Category 3 UV400 Super-Dark Polarised Lenses in a Classic Black Frame

The Arlo Polarised SD is a vintage inspired frame in an all black finish with superdark polarised lenses. A compact size that suits people who prefer their sunnies a bit more understated.

Superdark lenses are noticeably darker than standard tints. If you spend a lot of time outdoors in direct sun or find yourself squinting even with regular shades on, you'll feel the difference straight away.

The vintage shape has softer lines than a typical rectangular frame, sitting comfortably on most faces with an easygoing feel that pairs with pretty much anything.

Category 3 polarised lenses rated for the brightest NZ conditions. Inner core wire through each temple lets you shape the fit to your head and they hold their position with regular use. Steel hinges add durability where frames tend to wear out first.

Size: 13.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm high.

Bright sun when its at a low angles is one of the trickiest driving conditions in NZ. Read our guide to what makes a good pair of driving sunglasses in NZ.

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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.