ProView – Zeal Optics Nucla

These sunglasses are an instant comfort to put on. They didn’t feel too sporty and they were stylish enough to use around town while hanging out with friends. 

Five years ago I got Lasik surgery. The result has given me so much more freedom with my sunglasses choices. Even though it all went well, I can tell that my eyes are more sensitive to sunlight. So I have to wear sunglasses a lot to avoid getting a headache. It is the one Item that I always have with me. 

Fit/Comfort 

Picking sunglasses is always a tricky thing for me. I have a flat nose, very small nose bridge. A lot of wrap around types of sunglasses don’t fit me — they would just slide down the nose and sit on my cheeks instead. 

To my surprise, Zeal Nucla sits fine on my nose even though the nose piece isn’t as high as other glasses that fit me. It could be a little higher though since a couple of my friends with similar facial features said it slides down their nose. 

It’s a tiny bit loose but fit enough for non bouncy activities. I love to put my glasses on the top of my head, it keeps my hair off my face too. This model is a bit too loose to stay up reliably.

Look/Style

Zeal Nucla is pretty stylish, it comes in four different colors: black, plum, blue, and brown. It is an oversize wrap type of glasses. 

Features

It comes with ellume polarized lenses and also rx ready if you need to use a prescription lens. Another notable feature is the Z light frame that gives an ultralight feeling. 

Weight/Packability 

The Z-lite thin injection frames have microscopic air bubbles ‘injected’ into the plant base resin frame. With only an ounce of weight, it makes it feel like you’re not wearing anything.

Function/Performance 

For a wider face/head, I think the glasses will be good for all activities such as running or riding and not just for hanging out around town or relaxing around the pool. 

Durability/Construction

The glasses have scratch resistant hard coat frames. It also comes with a sunglasses hard and soft case.

Friendliness to the Earth

Zeal as a company believes in ‘Use less, Give back and Explore more.’ The frame is made of plant based material. The website also states that the company works on projects and partnerships that reduce environmental footprint and create social change. 

The Final Word

The Nucla is a comfortable pair of sunglasses that I will definitely reach out and bring with me often. They look stylish and high quality.

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