Category 3 UV400 Dark Grey Polarised Lenses in a Sleek Black Frame

The Ari Black takes the same trusted Ari frame and strips it back. Just a clean matte black front paired with wood grain temples for a look that's a bit different from the usual

Dark grey polarised lenses are the safe bet for full sun. They cut light evenly without messing with colours, so everything still looks natural. Whether you're driving, walking, or sitting outside with a coffee, these do the job without you even thinking about it

Category 3 polarised lenses handle the harsh NZ sun. Glare off the water, reflection from the road, bright white sand.

The wood grain temples give the Ari Black a warmer feel than a full plastic frame. It's a nice contrast against the black front and adds a bit of character that sets these sunnies apart.

Steel hinges. These aren't the kind of shades that fall apart after a season.

Size 14 cm horizontal width x 5 cm vertical height

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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.