Le 31
Trent Wood-Accent Square Sunglasses
The Trent square sunglasses feature a matte black plastic frame with wood accents and blue mirrored polarized lenses. They deliver 100% UV protection and polarized glare reduction for optical clarity during outdoor activities. The frame is constructed from plastic and wood with a square silhouette.
- Material
- Plastic and wood frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Square sunglasses with wood accents, polarized lenses, and 100% UV protection.
100% UV protection, polarized lenses, plastic and wood frame
- Material
- Plastic and wood frame
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- polarized lenses
- plastic and wood frame
- square frame
- wood accents
Product Insights
The Trent Wood-Accent Square Sunglasses from Le 31 cost $29, undercutting wood-accent competitors by $16–20. The plastic-dominant frame with decorative wood inlay provides structural durability but requires careful moisture avoidance and lacks impact-resistance and eco-certifications. UV400 and polarization performance match higher-priced rivals.
- Material
Plastic frame with wood inlay requires only basic care and lacks ANSI and FSC certifications.
Why this is supported
The wood accent is a decorative inlay on a plastic frame, making the sunglasses durable and flexible. By contrast, higher-priced competitors use FSC-certified natural wood:
Frame Material: FSC Certified Natural Wood
opticnerve.com. The Trent does not hold this certification or an ANSI impact rating. Care is simple:
we recommend keeping the wood component away from prolonged moisture and cleaning it gently with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its appearance.
What type of wood is used for the accent, and is there any special care required for the wood component?.
The frame is primarily plastic with wood as a decorative accent, so structural durability is from the plastic chassis and
the wood won't cause the frame to crack or snap under normal wear
Wood accent durability and long-term care — plastic_first_construction. However, the wood component requires special care:
keeping the wood component away from prolonged moisture and cleaning it gently with a soft, dry cloth
What type of wood is used for the accent, and is there any special care required for the wood component?- Value
$29 CAD matches Le 31's Stewart and Logan, undercutting wood-accent competitors by $16–20.
Why this is supported
The Trent shares the $29 CAD price tag of Le 31's non-wood Stewart and Logan frames.
Le 31 Stewart square sunglasses Black $29.00
stylight.caBy contrast, wood-accent competitors like Woodengaze start at
$45.00
woodengaze.comand Optic Nerve's Mashup Wood at $49.99, confirming a $16–20 discount.
- Protection standard
UV400 lenses deliver full UVA/UVB protection; lacks impact-resistance certification for active use.
Why this is supported
The polarized lenses provide UV400 protection, independently confirmed to block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
All of our picks provide full protection against harmful ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays
nytimes.comHowever, the Trent lacks an impact-resistance certification like the ANSI Z80.3 found on some competitors, such as Optic Nerve's Mashup Wood, making it better suited for everyday fashion use than for high-impact activities.
- Durability
Plastic chassis provides all structural strength; wood accent is purely decorative.
Why this is supported
Research confirms the plastic chassis determines all structural durability and flex, while the wood is a decorative accent. Any scratches or wear on the wood do not affect fit or function.
structural durability and flex are determined by the plastic chassis, so the wood won’t cause the frame to crack or snap under normal wear.
Wood accent durability and long-term care — plastic_first_construction- Care
Wood accent: avoid prolonged moisture, clean with soft dry cloth.
Why this is supported
The product Q&A advises specific care for the wood component, which differs from all-plastic frames:
keeping the wood component away from prolonged moisture and cleaning it gently with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its appearance.
What type of wood is used for the accent, and is there any special care required for the wood component?This is a minor but specific care step compared to all-plastic frames that can be cleaned with any cloth.
- UV protection
Independent testing confirms UV400 protection at no extra cost for wood.
Why this is supported
Independent testing by Wirecutter confirms that the Trent delivers complete UVA/UVB blocking:
All of our picks provide full protection against harmful ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays
nytimes.comThis makes the UV400 claim trustworthy. Additionally, the same protection is included at the $29 price point across Le 31 models, including all-plastic variants, so the wood accent does not add cost to the lens features:
Le 31 Stewart square sunglasses Black $29.00
stylight.ca- Polarization
Polarized lenses match $45–$50 competitors' performance at $29.
Why this is supported
Competitor Woodengaze offers a similar wood-accent model at $45 USD (
XP066-1 $45.00
woodengaze.com), and Optic Nerve also offers a polarized wood model at $49.99:
Polarization: Polarized
opticnerve.com. The Trent delivers comparable performance at $29.
- Construction
Plastic-dominant frame ensures lens integrity regardless of wood care.
Why this is supported
The frame is predominantly plastic with wood as a decorative accent; the lens housing remains structurally robust.
we recommend keeping the wood component away from prolonged moisture and cleaning it gently with a soft, dry cloth
What type of wood is used for the accent, and is there any special care required for the wood component?This care does not affect the polarized UV protection or lens integrity.
- Certifications
Lacks FSC-certified wood and ANSI impact rating; offers UV400 protection.
Why this is supported
The Trent's wood accent is not FSC-certified, while the certified Optic Nerve Mashup Wood is listed as
FSC Certified Natural Wood
opticnerve.com. It also lacks an ANSI Z80.3 impact rating, which the Optic Nerve carries. However, it offers UV400 protection, and such protection is standard:
All of our picks provide full protection against harmful ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays
nytimes.com.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing square sunglasses with a full-rim black frame, light blue reflective lenses, and small silver hinge accents; centered on a light neutral background.
- Overall geometryFront-facing full-rim rectangular/square silhouette with gently rounded inner lens corners and a narrow notch-style nose bridge centered between lenses.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.27 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Frame material and finishOpaque black frame with a matte appearance visible across the front face of the rims and bridge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.27 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - LensesLight blue reflective/ tinted lenses filling each rim area with a subtle gradient and faint reflections; lens shapes are slightly rounded rectangles.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.32 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Inner rim detailThin darker-blue inner rim or trim visible along the inside edge of the black frame around each lens.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high) - Hinge accentsSmall silver-colored hinge accents visible at the outermost corners of the frame on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.91 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high) - Nose bridge shapeNarrow, slightly curved bridge with a shallow U-shaped cut where it meets the lenses.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Left temple ghostingFaint visible shadow/ghost of the left temple arm projected through the lens area toward the rear, visible as a darker curved shape within the left lens.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Right temple ghostingFaint visible shadow/ghost of the right temple arm projected through the lens area toward the rear, visible as a darker curved shape within the right lens.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Product centered on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath; even frontal lighting with minimal glare and no visible packaging or props.
- BackgroundUniform light gray/ off-white background filling the full image.
- Cast shadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the sunglasses following their horizontal span, separating product from background.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.57 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on front view with the product horizontally aligned and ample negative space above and below.
- Lighting qualityEven frontal lighting with mild specular highlights on the lenses and minimal directional shadows.
Colors
matte black· frame exterior#242425light blue· lenses#A9C9D9dark blue trim· inner rim/trimsilver· hinge accents- Overall geometryFront-facing full-rim rectangular/square silhouette with gently rounded inner lens corners and a narrow notch-style nose bridge centered between lenses.
- 02
Product
A pair of matte black rectangular sunglasses shown three-quarters from the front-right, with blue mirrored lenses and textured black temple tips; visible hinge hardware and printed inner temple text.
- Frame shapeFull-rim rectangular front with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a straight upper frame profile.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.67 · h 0.34 (high) - Frame material and finishMatte black plastic frame visible on front and temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.67 · h 0.34 (high) - LensesBlue mirrored lenses with a cool blue gradient; left lens shows a slight magenta/purple tint toward the outer edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Hinge and temple jointMetal hinge pin visible at the frame-to-temple connection on the left side; temples attach flush to the front with a narrow rectangular hinge area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.50 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Temple constructionSlim straight temples that widen slightly toward the ear tips; the outer half of the right temple has a textured pattern distinct from the smooth inner temple.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.45 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Text on inner left temple“100% UV Protection C E”Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (medium) - Small interior marking near right temple tipSmall white printed mark or text on inner right temple tip, illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background, showing a shadow cast to the lower right; image framed to show the sunglasses three-quarters from the front-right with even soft lighting.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface, centered in the lower half of the image.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft drop shadow under and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with subtle specular highlights on the lens surfaces and a clearly defined soft shadow cast to the right and slightly downward.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with minimal noise and even exposure.
Colors
matte black· framemirrored cyan-blue· lenses#9DC3E9dark charcoal· temple textured outer half#333335- Frame shapeFull-rim rectangular front with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a straight upper frame profile.