Le 31
Reid Oversized Square Sunglasses
4/5 (3)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
The Reid Oversized Square Sunglasses are lightweight plastic sunglasses featuring polarized lenses that provide 100% UV protection and enhanced colour perception. The dark charcoal frame has a matte finish, grey-tinted lenses, and metal rivet accents at the temples. Designed for everyday use, these sunglasses reduce glare for clear vision in bright conditions.
Color
BlackCharcoalBrownGreen
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
- Material
- Plastic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Reid Oversized Square Sunglasses by Le 31, priced at 29 CAD and in stock, offer a classic square shape that is often worn unisex despite being listed for men, with a lens width of at least 54mm ensuring a proportional oversized look on medium to broad faces. However, the fixed bridge width, critical due to the lack of adjustable nose pads, and the plastic frame's susceptibility to permanent heat warping require careful handling and storage in a protective case. To prevent hinge failure, use both hands to open the temples and ensure a proper fit; prevent scratches by rinsing then wiping with a microfiber cloth.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Fixed bridge width is the most critical fit dimension due to lack of adjustable nose pads.
- Heat warping
- Plastic frame may gradually warp from heat, affecting fit.
- Proportion
- Lens width ≥54mm ensures a proportional oversized look on medium-to-broad faces.
- Gender neutrality
- Classic square shape is commonly worn unisex despite men's label.
- Heat sensitivity
- Heat warps the plastic frame permanently; store in a protective case.
- Durability
- Use both hands to open temples; ensure a good fit to prevent hinge failure.
- Scratch prevention
- Prevent scratches by rinsing then wiping with a microfiber cloth.
- Gender-neutral style
- Classic square style often worn unisex despite men's listing.
Product record
- Title
- Reid Oversized Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Durability and long-term care for plastic frames
- Plastic frames can permanently deform at temperatures commonly reached inside a parked car or near a sunny window, which throws off lens alignment and bridge fit — storing the sunglasses in a protective case away from direct heat preserves the original geometry and avoids a slow, invisible loss of comfort.
- Affordable plastic frames most often fail at simple barrel hinges that lack metal reinforcement, so spreading the opening force across both hands and periodically checking screw tightness prevents the plastic around the hinge pin from developing hairline cracks that eventually lead to temple detachment.
- The lightweight feel of budget plastic sunglasses like these typically comes from a polycarbonate or nylon-based resin, which delivers good impact resistance and day-long comfort while accepting more surface scratching and gradual material fatigue than premium acetate or TR-90 — a trade-off that makes case storage and gentle handling the difference between frames that last a single summer or several seasons.
- Both the polarized lenses and the plastic front frame accumulate micro-abrasions from being wiped with t-shirts or paper towels, but a microfiber cloth and periodic rinse lift debris without grinding it into the surface — a cleaning habit that keeps the optical clarity and frame finish intact far past the point where neglect would make the sunglasses look worn.
Fit of oversized square frames on different faces
- For a typical oversized square frame like the Reid, lens width of 54mm or larger creates generous horizontal coverage that reads as proportional on medium to large faces—buyers can measure their current pair’s lens width end-to-end to predict whether this frame will look intentionally oversized or simply too wide.
- Oversized square sunglasses typically use temple arms between 140 and 150mm long; for a one-size frame, those with larger head circumferences risk the arms pulling forward, so comparing the Reid’s unlisted temple length to a pair that fits securely behind the ears gives early warning of comfort issues.
- The depth of the Reid’s square lens—often proportionate to its width—can cause the bottom rim to rest on the cheeks during expressions if the buyer has high or full cheeks; a greater lens height or a more curved lower edge reduces this contact, so buyers sensitive to lens fogging or smudging should prioritize frames with sufficient vertical clearance.
- Since the Reid’s plastic frame uses a molded bridge rather than adjustable nose pads, the fixed bridge width—commonly 18 to 22mm in this category—must match the buyer’s nasal structure; a too-narrow bridge will pinch, while a too-wide bridge will let the glasses slide down, making bridge measurement a critical pre-purchase check.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing oversized square sunglasses with a thick dark plastic frame, grey-tinted rectangular lenses, visible temples angled back, and small metal rivet details at the upper outer corners.
- Overall shapeLarge square/rectangular front silhouette with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a straight top rim.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high) - Frame material and finishOpaque dark plastic frame with a mostly matte appearance and a slightly lighter edge highlight along the top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge detailNarrow bridge with a subtle inward curve at the top center forming a shallow notch between lenses.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Left lensGrey-tinted lens with a uniform tint and a faint internal reflection; inner rim shows a thin glossy channel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Right lensGrey-tinted lens matching left lens, with similar uniform tint and faint reflection; lower edge shows slight curvature.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Rivet detailsTwo small round metallic rivets visible on the outer upper corner of each front frame panel.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible templesTemple arms extend back and inward from the frame and are the same dark color as the front; inner faces and a faint hinge area are visible through the lenses.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Inner glossy rimThin glossy inner edge around the lower and inner perimeter of each lens contrasting with the matte outer frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style front-on product photograph on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; centered composition and even diffuse lighting.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light grey background and flat surface that matches the background color, producing a subtle horizontal seam near the product base.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the frame and lenses, indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on frontal view with the entire front of the sunglasses visible and small portions of temple arms shown behind lenses.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the frame and lenses with even exposure and no visible motion blur.
Colors
dark charcoal· frame#312E2Aneutral grey-blue· lenses#7D8386metallic silver· rivet details- Overall shapeLarge square/rectangular front silhouette with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a straight top rim.
- 02
Product
Oversized square sunglasses shown in a three-quarter front view with one temple extended; visible features include a thick squared plastic frame, dark rectangular lenses, metal rivet details at the front hinges, and a patterned blue inner temple.
- Front frame shapeThick oversized square front with gently rounded inner lens corners and a straight top brow line; frame appears to be one continuous front piece without visible nose pads.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.58 · h 0.48 (high) - Lens appearanceDark grey/charcoal flat-tint lenses with low reflectance; both lenses are rectangular and recessed slightly into the front frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.38 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Hinge and rivet detailSmall round metal rivet accents visible at the upper outer corner of each lens opening near the hinge on the front face.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Right temple exteriorRight temple is straight with a slight taper toward the tip and a glossy dark finish matching the front; it extends back and rests on the surface casting a shadow.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.38 (high) - Inner left temple patternInner temple visible across the top has a mottled or marbled blue-green pattern on the inside face contrasting with the dark exterior.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Inner temple printed text“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (high) - Temple tip marking“Small white printed characters near the inner tip of the extended temple that are partially legible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left creating soft shadows under and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the sunglasses positioned slightly diagonally so the left front is nearer the camera and the right temple extends back toward the upper-right corner.
- Background and surfaceEven pale grey or off-white background and flat surface; product casts a soft shadow visible beneath and to the right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from upper-left producing subtle highlights on glossy frame edges and a distinct soft shadow to the lower-right.
Colors
dark charcoal· front frame exterior#22221Ddark grey· lenses#555553teal marbled blue· inner temple- Front frame shapeThick oversized square front with gently rounded inner lens corners and a straight top brow line; frame appears to be one continuous front piece without visible nose pads.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total4
3 reviews · out of 5
Read oversized Square sunglasses
★★★★★Wayne T.
Not oversized at all. . they are just regular size. .
Lunettes de soleil carrées
★★★★★serge l.
J'adore la couleur de la monture et la forme et dimension de la lunette est très bien.
Beau look
★★★★★Jean S.
Par contre, je n’avais pas remarqué qu’elle était fabriqué en Chine.
Q&A
2 answered- How does this one-size frame fit different face shapes? Are the temples adjustable?
- This is a one-size plastic frame, so it does not have adjustable temples. The fit will vary by face shape; oversized square styles generally suit broader faces well, but we recommend checking dimensions if available.
- Are these sunglasses designed specifically for men, or can they be worn unisex?
- These are designed for men according to the product listing, but the classic square style is often worn unisex. Many similar styles are marketed as men's but suit anyone.