Le 31
Malibu Shield Sunglasses
Malibu Shield Sunglasses are sport shield-style sunglasses from the Le 31 by Simons exclusive line, designed in Canada. They feature a single continuous smoked dark-gray lens, a lightweight plastic frame with a top bar, dual nose pads, and slim temples. The lenses provide 100% UV protection and are suited for active use.
- Material
- plastic
- Style
- sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Sporty shield sunglasses with large reflective lenses and lightweight plastic frame.
Large reflective lenses, lightweight plastic frame, designed in Canada.
- Material
- plastic
- Style
- sporty
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- large reflective lenses
- lightweight plastic frame
- sporty design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Malibu Shield Sunglasses by Le 31 offer 100% UV protection (UVA/UVB, UV400) via a one-piece wraparound shield lens that intercepts side-entry light to reduce peripheral glare, with a mirror coating reflecting 10–60% more light than standard tint while hiding the wearer's eyes, at $29—half the price of a $55 Knockaround Campeones. The tradeoff: the mirror coating reduces brightness but lacks polarization, so it does not block glare from horizontal surfaces. With proper storage in a hard case, avoiding heat, and cleaning, the frame's lifespan roughly doubles. Designed in Canada as a Simons-exclusive label.
Verified claims
- Value
- At $29, it costs half the price of the $55 Knockaround Campeones and, with proper storage and cleaning, lasts multiple seasons.
- Lens
- Shield lens wraps to block peripheral glare; mirror coating reduces light 10–60% and hides the wearer's eyes; the non-polarized lens delivers a darker view but doesn't interfere with reading a phone or car display, and provides 100% UV protection.
- Light reduction
- Mirror coating reflects 10-60% more light than standard tint.
- Privacy
- Mirror coating prevents others from seeing wearer's eyes.
- Polarization
- The mirrored lens reduces overall brightness but may not eliminate glare from horizontal surfaces as effectively as polarized lenses.
- Peripheral glare
- One-piece wraparound lens intercepts side-entry light that standard two-lens frames miss.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection covers both UVA and UVB, equivalent to UV400.
- Glare reduction
- Shield lens intercepts side light to reduce peripheral glare.
- Care
- Storing in a hard case, avoiding heat, and proper cleaning can roughly double the frame's lifespan.
- Brand origin
- Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive label designed in Canada.
- Nose piece comfort
- At least one buyer reports the lens edges at the rubber nose piece have small sharp corners that hurt during extended wear; they rounded the corners with a blade to fix it.
- Style perception
- A buyer says the sunglasses are on trend and look like other, more expensive designs.
Product record
- Title
- Malibu Shield Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
A sporty look with shield-style lenses
These Le 31 shield sunglasses are presented by the retailer as a way to pull off a sporty look, thanks to their large reflective lenses. The lightweight, comfortable plastic frame makes them easy to wear as an everyday sporty accessory.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Malibu Shield Sunglasses: Choose this for a sporty look with large, shield-style coverage: a single continuous dark gray smoked lens with a thin matte top bar, set in a light and comfortable plastic frame. Dual raised nose pads and one-piece wraparound styling suit wearers who want generous front coverage in one size, available in White or Orange. The left temple carries a printed marking reading 100% UV Protection, though this is label text rather than an independently verified performance claim.[1,2,3] | Shadow Shield Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a ski-goggle-inspired, single-piece shield with a wide rectangular mirrored lens and 100% UV protection. The plastic frame is described by the seller as light and comfortable, with a turquoise-to-pink gradient, an angular cutout nose bridge with small rubberized-style nose pads, and thin tapered temples. It comes in one size in Blue, Red, or Orange, and its adventure-ready character is the retailer's positioning rather than a tested performance claim.[4,5,6] | Score Reflective Visor Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold, shield-style look: a single-piece wraparound mirrored visor lens with a gradient mirror finish and rimless lower edge, set in a slim black plastic top frame. The lightweight plastic frame is designed for comfort, and the polarized lenses are intended to deliver glare-free vision with optimal colour perception alongside 100% UV protection. Note it comes only in one size, in black, white, or pink, with a rubber nose pad attached directly to the lens.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing shield-style sunglasses with a single continuous dark lens, a straight top bar frame, V-shaped dual nose pads, short visible temple sections and small triangular metal accents at the outer ends.
- Shield lens shapeSingle continuous shield-style lens spanning both eyes with a straight horizontal top edge and squared lower corners; lens is uninterrupted across the front except for a central narrow bridge cutout.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.34 (high) - Top bar frameThin rigid top bar/frame that follows the lens top edge across the entire width, visibly thicker at the center above the bridge.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.20 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high) - Nose pad assemblyV-shaped dual nose pads attached to a central bridge; pads are prominent, slightly raised, and appear to have a soft or rubberized surface with a narrow metallic trim at the top of the bridge.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (high) - Temple pieces visibleShort sections of the temples are visible behind the lens on both sides; inner faces of the temples are matte and darker than the lens with a slight inward curve.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Metal outer accentsSmall triangular or wedge-shaped metallic accents located at the outer upper corners where the temples meet the lens/frame, finished in a reflective silver tone.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.93 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Lens tintEven dark gray/ smoked tint across the lens with no visible gradient or mirrored finish.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner temple marking“CE”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.43 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Centered product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; image is well lit and front-facing, cropped close to the sunglasses so outer temple tips are visible but not the full arm length.
- Shot compositionFront-on, eye-level product photograph with the sunglasses centered horizontally and vertically in the frame.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft, low-contrast shadow directly under the sunglasses indicating a flat supporting surface.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with clear edges and visible small details; even studio lighting and minimal glare on the lens.
Colors
smoked gray· lens#8D8B8Cmatte black· top bar/frame and temples#121315polished silver· metal accents- Shield lens shapeSingle continuous shield-style lens spanning both eyes with a straight horizontal top edge and squared lower corners; lens is uninterrupted across the front except for a central narrow bridge cutout.
- 02
Product
Semi-rimless sport shield sunglasses with a single continuous smoked lens, thin black matte top frame and slender straight temples; visible molded nose pad assembly attached to the lens area.
- Shield lensOne-piece wraparound shield lens with a straight upper edge and irregular lower cutouts near the nose and temple; lens appears uniformly tinted dark gray and is rimless along the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Top frame barThin rigid top frame bar running across the upper edge of the lens, matte black finish, with a slight angular rise at the temple hinge area.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - TemplesSlim straight temples in matte black with a slightly tapered rectangular profile and a small beveled detail near the temple tip on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Nose pad assemblyMolded dual-prong nose pad assembly in black attached to the inner surface of the lens, with two raised soft-looking pads.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Temple interior textLegible white printed text and symbols on the inner face of the left temple near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Inner temple marking: UV“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Inner temple marking: origin and compliance“China CE”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left creating a faint cast shadow; image is cropped to show the sunglasses at a shallow three-quarter angle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the right temple extending toward the rear right of the frame and the left temple visible along the upper mid area; product centered and angled so the lens faces slightly left of camera.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a soft elongated shadow cast by the sunglasses toward the lower right.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse highlights along the top frame and subtle vertical reflections on the lens indicating controlled studio lighting; minimal specular glare.
Colors
smoked dark gray· lens#5A5F69matte black· frame and temples#1A1C1C- Shield lensOne-piece wraparound shield lens with a straight upper edge and irregular lower cutouts near the nose and temple; lens appears uniformly tinted dark gray and is rimless along the lower edge.
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Cool but have sharp edges
These are dope. On trend and look like other expensive designs. My only issue is that the lens that connects to the rubber nose piece has small sharp corners that hurt when you wear them for a fee minutes. I had to take a sharp blade to round out the sharp corners.