A Low Profile Flat Top With Stripe Temple Detail

The Maverick polarised is a flat top men's frame that sits notably lower than most in the category. At 4 cm high the profile is slim and close to the face, which gives it a sharper, more streamlined look than a full depth flat top while keeping the strong horizontal upper edge that defines the shape. The stripe inlay detailing on the temples adds a sporting edge without turning the frame into something that only works in one context. Several colour options across the range mean there's a version that suits what you wear without having to think too hard about it.

The low profile works particularly well for people who find standard flat top frames sitting too tall or feeling heavy on the face. Same bold silhouette, less frame overall, which for a lot of wearers is the better fit.

Size: 14 cm wide x 4 cm high. Polarised Lenses

Polarised lenses make the world look nicer! Read our guide to what polarised sunglasses actually do.

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Polarised Lenses

New Zealand sun is some of the most intense in the world, and standard tinted lenses only solve part of the problem. They darken the view but leave the glare. iPOP polarised lenses have a built-in glare-filtering layer that targets the specific type of light that causes the problem in the first place.

How polarised lenses work

Glare happens when sunlight bounces off a flat surface, water, wet roads, a car bonnet and hits your eyes as a concentrated horizontal beam. Your eyes struggle to process it, so you squint, strain, and lose visual detail in the process. Polarised lenses block that horizontal light before it reaches your eyes, so surfaces become readable again rather than a wall of reflected brightness. On a typical New Zealand summer day, the difference is noticeable within minutes of putting them on.

Where it makes a real difference

Driving Cuts glare off wet roads and oncoming windscreens so you're not squinting into the morning sun

Fishing and water See below the surface instead of staring at a mirror of reflected sky

Beach and outdoors Reduces the all-day eye fatigue that builds up when everything around you is reflecting light

Sport and activity Sharper contrast and truer colours so you can read terrain, track movement and react faster

Lens specifications

Category 3 rated for high sun conditions. Full UV400 protection blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Scratch-resistant hard coating for everyday durability.

Find out more in our guide to how polarised sunglasses work or read up on choosing polarised lenses for fishing. Browse the full polarised sunglasses range.