Quay
Talk Nice Cat-Eye Sunglasses
The Talk Nice Cat-Eye Sunglasses by Australian brand Quay feature a lightweight acetate frame with a glossy tortoiseshell finish and brown-tinted, scratch-resistant lenses. They offer Level 3 UV protection, making them a durable choice for everyday sunny conditions. Key specs include a 55 mm eye width, 17 mm bridge, 140 mm temples, and a soft case plus cleaning cloth are included.
- Material
- acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Cat-eye sunglasses from Quay collection with acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, and UV protection.
Scratch-resistant lenses, Level 3 UV protection, light acetate frame, includes soft case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- acetate
- Style
- vintage, retro
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Quay collection from Australia
- Light and comfortable acetate frame
- Scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 3 UV protection rating
- Signature on the temples
- Soft case and small cleaning cloth included
- Eye width: 55 mm
- Bridge: 17 mm
- Temple: 140 mm
Product Insights
The Talk Nice Cat-Eye Sunglasses by Quay offer a narrower fit for smaller faces with built-in acetate nose pads and a lightweight contour, providing secure all-day comfort. Crafted from plant-based cellulose acetate with richer color depth and moisture resistance, they feature impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses delivering UV400 protection (ANSI Z80.3 and EN ISO 12312-1 certified) and a Category 3 dark tint for bright daylight. While standard lenses are non-polarized, a free polarized upgrade is available exclusively on Quay's website. Priced at $100 CAD, they cost about 3.3× the budget DIFF cat-eye but trade price for polycarbonate durability, even build quality reported by buyers, and multi-season reliability.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Narrower than Quay's signature oversized frames; fits smaller faces securely with nose pads and lightweight contour.
- UV Certification
- Certified to ANSI and EN standards, offering UV400 protection.
- Positioning
- Stylish, durable Quay model with free polarization option, competing with budget DIFF.
- Competitive value
- At $100 CAD, the Talk Nice is about 3.3× the price of DIFF's CR-39 cat-eye ($29.97) for polycarbonate's durability.
- UV protection
- Level 3 UV protection, certified to ANSI Z80.3 and EN ISO 12312-1 for UV400.
- Tint
- Category 3 dark tint for bright daylight, not for twilight driving.
- Polarization
- Standard lenses are non-polarized; polarized version available at no extra cost.
- Moisture resistance
- Acetate frame resists moisture and sweat, preventing warping and corrosion.
- Visual depth
- Acetate frame has richer color depth and a warm luster compared to injection-molded plastic.
- Plant-based origin
- Frame is made from plant-based cellulose acetate, a renewable material.
- Polarized upgrade
- Free polarized upgrade available exclusively on Quay's website for this model.
- Lens
- Acetate frame; polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant with dual UV cert and free polarization, unlike DIFF's CR-39.
- Build quality
- Buyers report Quay frames consistently arrive with even build, unlike DIFF.
- Nose pad design
- Built-in acetate nose pads for a seamless, minimalist look.
- Daily wear comfort
- Lightweight, balanced acetate frame comfortable for all-day wear.
- Owner reliability
- Buyers report Quay sunglasses staying intact for multiple seasons.
- Compliance
- Complies with ANSI Z80.3:2018 and EN ISO 12312-1:2022 UV safety standards.
Product record
- Title
- Talk Nice Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Quay
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single pair of cat-eye sunglasses with glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame and brown-tinted roundish cat-eye lenses; gold 'QUAY' logo visible on the outer right temple.
- Frame shapeCat-eye front frame with an upswept outer upper rim and rounded lower rims forming a tapered cat-eye silhouette.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy acetate-looking material with a tortoiseshell/brown mottled pattern across the front and temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Lens tintSolid brown-tinted lenses with a uniform color and subtle internal reflections.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Right temple constructionStraight temple that narrows slightly before curving down at the ear tip; outer face shows the same tortoiseshell pattern.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Left temple visible portionLeft temple seen folded back toward camera with matching tortoiseshell finish and curved ear tip.
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x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Inner temple small textSmall white printed text on the inner left temple is present but too small to read clearly at this resolution.Partial
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x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium) - Temple logo text“QUAY”
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x 0.66 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from top-right producing faint shadows below and to the left of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface, slightly angled with the right temple extended toward the background.
- BackgroundEven light gray background occupying the whole frame.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadow visible beneath and slightly left of the frame and temples consistent with top-right studio lighting; subtle highlights on glossy frame surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with high detail; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame front and templesbrown tint· lenses#AD8162metallic gold· outer right temple logo- Frame shapeCat-eye front frame with an upswept outer upper rim and rounded lower rims forming a tapered cat-eye silhouette.
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Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/NYCbitcheswithtaste, r/BuyItForLife, r/AusFemaleFashion, r/sunglassesOverall, Redditors praise Quay sunglasses for being stylish, affordable, and durable enough for everyday use, though some note that many styles are oversized.
The majority of comments highlight Quay's good value, durability, and style; minor criticism about oversizing does not significantly detract from the positive sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday fashion accessory
- Durable everyday wear
- UV protection
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Diff Eyewear
Quay styles are generally larger and more oversized than Diff, but Quay products are more consistently even upon arrival.
Source Threads
Quay praised for style and affordability
Hit up Quay. They are stylish and very affordable. They look more expensive than they are. They also have cool BOGO sales online from time to time.
u/quickandnerdyr/NYCbitcheswithtasteView thread →
Quay sunglasses noted for durability
it really is a struggle to find sunnies that dont just fall apart after a season, like you want that everyday style but also something that can take a beating and my quay ones have been pretty reliable for a while now.
u/Aminazaki26r/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Quay recommended as Australian brand with good UV protection
You might be better off with an Australian brand such as Le Specs or Quay.
u/Mammoth_Breath_7249r/AusFemaleFashionView thread →
Comparison of Diff and Quay sizing and consistency
I do prefer the Diff styles more than Quay as most Quay's are huge and oversized. But all my Quay's never arrived uneven.
u/Dont_TaseMe_Bror/sunglassesView thread →