Simons
Balboa Square Aviator Sunglasses
Balboa Square Aviator Sunglasses feature a lightweight tortoiseshell acetate frame in a square-aviator silhouette with a molded bridge and a triangular cutout at the top bar. The pale green lenses offer 100% UV protection, and the temples taper to curved ear tips. Suitable for everyday sun wear.
- Material
- acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Aviator-style square sunglasses with lightweight acetate frame and 100% UV protection.
Light and comfortable acetate frame with full UV protection.
- Material
- acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight acetate frame
- square aviator style
- 100% UV protection
Product Insights
The Balboa Square Aviator Sunglasses deliver a squared-off aviator silhouette that matches GQ's spotlighted sub-trend at roughly one-third the price of comparable styles, with an acetate frame that is hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and can be polished to erase scratches, lasting 4-6 years with proper care (dropping cost to pennies per day). The frame is heat-adjustable by an optician for fit, but nose pads are non-adjustable, and temperatures above 60°C may warp the frame, which also allows fit adjustment.
Verified claims
- Longevity
- Acetate frame can be polished to erase scratches and lasts 4-6 years with proper care.
- Silhouette
- Square-aviator silhouette matches GQ’s featured on-trend design at roughly one-third the price.
- Care
- Acetate softens around 60°C, so leaving these sunglasses in a hot car can permanently twist the frame; storing them in a case when not worn keeps the fit intact.
- Fit
- Frame heat-adjustable by an optician; nose pads are non-adjustable.
- Material
- Acetate frame is hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and feels warmer than polycarbonate or metal.
- Durability
- At CA$19 and a 4–6 year acetate lifespan, these sunglasses cost roughly a penny per day, making them a multi-season accessory rather than a one-season purchase.
- Sensitive skin
- Acetate is naturally hypoallergenic and free of the nickel or metal alloys that irritate sensitive skin, so these sunglasses are less likely to cause temple-tip tenderness than metal-armed frames.
- Frame feel
- Compared with the polycarbonate frames common in budget aviators, the Balboa's acetate frame has a warmer, more substantial hand-feel while still delivering light, comfortable wear.
- Fit size
- Buyers describe these sunglasses as running large, but not so large that they overwhelm the face.
Product record
- Title
- Balboa Square Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Three-quarter front view of a tortoiseshell acetate aviator-style frame with green-tinted lenses and a single-piece molded nose bridge with a small triangular cutout at the top bar.
- Frame shapeSquare-aviator silhouette with gently rounded lower corners and a straight horizontal top bar that extends into the temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Frame material and patternGlossy tortoiseshell patterned plastic frame showing irregular dark brown and amber patches across front and temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.85 · h 0.40 (high) - Bridge detailSingle-piece molded bridge with a small angular triangular cutout beneath the top bar at the center between the lenses.
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x 0.29 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Lenses tintFlat pale green tinted lenses with minimal visible coating reflections.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - TemplesMedium-thickness straight temples with the same tortoiseshell pattern, tapering slightly toward curved ear tips.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Hinge constructionFrame-to-temple hinge area visible with small metal hinge pins set into the plastic.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Inner temple text“EN CHINE”
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the glasses and even diffuse lighting; product shown at a three-quarter front-right angle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right perspective with the right temple extending toward the image right edge and left temple visible behind the frame.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray backdrop and surface with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the frame.
- LightingEven, soft studio lighting producing gentle reflections on the glossy plastic and minimal harsh highlights.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame#4B4443pale green· lenses#B5C295- Frame shapeSquare-aviator silhouette with gently rounded lower corners and a straight horizontal top bar that extends into the temples.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Love these and so many
Love these and so many compliments every time I wear them. Love that they are on the larger side.
Perfectly Retro
Love them. Large but not too large.