{"product":{"catalog_id":"32cbb267-b4b7-44b9-87af-efe7d7549ee0","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"f96425dc-3e88-442b-8b1a-c8136df7ee99","title":"On The Fly Aviator Sunglasses","description":"The On The Fly Aviator Sunglasses are aviator-style eyewear from Australian brand Quay, featuring a glossy tortoiseshell plastic frame and gradient brown lenses with level 2 UV protection. Designed for everyday use in moderate sunlight, they come with a soft designer case and dimensions of 57 mm eye width, 16 mm bridge, and 147 mm temple length, with gold 'QUAY' logos on the temples. Online reviews report mixed feedback on build quality: some users find the frame durable, while others describe it as feeling lightweight and insubstantial.","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/sunglasses-reading-glasses/brand-name-glasses/on-the-fly-aviator-sunglasses--23162-12615?colourId=0","brand":"Quay","condition":"new","product_category":"women accessories > sunglasses reading glasses > brand name glasses","material":"Plastic","age_group":"adult","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/23162/12615/23/A1_2.jpg","additional_image_urls":[],"images":[{"id":"img-1784702999543-0","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/23162/12615/23/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"On The Fly aviator sunglasses product image (primary)","position":1,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left causing a faint shadow under and to the right of the glasses.","observations":[{"key":"Background and surface","kind":"feature","value":"Smooth light gray to off-white background and surface with no visible props.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shadow","kind":"feature","value":"Soft shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses, indicating directional lighting from above-left.","regions":[{"x":0.3,"y":0.58,"width":0.46,"height":0.18,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shot angle","kind":"feature","value":"Three-quarter front-right view showing front face and both temples, with the right temple closer to the camera.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"colors":[{"name":"tortoiseshell brown","part":"frame front and temples","regions":[{"x":0.08,"y":0.3,"width":0.84,"height":0.44,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Glossy tortoiseshell pattern with dark brown base and amber-yellow flecks across the frame and temples.","sampled_hex":"#43423C","estimated_hex":"#5C3B20"},{"name":"gradient warm brown","part":"lenses","regions":[{"x":0.2,"y":0.36,"width":0.68,"height":0.34,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Warm brown gradient tint, darker at the top and fading to a lighter warm brown near the bottom.","sampled_hex":"#AA7562","estimated_hex":"#B66A4F"},{"name":"metallic gold","part":"logo on right temple","regions":[{"x":0.68,"y":0.42,"width":0.08,"height":0.06,"confidence":"medium"}],"subject":"product","description":"Small metallic gold printed logo on the outer side of the right temple.","sampled_hex":"#A4A29D","estimated_hex":"#D4A017"}],"product":{"summary":"A single pair of tortoiseshell aviator-style sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front-right angle; glossy patterned frame with a rectangular cutout at the upper bridge and gradient brown lenses. 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They feature Level 2 UV protection for cloudier or partly sunny days, but polarization for glare reduction is not included.","q":"Are the lenses polarized or just UV-protected? The listing mentions UV protection but doesn't specify polarization for glare reduction."},{"a":"The frame material is listed as plastic, but the specific type (e.g., acetate, nylon, polycarbonate) is not specified. Quay generally uses injection-molded plastic for their frames, which is lightweight.","q":"What type of plastic is the frame made from (e.g., acetate, nylon, polycarbonate)? This affects weight and durability."},{"a":"The nose piece is fixed and not adjustable based on typical Quay aviator designs. Some reviews of similar models note a large gap between the lenses and face, which may allow sunlight in.","q":"Is the nose piece adjustable or fixed? 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Store in the included soft case when not in use.","q":"How should the plastic frame be cleaned to avoid scratches or damage?"},{"a":"Aviators are generally unisex, but some men find certain colorways, like dark purple, too feminine.","q":"Are Quay aviator sunglasses suitable for men?"},{"a":"Quality is inconsistent: some users report durability, while others find them flimsy and cheaply made.","q":"How is the quality of Quay sunglasses?"},{"a":"Most comments suggest they are not worth full price due to cheap feel, but sales can make them a decent buy.","q":"Are Quay sunglasses worth the price?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/sunglasses-reading-glasses/brand-name-glasses/on-the-fly-aviator-sunglasses--23162-12615?colourId=0","reddit_insights":{"match":{"notes":"Three threads discuss Quay sunglasses, with one specifically addressing the aviator style. 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I bought a pair from chrisspys line and I was shocked at the quality when I received it. Even the silver  \"quay\" label on the side was rubbed off and I hadn't even worn them yet.","subreddit":"BeautyGuruChatter"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/sunglasses/comments/1jzc6q3/this_quay_aviator_lens_for_a_man/mn54odx/","type":"comment","title":"Concern about Quay aviator being too feminine for men","author":"Burkles02","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/sunglasses/comments/1jzc6q3/this_quay_aviator_lens_for_a_man/","title":"this quay aviator lens for a man","subreddit":"sunglasses"},"excerpt":"It was hard to tell through the AR. I think the top is a very dark purple from what I gathered. 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