Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Buyer's Guide

When you’re out in the sun doing the things you love most, be it playing a sport, or fishing on open waters, your eyes often take the brunt of the harsh sunlight. Though you may not realize it, the sunlight can damage your eyes during long hours of exposure. That is why it is so important to protect your eyes when you are enjoying your outdoor activities. And what better way to protect them than with a pair of Costa Del Mar Sunglasses?

Costa Sunglasses are designed to protect and provide comfort in conditions like open water fishing in bright daylight, inshore fishing, low light, and cloudy conditions as well as during water sports and other everyday activities. Costa has been in the business of premium polarized sunglasses for more than 35 years now, giving us some of the clearest sunglasses that are perfect for a day out on the water or the shore.

Costa provides a wide range of sunglasses for both men and women, which vary from sports performance sunglasses to beach lifestyle sunglasses. If you are having a tough time deciding which one of the amazing Costa Del Mar Sunglasses to buy, don’t fret over it any longer. We have created this comprehensive buyer’s guide just for you.

Costa sunglasses in a nutshell

Costa sunglasses are built to deliver performance. The lenses used in Costa Del Mar sunglasses are different from your regular polarized lenses. Costa uses its signature 580 lenses that are designed by their in-house light spectrum experts. These lenses enhance the colors and can absorb high-energy blue light that is known to be harmful to your eyes. The lenses also minimize haze and blur to give you superb clarity. The Costa 580 lenses block the harsh yellow light and enhance the red, blue, and green light from the spectrum, enhancing the contrast and making it comforting to your eyes.

Choosing the lens material

Now that you know the special features that Costa lenses offer, you can decide on which material you would prefer for your lenses. Costa 580 lenses can be glass as well as polycarbonate.

Costa 580G

The Costa 580G uses lightwave glass, which provides the best clarity. The encapsulated mirrors between layers of glass are completely scratch-proof. The 580G lenses are also 20% thinner and 22% lighter than the average polarized glass.

Costa 580P

The Costa 580P lenses are made of polycarbonate that is meant to be very lightweight and resistant to impact. If you are into heavy activity or sports, this may be the perfect choice for you. The polycarbonate lenses are made up of 5 layers, with an optional addition of a mirror. The central layers are held together between two layers of C-WALL® Molecular Bond at the top and bottom. The C-WALL® Molecular Bond is scratch-resistant and adds to the toughness of the lens.

Costa prescription sunglasses

If you need prescription sunglasses, you can go for a pair of Costa Prescription Sunglasses that use Trivex lenses. The Costa Rx Sunglasses can be made with any frame style you like, including single-vision, bifocal, and progressive prescription lenses, so you don’t have to worry about your vision when wearing a pair of Costa sunglasses. These custom-made lenses are laser etched, so you can easily verify their authenticity.

Choosing one of the unique lens colors

The color of the lens has more to it than just aesthetics. Different colors can protect your eyes from different wavelengths of light that you may be exposed to. Costa sunglasses offer seven lens colors ranging from low-light conditions to bright light and glare. The Blue Mirror is meant for reflective open water, the Green Mirror is for high contrast, while the Gray Silver Mirror is for your everyday activities. The Sunrise Silver Mirror is meant for low-light activities. The other colors available are Copper Silver Mirror for natural contrast, Gray for everyday activities, and Copper for driving and variable light conditions.

You can make your pick depending on what you’re going to be using your Costa sunglasses for.

Costa Del Mar warranty

Costa has different conditions for limited warranty on their various products. Costa Del Mar has removed the processing fee on warranty claims since April 2020, so your warranty claim will be free of cost now. The general terms of warranty state that in case of any defects in material or workmanship, Costa will fix or replace your sunglasses. There are, however, separate terms for Limited Lifetime Warranty, Limited Edition and Special Collection Limited 2-year Warranty, Costa Prescription (Rx) Sunglass Limited Warranty, and Costa Optical's Eyeglass Frame Limited Two-Year Warranty. The process for making warranty claims is clearly explained on their website.

Where can I buy Costa Prescription Sunglasses?

If you are looking for Costa Prescription Sunglasses, you can visit one of the authorized Costa Prescription Sunglasses Dealers near you. When you buy a pair of Costa Rx Sunglasses that is customized for you, the authorized dealer must hand you an Authenticity Card from Costa to ensure that you are receiving an original Costa product.

Costa Del Mar reviews

Costa sunglasses have some of the best reviews in the performance sunglasses sector. Buyers have loved how useful these sunglasses are for outdoor activities, particularly aquatic activities, and also appreciated how the company has contributed to saving the environment.

Are Costa Del Mar sunglasses worth the money?

Users believe Costa Sunglasses are value for money, for people who spend a lot of time near water such as anglers, boaters, environmentalists, and recreationists. These are high on utility and can make a fashion statement.

Costa Del Mar in Canada

If you are looking for the best Costa Del Mar sunglasses available in Canada, you could try the Costa Fantail sunglasses, which are perfect for a day of fishing. These performance sport fishing sunglasses with mirrored options are polarized, co-molded and are perfect for any Angler.

Or try out the classically-styled Costa Cut sunglasses that are the perfect choice for exploring the shoreline on an untouched beach, or fish a hidden stretch of water.

The Reefton sunglasses from Costa are named after New Zealand's Reefton, which is world-renowned for its freshwater fishing. These large frames are suitable for all-day wear when you’re out exploring the waters.

Check out all the other amazing Costa Del Mar sunglasses to know which one suits your lifestyle the best. Hope this buyer’s guide makes it easier to choose your favorite Costa pair.

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