reduces the risk of brittleness from prolonged sun exposure.
- Value
- At $85 CAD, offers acetate frame quality typical of $100+ frames, 35% below Warby Parker.
- Value comparison
- At 85 CAD, the Cut 108 is about 35% below Warby Parker's entry-level acetate sunglasses while matching the core material and accessory offering.
- Acetate value
- The acetate frame at 85 CAD is a differentiator because acetate is more typical of frames priced north of $100.
Product record
- Title
- Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection with all-day comfort
These square tortoiseshell sunglasses offer 100% UV protection for time in the sun, from errands to outdoor outings. The light, comfortable acetate frame is designed to be easy to wear throughout the day.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cut 108 Tortoiseshell Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold square-style everyday sunglasses with a thick glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame in dark brown with amber-brown flecks and saturated amber/orange tinted lenses with 100% UV protection. The light, comfortable frame measures a 50 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, comes in one size, and includes a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth. It is a single colorway (Patterned Brown), so it suits you only if that warm tortoiseshell-and-amber look fits your style.[1,2] | Cut Forty Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want bold square sunglasses with a glossy, full-rim look in black, brown, or chocolate/espresso. The cellulose acetate frames are described as lightweight, comfortable, and hypoallergenic, with nylon lenses that are anti-reflective and 100 percent UVA/UVB safe, plus a hard case and microfiber pouch included. They come in one size (60 mm eyes, 15 mm bridge, 145 mm temples), and while the brand highlights Teflon-coated screws and double barrel hinges for durability, one Reddit commenter suggests treating these as affordable fashion sunglasses and setting expectations accordingly.[3,4,5,6,7,8] | Rethink Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a light, comfortable square-frame pair with a two-tone look, combining a thick glossy black upper bar with thin gold metal lower rims and dark gray lenses. The metal-acetate frame offers 100% UV protection, translucent adjustable nose pads, and dimensions of 50 millimetre eye width, 15 millimetre bridge, and 135 millimetre temples in a single one-size, black variant. A rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included, though the temples use thin silver metal wires with black plastic arms and tips.[9,10] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a thick acetate tortoiseshell sunglasses frame with square-ish lenses and amber/orange tinted lenses. Visible hinges, two small metal rivets on each temple, and printed markings on the inner temple.
- Frame shape and materialThick rectangular-to-square full-rim frame made from glossy tortoiseshell acetate with dark brown base and lighter amber-brown flecks visible throughout the rims and temples.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (medium) - Lens tintBoth lenses are tinted a saturated amber/orange color with even tint and slight internal reflection visible on lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.47 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.49 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple detailTemples are broad, continuing the tortoiseshell acetate look and tapering to rounded tips; the inner temple shows printed markings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metal rivetsSmall round metal rivet accents visible on the front portion of the temples near the hinge on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.53 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Inner temple text“CE”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple text 2“China”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.32 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting, slight cast shadow beneath the sunglasses, and a three-quarter front perspective showing both lenses and temples.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the sunglasses placed slightly angled so the left front is closer to the camera and the right temple extends toward the upper right.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows under and to the right of the product and mild highlights on the glossy frame and lenses.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus on the sunglasses; minimal noise and accurate color rendering under studio lights.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and temples#33312Eamber orange· lenses#DE8B34- Frame shape and materialThick rectangular-to-square full-rim frame made from glossy tortoiseshell acetate with dark brown base and lighter amber-brown flecks visible throughout the rims and temples.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Spitfire
CUT 108 Dark Tort / Brown