Simons
Syntax Cat-Eye Sunglasses
4.7/5 (2)
CA$9.99CAD
Out of Stock
The Syntax Cat-Eye Sunglasses are a woman's eyewear accessory featuring a lightweight plastic frame and plastic lenses with 100% UV protection. Designed for everyday sun protection, these one-size sunglasses offer an upswept cat-eye silhouette and are available in black, taupe, and raspberry/cherry red. To maintain them, wipe the frame and lenses clean with a soft cloth.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Style
- vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
BlackTaupeRaspberry/Cherry Red
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Cat-eye sunglasses with a lightweight plastic frame and full UV protection
Light and comfortable plastic frame, 100% UV protection
- Material
- plastic frame
- Style
- vintage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- light and comfortable plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- cat-eye shape
Product Insights
The Syntax Cat-Eye Sunglasses by Simons offer UV protection at the lowest price point ($19 CAD), undercutting comparable options like PLT and customizable or polarized models. This fixed-design, one-size plastic frame flatters multiple face shapes but lacks adjustable nose pads and polarization, requiring careful cleaning and storage to prevent scratching. With a 4.7-star rating, it delivers essential sun protection and cost savings in a no-fuss purchase.
Verified claims
- Cleaning
- Flush grit from lenses before cleaning to prevent scratching.
- Storage
- Store in a hard case to protect from grit and scratches.
- UV protection
- Provides UV protection, not just a fashion disclaimer.
- Polarization
- Not polarized; a comparable polarized cat-eye costs 50% more.
- Total cost
- Syntax undercuts budget options after shipping; free shipping over $50.
- Customization
- Fixed design; customizable cat-eye starts at $30 CAD.
- Landed cost
- Syntax's $19 price undercuts PLT's $28.99 total shipped cost.
- Alternative cost
- Syntax is cheapest UV-only cat-eye; polarized/customizable cost 47%+ more.
- Face shape
- Cat-eye shape flatters round, oval, heart-shaped faces and softens square jawlines.
- Fit variability
- One-size plastic frame without adjustable nose pads; individual fit may vary.
- Lens features
- 100% UV protection without polarization; plastic lenses require gentle care.
- Simplicity
- No-fuss single-configuration purchase avoids customization decisions.
Product record
- Title
- Syntax Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.7 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
Lens scratch resistance and daily care
- Uncoated plastic sunglass lenses sit around 1–3 on the Mohs hardness scale, while mineral glass is 5–6 and airborne quartz dust is 7 — a gap that makes rubbing even a clean cloth across a dry lens a micro-sanding action, so rinsing under water to float off grit before any wipe is the single most effective habit for preserving optical clarity on these $19 frames.
- A hard case prevents the lens-to-grit contact that causes the deepest scratches; even a thin layer of dust in a bag or pocket contains quartz particles that scratch plastic on contact, so investing in a hard case — or even wrapping the glasses in a clean microfiber cloth before setting them down lenses-up — can extend the functional life of these lenses by several months given their inherent softness.
- A microfiber cloth is safe only when it’s clean; a cloth that has picked up skin oils, sunscreen, or fine grit will smear and then scratch with each pass, so washing it weekly in warm water with mild detergent and no fabric softener keeps it effective, and retiring it when it no longer picks up debris prevents the cycle of smudge-and-rub that hazes plastic lenses.
- The care instruction to 'wipe clean with a soft cloth as needed' skips the crucial step of flushing grit away first; lenses on budget sunglass lines lack a scratch-resistant hardcoat, so dry-wiping — even with microfiber — grinds surface dust into the lens, and the universal expert rule is to rinse under lukewarm water, apply a drop of lotion-free dish soap with fingertips, rinse again, then blot dry with a clean microfiber.
- Paper towels and tissues are made of wood fibers that are harder than uncoated plastic and cause micro-scratches with every wipe; clothing fabric is loaded with dust and oils; and DIY scratch-removal tricks like toothpaste work by abrading away lens material, leaving behind a thinner lens with no coating — so for these no-coating plastic lenses, sticking to rinsed lens + microfiber or waiting until a sink is available is the only safe path.
How these compare to other budget cat-eye options
- At $19 CAD, the Syntax sits below the entry cost for a polarized cat-eye: the Sojos Retro Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses, featured by Glamour as an affordable pick, adds polarization for roughly $20 USD ($28 CAD), so the Syntax is the go-to for a pure UV-only pick when every dollar counts.
- EyeBuyDirect's Cartel cat-eye starts at $22 USD (about $30 CAD) and scales up with anti-scratch coating, polarization, or prescription lenses; the Syntax, at $19 CAD, eliminates configuration decisions entirely and lands as the cheaper, immediate off-the-shelf UV solution.
- Ordering the Syntax directly from Simons.ca lets buyers combine items to hit the $50 free-shipping threshold and enjoy free member returns, whereas a $12 cat-eye from PrettyLittleThing incurs a $16.99 flat shipping fee to Canada, pushing its actual entry cost past $28 — well above the Syntax's $19.
- The Syntax claims '100% UV protection' outright, while some fast-fashion cat-eye sunglasses in the $12 range — such as those from PrettyLittleThing — explicitly state they are 'not for protection against direct sunlight,' making the Syntax a firmer choice for actual eye protection on a budget.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy black cat-eye sunglasses shown three-quarter front view with dark gray-blue roundish lenses and solid temples; small white factory text visible inside left temple.
- Frame shapeUpswept cat-eye frame with pointed outer upper corners and rounded lower rims, visible from a three-quarter front angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.68 · h 0.43 (high) - Frame material and finishHigh-gloss rigid plastic frame with reflective surface highlights along the top edge and outer corners.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - LensesRounded rectangular lenses with a dark gray-blue tint and uniform coloration, set inside the frame.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.27 (high) - TemplesSolid straight temples that taper slightly toward the tips; left temple curves back toward camera and right temple extends rearward and to the right.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Inner temple text“CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.25 · h 0.05 (medium) - Nose bridgeIntegrated molded bridge with a smooth curved cutout between the lenses, matching the frame material and finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting creating subtle shadows and highlights; three-quarter front perspective with slight rightward rotation.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the left temple closer to camera and the right temple receding to the right edge of the frame.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray neutral background and flat surface producing a soft drop shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing glossy highlights along the top edges of the frame and mild specular reflections on the lenses and temples.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesdark slate blue· lenses#637275- Frame shapeUpswept cat-eye frame with pointed outer upper corners and rounded lower rims, visible from a three-quarter front angle.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total4.7
2 reviews · out of 5
Good at
★★★★★Rosanne W.
Good at
Oeil de
★★★★★Johanne G.
Parfaites et belles!
Q&A
3 answered- Are the lenses polarized?
- No, the lenses are not polarized; the product description only mentions 100% UV protection.
- Is the UV protection UV400 certified or just a general claim?
- The product states '100% UV protection', which generally indicates UV400 protection, though it's not explicitly certified as UV400 in the description.
- How does the cat-eye shape fit on different face shapes, such as round, square, or heart-shaped?
- Cat-eye sunglasses typically complement round and oval faces by adding angularity, and they can soften square jawlines. They also work well on heart-shaped faces. However, individual fit may vary.