Located just outside Breckenridge, the Alma blends the glitz of a mountain ski town with access to limitless wild places just outside its door. Like its namesake, Zeal Optics’ Alma lives in the perfect crossroads where fashion, function and fun collaborate and conspire. Alma’s lightweight, small-fit wrap frame is your companion for blocking out ambient sunlight on your next hike, bike or run, while its rectangular lenses add a stylish look that’s ready for the watering hole at the end of the trail. Regardless of where you go in Alma, you can take comfort knowing its frames and lenses are both made from plant-based materials, which makes them stronger, clearer and easier on the planet than sunglasses made from petroleum-based plastics.
Introducing Ande, inspired by the mountains and the passion of those who love to explore them. Ande’s cat-eye shape has style for the everyday and boldness for any ascent. Plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses protect your eyes and triple-injected, plant-based Z-Resin frames not only create unique colors, but help lessen your footprint on Mother Nature without compromising your footprints on the trail. When sacrificing style for function isn’t an option, turn to Ande.
An ode to the classic, but with a style all its own, Avon is the perfect partner for the everyday adventure seeker. Its smooth lines and subtle color pops bring an unexpected look, while the plant-based Z-Resin frames and Ellume Polarized lenses provide cutting-edge functionality. ProFlex rubber on the nose and temples ensures Avon is ready for anything you throw its way. Whether you’re heading to the campsite or the coffee shop, Avon won’t miss a beat.
Now Available in Auto Sun! Designed for days outside in changing light conditions, Auto Sun lens photochromic technology automatically adjusts from a low-light, bright yellow with a 28% Visual Light Transmission (VLT), to a high visibility persimmon with a 15% VLT for sunny conditions, while polarization protects and heightens color, definition, and detail.
Full of possibilities, Bennett will have all eyes on you from the street to summit. The keyhole bridge and 6-base cat-eye frame make Bennett a classic choice for your next adventure, while it’s plant-based frame and lenses help reduce its environmental impacts on the vistas you take in through this polarized, Italian-made sunglass.
Crafted using our proprietary castor bean-based resin, Bennett’s ultralight Z-Resin frame and incredibly crisp Ellume Polarized lenses provide incredible color, clarity, and contrast; all while protecting you from harmful UV rays and HEV light. Throw in our ProFlex rubber accents to keep your glasses in place on the longest of trails, and a hard coat that makes its lenses incredibly scratch-resistant, and Bennett will change the way you see year-round exploration.
Frame: Vintage Tortoise
Lens: Copper - Enhances contrast and depth perception in a wide array of light conditions while making greens, reds and blues more vivid.
BIG TIMBER is the perfect sunglass for those who demand one lens that works in any light condition. This high-performance style comes standard with our Automatic lens, combining photochromic technology and polarized protection into a single lens to give you the same visual experience no matter what the day brings. This yellow-base lens will automatically adjust its color and tint (VLT Range:15-28%) with UV exposure and changing light conditions so you get the best protection in every situation without ever changing your lenses. Equipped with a backside Anti Reflective coating, this lens also eliminates any reflections or distractions from light to improve your overall visual experience. Built using our plant-based Z-Resin frame material, the Big Timber incorporates Proflex Rubber on the temples and nose bridge to ensure your sunglasses stay in place no matter what you’re doing.
Introducing Boone, a light and timeless style that can keep up no matter where the day takes you. Designed for your inner, outdoor wild child, these Z-Lite frames and Ellume Polarized sunglass lenses are 100% plant-based and 100% ready for every adventure. Weighing less than an ounce, the Boone is designed to be lighter and stronger, so you can go further on every outdoor adventure. Our goal is to create fashion-forward sunglass styles, with amazing performance attributes, and we’ve outdone ourselves with Boone.
Inspired by the hardworking heritage of Milwaukee, this plant-based sunglass frame is all about quality. Steeped in tradition, the Brewer was forged out of the need to provide a simple, no nonsense pair of shades for the everyday working man, who cares about his impact on the world around him.
Now Available in Auto Sun! Designed for days outside in changing light conditions, Auto Sun lens photochromic technology automatically adjusts from a low-light, bright yellow with a 28% Visual Light Transmission (VLT), to a high visibility persimmon with a 15% VLT for sunny conditions, while polarization protects and heightens color, definition, and detail.
Dawn breaks, the hatch is in, and the rivers and streams of the high-country beckon. A true outdoor companion, Caddis lives for long days on the water and in the field, and this polarized sunglass is an essential part of your fly fishing gear. With its full wrap, triple-injection frame, Caddis offers complete protection from the sun’s harsh rays, and our Ellume Polarized lens cuts through the water to let you hone in on the biggest fish, all in a style that goes as easily from your favorite eddy to your top watering hole, for swapping stories about the ones that didn’t get away.
With its plant-based Ellume Polarized sunglass lenses and plant-based Z-Resin frame, Caddis reduces the environmental footprint of your sunglasses on the rivers, lakes and outdoor spaces you love, all while providing unrivaled comfort, color, clarity and contrast. Ellume Polarized blocks 100% of UVA/B & C light and battles glare with its 99.9% polarized efficiency, and Ellume Polarized’s proprietary color filtration pops colors, creating the ultimate fish-finding companion. Zeal Optics’ sunglass lenses also feature a resilient hard coat to keep them scratch free, while Caddis’s triple injection frame creates unique color combos that make Caddis look as good as it performs.
Now Available in Auto Sun! Designed for days outside in changing light conditions, Auto Sun lens photochromic technology automatically adjusts from a low-light, bright yellow with a 28% Visual Light Transmission (VLT), to a high visibility persimmon with a 15% VLT for sunny conditions, while polarization protects and heightens color, definition, and detail.
When rock climbing, the goal is to have every piece of protection you need, while keeping things as light as possible. This was the driving force in creating the new Cam sunglass from Zeal Optics. Crafted with our plant-based Z-Lite thin injection process, Cam weighs in at under an ounce, including its plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses. Add in our ProFlex rubber inlays and Cam will stay in place for every bold move, whether on the rock, or just hanging at your next backyard BBQ. If you can, Cam can.
Weighing in at under one ounce, Campo offers all day comfort on or off the beaten path. Enhanced by Ellume Polarized lenses, Proflex rubber on the nose and temples, and our Z-lite thin injection frame technology, these shades stand out and stay on.
Frame: Maple
Lens: Copper - Enhances contrast and depth perception in a wide array of light conditions while making greens, reds and blues more vivid.
Bridging the gap between fashion, function and sustainability, the Divide sets the bar for what a sunglass can be. Crafted from Zeal’s proprietary See Grass, Divide’s frame blends recycled plastics and grass fibers for a unique look and feel in an incredibly durable frame. Add in our plant based Ellume Polarized lenses for unrivaled color, clarity and contrast, and ProFlex rubber injections to keep the Divide in place whether you’re out on the Continental Divide Trail or grilling in the backyard.
POLARIZED ELLUME BIO-PLASTIC LENS PROFLEX RX READY SEE GRASS BARREL HINGE
Durable, strong and adventure-ready, Durango is here on business. Equipped with our signature Z-Resin plant-based frame and an Ellume Polarized lens, Durango will have you blazing the trails all season long. With a wider fit, this low profile sunglass is perfect for taking in mountain and ocean vistas with a huge field of vision, and the color filtration in our Ellume Polarized lenses makes for amazing views from your time outside.
Frame: Midnight Fade
Lens: Dark Grey - Reduces the intensity of sun and heavy glare on bright days for richer, truer color.
The Zeal Duskwing marks a new dawn in style and function. This small-fit shape blends a mix of wayfarer inspiration with butterfly lift. Add in a slight wrap, both horizontally and vertically, and this stylish frame blocks ambient light from your eyes, but not the inspired looks of those around you. Duskwing’s frame is crafted with plant-based Z-Resin and its premium Ellume Polarized lenses are also made from the castor plant, keeping it light on the landscapes they highlight in amazing color, clarity and contrast. Duskwing also features our proprietary ProFlex rubber in the temples and bridge to keep them in place all day long, as well as recycled aluminum branding on the temples to further reduce their footprint.
Drifting in like a breath of fresh air, Easterly’s round, geometric lenses harken back to classic styles from the ‘60s while its features and construction mark a new day in technology in this small/medium-fit addition to our Metals collection. Formed from stainless steel, which is both exceptionally light and strong, its frame is accented with recyclable, eco-friendly Hexetate on the tips of its twisted temples and adjustable ceramic nose pads to customize its fit. Once you feel how well these frames fit, you’ll instantly notice the amazing view through its plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses, which highlight color, clarity and contrast, all while reducing Easterly’s footprint.
Looking for a tropical getaway every day? Then Mango from Zeal Optics is your new go-to. Crafted with plant-based Z-Resin frames and Ellume Polarized lenses, the view through Mango is sure to brighten your mood and enhance every view, while the cat-eye styling is runway ready. And with our ProFlex inlays and incredibly lightweight design, Mango is just as at home on a long run or hike. No matter where you go with your Mango mindset, stylish island vibes and adventures are sure to follow.
Palisade is the outdoor enthusiast’s quiver-killing take on a modern classic. A semi-rimless frame with vintage styling to class you up at the wine-mixer, while packing modern technologies to ensure you can still send it on the trails. Using Zeal’s ultra-light Z-Lite technology, no-slip ProFlex, and our plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses make these shades light, strong, and ready for every adventure, all while reducing your environmental footprint. So, whether you want to hit the mountains or see a show, get out there and take it all in with the Palisade.
Whether you’re scoping the lineup or enjoying a sunset stroll, Pescadero’s large, swooping lines, inspired by the ocean’s swell, define style and functionality. As the flagship in our Metals collection, Pescadero is crafted from stainless steel that’s as durable as it is light and is Zeal’s eco-focused take on classic aviator style. From the laser-cut logos in the twisted temples, to the recyclable, eco-friendly Hexetate temple tips, to the supremely comfortable and adjustable ceramic nose pads, Pescadero’s medium/large frame impresses with its comfort, details and design. The stunning views through its plant-based Ellume Polarized lenses cut through the glare and heighten the color, clarity and contrast of every landscape, putting you in a beachfront state of mind, wherever you may roam.
The day dawns and you excitedly pack for the adventures that await. First on your list, Zeal Optics Red Cliff, your companion for everything that’s in store. This full frame, large-fit wrap style has you covered whether you're heading up a trail, to the beach, down a river or just downtown. Red Cliff blends function, with its full coverage lightweight frame, Hidden Spring hinges and oversized ProFlex nose pads to keep your glasses in place all day long; with fashion in its triple-injected frame that adds subtle pops of color. Red Cliff’s plant based premium Ellume Polarized lenses heighten color, clarity and contrast so you see every nuance of your day, while keeping your footprint light on and off the trail.
The town of Ridgway stands as the gateway to the majestic San Juan Mountains. Surrounded by pristine forested mountains and open ranch-filled prairies that beckon the true spirit of what it means to be a pioneer. The Zeal Optics Ridgway embodies the grit and adventurer spirit of this place. The plant-based Z-Resin frame and Ellume lenses let you see the trail clearly and help to make sure it’s still there for those to come after.