The Best Costa Lifestyle Sunglasses

01.22.2021
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Polarized sunglasses by Costa Del Mar are among the leading lifestyle sunglasses. Costa specializes in making eyewear for water sports such as fishing, kayaking and surfing. Choose non-prescription glasses that have the brand’s proprietary 580G Lightwave Glass or 580P Polycarbonate lenses or customize the lenses of a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses.

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Costa Rincon

Costa Rincon

Rincon sunglasses by Costa are large rectangular frames. A modernized take on Wayfarers provides a large field of vision with good glare reduction and UV protection. Choose from plastic frame colors such as Matte Atlantic Blue, Matte Palm Green, Matte Smoke Crystal, Matte Black/Shiny Tortoise, Shiny Black or Moss. Rincon frames accommodate prescriptions that do not exceed +3.00 to -5.00.

 

Costa Brine

Costa Brine

Oval-shaped Brine frames by Costa are a more feminine style. These frames feature a wide field of vision and accommodate single vision, bifocal or progressive prescription lenses that do not exceed +3.00 to -5.00, with a CYL measurement that does not exceed -3.00. Choose from glass or plastic black, gunmetal or tortoise plastic frames with blue, copper, gray, gray silver, green or sunrise silver lenses.

Costa Gulf Shore

Costa Gulf Shore

The Costa frames called Gulf Shore are rimless and designed to fit small to medium face sizes. This masculine style boasts flexible temples and a wraparound fit for close comfort. Prescription measurements cannot exceed +2.00 to -3.00 in order for corrective lenses to be compatible with this style.

Costa Canaveral

Costa Canaveral

large aviator profile with metal rims and a double bridge set Costa Canaveral sunglasses apart as a stylistic leader of the pack. This retro style features large frames with full metal rims. Prescriptions that do not exceed +3.00 to -5.00 are compatible with these frames. Choose from Brushed Gray, Satin Black, Shiny Gold or Shiny Palladium frame colors.

Costa Pawley’s

Costa Pawley’s

Half-rim frames named after an island in South Carolina are a perfect choice to wear while kicking back. These stylish, feminine frames have a statement browline. Costa Pawley’s frames can accommodate lens powers and strengths that are not in excess of +3.00 to -5.00.

Costa Half Moon

Costa Half Moon

Half Moon sunglasses frames by Costa are full rim, rectangular sunglasses. These prescription-ready frames are compatible with prescriptions that are not stronger than +3.00 to -5.00. Features such as Hydrolite nose and temple pads and integrated spring hinges set this style apart.

Get a free Costa Retainer when you order a pair of Costa prescription sunglasses or non-prescription sunglasses. A neck strap can be helpful for keeping track of sunglasses during short trips indoors or outdoor activities.

FAQs

How do I order Costa sunglasses?

Browse our full selection of Costa eyewear or search for a particular frame style. Always confirm frame sizes and measurements to get a pair of sunglasses that fits comfortably. Lenses with the brand’s proprietary polarization technology are available for non-prescription lifestyle sunglasses. Customize prescription sunglasses with lens tints and finishes.

Are Costa frames prescription-ready?

Most Costa frames can accommodate prescription lenses. Some frames may specify limitations on compatible powers or strengths, particularly if the style wraps around the wearer’s face and could cause distortion. Prescription lenses are available with a choice of single or multi-focal lenses as well as options for finish and tint.

What customization options are available for sunglasses?

Once you pick your favorite frame style and check the size and dimensions for a good fit, there are many options for prescription or plano lenses. Select a favorite pairing of Costa frames and non-prescription lenses or enter your prescription measurements and choose from an array of tints and finishes.

What sets Costa polarized sunglasses apart?

Costa offers a choice of seven polarized lens tints, including blue mirror, copper, copper silver mirror, gray mirror, gray silver mirror, green mirror and sunrise silver mirror. Patented polarization technology eliminates glare, enabling eyes to relax on sunny days spent on reflective surfaces such as open water, roads or snow.

What are the best Costa styles for fishing?

Costa prescription sunglasses and plano sunglasses are designed for wear around water. Hammerhead, Jose, and Permit frames are three of the most popular styles for fishing. Wearers may benefit from yellow, amber, blue or green polarized lens tints for better visual acuity and depth perception underwater in different light conditions.