Le Specs
Offside Sunglasses
The Offside Sunglasses are rectangular-frame sunglasses from Le Specs' Australian collection, crafted from glossy black biosourced acetate with polarized, dark gray lenses that provide level 3 UV protection for sunny conditions. They are designed for glare-free vision and optimal color perception, with a bridge width of 17 mm, eye width of 57 mm, and temple length of 145 mm. Each pair includes a soft designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- biosourced acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Polarized sunglasses with level 3 UV protection in a lightweight biosourced acetate frame.
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision; Level 3 UV protection; Lightweight biosourced acetate frame; Includes soft case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- biosourced acetate
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- polarized lenses
- UV protection level 3
- biosourced acetate frame
- lightweight
- includes soft case and cleaning cloth
- Le Specs Australian collection
- eye width 57 mm
- bridge 17 mm
- temple 145 mm
Product Insights
The Le Specs Offside Sunglasses are polarized, prescription-ready, biosourced acetate frames with Level 3 UV protection, priced at $120—undercutting Ray-Ban’s polarized options—and feature an oversized 57mm square silhouette rooted in 1979 Bondi Beach design heritage, though the frame’s medium-to-broad face fit and requirement of optician adjustment for prescription mounting or heat-fitting represent the main compromises for wearers.
Verified claims
- Frame fit
- Frame dimensions (57/17/145, total 148mm) fit medium to broad faces
- Adjustability
- The biosourced acetate frame can be heated and adjusted by an optician to fine-tune bridge pressure, temple tip curvature, and frame face-form.
- Value
- At $120, includes polarized lenses and undercuts Ray-Ban's polarized by 30-45%
- UV protection
- Level 3 UV protection (86-97% filtration) meets performance sport sunglasses
- Brand story
- Le Specs' 1979 Bondi Beach founding and Simons' editorial curation add design credibility
- Optician compatibility
- An optician can heat-adjust the frame and mount prescription lenses.
- Brand heritage
- Originating at Bondi Beach in 1979, Le Specs rose to high fashion through the Adam Selman collaboration and is now curated by Simons.
- Material
- Frame is biosourced acetate — a plant-based bioplastic that is hypoallergenic, color-through, and industrially compostable.
- Design
- Oversized 57mm square silhouette with straight-temple design is a Le Specs hallmark with coastal design sensibility.
- Polarization
- Polarized lenses are included in the $120 CAD base price, whereas Warby Parker applies a $50 USD surcharge for polarized pairs.
- Lens centering
- Optician can center prescription lenses to align with pupils.
- Peripheral vision
- 57mm lens width provides generous peripheral coverage for corrected vision.
- Face fit
- At 148mm hinge-to-hinge, the Offside is a wide frame that anchors comfortably on medium to broad face shapes, while narrower faces may get visible overhang and loose temple grip.
- Bridge fit
- The 17mm bridge is moderately narrow for the frame size, suiting average to high nose bridges; on wider or flatter profiles it may pinch, but an optician can heat and widen it to relieve pressure.
- Colorfastness
- The acetate frame is colored in the block rather than surface-painted, so scratches do not reveal a white underlayer and the frame does not fade; biosourced acetate upholds this property.
Product record
- Title
- Offside Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le Specs
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Glare-free vision on sunny days
Wear these square sunglasses on bright, sunny days when you want reduced glare—the polarized lenses are intended to provide glare-free vision and optimal colour perception. With a Level 3 UV protection rating, they are suited for sunnier conditions, and the retailer describes the biosourced acetate frame as light and comfortable.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Offside Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized lenses with Level 3 UV protection for sunny days, set in a thick, glossy black square frame with gold hinge accents. The retailer describes the biosourced acetate (bioplastic) frame as light and comfortable, and the one-size fit measures 57 mm eye width, 17 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples. A soft designer case and cleaning cloth are included, though comfort is stated by the retailer rather than reported by customers.[1,2] | Impossible Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a unisex, square acetate-style frame with a glossy tortoiseshell pattern in brown and amber tones, wide temples, and even dark gray polycarbonate lenses that are shatterproof and scratch resistant. The light, comfortable frame is made with Ecozen T110 containing 10 percent plant biomass for a reduced environmental footprint, and it comes in one size (51 mm lens width, 22 mm bridge, 145 mm temples) in Patterned Black and Patterned Brown, with a soft case and cleaning cloth included. Note the Level 2 UV protection rating, which the merchant describes as perfect for cloudy or partly sunny days rather than bright full sun, and coverage is limited to a 6-month warranty.[3,4,5,6] | Nocturnal Habit Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized, Level 3 UV protection sunglasses for sunny days in a rectangular full-rim style with a semi-transparent amber acetate frame and matching yellow-tinted lenses. The retailer describes the bio-based acetate frame as light and comfortable, and it comes in one size with a 54 mm eye width, 18 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, plus a soft case and cleaning cloth. If a warm amber-and-yellow look does not suit your style, this tinted variant may not be the right pick.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy black rectangular/square-frame sunglasses shown in a three-quarter front view; dark gray lenses and small gold rectangular hinge accents on each temple; visible inner temple text and markings on the inside of the right temple tip.
- Frame shapeThick, full-rim rectangular/square frame with a straight top bar and slightly rounded inner lens cutouts.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (medium) - Finish and materialHigh-gloss black plastic/acrylic finish across the front frame and temples, showing specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high) - Lens appearanceFlat, dark gray tinted lenses with even tint and faint internal reflections; lenses sit flush within the thick frame.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - Temple designWide, straight temples that taper slightly toward the curved ear tips; temples are the same glossy black as the frame.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - Hinge hardwareSmall rectangular gold metal hinge plates on each temple near the front, inset into the temple surface.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium) - Nose bridgeWide molded saddle nose bridge integrated into the same glossy black frame material.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner temple markingsWhite printed characters and symbols visible on the inside of the right temple near the tip.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Inner temple text“OFFSIDE///2627936”Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (low) - Regulatory marks“CE and other certification-like symbols printed in white on the inside of the right temple tip.”Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; image shows a three-quarter front view with the right temple angled back.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the left lens closer to camera and right temple angled rearward; product centered in lower half of image.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with subtle vignette and a soft shadow under the sunglasses to indicate surface contact.
- LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the glossy frame and faint reflections on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesdark gray· lenses#6B747Bpolished gold· hinge hardware#88959E- Frame shapeThick, full-rim rectangular/square frame with a straight top bar and slightly rounded inner lens cutouts.
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